Good content Sebby, but you need to hold your chopsticks the traditional way.
@SebbyFung11 сағат бұрын
You're the first person to catch that lol 😭
@barnee27Күн бұрын
Have to disagree on the boat assessment. Wife and I went with the zodiac inflatable boat with Capt Andy’s and despite how aggressive they drive them, we never felt sea sickness (and I’m prone to it). My brother and his wife had to do a catamaran because their player 3 was too young for the zodiac. They all felt sea sickness most of the ride. The zodiac also zips into some dark caves that you can’t get into otherwise. Stayed one night at the Grand Hyatt during our one week trip and really enjoyed the property. Made for a great way of relaxing after the long flights to get there. Then we switched to an Airbnb the rest of the week which worked great since we were out most of the day exploring. Definitely felt like the Grand Hyatt was nice value but I would love to try out 1 Hotel in Hanalei Bay.
@SebbyFungКүн бұрын
Good to know! It looked like everyone on the zodiacs were having fun as well haha. We (luckily) only had 1 seasick person. Will try to convince Mandy on the zodiacs next time haha :)
@jonniesantos2 күн бұрын
Most expensive place we’ve stayed in Waikiki is the Hyatt Regency - older but very clean and friendly staff. We haven’t been in years; our budget can’t keep up with Hawaii prices. Some day… 🤔
@SebbyFung2 күн бұрын
Yeah, didn't realize Hawaii was that expensive until we visited lol
@CnHPureCaneSugar13 күн бұрын
In Waikiki I normally stay at Halekulani. The Ka La'i, formerly the Trump Waikiki is just not good. The pool is horrible, completely non-functional. Might be great for Instagram selfies, but not for anything useful. The dining choices are awful. Twice you swept over the Embassy Suites next door and their great pool area. I'd much rather stay there and use or get Hilton points than Ka La'i.
@SebbyFung3 күн бұрын
Agreed that the food could definitely be improved!
@randomsonmymind69194 күн бұрын
Hi sebby. My family and I really liked the ka laʻi Waikīkī because of the kitchen. It had most of what we needed and we still made it work. I would definitely recommend it.
@SebbyFung3 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it :)
@kendoman31504 күн бұрын
I’m very disappointed that you failed to mentioned that the building name was wrongly changed recently that bore the name of our 45th President of the United States Donald John Trump.
@SebbyFung4 күн бұрын
You can take that up w/ Irongate Corp for the licensing. Excited for the renovations next year!
@Kevindevin74 күн бұрын
Imagine being mad at Sebby for not saying this 😂🤡
@jonniesantos2 күн бұрын
…the issue was the change to the Wakea Waikiki Beach and the use of Wākea being a cultural appropriation. You don’t want anything with Trump’s name - it’s toxic.
@SebbyFung2 күн бұрын
Interesting read; didn't even know about the Wakea name. Thanks for the rabbit hole :) asamnews.com/2024/02/08/cultural-appropriation-native-hawaiian-hilton-lxr-resort/
@HawaiiDave4 күн бұрын
Thanks a lot for your review. As locals, we are often asked for hotel recommendations but honestly we know the least because we never stay at hotels on Oahu except for the occasional staycation (we usually stay in Ko Olina and not Waikiki). This is a very nice property that includes a very nice kitchen or kitchenette setup and that can make a big difference. Plus it has the washer/dryer inside the room which are not easy to find in Waikiki. At $567 per night, I think you did very well because you got so much value for the buck. Large suite, early check in, room upgrade, free breakfast, $100 credit, and 4 pm late checkout at that price was a great deal. I will definitely recommend this place if asked. It looks like you had a great stay in Hawaii.
@SebbyFung4 күн бұрын
Thanks! Glad it's helpful :)
@alohadanica3934 күн бұрын
🐮 Thank you for sharing.
@SebbyFung4 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@SolidLiquidFox4 күн бұрын
When we went last year, we stayed at Moana Surfrider and The Laylow on points and certificates
@SebbyFung4 күн бұрын
Nice! Heard good things about both properties. On the list to try next time.
@MikePritchett90904 күн бұрын
🐮 Are the blue "hotels" in the FHR collection silver-level FHR quality?
@SebbyFung3 күн бұрын
Can you rephrase the question? Not sure if I'm understanding correctly :)
@MikePritchett90903 күн бұрын
@@SebbyFung Blue "Hotel Collection" vs. Silver FHR Collection. They're color coded on the FHR website. The benefits do not overlap. You don't get silver benefits for a blue location.
@SebbyFung3 күн бұрын
Got it. "Silver" is FHR. "Blue" is Hotel Collection (HC). Silver/FHR are usually 5 star hotels. Blue/HC are usually 4 star hotels. Not necessarily a bad thing, but definitely a notch below. FHR = more expensive, min 1 night, more perks HC = less expensive (but can still be $$$), min 2 nights, less perks i.e., for NYC, Ritz-Carlton is FHR, JW Marriott is HC.
@EmpressoftheHarelquinDevilGods5 күн бұрын
I do hope you enjoyed my town, friend. 😊
@SebbyFung3 күн бұрын
Awesome place; excited to be back next year :)
@EmpressoftheHarelquinDevilGods3 күн бұрын
@@SebbyFung Thank you. Have fun and be safe.
@dorisowyang91836 күн бұрын
Ube is not taro
@SebbyFung3 күн бұрын
Yep! Good catch.
@jfuji10537 күн бұрын
🛩️
@juansolo95837 күн бұрын
They don’t have tv screens or “entertainment systems” cause everyone uses their own personal devices now, so it’s much more efficient and better for the passenger to just their iPad or iPhone to watch movies, so if you go to the WiFi you can watch all the same movies and see your flight live just like any other screen on your seat.
@SebbyFung3 күн бұрын
I would argue that's still a disadvantage though and worth mentioning if you're comparing F products from US to Hawaii. Especially when a lot of competitors have it (i.e., UA 777, HA 787, etc.)
@SebbyFung3 күн бұрын
Would LOVE for them (or any airline that doesn't have an IFE) to add in "ledges" so that phones / tablets could be easily placed though :)
@backyardbaseball27 күн бұрын
Staying here on our honeymoon in 2 weeks thanks to Chase points. Super excited and can't wait to see this beautiful resort!
@mikeboote32007 күн бұрын
Seems pretty mundane
@SebbyFung3 күн бұрын
Most of the US-Hawaii flights, save for the new HA Dreamliner, are pretty mundane.
@brucebanksshow8 күн бұрын
No volcano tour or sight seeing?
@SebbyFung7 күн бұрын
There are no active volcanoes on Kauai. Did some sight seeing activities. Did you watch the video?
@mikenewland39088 күн бұрын
OK, so you put the question is it the best Hyatt in the USA but you never told us what the answer to that question is to you L O L
@SebbyFung3 күн бұрын
It's the best "Grand Hyatt" I've been to! Can't really speak for all Hyatt corporation umbrella hotels (i.e., I'd put Ventana Big Sur above this, based off personal taste... I haven't been to PH NYC but have heard great things).
@VaNessaDuplessie8 күн бұрын
Great information.
@jasonfreilich8668 күн бұрын
Its an awesome resort! I went there in October. My wife and I attended the Navy ball that was hosted by the base in Kauai. The Grand Hyatt Kauai has the most beautiful views
@BenTorode10 күн бұрын
🥥🥥 Looking forward to going here next year. Thank you for the thorough review.
@zyzzuschrist341011 күн бұрын
The background music selection in this video is choice
@gearhead130811 күн бұрын
Thanks for activity section, I am planning to visit this year as well. However I don't have any hyatt status so will choose marriott or hilton as fees itself would suck the joy out of the trip.
@lw181411 күн бұрын
Not the best poke for sure😂
@alohadanica39311 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing your Kauai visit. Also like your kukui nut lei. 🤙🌺
@alohadanica39311 күн бұрын
Thank you for sharing your Kauai visit. Also like your kukui nut lei. 🤙🌺
@BobI-jb4rk11 күн бұрын
🏄
@James-bf7dk11 күн бұрын
Always enjoy both perspectives from you and Mandy
@SebbyFung11 күн бұрын
Thanks for watching! :)
@kwfown11 күн бұрын
PK dog ✌️
@TravelBloggerBuzz11 күн бұрын
Did this as Globalist recently and blew a confirmed upgrade for a nice suite. Property is nice. Is it worthy all the hype it receives? Absolutely not.
@SebbyFung11 күн бұрын
It's good for US resort standards in its category. Much more impressive Grand Hyatts in other parts of the world.
@zyzzuschrist341011 күн бұрын
I’m really starting to enjoy these and Mandy’s vacation vlogs. Keep em coming
@SebbyFung11 күн бұрын
Glad you like them! :)
@SolidLiquidFox11 күн бұрын
Wait....did you steal Mandy's footage? 😅
@SebbyFung11 күн бұрын
Note to self: make sure Mandy doesn't wear nail polish to keep borrowing footage. haha
@mrhydrojefe11 күн бұрын
🗼We will be staying our first three nights in Japan in Tokyo with two small kids. Would you recommend Andaz or hotel toranomon hills? Our last two nights we will be at the Grand.
@SebbyFung3 күн бұрын
Hotel TH for convenience (right above station).
@Omikoshi7811 күн бұрын
The fact that Fruit and Cheese plate from economy is available in first as an entree is a sign their catering department or partner is terrible.
@Omikoshi7811 күн бұрын
Alaska needs to overhaul their food department. It’s A.W.F.U.L.
@wrxdrunkie11 күн бұрын
I love alaska. Good old fashioned, great burger, amazing cookies. Why do these microphones sound like you are underwater?
@SebbyFung11 күн бұрын
It's the plane background noise. Tough to have clear audio on a plane.
@strella811212 күн бұрын
To call that a suite is a joke ! Go see other airlines like Emirates and alike to see what a suite is…
@SebbyFung3 күн бұрын
That's how Delta decided to name their product :) Definitely agree that Etihad Apartment was significantly more impressive though! kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4auhoitZquErpI
@AM-nm1oe12 күн бұрын
you measure a tv diagnoally
@SebbyFung3 күн бұрын
Yep! Mentioned by other comments at this point :)
@FlyandStay-52413 күн бұрын
You guys awesome
@summerflower8213 күн бұрын
What time of the year did you travel to Whistler? Looks amazing!
@SebbyFung13 күн бұрын
This one was early January. Not ideal since the snow wasn’t the best early in the season.
@summerflower8212 күн бұрын
@SebbyFung Thank you for the info!! Have you visited in the summer months? I've never been to Whistler and am thinking of visiting next summer.
@SebbyFung3 күн бұрын
Haven't been in summer, so will probably ask you when I do visit then haha
@craigstreet280014 күн бұрын
Sending my love. The Prince of Peace 🕊️
@ChefAntoniosKitchen215 күн бұрын
👉🏼Stay away from Boeing aircraft’s until they get their act together…your life is more valuable than their bottom line…
@SebbyFung2 күн бұрын
42% of planes are Boeings though. 115,000 planes fly daily that are Boeing. Relatively immaterial in the grand scheme of things.
@ChuckConnNYC15 күн бұрын
On a Delta 321 neo in first watching. I'm with Mandy, this is nicer
@SebbyFung14 күн бұрын
Nice!
@AlexBennett-xy7rd15 күн бұрын
Slippers on the wrong feet!!
@SebbyFung2 күн бұрын
Even then, I think it's still a size issue (my book is bigger than the slipper!) 🫠
@TheMorganrp16 күн бұрын
🍍- Based in Portland, Alaska is my go to airline. First class is a great product and reliable. Premium class is good and guaranteed for MVP Gold Members.
@Notourtube16 күн бұрын
I think it’s time we start demanding lie flat seats in business class on flights 5hours or longer
@SebbyFung16 күн бұрын
That might take awhile to renovate all the planes 😬
@bodyloverz3016 күн бұрын
I thought that First Class were given out tablets to watch videos?
@SebbyFung16 күн бұрын
Really? That wasn’t offered to us.
@erauprcwa16 күн бұрын
That’s not a thing anymore
@bodyloverz3016 күн бұрын
@@SebbyFung I guess they stopped doing this.
@markdang17 күн бұрын
I know you used the GUC to upgrade to PS. How did you get upgraded to Delta One? Delta said Diamond Medallion members only get upgraded from economy to Comfort +. Am I missing something?
@SebbyFung3 күн бұрын
GUC gets you from MC to PS. PS is on DoD waitlist for D1. More here: www.flyertalk.com/forum/delta-air-lines-skymiles/2067393-using-global-upgrades-delta-gucs-post-2-1-2022-changes-20.html#post34261315 Lots of other data points as well: www.flyertalk.com/forum/search.php?searchid=62682813&query=standby
@latitudenattitudeguy17 күн бұрын
Love your food scoring system. Amongst my foodie friend circle we employ a similar system to expeditiously convey an understandable review