Miles Miser is all about Maximizing points and miles for First and Business class airline flights, Hotel, and resort stays.
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nice video!
Thanks!
Gluten free is an American scam. Luckily Europe hasn't fallen for it yet. 😉
Heh there's hardly any items in there section hah. Now lactose and dairy free thats a diff story I need that... people wouldn't want to be around me if I eat a bunch or dairy lol :(
We took Alaska First Class SFO to JFK and return in May and June this year. The lounge in SFO is very fine - one of the better lounges we have been in, with excellent food. The JFK lounge is much smaller, pretty new, but much more spartan. We have been spoiled by the Virgin Lounges, particularly at Heathrow. We have flown Jet Blue Mint before on the same route, the best domestic first class, particularly if you can get the single seat. However the price of Mint has skyrocketed over the years and the Alaska First Class was half the price of the Mint. Agree that most domestic first class is so-so, a step above premium economy on international flights.
Hi there! I missed checking out the AK lounges in jfk and SFO. I've been to the Virgin lounge I'm LHR and it's pretty amazing :) Your right about Mints single "throne seat" it's nice I've flown that too and it's not bad for domestic FC. But yeah their award redemption rates have become absurdly high :( I wanted to try and fly their new product to Europe but lol not for the points they are asking :( Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it :)
prices from the restaurant are in dollars or Baht
Hi there and welcome to the channel. Prices are in Thai Baht.
The room looks great, which suite was it?
Hi there. If facing the reception area it is in the farthest back building behind it. They have villas with mini pools in front of those.
Does the admiral club have alcohols to just grab or do I have to ask?
Hi there, good question. At this admirals club there's a bar and you have to order what you want from the bartender.
Nice review. You unlocked a childhood memory for me with Combos
Hey there tyvm! Combos but as an Air France fancy snack lol!
I Dont I Like CDG So Difificul To Navigate My Opinion
I'll agree with that it was apita trying to catch of connecting flight in time hustling through that airport :(
I Love The Cuisine Aboard.Great Trip Report
Hey there and tyvm! The main dish I had wasn't much to look at but oh my was it delicious!!
Was there a safe in a room?
Hi there I'm not 100% sure but it could have been in the closet or desk hidden. My memory fails me :)
Just be sure to take it with you.
Looked pretty good, pity about the 1hr delay, as other's have commented on there was a huge number of CE seats on that flight and knowing the huge ticket prices BA charge for CE that must have been a very profitable flight. I use Avios to upgrade to CE always found cabin crew to be very professional, the lounge at LHR can get busy but have always been able to get a seat.
Hi there!! Well, the delay wasn't fun, but I'm happy they changed the tire before we took off :) We were lucky in that this was the 2nd leg of our award redemption. Bos to lhr to lis. But wow, I've never seen such a layout with that many premium seats. Also, BA fuel surcharges for our award redemption was $754!! But hey, I wanted to test out their new business class suite. Plus, as always, service was great! Tha ks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it :)
You look just like that actor Tom Lipinski
I wish! Lol. Maybe a similar nose and serious look. But I'm 10 years older than him. Had to look him up as I didn't know who he was. Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it!
JetBlue Mint's meal looks like an average meal on Singapore Airlines first class
Hey there. Yes this is very true lol. But for a U.S. transcontinental domestic carrier its not too bad. :)
@@MilesMiser I can tell lol, never flew on JetBlue I only saw videos of them
Do you know what the registration of 777 was? Great review
Hi there and tyvm! No I'm sorry I didn't get the registration number for this flight :(
Any Grand palace entrance gate number, where people enter the temple?
Usually right on the main road in front of the temple, there's signs.
A220 Is A Beautiful Air Craft.I Like Schiphol Airport So Easy To Navigate.Great Video
Hi there and welcome to the channel! TY. yep AMS airports a favorite. Especially if I can vist the crown lounge :) A220 is sweet! Skol!
BA212 is using A388 not the 787 currently. Why the change? It’s a bummer. I’d be looking forward to flying the 788! Unfortunately when I selected my seats for the end of the month it was in the 388
Hi there welcome! That's a good question. Only thing i can imagine is they swapped the plane for a higher demand or higher profile route. Hopefully you can get the plane and config your looking for :) Cheers!
Were you close to restaurants, night life,how was the staff? Is this more business travelers? Thanks
Hi there. There are a few places to grab lunch and over the bridge a few for dinner but you will need to walk a few blocks to get to either. Night life I saw a few bars but only went to a few resturaunts. We ate breakfast in the hotel. I'd say the hotels geared to vacationers.
Why would entertainment be expected?
what's up bros
sadly Alaska does not seem to have different seats for long haul witch is disappointing, if it was a 1 -2 hour flight that seat would be amazing, but for long flights, its just not worth it! \
Hi there, Very true. But until then they at least have decent partner airline points redemption for international long haul. But even that went up recently :(
I noticed that this hotel is on the edge of the infamous Tenderloin section of SF, with it's homelessness, drug addicts, etc. How safe/dangerous is this area around the hotel and walking from the Powell BART station. And, walking around the area in general. Thanks
I actually took the BART from airport to downtown and walked to the hotel from there. That part was a bit schetchy, but it felt safe. I was there for a conference and walked back and forth each day. I never felt unsafe during the day. I didn't go out much at night this time.
Nice video. Unfortunately SF has fallen big time. Just reported • The Hilton San Francisco Square has lost 1 Billion in value.
Hi there. Yeah a lot of places I can see closing :(
I know her
Hi! I'm a bit late to this review, but I have a question regarding the restroom. I'm due for my first visit to Thailand early next year (including a stay at the Waldorf), and it is my understanding that TP is disposed of in a small bin located next to the toilet. Something about plumbing in Thailand not being able to handle paper? Does this apply to five star hotels like the Waldorf too?
Hi there, and welcome to the channel. Good question. A lot of places have those bins for the tp due to plumbing and waste treatment, etc. But as far as I remember, this hotel didn't have that.i mean, I flushed. But I've been in plenty of resorts in Thailand that have signs telling you to dispose of the tp in the bin.. ymmv Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it
Is this the dusit thani laguna
Hi there. No this is the Dusit Thani krabi beach resort.
first condi sucked
That thing at 1:05 is a delicious chocolate haha, housekeeping places there.
Hi there, ahh ty great to know :)
I just came back from a 5 night stay at this hotel. The beds aren't the best, but the views are beautiful, close to some lovely beaches also
Hi there! Yeah I totally agree the beds suck :( Beaches and views are the best though!
@MilesMiser yeah the rooms are pretty outdated tbh, but the views and beaches are unreal, I like how the location is pretty calm and relaxed also, where as albuferia is pretty busy.
HOME OF THE PORTUGUESE ❤🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹
:)
You wouldn’t bump your head on an A350
Probably not! lol well i guess it depends on how tall you are :)
In what month have you been there?
Hi there. I've been to Thialand in Sept. OCT. Nov. And March.
@@MilesMiser I’m thinking about going next September but I’m a little afraid of the weather…. What do you think?
@space_rl3534 Well, that's a great question. 1. The prices will be lower for flights and hotels as I believe it's still the rainy season. There should still be plenty of sun but rain and more rain.. don't quote me, but there seems to be an influx of box jellyfish in the rainy season, too :( end of Oct would be better but prices will creep up. Might be able to pre book some flights and hotels now to save a little, though. I've found the end of Oct into Nov to be nicer. Let me know how it goes. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it :)
Looks like economy on an Asian airline
Hi there. Well or their premium economy. That's what we have for Domestic FC here. Unless a Coast to coast flight is configured with the Long haul international cabin. Thanks!
Great video. I am a fan of JetBlue myself. Thank you for pointing out the little details that make a difference in your experience. Knowing where the outlet is located, how to recline your chair…all those things matter. 👍🏾
Hi and welcome to the channel! TYVM! I try and show stuff like that on most planes I review, well, because that's what i want to know too! That in how much leg room I get as I'm clos to 6'2 lol. Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it :)
did you have to go thru customs and get a transit visa?
Hi there and welcome to the channel! As far as I recall it was just a quick security check not the full customs. We had gone through security screening prior to the flight. Customs was when you land in your final destination. Thanks for watching and commenting I appreciate it :)
What hotel were you staying in the video?
Hi, and welcome to the channel. The hotel was the IHG intercontinental Phuket. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
Hi 👋 it’s easy to found cheap restaurant nearby? Tanks 🇵🇹
Hi there and welcome to the channel. There's a few down the beach and behind the beach along the main road.
Hi. Where going there in April next year. Really looking forward to it..What room did you book? Weve booked a delux rm with balcony n seaview.😊
Hi There! We booked a partial Seaview room with a balcony. I wasn't a fan of the beds, they seemed a bit old and not too comfy for me. Hope you have a great vacation!
AA first class international transcontinental slaps, domestic is terrible.
Hi there. I 100% agree their long hual international cabin layout stomped domestic. Same mostly can be said for most other international long hual cabins on other airline as well to varying degrees. Thanks for watching
Cheer up you always seems dry and sad
Hi there. Yeah, I guess I do, but when I travel, it's rough and tiring sometimes for me :( Reality of travel when your over 50 like me is different than the fake all smiles youtubers, :(
I know that hotel very well. Not worth $300 a night. You could have stayed at the hotel right next to the airport. No beach but it's just a very short walk to the beach. And cleaner and cheaper. It use to be called Carib Beach Hotel. I do remember the food at Emerald Beach was good. And of coarse your on the beach. They both have nice pools. The Carib Beach Hotel is only maybe a half block from the airport. I lived on St Thomas for more than 30 years 🌴. I pretty sure the name has changed. Sorry I don't have that info.
Hi there, and welcome to the channel. Tyvm for the good info! I guess we wanted to stay on the beach and swim our last day there. But you're right it was costly :( Next time, I'll try the other hotel and compare :) Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
is this on the same road as the conrad and the athenee?
Hi there, the hotel indigo and Conrad are both on Wireless Road.
Completely modernizing this hotel on the interior was the worst thing they ever did. They should have modernized it but kept it classy on the inside. not this cookie cutter hotel room look
Hi there! Well I did stay in the new hotel rooms next to the old authentic hotel. I belive most of the old rooms just had minor facelights. The entry lobby more so.
@@MilesMiser her original room looks like a super 8
Ahh I gotcha. I walked around in the original part a bit. It was kinda creepy like something out of a haunted house.
@MilesMiser victorian designs are ornate and truly beautiful and should be protected at all costs. They give a creepy vibe just cause how old they are almost acting like a space frozen in time. With a building thats existed since the 1888, alot has happend there. You go into castles you get the same vibes sometimes as well.
@Da4knessFall5 I agree.
Please name of the hotel
Families by day, gay by night.
Thank you for your review! Im flying from TPA to SEA in first class. I'm disappointed that they don't have TVs! My flight wasn't cheap. I wish the tray table was not attached to the seat. Im plus sized and won't be able to use it. Thank you for posting this video!
Hi there and welcome to the channel! Yeah unfortunately a lot of the airlines now have removed lcd screens from FC and coach. Delta has them still on most of their planes. I too don't like the tray table in the arm of the seat as it reduces seat width :( Some seats on some airlines that aren't in the first row or bulkhead row will have the tray on the seat back in front. Hope you can still have a decent flight in spite of these issues. Thanks for watching and commenting. I appreciate it.
What was the hotel name that was shown in 13:17 of this video
Hi there. That is the IHG Intercontinental in Phuket, Thailand. Very nice place for sure!
Thanks !
The classic Disney train
Anyone else feel like this shouldn't count as First Class? I guess he says it himself that the seat is really just like a premium economy seat on another plane. Thanks for reviewing everything. Personally, Alaska Airlines, all you other airlines, I know I speak for quite a lot of people when I say "I don't care about the box of water and all these little inexpensive goodies. We want a seat with space and the ability to actually recline fully." That is what's important about first class. Quit trying to fill up the lack of what's really important to people with other relatively insignificant crap. The only reason I want to see a review of a first class or business class seat on ANY plane is to find out if the seats recline and how much space you have.
Hi there. Makes sense to me. I mean all domestic U.S. first class airline seats are like long haul prem econ. I so much prefer long hual JAL, ANA, Qatar, Virgin Atlantic business and fc. But domestically this is what we have. Aside for the acasional route coast to coast where some airline have their lie flat long haul seats. But those are few and far between. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Try sardines in your bread with olive oil. Supreme snack!!
Good tip ty. I'm more of a kippered herring fan, though :)