Club Amigo Atlantico Guardalavaca Holguin Cuba

[therockeyes]

Like the stock footage of La Habana! The city bus system and the Che Guevera in Revolution Square gave it away! The public beach in Guardalavaca is awesome though!

[ChrisRoseTravel]

I love Holguin! a lot of people don't know how fun it really is!

[az02061996]

DOBRI



[Manboobs313]

Cool! We are leaving next week . Nice to get a feel for where we are going! Thanks.

[victoria28t]

Loved it just got back on 22nd jan 2011 and had the best time with my friend Claire. Jon from Montreal if your out there get intouch, i want to see those photos!!!! MISS YOU CUBA XXXX

[victoria28t]

I just got back from Cuba on the 22nd jan 2011. And i had the best time. Went with my friend Claire, and met some great people!!! Jon from Montreal if you happen to see this get intouch!! You have some photos im dying to see! LOVE CUBA

[anniaris]

yo estube hace poco en ese hotel y en verdad no se lo recomiendo a nadie que se quede ahi ,, las camas bien malas hasta las sabanas estaban sucias entre otras cosas me fui rapido,,, la parte de la playa maravillosa pero el hospedaje malisimo

[oohaahcantona7]

Can't wait to go back on the 25th of august!!!

[MalgoskaP]

Love guardalavaca- i love cuba

[ww763]

candela e kiss for all

[AngeloBasily]

I was there 2 times..2007 for 6 weeks :) en in 2009 for 7 weeks :) EN la cuidad HOLGUIN. it was not the last time that i was in CUBA, Me encanta cuba, me encanta la carnavale alla en holguin. Este año estaba ricisimo..

I miss Cuba Linda,, :(

[DDDan17]

did they rebuild columbas yet ?

[aKaRaphalpha]

i was there 2 days ago and i already miss this place viva cuba !!!

[gymrachel]

spent 2 weeks here April 08, love Cuba!

[longlegz99]

Hey there is a great atmosphere here and it is so nice to just relax on vacation been there 3 times and I loved it the people the service the entertainment the whole experience....It is should be totally recovered ...even better!

[BuzzyFredrick]

does anyone know if this resort has recovered from the last hurricane?

[Dorisequador]

Ya it`s fine

[alzym1]

i just came from that resort , it has been recovered nd look nicer than begore

[ElNegroMatanzero]

cojone que mulata mas rica en el 1:45 ese

[Inuusiaa]

ay...I miss Guardalavaca ... I miss Holguin ... I miss all d Cuban people ... i jst miss Cuba ...

Q lindo ... :( Pero espero q en 3 meses yo este alli otra vez mmmm!

[depotdollars]

Cuba Libre!!!!! Free Cuba!!!!!abajo fidel!!!!abajo con el communismo!!!!! abajo con el socialismo!!!!!

[callaporfa]

NO PUDIERON COJER OTRA MUSIC POR FABOR !!!que esta mierda !!!es cuba ,MUSICA DE MIERDA LA DE SHAKIRA

[alex6al]

me acuerdo de las colas pa coger la guagua lol

[AkAdeMiX]

CUBAN LIBRES ALL AROUND

[cubanito288]

Muy bonito video, y muy bien logrado, pero la misma pregunta de siempre, no tenemos lo cubanos una rica musica, para poner de fondo una musica estrangera, nosotros inventamos la musica en el caribe. Mi respeto a Chaquira.

[SassyBella]

la peli-roja del vikini de diferentes coores que sale casi al final...hahah

[mctonedef]

Pense que si!! Que linda! La vida es extrano, no?

[SassyBella]

jajaja... cuando fue este video ... mi mama sale como cuatro veses.. thats so weird u just never know who ur gonna see on here

[mctonedef]

That's hilarious! Which one is your mom? The video is from 2006....

[NathalieGourriel]

Que lindooo mi Holguin ! !

[Claudiaprincy]

vivo encanada, pero soy cubana, y holguinera, esta playa es super hot,como extrano a mi cuba

[mctonedef]

Y cuando vas a regresar, nina? Donde vives en Canada?

[Claudiaprincy]

pienso ir en diciembre, y si vio en canada,

[mctonedef]

Que bueno! Disfrutate en Cuba. En Deciembre es muy frio aqui....mucho mejor en Cuba!

Cuidate...

[mctonedef]

Tengo muchos amigos alli en Holguin. Manda saludos para ellos, por favor....jejeje

[Gemziieee]

i went to cuba in february!

was a long flight but a good holiday!

Such lovely people out there and very friendly too..

Would Love to go again it was one holiday to remember

we Love <3 CUBA!

[mctonedef]

Cuba is certainly like no other place in the world, that's for sure.....

[HunSavage]

It's a cool place, I definitely recomend it. The only drawbacks are the beggars on the beach and the hassle at the airport.

[ghettoclaw]

i haven't been there for a long time now...i like guardalavaca

[garynovit]

why did you use a Colombian singer for the soundtrack ...dont you know any Cuban music?? OR do you think it's all the same?

[mctonedef]

I used Shakira because it flowed with the editing, and I liked the song. Like I said previously, next time I'll do a video of Colombia and use Charanga Habanera as the soundtrack.

[ghettoclaw]

lol!calmateajhajajaj

[mctonedef]

jajaja....tranquilo...todo esta bien, amigo...

[ilikepiratesroar]

Many of the troubles come from the US embargo,no I don't have the answer to the troubles of Cuba. I would live in Cuba in a Heartbeat, I love the country, the people, I know changes are coming but I will enjoy Cuba as long as I can!

One last thing did you know that there are 25thousand Americans that go to Cuba every year?!

Viva Cuba!!

[ilikepiratesroar]

What I enjoy from that country is that they are a great people, and the people which I have met show so much talent, and have much education.I appreciate that they are lacking medicine and basic needs.That they are educated and are working at the servicing jobs in the Tourism industry (Doctor as a guide).

[ilikepiratesroar]

I'm Canadian and go every year to Cuba and have for many years and to different parts of the country , and yes we do tip, and they do take it,I've learned that sure some would like to go to America but others "NO", they are aware of the change of pace, the availability of drugs, and some of their relatives who despair in North America ! Just to name a few issues!!

[vcesarme27]

mi puebloooooooooo viva holguin

[yanelis31]

cool i love Cuba

[Torvix3]

to: mctonedef

Ponele algo de Silvio Rodriguez_o Pablito Milanés- estaría bárbaro, o cualquiercosa de los cubanos que te guste... tu aporte YA es bueno!!!

[Torvix3]

La verdad que Shakira ¡no tiene nada que ver! Eso crea falsas impresiones de lo que es Cuba.

[mctonedef]

Disculpame.

[Torvix3]

Te disculpas conmigo o te equivocaste con el post? no tenés por que disculparte, amigo!

[mireyeska]

Este video me ha traido tantos recuerdos de la primera vez que visite Cuba 1954 soy dominicana fui a visitar a mis suegros vivian en Arroyo Blanco cerca de Guardalavaca playa que solamente existe en el paraiso todavia estaba sin habitar habia que llegar a traves de matorrales cuando mis ojos vieron la playa aun la tengo en mi mente hay otra playa muy cerca Pesquero Nuevo es admirable el cambio que ha dado Como me gustaria llevar mis nietos y recorrerla otra vez con o sin Castro OJALA DIOS MIO

[Torvix3]

la playa aun fue bastante natural y sin mucho transito en el 1984 cuando la conocí, soy ruso y amo Cuba ojalá pudiera ir algún día, con castro o sin!

[ratecoudo]

mctonedef you have no choice you have to send your family money so they can survive a little bit there what can we do? lol

[mctonedef]

What other choice do we have? Maybe things will change now, let's hope.

[ratecoudo]

mctonodef when you give money to your family and they spend it there where does that money go? the asnwer it goes to the goverment pockey that's it iam from there too..

[mctonedef]

I understand. You're right. But first it helps them, tambien, no? What is the alternative? We still have to help them, no?

[gro14]

cuba por siempre, the way it is.

[latengocomoburro]

Very nice, enjoying Cuba while cubans are forbidden from tourist areas and are even forbidden to travel.

[mctonedef]

What about helping them, while we're there?

[latengocomoburro]

In what way? the sole employer is the government, when you go overthere, even if you go to a foreign-owned hotel. The cuban workers are "rented" to those hotels. Those companies pay good money for those employees to the cuban government, in turn the government pays those employes almost nothing. The only thing you are doing when going over is contributing to their suffering.

[mctonedef]

Have you ever been to Cuba?

[latengocomoburro]

I was born there and have lived there almost all my life. I know very well what I am talking about.

[mctonedef]

In that case, you know that you're not posting the total picture. For those of us that have family there, it's a different story. Don't just post US-Miami-Cuban propaganda....

[latengocomoburro]

What is so bad about living Miami and having an opinion? Why propaganda? What am I gaining by having the same opinon as almost every single Cuban that has left Cuba? Is my opinion worth less becasue I live in Miami? You are just repeating what the Cuban government says to validate your point. People in Miami just want to see a Free Cuba just like every other Cuban outthere, if that is propaganda then I'll be the biggest propagandist in the world.

[mctonedef]

What I take exception to is your advise for people not to visit the island and that in doing so, we're only continuing to oppress Cubans. That is not so. The remittances from Miami Cubans is so huge, it's helping the economy in Cuba. Is that evil? Canada, and Canadians have done more to help the Cuban people than anyone; and for those of us who have family there, how is bringing necessities and money hurting them, and helping the regime?

[latengocomoburro]

Like I said at the beggining, When you go to the island you spend money, that money that you spend goes directly to the Comunist government which in turn pays Cubans a salary of 9 dollars a month. These Hotels pay normal salaries for them to the Cuban government. Cubans are rented to the hotels. In addition the Cuban government passed a law that forbids them even from accepting tips! All you are doing is paying the Government to enjoy places which cubans themselves are denied access to.

[mctonedef]

What about the money you give to your family while there? Does that go into the hands of the government? Can't your family buy things and live a little better?

I'm not talking about tourists in hotels, I'm talking about people that actually have friends and family there.

[latengocomoburro]

We have to send money to our families because we do not have any other choice. The Cuban government get 25% of that money unfortunately. When you are going to Cuba you are contibuting to the Cuban government's #1 industry.. Tourism.. While cubans do not benefit at all from that, all the contrary you are indirectly supporting the Cuban government. You can go The Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, The Bahamas, etc. you do not have to go to Cuba.

[mctonedef]

The Cuban government does NOT get any of the money I give to my family! Every single penny I give them, they have. You need to get someone to bring the money to your family, instead of doing it the way you're doing. The government doesn't earn one penny from my time there.

I know if you live in the States it's different, and harder, but that's also a lot to do with YOUR government, and the Helms Burton law, etc.

[latengocomoburro]

"The government does not earn a penny from my time there" What do you do? live on air? The Cuban government earns from absolutely everything that you do overthere, even when you are calling Cuba. That is why Calling Cuba is extremely expensive compared to other countries. Remember the government in Cuba is the sole provider of everything, and nobody own anything. My uncle owned a Cow and somebody stoled it, he had to pay the cow to the government.

[mctonedef]

Well, those of us that can travel and live there see it differently. We'd rather be near our families, than be without them. And there are ways of getting around things, as you should know if you lived there once.

[latengocomoburro]

Ok, I give up!

[aguada21]

Actually, you are wrong. Right now the Cuban goverment takes 25% of all dollars enetering the Island. Even if you give it to your family, it has to be converted to a dollar equivalent and they take their cut. I'm not judging you; I send money to my family too. But be aware that the regimen takes a cut.

[mctonedef]

But how can they take it from me if I give it directly to them, in their hands? That's all I'm trying to say. That's why I hate sending money via duales or western union--I know they're going to take a piece of it....it's better to go there and give it to them.

[aguada21]

It's been only around two years or so, the actual dollar is converted to the so-called "chavito" The dollar is no longer accepted in the government "shoppings". In the process, 20%-25% of the dollar's value is snatched. That is, for every hundred dollars they give you 80 chavitos while the prices are unchanged. It's ridiculous. Thievery in your face!

[mctonedef]

So true! And now they're doing away with the Convertible Peso, and only going to have 1 form of currency instead of 2....things change very fast there!

[mireyeska]

Can you tell me how we can go to Cuba? I want to take my grandchildren his grandfather was from Cuba they have family there I was there in 1954 and 1959 I like to go again.

[Torvix3]

Lamento ver este mensaje tuyo recien despues de 2 meses, pero vivo lejos y no puedo ayudarte- Supongo que se puede ir a Cuba comprando un pasaje en avión y ya está

[waltsteel]

I agree. I spent time in Cuba. Not as a tourist but on church mission work. It is truely amazing how many Cubans who grew up in a godless country have managed to find God. I went to the beach in this film. We felt embarassed about going since Cubans are not allowed on this beach except workers or if they are in company of foreigner. We agreed to go because the Cubans we were with wanted very much to go and swim. Fact: Cubans rarely get enough to eat. Usually meat only twice a month at most.

[mctonedef]

I'd love to do mission work there.

I felt much the way you did too, but don't worry, Cubans find a way around things...

[pusherman19]

i go every april... im goin for my 3rd time this april to Las brisas.. i luv that place... its amazing

[holzy13]

went to this same hotel , december o6/07 and i have just been again same hotel , december 07/08. the place has turned out really well, its been painted, we had really good time , i would recommend LAS BRISAS wich is just down the road....

xxxxx lurve it brings back memories!!

[cuiqueiro]

I was there in february 07, in the Club Amigo bungalows. I don't if it was the discomfort of being close to the locals and witness their lack of hope or was it the bad services in the hotel, but that was a trip to forget. Good job on the video.

[25368]

I was there, too. On may 2004.But the animation isn't so good, how in dom.rep.

[ytheo16]

i wanted to know if anyone wetto this hotel and how they liked t....im going there in 1 month

[mctonedef]

It's a good basic hotel...nothing fancy, but lots of fun!!! Keep an open mind, and you'll have fun! Enjoy!!

[aronron2727]

the music is very bad. nothing to do with cuban music.

[mctonedef]

Yes. Shakira is very un-Cuban.

Shame on her. Next time I'll do a video in Colombia and put Charanga Habanera for the music. Thanks.

[longhairedharbinger0]

concho guardalavaca yo soy de tacajo y me gustaba ir a la playa esa gracias por esos recuerdos

[mctonedef]

¡Es mi placer! Soy feliz que usted lo quiso.

[sevenlayers]

brings back old memories' thank you very much, enjoyed every piece.. especially the flying pontoon, boy did that every scare the shit outta me..

[18mireille18]

I love this resort. I went there last year and going again this year. I recognize Mario! And all the dancers, Tico and them. Nice video!

[Chino00708]

nice video.. saw some familiar faces.. that place will never change.

[mctonedef]

mxandinho1 -- nice. Thank you.

[mxandinho1]

As you can see by some comments presented here (Melodious)...this hotel is really for scum.

[vienemo]

Hey...my second home! The bar in the middle of the vid is where I got married! Boy...have I had great times at El Caney!

Sunscape Mike

[Miwa006]

That looks awesome! And the beach looks beautiful!

I recently went to the Sol Rio de Luna y Mares and I now want to go back every year! Gorgeous people and delicious food :)

[guajiracubana]

You should buy a "one way ticket" and stay there. After two months, send us your comments!

guajiracubana

[mctonedef]

who are you referring to, guajiracubana?

[guajiracubana]

to the person who said that everything is good in Cuba.

guajiracubana

[mctonedef]

Oh, I see. I understand what you are saying...it's very, very different for the yumas than it is for Cubans.

Most foreigners never get to see the real Cuba, and the life of Cubans. I hope more people will try to do that so they will understand.

[yefune]

Cuba...tremeda pesadilla,afortunados los que se escaparon a tanta destruccion!

[AXELTBLUE]

Primero, la playa de Guardalavaca pertenece al municipio de Banes, Oriente.

Segundo: pretenden vendernos una imagen de paraiso tropical y protisbulo caribeno.

Que caiga sobre los comunistas, todo el peso por la destruccion fisica y moral del pais.Nuestros pueblos y ciudades parecen haber sufrido mas bombardeos que las bombas que los aliados lanzaron sobre las ciudades alemanas al final de la Segunda Guerra mundial. Ese es el saldo de 50 annos de tirania, terror y destruccion en nuestra patria.

[mxandinho1]

You people must be drunk! If you guys want to go to Guardalavaca go the Hotel Brisas. It's a 4 star rated hotel with all the facilities you need to have a wonderful holiday. This Club Amigo is a dump. Flies in the food inside the restaurants, poor customer care,poor facilities, etc. In some countries in Europe and also in the US this hotel would have been closed down a long time ago for health and safety reasons. This hotel is very good for yobs only.

[mctonedef]

You may be right, mxandinho1, but it's the memories that we have of this place....the people, the sun, the sand....and yes, especially the people! I agree, if you're looking for a great tourist vacation experience in the hotel, maybe somewhere a little more upscale is in order....but that can't negate all of the beautiful memories we've had here! Cheers!

[oldphoque]

I go to Jamaica often. The place I stay is the Samsara which is probably the equivilent of this place. It is all about the people and experience. If you can afford better and ass kissing, by all means. I generaly like real people and find they are better connected to better travel experiences.

[oldphoque]

what`s a yob?

[MelOdious39]

It's the Hotel Atlantico for starters.

Fly shit adds to the flavour. Bet you're one of the whingeing Canadians which also mobbed the HA. The staff at HA were absolutely wonderful. Guess you're one of those assholes that don't believe in tipping.Did you check out the AC rooms? Mine was exceptional and the maid was an angel as were the bar staff and waitresses. You stick with your 4* knobs and give me the 3* yobs any day.

[mctonedef]

Créame, el bronx, Toronto, L.A., Bombay, y otros lugares son mucho, mucho peor que DONDEQUIERA en Cuba.

[edgar1013]

what's the crime rate around there?.

[mctonedef]

Very, very low. Cuba's one of the safest countries to visit!

[lamulatona06]

ve pa el barrio mio pa colon pa que veas como te arrastran

[mctonedef]

Estuve en Colon hace dos semanas. Sentía seguro, comparado a Canadá.

[bucaneromax1]

yes, it brings back all the lovely and wonderful moments i had there. i also stayed in this hotel. its great!!!

[mctonedef]

It's a magical place...

[punkschaf]

great video - I've been at the same hotel 1999! Brings back memories :)

Thanks!

[mctonedef]

My pleasure!

[Jc22ny]

Thanks for beinging us this great video!!good memories!Gracias!!!

[aname4me]

Nice editing.........

[mctonedef]

Thank you! But in downloading it, the timing is a bit off...don't know why...the original is a little better!

Thank you for your comments!

[Canadiangal3]

Thanks for posting! Great video and can't wait to go back there.........amazing place!

[mctonedef]

Thank you! It's like a 'magical' place, isn't it? My fave place on earth....Cheers!

[semanat26]

liked this video, I'm from Holguin. Loved the people dancing on the beach, haven't been there in almost two years, missing everybody and the beaches. thanks for posting the video.

[mctonedef]

My pleasure! Hope you can go back soon and enjoy! I love Holguin, and the people there....so many memories...

[pinamimi]

really nice video! takes me back to Cuba

[mctonedef]

thank you! It's tiding me over until I go back!!