I already know from the title you died a little inside hearing these folks spent all this money for a trip we’ve often gotten nearly for free

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it hurt to hear it 😢

@ret4kind

2 жыл бұрын

Think of it this way. Hotels know well that savvy people like you know better than to spend that much. You'd be surprised how many people dont know anything about these points programs. If someone like you can go there via points, they still get paid from banks (albeit at a discount) and they get free advertising from you in your blogs. It's a win win if you look at it this way.

@oeckstei

2 жыл бұрын

Sup Nuance bro. Interesting to see you on here, lol

@GiuseppeM

2 жыл бұрын

She’s saying she “did”, I don’t this though

@Re3iRtH

2 жыл бұрын

After living in Hawaii for 6 years, their Bora Bora trip looked underwhelming. That is a normal day in Hawaii, only Hawaii has better food :D

Sebby is the #1 person to react to a video like this 😎🏝 We also know you’d spend a lot less than $18,500 if you did this same trip 😄✈️

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

It was calling my name 😂

@rachelh930

2 жыл бұрын

This video was awesome. People who are savvy have definitely spent a solid fraction less.

I was in Bora Bora this past June, I used Costco but then I saw hotel Award space open up a few weeks before the trip, I got 5 nights at the Conrad and 5 nights at Hilton Moorea using 5th night free benefit twice. Diamond status and free breakfast. It’s worth mentioning that Costco had a great deal in June, it was only $4500 for 2 people for 5 nights and included breakfast and 3-course dinners. Costco has a flexible cancellation policy at the moment so it’s worth locking in a good cash deal while u wait for award space to open up with no risk.

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

Solid deal and glad to know about the Costco cancellation policy! How did you like Hilton Moorea? Worth a visit? :)

@ja99ha

2 жыл бұрын

@@AskSebby Hilton Moorea is a solid resort with hospitality equal to the Conrad. Food was average, breakfast not as good as Conrad. but food overall cheaper than Conrad. Prefer the overwater bungalows at the Hilton Moorea mainly because the water is chest to neck high consistently throughout the resort with no deep areas. That makes it easier to get in and out of the water as the current can be strong at the Conrad. We traveled with our 3 year old, at The Conrad most bungalows are over very deep water and it’s difficult to handle a small child in those conditions. Hilton Moorea has better views of landscape. Conrad not so much other than gorgeous blue ocean. But overall I liked the Conrad luxury factor much better. If paying cash and price almost equal. Definitely go with Conrad Bora Bora

@mattiegrey5729

Жыл бұрын

@@ja99ha hello, going through Costco, did you have any issues with transfers from hotel to airport or anywhere transfers were needed? Also, did you book excursions there or did you prebook and if so, how?

@ja99ha

Жыл бұрын

@@mattiegrey5729 the transfers were smooth as a whistle. Didn’t pre- book any excursions. Booked a snorkel tour through Viator the day before the tour

@mattiegrey5729

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for your feedback!! It’s so informative

Really good breakdown. Like seeing how realistic/what the tradeoffs are on these types of videos that are usually just made to get clicks. Do more please!

I spent $0 for my accommodation at a Hilton hotel for my 10-day vacation in Kauai last July which could have been worth $5,000. I used 400k points, all of which I earned from staying at a Hilton hotel for free to quarantine as a nurse last year and early this year. I then used my diamond status to get an upgrade to their larger rooms with the beach views. And my RT flight there was all on points, too! It feels so good to pay so little or next to nothing at all for your vacation. Thanks, Sebby for being instrumental to my points addiction! Haha

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

Whoa! Didn't realize the nurse stays earned points -- that's awesome!

@shinymystery

2 жыл бұрын

@@AskSebby It did! I live in California and the state paid for all my hotel stays for 11 months because I worked as an RN in the COVID isolation unit. I accumulated about 1.1 million points living in a hotel.

@YouTubeMan98

2 жыл бұрын

@shinymystery You deserve a free vacation as a Covid nurse. As a nurse period. Whether during the pandemic or not. I hope it was relaxing and refreshing. Thanks for all you do!

@shinymystery

2 жыл бұрын

@@KZreadMan98 I appreciate that, Will. Thank you very much =) And yes, that vacation was well worth it. Cheers!

That could be a whole car or even a down payment for a house! I can’t even imagine spending that all in such a small amount of time! All I can say is wow!

@kubatik1674

2 жыл бұрын

Big facts, literally more than my car is worth 😂

@JacobKustra

2 жыл бұрын

@@kubatik1674 I get that completely, I’m in the same boat lol!

@devirickwatsonscreentalkme8084

2 жыл бұрын

Get your money up...

@kubatik1674

2 жыл бұрын

​@@devirickwatsonscreentalkme8084 I make good money, just can't justify spending a bunch on a depreciating asset, especially living in the rust belt.

@burkeandbri4283

2 жыл бұрын

So true, especially since if they both got the Aspire they couldve spent six of those nights and $700 on the property for just the cost of the card, and had $500 to spend on the airlines on the way over.

Tahiti islands is definitely on our bucket list! Thanks for a great recap video

Love the React style video!

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I really liked this style of video. I hope to see more of these in the future.

Funny, when I watched that video I immediately thought of you and how you would have used your points to make it more affordable.

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

:)

@xtamaox

2 жыл бұрын

Me too

I appreciate this reaction video. Keep these going!

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

I REALLY enjoyed this video from you. When you were running numbers and booking bora bora by points was just phenomenal in the sense that you broke things down. Would love to see more videos like this in general!

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

One of your best videos sebby. More videos and analysis that break down real world examples are a massive help.

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

Hi Sebby this was a great video, usually I come on here for credit card news but value travel is always nice to see especially since I live abroad. (台灣） Thanks and keep it up! Looking forward to more of your content

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Thanks for the outstanding videos. I’ve shared your vids with several people hoping they take advantage of your great information. I use Costco and points often with my travels. A 10 day trip to Italy (Rome & Venice) for a family of four including airfare, hotels w/breakfast and sightseeing cost us around $7500 using Costco (low tourist season). Points used for trips to Fiji have covered upgrades on our flights and the full cost on our six day stay. I suggest comparing both services to get the best from your travels.

Great reaction video! You definitely need to do more of these!

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

@wannabedal-adx458

2 жыл бұрын

@@AskSebby I feel like this could replace your monthly, "What's in my wallet segments." I found those very helpful to nuggets of strategy from you. Now it doesn't seem that dynamic in the CC landscape, just who is trying to out do the other! Just a suggestion (or reinforcement to the original idea)

quite a chunk of change for a trip where it doesn't seem like they did all that much? drove around the island? chilled in the floating hut hammock thing? but the memories last forever no doubt. my friend and I did ~2 weeks in Asia, total cost was maybe $5k? that included balling out on a few hotels and dinners (all the while I billed everything on my CSR for the signup bonus). but every time we hang out, one of us will say something out of the blue like "yo, Osaka was fresh" and we can have a laugh and reminisce. so I hope this couple gets their lifetime of smiles and memories out of this trip, and for that it's well worth it

@burkeandbri4283

2 жыл бұрын

Thought the same thing, glad they had fun but I had a friend do 3 months around the world and only spend 10k. I think like you pointed out the experience was hopefully worth it for them but it for sure could be done cheaper. Also Im jealous about Osaka, never got to see it because I lost my JR Pass and got stuck on the train the day I was supposed to go. Im sure it was fresh though lol

Love this type of video!

Yo seb, I stayed at Waldorf Astoria Maui this August for a week. Booked in January way before the crazy price and points increases. Thanks to points and 2 nights certificates. Appreciate your vids and advice , thanks bro

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

How did you like it?!?

Wife and I just sat down and watched this together. Gained more appreciation for the game and how we have been able to travel more for less. A few years ago we did 5 days in Dubai and 5 days in Maldives. Thanks for all the info over the years Sebby.

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

@gilbertnicholas1582

2 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to line that up for myself next year It's gonna cost me some money but I also have a lot of points saved up

@tracynguyen8525

2 жыл бұрын

Can you please share how you used points for your Dubai and Maldives trip? Thank you in advance

@SolidLiquidFox

2 жыл бұрын

During the SPG to Marriott switch, there was a window to book St Regis Maldives for a very reasonable amount. Used 5th night benefit there and Grosvenor House in Dubai. The Dubai trip was added to the Maldives since they are so close. Back then you could book Emirates on Alaska with a stop over in Dubai on your way to Male (Maldives). The whole thing was put together because of the deal for St Regis Maldives. It helps being Bonvoy Platinum when you plan this for the breakfast. While in Dubai, I recommend visiting Abu Dhabi.

Really enjoyed this one. Seems pretty attainable with points. Since you mentioned Hawaii, just wanted to comment that SW flights and rental cars (at least in Maui) have dropped drastically for the next coming months. My trip’s cost has pretty much been cut in half. YMMV but worth looking into anyone’s considering a trip to Hawaii

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the heads up! Rental cars prices scared the crap out of me in early 2021.

Hi, besides the 2 Hilton card you mentioned are there any other ones that can work to combine points? I just received the Hilton Aspire but don't know if I want the Surpass.

Hey Sebby great videos! Curious what you think about Costco price for Conrad bora bora nui in august i was just quoted. $9700 with breakfast and dinner five nights overwater deluxe bungalow (no pool). They also gave $500 resort credit on top of that. That doesn’t include air fare.

15 trips in 2019?!? I feel Sebby knew the pandemic was going to happen lol 🧐🔎

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

RIP 4 cancelled first class flights in 2020

@koreypaul6698

2 жыл бұрын

@@AskSebby 💀💀💀

Just wanted to say that the free certificate night from the aspire might not work at the Conrad Bora Bora anymore. I tried to use one for my vacation this year but was told that none of the rooms counted as a standard room even though the standard garden view room was available. I think the card is still worth it but it seems like Hilton has patched this loophole in getting a free night in bora bora.

I love this video sebby! You’re the best my man

Is it possible to get an over water bungalow upgrade with gold status from an Amex platinum card?

First time I got a notification as soon as you dropped a video!!!

@zjjourney8721

2 жыл бұрын

same!

If you're there, you have to do the canoe breakfast. I loved it. Sure, it doesn't make financial sense, but it's a great bucket list item.

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

It luckily wasn't on Mandy's bucket list. Swimming with whales is though! kzread.info/dash/bejne/jGtm1KaKoaW8oLQ.html

@chocOneOOne

2 жыл бұрын

Not for $280

My wife and I just got back from doing this and we booked through Costco. I think it was a decent deal (relatively speaking of course, it was still expensive) and we really enjoyed it

Sebby..An excellent video. When I saw the CNBC story I questioned if the couple used points and Miles.

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

Now you can say that you're doing a trip that people pay $18,500 for ;)

Love when you bring out the calculator. Would love to see more for popular trips utilizing the Amex platinum.

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

MR transfers to Hilton at 1:2 (100k MR => 200k Hilton). They also have promotions where it's 1:3 (100k=>300k Hilton)

@lolipena8051

2 жыл бұрын

@@AskSebby thank you. Also these promotions. I take it Amex emails you about them? Or do you need to hunt them in the app?

Can you make a video of WoH vs Marriot boundless for international traveling?

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

Why not both? 🙃 Should still be keepers, even with the "negative" Bonvoy change.

Thanks for the video Sebby! I’m having quite a bit of trouble locating this award space availability. I haven’t been able to find anything less than 500k Hilton points per night for a standard room. I have edited dates and rooms but I have not seen 89k per night anywhere…even a year out from now. What am I doing wrong?

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

Are you trying to book on a day by day basis?

Which camera do you use? Really professional camera setup!

I watched this video for the commentary despite not giving a hoot about French Polynesia. Thanks for making the video interesting and less painful to watch! A question: With World of Hyatt implementing peak pricing, is it still one of your favorite points programs?

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. Their peak pricing is pretty tame compared to everyone else. Factor in that Chase transfers to Hyatt and Bonvoy at a 1:1 rate usually anyways. Hyatt 35k/40k/45k Bonvoy 70k/85k/100k There's an argument that StR/Ritz > Park Hyatt but I'd usually take 2 nights, unless it's a REALLY interesting property (Al Maha, etc.)

I have to start using points like you guys, still learning this skill set.

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

It's tough since it really depends on where you want to go :)

Sebby what's your opinion on spending lots of points for airfare vs a stay? Me and my girlfriend are planning to visit Japan for the first time next year, and with my points I should be able to book first class round trip tickets. But i also am debating if I should maybe go down to economy and save the points for a stay at something like the St. Regis

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

Depends on where you go. Japan? I would definitely do ANA F and just stay at cheaper hotels. You're spending most of the day exploring the city. Destination property? I'll happily fly economy :)

One of your best videos!

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! :)

I wish I would have found you earlier. Do you analyze these types of trips regularly? My wife and I just returned from 17 days in the Maldives where we stayed on 3 different resorts. I paid for the entire thing. Can you do an analysis of whether I could have been more efficient with my spending or would such an analysis require a donation?

As a family of four, I think the best value for us is a hotel card (Hyatt) and road trips. We would have to use so many points for the four plane tickets and it doesn’t scale. Whereas we can get a nice suite with points and pay the same as one person. Sure, Miami or the Keys or Big Sur isn’t exactly the same as Bora Bora or Cancun but we pay a fraction of the cost. We are doing the Chase trifecta and getting tons of free nights and top status.

@faywhite7886

2 жыл бұрын

Someone did a trip report on Reddit/churning. I was amazed at the value of Hyatt points,

We need more reaction review . Thank You

Sebby calculator breakdown = 🤯 You the man!

@wannabedal-adx458

2 жыл бұрын

I miss the Excel spreadsheets!

What do you mean by if you have status?

Thanks Sebby! This video is a great remind on why we are in the points and miles game!!! No way am I paying $18k for that. Nope. Now a "3 month long World Cruise"? Maybe

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

I'm like 50/50 on cruises. On one hand, world cruise sounds fun. On the other hand, I think I would go stir crazy on a boat.

My biggest question from the original video was about her travel rewards strategy. For example, if you spend a third of your monthly budget on travel...is this making points for future travel!?!? But with no mention of status or anything beyond saving (nothing wrong with that), travel credits, and Groupon...it was scary.

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

Most pre-approved cards are "spray and pray" by issuers vs. on the MC level.

I like these kind of videos of picking up a trip to anywhere and show how to do it with points and miles. You could do much more better by showing how to book airlines with points and save more. Keep doing these kinds of videos because most people now got a lot of points but they don't know how to put them in good use and save more

I currently have a similar trip booked. 4 nights Hilton Tahiti, 5 nights Hilton Moorea, and 5 nights Conrad bora bora. Business on Air France for 2. All on points 😌

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

My head exploded when I saw the CNBC video. I instantly thought of your videos.

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

🤯

@prettyflytraveler

2 жыл бұрын

I did too.

You have to wait til the end to get the Juicy stuff!! 😂

Does the free 5th night when booking with points apply to here? Also worth noting you can use your conrad $100 property credit here and the $250 resort statement credit on the property with the aspire and with the free night you are getting effectively $1350 right there in value, and in points from the intro bonus thats another 2 nights about. If you and a partner both have the aspire thats 6 nights there and $700 spend on the property. Plus $250 per person in airline credits for the long flights over too.

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

If you book 4 nights all with points, yes. Certificates and points+cash bookings don't count towards the "connect 4 for 5th night free" perk.

@burkeandbri4283

2 жыл бұрын

@@AskSebby thank you Sebby! I love the channel, it's saved me so much money this past year! Keep it up!

I'm curious as to why the word covid was blurred out at 5:18

I recently took a 2-hour flight to Dallas on American Airlines and rode Basic Economy. The lady checking us in asked me if I was alone and also asked if I wanted to upgrade to First Class -- mind you, this was a small CRJ-175, so it wasn't much of an upgrade, but I still said yes. She then told me she couldn't after all because I was Basic Economy. 😄

Seb totally sounds like me when he was calling out the price tags of everything. 😂😂

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

Tempted to do more reaction videos for the "price is right" aspect!

Didn’t you do something like this but spent only like 1,100 a long long time ago? Or was it a tour I don’t remember

I would never spend that much even if it’s my honeymoon. So would you recommend getting the hotel credit card and pair it with the platinum for maximum benefits?

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

Depending on your level of spend, I would hunt for intro bonuses. If you want to application strategy: www.asksebby.com/free-card-consultation

Status definitely helps

paid 6K for 5 days in Moorea, Overwater bungalow at the hilton and flew comfort plus from LAX for two of us. The free upgrade is kind of hard to believe because Air Tahiti Nui is hard to get upgrades without paying

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

My guess is that the plane was THAT empty. The flight crew probably didn't want to service both economy and economy+ so just consolidated everyone.

Question Sebby. I am paying almost 1k per month for my own medical insurance now. Should I use the Sapphire Reserve or Freedom Unlimited? I’m assuming Freedom Unlimited since it’s 1.5 points per dollar

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

I would hunt for intro bonuses. Or use CFU. If you want to talk new app strategy: www.asksebby.com/free-card-consultation

Used both hilton surpass and costco travel. Surpass doss give benefit on hotel stay but didn't seem like better deal compare to costco travel. Costco travel seems good option for. Cruises.

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

I've heard good things about Costco x cruises. Are the savings like 10-20%? Or more dramatic?

@hwoalang9

2 жыл бұрын

@@AskSebby compared it last week with similar destination. would say more than 20% for sure. Booking directly with cruise company with promotion vs costco travel. Costco came out much better deal.

I recently saw another KZread video where a couple went to Bora Bora, Moorea, and LA for their anniversary and they paid $25,000 for the trip.

They could've saved some money also by staying on land for a day or two then staying in the over water bungalow for the remaining days

The trick for airline award ticket is always book a year out. I booked mine in July on Air France for July of next year. Business class round trip 128,000 miles. Currently round trip tix is selling for $4100-$5600. Getting 3-4 cents per mile is pretty good! ;) Paying retail for f or j tix? No thx. I rather spend that cash for a hotel room at a nice resort. Can’t wait to go back to French Polynesia again!

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

Thoughts on the AF J product? :)

When I watched this video the other day I thought, "Sebby could have done this cheaper with points." 😆

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

😆

@prettyflytraveler

2 жыл бұрын

Me too!

Honestly, coach on Air Tahiti NUI from LAX is not bad at all. So worth it to save the miles for another trip.

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

That was my thought process as well. Relatively short (I've done 17 hours in Y for LAXSIN) and the J product seemed pretty "meh" to me. YMMV obviously :)

for someone who travels as much as she does, you would think she would've been introduced to credit card points a long time ago. maybe it's too much work and too complicated to the point where it's too overwhelming for her. so it's just easier to find and book. and i guess if you have the means to do that then sure. i try to explain to all my one credit card friends and family the reason i have so many is so i dont have to pay 18K to go on vacation.

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

I think reward points are also a foreign language to a lot of people; much easier to focus on $ and try and find good deals vs. diving into the rabbit hole.

@jeffthatcherphotography

2 жыл бұрын

@@AskSebby oh absolutely. I tried explaining to my coworkers why I have 7 cards (which is minuscule compared to the vets lol) and it was too overwhelming for them. They get the concept of making the money you already spend work for you but it’s just too much for them to think about. so I try to at least tell them get one card like a chase or Amex. And just use the points in their respective portals. Still too much for them lol 🤷🏻‍♂️

Not shabby, but yeah, if she threw points in the mix, she'd be much better off. For most of the trips I've taken in the last 6 years, I've started with points for the flights and hotels, then throw $20K+ on top of it for room upgrades, activities/diving/spa, and crazy over the top dinners. Our peak dinner was at the Stella Maris Villa (booked via a 3rd party mistake rate), wherin they boated over a chef, assistant, and server, and the cooked the food on the second floor terrace. Completely worth it, but way too much food 😛 We've got the Conrad BB booked for Feb, 7 nights on points, but not certain we'll keep it.

For someone who has been to Conrad Bora Bora, she should’ve had the card from the get go and brought plastic bags to breakfast like I did. They have sandwich makings (cheese, deli meat, and sandwich bread) at breakfast. My boyfriend and I only ended up paying for dinner. The points we earned in Bora Bora were used in the Maldives during shoulder season.

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

#TeamShoulderSeason :) Now I'm thinking about bringing glass tupperware 🙃

@rachelh930

2 жыл бұрын

@@AskSebby omg yes! I just roared laughing. I watched your Bora Bora tips. I remember you saying how @mandyroams said Shanghai Tang is a nice brand. I definitely took 2 gallon plastic bags worth of lotions/shampoo/container in Bora Bora. Then I took a worth another gallon bag worth or Shanghai Tang products at Istanbul Bosphorus. This channel has been so helpful. My boyfriend and I have saved over $10K with your Hilton savings tips and maximizing our points at YOLO Hilton properties. We are now saving our points for either Seychelles and/or Conrad Koh Samui. Keep up the amazing work!!!!

@rachelh930

2 жыл бұрын

Also, I forgot to mention I brought 4 bottles of my favorite Barbara d’alba wine that were wrapped in 2 layovers of newspaper, bubble wrap, and grocery plastic bag. Then they were strategically placed in my hard shell suitcase. I had two layovers and the small plane before they made it to Bora Bora. Who should waste their hard earned money on a cocktail that’s $30 when it’s not happy hour.

Basic Economy on United does not allow any free upgrades. I’m United Platinum/Quest & Business cards for years and never got free upgrades. A long flight like that I would book regular economy to be eligible for upgrades.

@martinasandoval5326

2 жыл бұрын

She "upgraded" herself since the flight was empty.

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

Same reason I book regular economy as a DL DM (and ex-UA Plat). CPUs are always nice (and actually clear out of SFO for DL). Happy to pop a RUC/GUC when needed as well :)

If you get a Amex Business Platinum for your business and get the welcome bonus. Can you get the personal Amex Platinum and get the welcome bonus for that card as well?

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, different products so you're eligible for both bonuses. I would check CardMatch for the 150k Platinum offer: www.asksebby.com/blog/how-to-use-the-cardmatch-tool-to-find-better-sign-up-offers

@rkimpsonyb

2 жыл бұрын

@@AskSebby thanks I appreciate it.

Sebby dropping that knowledge

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

I wasn't sure if I put too much of my own travel stuff vs. reacting to someone else's trip 🙃

At 12:20 he said intro bonus points will expire at some point. Is this for SUB points? Do they expire? I assumed they just roll over as long as your account is active?

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

The intro offers change every ~2 months or so is what I meant. So a card with a 100k offer this month might be 80k next month.

@chadd9748

2 жыл бұрын

@@AskSebby I see. Thanks for clarifying. I'm new to the points game so trying to make sense of it all lol

You scuba dive? I'm in the process of getting my license. What's your experience been like? Best spots?

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

On the list T_T Just snorkeling / trying to get better at free diving for now.

If you're looking for new video category ideas maybe you could make budgeting/savings hacks for everything like food internet phone plans like you compare credit cards. Not saying it is a good idea but

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

I think Beat the Bush actually does a really good job covering those tricks!

@RemotHuman

2 жыл бұрын

@@AskSebby thanks, i found a save money playlist on his channel i will check it out

You can turn this into a mini series like how Graham always critiques everybody on all financial spending... only hard part is you'd have to find a bunch of videos of people going on trips and saying how much it cost them

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

Tons of travel videos but yeah, most people don't talk about how they drained their savings to do it 🙃

@gabrielquinto2161

2 жыл бұрын

@@AskSebby maybe of one where you check out influencers or something and show how they could've done it with cards and points and maximize it. Anyway good vid man

Can you give ranking on the hotel in Bora Bora and what activities must do there?

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

For ones you can book w/ points: 1. St. Regis 2. Conrad 3. IHG Thalasso 4. IHG Le Moana 5. Le Meridien (St. Regis level prices without luxury standards)

@BMCHP

2 жыл бұрын

@@AskSebby learning how to get credit cards and earn points from you ☺️

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

@@BMCHP Snorkeling would be the main thing. Probably better places to scuba dive in the world. Swimming with whales in Oct/Nov (on my list!): kzread.info/dash/bejne/qqeAss6Sk5fFZ84.html

@BMCHP

2 жыл бұрын

@@AskSebby Swimming with whales 🐳 is very cool

If I travel somewhere and stay there for several months working remotely, then technically I guess I could spend 18K on a “trip” hahah. Otherwise this would never happen to me!

I would definitely use points. I can't see myself paying so much for a trip. Credit card offers so much more savings.

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

Crazy to think about the experiences points can unlock 🔑

Wow...that is quite the bill.

Getting 1¢ per hilton honors point is like finding gold. All hotels in my area want to give 0.0035 per point or less.

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

😆

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

Also, Hilton US is usually pretty meh hard and soft product. Maybe WA Wailea?

I doubt I would pay so much, probably with points and dollars, but no more than $10k, absolute maximum.

With 18,000 I could have used 10,000, bought DWAC today at $11 bucks, turned it into 40k and did the same trip and still have my 18,000+ and then some LOL But who knows maybe that’s where the money came from in years past

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

$65 now 👀

All inclusive in Mexico seems like the way better option!

Lit!🔥

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

:)

Have you reached out to the lady in the video? Does she have Amex Platinum or a similar travel card. Yes, she and her partner would be saving a lot if they use a premium travel card

Yay!!

@zjjourney8721

2 жыл бұрын

its beautiful!

I would never post a travel video online for fear of these react videos (mainly from Sebby)!!! But great analysis and tips about Bora, Bora. French Polynesia is on my list, but not top 3. Aspire would work great at one of these types of properties and this type of trip though. I am losing interest in the flight incidental credits, because Airlines are cutting some of the fees that trigger them and AMEX is not adding other fee categories to trigger it.

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

I'll be nice in my reaction vid! 😏

Depends on who you are with😄😄😄

Not finished watching, but I'm hoping they at least paid for the trip using travel cards.

I’d pay $18k for bora bora, that was my honeymoon destination and I actually paid more

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

What property did you do? :) Four Seasons is on my list, solely because I can't use points in an advantageous way.

Paying $18500 for a trip vs maximizing credit card points from normal everyday spending and spending an additional 3000? Sounds like a case study of a Ramsey Solutions fan vs an Ask Sebby Fan.

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

"But credit cards are bad for you" 🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩🚩

🔥

The humble brags he implements throughout the vid got me ☠️

First 100 comments - excited to watch this 😁

Great video you should contact her and tell her how to travel, many she will pay you 😉

$18,500? I would rather invest it!

Let's how many points Sebby would use for this trip

Is Bora Bora a country though? I always thought it’s part of a French overseas dependency with limited internal power.

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

That's a really good question! "French Polynesia (Polynésie française) is a set of islands that is an overseas country attached to France." Also a pretty interesting list: www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/territories.htm I would consider Faroe Islands and Greenland a different "country" vs. Denmark -- tougher for U.S. since "territory" is still same country (i.e., USVI, Guam). Interesting distinction though (and rabbit hole) :)

@martinasandoval5326

2 жыл бұрын

Its a Territory in France.

The Apple diet is something I’ve never heard of, it’s genius and stupid lol

@AskSebby

2 жыл бұрын

🙃 intermittent fasting with free fruits as a snack

Throwing away money is never a good idea. Points is the way to go.