Riu Cabo Verde, Sal, Cape Verde. Dec 2021
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- Our visit to Sal Island in Cape Verde over Christmas/New Year 2021/2, at the Riu Cabo Verde Hotel.
We'd been run ragged and then knocked back by COVID in the weeks before going, so we ended up just lounging about, eating and drinking. An explorer's trip it was not, but it was just what we needed.
This video made be book a holiday to Sal, Cape Verde. Thanks so much for this amazingly detailed vlog of your trip. Just what I needed!
Hi Owen, thanks for your comment, I'm really glad you liked the video and I'm sure you'll have a great time on Sal, it's a beautiful place!
Glad more UK people are discovering my birthplace 💗 enjoyed the vlog
Glad you enjoyed it Angelina! You were born in a beautiful part of the world for sure.
Thanks for sharing your experience. That was amazing to go along with you. Glad CZcams suggested it.
Thanks for your comment, it means a lot, and I'm glad you came with us :D, feel free to join us on our other video journeys!
Thank you so much for sharing this!
I’m going at the end of July 2023 for my 30th! It looks incredible!
Happy 30th for July, hope you have a great time!
Looks lovely we are going to the Rui palace in March for ten nights first time in Cape Verde can’t wait now I’ve seen your video 👍🏽🥂x
Thanks for your comment Stacey. I'm sure you'll have a great time, Cape Verde is a lovely place to spend some time and I'm glad my video has got you excited to go!
Planning to go now in Jan 2023!
Do you recommend this month as good to go!?
Also been checking this resort and looks pretty nice! :)
Weather was really nice when we were there, I’m sure you’ll have a great time!
I found this video so helpful, thank you. We’ve been looking at this hotel for our honeymoon end of March/start of April and I find vlogs a lot more reassuring than general photos etc. Definitely confirmed our decision to go here, thanks!
Hi Suzanne, thanks for the comment, I'm glad you found the video helpful. Congrats on the wedding, I'm sure you'll have a really nice honeymoon there, try to book the Krystal restaurant as much as you can, it's definitely the nicest one :) Have a great time!
Great video. We are looking to go end of march . You video has been of great help 👌
Hi John, thanks for the comment, I’m glad you liked the video. Enjoy your trip!
Enjoyed that mate. Thanks.
No problem, glad you enjoyed it 😁
was there in 2016 heard it had a big refurb just after we left .and the palm trees on the beach were only about 2feet tall ..great video makes me wanna go back now ..
Hi Mark, they were still planting trees along the beach, it would be great to see in a few years! Glad you liked the video, we’d love to go back too.
Great content love Cape verdi
Thank you! I’m glad you liked the video, we enjoyed Cape Verde too
Amazing video fella, helped us out alot 👍🏼
Hi Thomas, glad you liked the video and that it helped!
Great video!! I am looking to visit Cape Verde in July but I am slightly worried about how windy it is supposed to be. Does it really impact things or is it not very noticeable?
Thanks Luke, I'm glad you like it! When we were there in December it was fairly windy, but the wind was quite warm so not an issue for us. Not sure how it is in July but I can only imagine it will be warmer still! Hope you have a great trip.
Looks amazing! How long is the flight from the uk? Would you recommend Cape V for two weeks in Aug? Was the hotel really good?
Hi Bibian, thanks for watching, we really liked it there, so would definitely recommend Cape Verde! The flight time from the UK is around 5 hours. We were there in December but I think it gets a bit warmer in August so worth checking that (it was around 27 and sunny every day for our stay). The hotel was listed as a 5 star but was more like 3-4 at best. All staff were friendly and it was very clean, food was just ok, apart from the Krystal restaurant which was lovely (unless you're vegetarian 😁). Drinks were very hit and miss. Really close to the beach too! We really enjoyed it there for what it was.
Brilliant video, now looking to book this hotel 👍
Glad you enjoyed it! Hope you have a great holiday 😁
Great video thank you Andrew. Can I ask a few Qs please as we're booked up for May
1) Is there a poolside/bar/beach table service for drinks as in most 5* hotels?
2)Which block would you say is the best/ closest to beach etc.
3) Are there any umbrellas on the beach as I couldn't see anywhere for shade?
4) How much deposit does the hotel have off you when you arrive.
Any other tips?
Many thanks in advance for this
Hi Dave, glad you liked the video, we had a great time there and I really enjoy editing these things! To answer your questions as best I can:
1 - There wasn't any table service when we were there - the staff serve pretty quickly though and there's plenty bars dotted around the place.
2 - We were in block 4 out of 5, which was pretty close to the pool access. As I remember, the closest block to the beach was block 5, but that's also furthest away from the reception area where most of the catering is. I'm not sure if there are any rooms with sea views so can't really say whether 5 would be any better...
3 - When we were there most of the umbrellas on the beach were set back a bit (dotted in amounts the palms). Not sure if they move them closer to the shore as the weather heats up, but shad is available if you want it.
4 - The only money we had to pay when we arrived was the tourist tax, they didn't need any other monies from us. There's a cashpoint in reception if you need it.
I'd definitely recommend booking early for the Krystal restaurant - it's the best one. Also, worth noting that the drinks are a bit hit & miss, but there are a few spirits that are branded (eg, if you ask for whisky, you'll get the local hooch, but they will give you Jim Beam if you're specific). Worth paying attention to the back bar!
The people there are great and you'll have a good time I'm sure. Enjoy!
Been there twice before 2018 & 19 love it there looking to get back in March this year, was going to try the new palace hotel further along the beach but don’t seem to be any vacancies. Thanks for vid.
Hi Stephen, thanks for commenting, it's always a pleasure to make the videos, if other people enjoy them too I'm a happy bloke! Hope you have a great time there wherever you stay.
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Thanks for your comment, glad you like the video!
I bet the kids are all thrilled that our old people chit chat is getting shared with the world, 😎 I also think I should get a new travel cardie as I had this one in the Ovacik video as well. 😂
You need to speak to the wardrobe department...
@@andyc882 I think possibly the director has to put some money into the wardrobe budget then
Helpful video, noticed that there doesnt seem to be any parasols on the beach? Are they available anywhere?
Hi, glad you liked the video! There are shady area in the beach with Palm trees and parasols a little bit further back from the sea so you should be fine.
After viewing your video, We want to go to Cabo Verde 🙂💞💞 Like
It's lovely! If you get the chance to go, you won't regret it!
@@andyc882 Thanks....Will do!
Is there a atm at the hotel and what's the best way to get currency? Enjoyed your vlog by the way, I am interested in staying for a 2 week break just to chill and do nothing.
Hi Nick, thanks for your comment! There is a cashpoint in the hotel just by the reception desks, but to be honest we didn't really use any cash as we were just there for a week to recharge our batteries. The hotel is great for that, and I can recommend the yoga teacher if you're into that kind of thing. Hope you have a good break.
Just a quick question what covid tests are required to travel to Cape Verde? And any covid restrictions in place, hope they still do the chicken minestrone soup that's sold the hotel to us😁
Hi Nick, when we went (end December 2021) we had to do a PCR test and bring details of vaccinations. There was also a requirement to wear masks indoors unless eating or drinking. Outside was not necessary, but I'd definitely check current requirements as things change quickly these days. If you do go I'd recommend booking into the Krystal restaurant as soon and as often as possible (it's the best one by far). I'm not sure if the Chicken Minestrone soup is only available to vegetarians, but always worth asking :D Have a great trip!
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Thanks Maria, glad you like it!
Hi me again booked a break for June a question about the airport security tax is it included in your tour package? , we have booked with tui
Hi Nick, the only additional cost we had when we went was the tourist tax (only a few Euro) that we paid at reception when we arrived. Hope this helps, have a great holiday!
nice trip video !!
we visit Sal RIU Cabo Verde in June.
I'm glad you enjoyed the video, I hope you have a great time there
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Were the drinks in the room for free?
Yes they were
Hi, is the beach very far from the hotel you stayed at? Or is it quite close?
Hi Lora, yes it is very close - right on the beach in fact!
Is there anything to do outside of the hotel ?
Hi , there’s a small village close by but not a huge amount
Hi how many times was a red flag on the beach, please?
Hi Pavel, only a couple of times, and not for long each time. It was pretty big surf though, but the lifeguards were usually on the case
No umbrellas on the beach 🏖️ 😢
There were some further back amongst the trees as I recall.
Great video I think I have now made my mind up to opt for this hotel over melia llana which is adult only as well.
Was there a beach bar because it looks a big resort and I do like to spend more time at the beach..I'm going to book for late Feb 2023..
Hi Colin, glad the video was of use. There was a beach bar, but it was quite limited in choice compared to the other bars. We spent most of our time down at the beach, it was lovely. Hope you have a great time!
Big mistake. Definitely go to Melia Llana over this. Here now and can't wait to go home. It's awful. Seems to have gone way downhill since the new year.
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Vegetarian - moans there’s vegetables for dinner 😂😂😂
CZcams viewer moans about CZcams video 🤣🤣🤣
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Not moaning,I find it funny 😆