Hello Allie & Rob, Business Class makes air travel so much easier and enjoyable, especially for long-haul flights (but the cost for these can be quite prohibitive). I have traveled quite a bit for work on United (Star Alliance) and I was lucky to receive upgrades with 1-K status and certificates. Now that I am nearing retirement, I'll switch gears, and I am currently planing on using a Star Alliance Round-the-World ticket. Such a business-class ticket is surprisingly affordable, about $ 10 -12 k, depending on the itinerary (about half that cost in coach). The rules for this ticket are rather simple: Travel in one direction, have 2 -15 stops, and complete the trip in one year. I am thinking of Chicago-Barcelona-Munich-Istanbul-Bangkok-Manila-Tokyo-Hawaii-Chicago, which will be a little more than $10k in BC. Thank you for all your great information, -Wolfgang

Hello Allie! I so enjoyed "our" flight in BClass✈️ lol. How long was it? I, too, touch the plane I'm boarding 😊.

Greetings, Allie! I truly enjoyed this video! I could tell that the flight and service was top notch! I'm learning so much, and I thank you and hubby!

A long way up from the $25 "watermelon couch". :)

Just curious, how do you enter the lounges? Do you just flash your Amex card or associated card? Or do you receive an actual "pass" to enter?

Love Singapore❤

Wow- that had to be a great stay for 16 days!

How to get complementary lounge access? Does platinum status or having ihg premier credit card give you access to the lounge? thanks

Is this in the summer months of June/July? ty

Thanks for a great review. One small suggestion: I miss chapters for a youtube video - so I can skip around.

That's a gorgeous suite. Id be more than happy living there.

Thanks Allie, I just booked it for 8 days in Jan 2025

Seems most of the hotels you stay at have these amazing lounges! Is that typical of the Asian hotels or do you have to check if each hotel you are looking at offers it?

Thank you for all the wonderful content! In which month did you travel through these cities?

crown plazas in the states dont look like that! 😮

Thank you. Did you need to get any vaccinations before traveling there, Philippines or Vietnam?

Hi Allie they sell bathtub foot rests. It's has suction cups that hold a barrier that stops you from slipping further into the tub. It's good because I can't reach the edge of the tub at times.

You should have gone into the gym as many of us use the gym daily and would like to see it whether it is full or not. Also at least the entrance area of the spa. The hotel overall is very nice. Interesting to see a Holiday Inn Express attached as you can stay there for less points/dollars and get an included breakfast if you don't have lounge access at Crown Plaza.

Question - Do the elevators require you to swipe your room key in order to access floors with rooms on them? I'm wondering because of all the public/other hotel access such as the gym, mall and pool. Nice Review. Awesome suite with windows on three sides! Cheers!

Good Morning Allie What editing software do you use? I love how you can change the direction of the view so easily while filming, clearly this is not a cell phone because I have tried this with my cell phone lol.

Love the reviews. You've convinced us to put Manila on our travel plans next year.

Great review Allie! Thank you!

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beautiful hotel tour, Thank you for your honesty about the safety/location, great to know as a solo traveler❤❤

I wish hotels in the US offered food options other than breakfast. It seems like most of the hotels you both stay at in Asia offer so much more for the money.

Are you going to have a members option for this channel? I was thinking this would be one that I would like to join although I'd be happy to join one of the other channels. Thanks for the review for EVA. I never would have thought to fly EVA but after this I checked their safety record and it is great. We go to Japan two to three times a year but you've inspired me to plan a 2 month southeast Asia trip. Still trying to figure out how to get around Vietnam. Just added Manila to the itinerary thanks to you. I guess we're stalking you. I've been to Thailand so probably will skip it but any content you post I'm sure will be helpful.

We most be adapt the culture in the Philippines 🇵🇭 and also being patient and everything that you can see it in around and you know it as be being calm and be patient and also are pilipino people are so sweet and friendly people in the world and always to keeping smiling and happy people and to care others each others that is pilipino love And funny people also 😂

Wow!

love the video and camera work...thank you for sharing. helps decide if we would like to stay here

Love the window view coming into Manila

Value for money

My weakness is staying in one of 5 star hotel 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Great video, what a fantastic hotel and 10/10 gym! Thanks for sharing

Ubud Bali is amazing, great people and delicious food. I am staying in Bali for 2 months.

Short or long flights... I'll watch some downloaded Netflix, Peacock, or Prime shows/movies

You guys should consider spending more time in Taiwan. People are friendly, lots of places to go, food and accommodations are cheap

Now I'm so ready to travel like you two do. 😮 Thanks for sharing your journey and showing us this lifestyle is extremely affordable. 💰💪 What works be your number one pro tip for upgrading to business class and making it so affordable. 👍

I love the airport in Taipei - so many eateries and shops, very clean and efficient! As soon as the plane pushes back from the gate, I start falling asleep and the only time I wake up is when they serve meals. Sleeping and eating....it's what I do best!

As always, thanks for sharing. I plan to be in Taipei this coming October. I've been many times but it has been a while since I was last there. I can't wait. I've never been to Manila. It's on my list of places to visit, so hopefully one day soon.

Always love your videos! Question for you, Allie: Would you consider spending a good chuck of retirement time in Taiwan?

Try the buffet at Okada, you will really amaze and will enjoy soooo much!

Thank you. Will add this to my list.

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Your lucky to travel n had a good experienced visiting tropical island

Love watching your Videos Very informative and helpful ✌️👍👍👍👌💪💕🙏

Will be traveling to the Philippines next year and will definitely take a look at this hotel. Love the free spa.

thank you so much for these wonderful, informative videos, Allie! This helps us decide where to go and what's included. Please keep them coming. Excellent job!!

Rob and Allie, I'm so glad you got to the Philippines and now better understand its charm and amazing affordability! And, yes, English is spoken there!! I just discovered your channel a week or two ago, and I've probably binge-watched 40 or 50 of them. I also purchased your KZbin kit, and I'm going to pursue that. I have been married to a Filipina for almost 10 years and I am way too old to retire young, Ha! 😊 But she is still quite young! I've actually had many adventures in my life, including a bicycle trip from Michigan to LA Paz, Bolivia in my early 20s, and also bicycling back and forth across America twice when I was 62! However, although many people would say I am way too old to consider full-time slow travel or spending more time in the Philippines, I am planning on doing exactly that. I figure if I am able to live a healthy life into my 80s, I might as well enjoy it there. I wish I knew what you know back when I was in my forties, but I accept all that is and look forward to all that is to come. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your videos! I'm so glad this has been successful for you. You both are entertaining, very informational - and REAL! I know that you have given people a chance to understand that there are a variety of options that would provide a much higher quality of life if they only knew the affordable options. I will be back in touch with you both! Keep up the good work! 🎉

I recommend staying at Shangri-La at the Fort. It is my go-to hotel every time my family and I visit the Philippines. I think they have a much better service and offerings than your standard Grand Hyatt, Hilton, or Marriot hotels.

Whenever I'm in the Philippines I go to the " City of Dreams" or "Okada" which I believ are the top 2 best hotels in Manila. Try those places out, if you come back in Manila.