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I am a Software Engineer in the Bay Area who loves traveling around the world (30+ countries and counting). My channel currently is mainly focused on sharing hotel report, so that you can best determine whether that's what exactly you would like. The hotels I shared in my videos(without explicitly mentioning) are the ones that I would like to recommend, and usually are new luxury hotels on a budget.
Every week or every other week, I upload one new trip report about my travels around the world.
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the breakfast buffet is $49 per person...not worth it...the beach is sandy til you walk out past 4 feet then rocks...over priced...nice rooms...nice locaton...
Great video. Please tell me this. I have knee issues and going up and down stairs is a problem with me. Does this resort have facilities in place (elevators, ramps, golf carts etc) to help me get everywhere I might want to go? (ie: from room to restaurants, beach, pool etc..) Thanks so much, Steve S.
Sorry I can’t confirm every detail, but I do recall seeing accessible ramps in the lobby and the Alaia restaurant. Also, there is an elevator for wheelchairs near the pool area.
The building looks dated and pigeonhole-like; can't believe it's Ritz-Carlton. But the location is superb, and the water doesn't seem gentle. Wish it should be calm. But that's Turtle Bay. Great video.
Indeed, they didn’t alter the exterior during the recent renovation. It maintains its classic charm. However, the interior has been beautifully remodeled! I’m still not sure if they’ll add any finishing touches before reopening as a Ritz.
What kind of room did you get?
Premium Bosphorus View
Is the lounge available for business class passengers or anyone, I heard that they give access to people, for a price ??
yes to both. Check out www.fijiairways.com/en-us/experience/fiji-airways-premier-lounge/
Hi, thank you for the video. It was very helpful. So was this an "Ocean Front" room or "Ocean View" room? You referred to it as both in the video. Also, could you hear the ocean from this room through the night? Thanks!
ah, i just checked their website. I think my room probably was the 1 King Bed, Diamond Head Ocean Front View. The Ocean Front View room probably are the rooms on the side directly facing the ocean (remember this hotel has a hexagon shape). I don't remember hearing any noise during the night!
@@ChocoTravelGuide Thank you for your reply. I meant with the ocean waves crashing because I love hearing the ocean waves.......😀
I’m going next week! Thanks for the review
@@Wai755 have fun! Toronto in summer is really nice!
I am going to this resort at the end of August and this video was SO helpful. Great filming and coverage of everything. Thank you so much!
Enjoy your trip! Keep in mind that late August may not be ideal for Cabo due to possible strong winds and rain.
Don't use seat guru because it was last updated in 2017, which a lot of configurations has changed. Use aerolopa for more detailed and up to date seat maps.
Got it. Thanks for the tip!
Thank you
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How much money is the hotel do you pay for parking
I think it's about $300 during the summer (peak season) and lower during other months. Yes, you do need to pay for parking but they provide discount.
We’re the beds comfortable?
Yes!
Oh wow, your video brings back fond memories. I was there just a week ago for just a few days, feels like an eternity already. I really miss Singapore, I want to go back as soon as possible. The Andaz really is an incredible hotel. I was on the "pool platform" when some heavy rain started, that was real fun! :-)
I miss Singapore too!
What room is that?
King Suite!
What made you book the Seabird over Mission Pacific?
haha, great question! For me it was easy as the was only award availability for Seabird during the time of my stay. I am also curious to learn Mission Pacific more and whether it's worth a try!
This is a great video thank you! We're planning to travel there in July so this was very helpful!
Nice! July's weather should be much better than when I visited! Have fun!
Thank you for the video. I enjoyed it very much. I live in Northern California so I have a choice of either SFO or LAX. I find more flights out of LAX, I have to fly from humble County airport, so it really doesn’t matter to me.
Thanks for checking out the video! Glad you enjoyed it.LAX definitely has more flights being a larger hub.
Nice review. I just saw award availability open up for our night in Kyoto, so I booked right away. Looking forward to it.
Enjoy the stay! It would be awesome!
as we are deciding to take the trip or not, this is a really informative video, thank you! Don't mean to be rude, but may i suggest caption? 😛
Glad it helped. Thanks for the suggestion!
Magnificent.
Awesome review, looking forward to staying here next month. Cheers
Have fun!
What website do you use to check the points and dates for the best flight to book?
seats.aero
Great video and review. ❤ thank you 😊
Hello comparing this to park Hyatt aviara given they require same amount of Hyatt points - which one would you recommend to stay for staycation?
Good timing! I am literarily right now staying at the park Hyatt aviara for the 2nd time! And I have only stayed at this Alila once! So you know the answer :)
@@ChocoTravelGuide oh yeah haha thank you! enjoy your stay!
I have flown business class on many airlines before and have some expectations on what first/business class should provide. I was extremely disappointed in TAP's business class and here is why. My husband and I just got back from Portugal on TAP in Business Class, which will never happen again. First off, my husband has extreme visual difficulties so it is important we sit beside each other so I can assist him. When we checked in, they had changed our seats. We asked if this could be corrected and they could not change the seat back to what we originally chose. Fortunately the passenger next to me changed with him so we could be together. Just as Adam experienced, the reception was not there. The first interaction I had was to place our food order (no drinks served) about an hour after take off. We flew during the day so everyone was awake. Hot towels were delivered which I loved. Our meal was okay, but not business class quality. After they cleared our trays, we saw no one until they delivered our "light snack" about 1 1/2 before landing. So no drinks (water, wine, etc) for about 6 hours. The "light snack" was the worst meal I have ever had on a flight. On the positive side, the seat was comfortable for me but I am 5'3". My husband, on the other hand, who is 6'3" was not comfortable. And just like Adam the pillow was so think I had to fold it in half. The amenity kit was lacking as well. All in all, I will fly TAP Business Class again as I do not feel it is worth it for what you get.
Thanks for sharing your bad experience! It’s definitely a shock that they would change your selected seat without any notice!
@@ChocoTravelGuide right. And I was not the only one. The elderly lady who switched seats so he could be next to me was traveling with her sister and they did the same thing to them--switched their seats. They couldn't find anyone to change with them so they could be together.
So what could TAP have done to make your 6'3" husband feel more comfortable in his seat? Ask the passenger in front to give up his seat as well?
@@user-gs9ip1wj8d provide the same amount of room that every other business class airline has is what I suggest smart a**!
@@user-gs9ip1wj8d oh wow. What a great idea! I never would have thought of that. What I would expect is that they would have at least the same amount of leg/lounging room that EVERY business class airline we have flown (and we have flown many) would have.
Very nice trip report, maybe you want to add destinations on other continents that are served by TAP's A321neos with the throne seats. Natal, Maceió and Belém in Brazil, Accra in Ghana and to São Tomé in São Tomé & Principe. :-)
Nice! Thanks for letting me know!!
Beautiful Air Craft And Cabin.Great Video
nice redemption! How is the weather in November?
It's pretty good compared with other European cities I visited in Nov. It was warm in the day time. A little bit cold during the night.
亲耐滴，我和你有一摸一样的背包哈哈哈
哈哈 是everlane那个吗？那个很好背
Can you get free hotel stay for 15 days and free travel without paying ?
I would almost kill to Scuba Dive there!❤❤
Haha, no killing required! The underwater world is amazing here - definitely worth putting on your bucket list!
Is it jack daniels free?
I did not try, but I believe so
Great video! I’d love to see more content from Costa Rica
Thanks! Are you planning to travel there? I have made 1 other video about the best hot spring in Costa Rica and two other hotel review videos. Check them out!
the best park hyatt in the world!
It just looks like Hyatt Regency in China, I really don;t think the luxury hotel in North America and Europe can be called luxury
Haha, true! Hotels in China are generally more modern and luxurious!
And much cheaper!!!@@ChocoTravelGuide
Did you utilize the 10,000 yen credit as diamond member? Curious what are the best way to use it
I wasn't offer this 10k yen credit 😂 i think having the dinner at the main restaurant or taking a message could be a good choice.
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I enjoyed this VLOG. I'm going to Madrid next yer and this is one of my picks!
Hope you will have a great time in Madrid! I really like it.
Hi. What exact date did you visit in Yodogawa Park?
Probably 4/3!
I just dont wanna miss it im there the third week of March 😭😭😭😭😭
haha from last year's experience, the 3rd week of Mar might be the best time.
How did this hotel compare to the Park Hyatt Doha? I am trying to decide if I stay here for $212/night booked into the base room or the Park Hyatt Doha for $188/night + 9,000 points/night booked into the Diplomatic Suite. I have Titanium with Marriott and Globalist with Hyatt
Unless you really want to have a large swimming pool or lie on the beach, Park Hyatt sounds to be a better option to me! Diplomatic Suite sounds to be a great deal!
@@ChocoTravelGuide Sounds good! I'll stick with the PH
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Did you have to pay extra for the breakfast upstairs?
No. I was actually a bit surprised as they provided two breakfast options (the other in the first floor lounge) :)
Really helpful video 😊 Thanks so much!
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Thanks for the suggestion!
Very good review. Now I have a contender for the next time I'm in *Toronto.
Thanks!
Compare this with the JW Marriott which will be your preferred choice?
haha, I actually mentioned that in the last chapter :)
@@ChocoTravelGuide Nice. I just watched the whole video. I booked the JW Marriott based on your last video and not am not too sure lol. Agree with you the decor has more character while JW seems kind of run of the mill. But I think the location will not be good for us as we travel with a lot of luggage and not having the car accessible is a problem. Think I'll stick to the JW.
@@bl1204 Makes sense! Definitely JW is more accessible by car.
Espectacular!! ❤ 🌹🌹
Thanks!
the review would be much better with no music
thanks for the feedback! Yes, i have been trying to find more calming music. Should be better in my recent videos!