Hi there! We stayed there in May :)

Hey Crystal! We were there in May

⁠@@VoyagerGuru ok thanks! We are planning to visit Maldives for our 30th Anniversary and want to go during the dry season.

Amazing!! What a great excuse to travel to paradise! If you need any help, don't hesitate to reach out! We get some great rates through our partners in the Maldives <3 xx, Maren

It's certainly closer to the airport than a lot of hotels, but there's a give and take since that makes the transfer much easier from Malé. Properties to the west of Malé, like the crossroads complex seem to get less air traffic than this side does. It didn't bother us a huge amount, but it's certainly something that happens on occasion. The boat traffic is also heavier in this area.

@@VoyagerGuru I really appreciate you getting back to me with a detailed answer. I think I will avoid it, as great as it looks, I feel it may spoil the beauty of it for me if boats and planes are constantly zipping around.

Nice!! There are so many incredible properties to choose from! If you need any helps, DM us on instagram or email us at [email protected]. we get some great rates through our partners over there. xx, Maren

Thanks 😊 haha yes that is the hardest part for sure! Too many to choose! If you need help narrowing the list, feel free to DM us on IG or email us at [email protected]. We also get really competitive rates from our partners in the region, so always happy to offer a rate comparison.

Totally agree- such a stunning destination

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We love the DR!

One of the most beautiful places in the world 😊

@delayedtraveler Thanks for your comment! Our channel caters to Luxury travelers. While there are plenty of experiences and accommodations that are wonderful on a budget, those aren't for everyone. Different travelers enjoy different styles and price points to travel. Overpaying is a matter of perspective. Actually from the sound of it, you also overpaid for most things, because you can get hotels, food, and transport all cheaper than the prices you listed (if you want to). $75 was the price for an air conditioned car ($35/day) and a sanctioned Angkor Wat Tour Guide ($40/day), not sure you can beat that 🤷‍♂️ You can get an $18 tuk tuk to take you to all the temples for the day, but that doesn't come with a guide, and it's also not an air-conditioned vehicle, which is the point we were trying to make. There are plenty of channels that focus on traveling on a budget, local experiences, backpacking, documentary film making, street food etc.... but that's not our channel. It looks like you made some good videos of your own about your travels, you should keep making them! There's no one way to travel. Have a great day, and happy travels!

If you thought this video was pretentious, you should definitely not watch our other videos

thanks so much for your comment! that's a great question... I think Mauritius is the most "accessible" from a shopping, dining and beach experience. Seychelles is a lot more islands-based so you're traveling around via ferry or flight and it can be very expensive so I would consider Mauritius. Madagascar is very raw and also involves a lot of travel. If I were to choose, I think I'd go with Mauritius :). xx, Maren

Thanks so much for your comment! we appreciate you watching!! xx, Maren

Hi! Thank you so much for your comment!! The island beach villa is AMAZING- you won't regret it :). The new Ritz is definitely on our list- so is Saudi in general!! Hope you visit there soon <3. Thanks for watching! xx, Maren

Sorry you feel that way! that's good feedback for us :)

Hi there! Yes, the Ritz is quite expensive but they do sometimes have great points deals!

@@VoyagerGuru is this Marriott points ? What is the best point deal you have seen if u don’t mind me asking?

yes you can use Marriott points, but it's dynamic (95,000 to 120,000/night)

some rando...if only they'd introduced themselves at the beginning of the video

Glad you like it! It depends on what you're looking to do, and how long your overall trip is, but typically if you're going for a week long trip, we'd recommend a night or two on Tahiti , and then the rest on Moorea. Do you have an idea of what the activities are you're looking to do? Or what hotels you're looking at? That really sways where you should spend the bulk of your time.

Ooof that sucks. I love my neck pillow, noise cancelling headphones and eye mask 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 it helps a lot

@@VoyagerGuru 😔

It was a really gorgeous view from up there!

lol maybe someone traveling to Dubai, and considering hotels 🤷‍♂️

Hey Liam! Thanks for your comment! So you’re correct, they only make the standard villas available on points but there are a few cash options for upgrades. The cash upgrades typically depend on the occupancy but a lot of people have success doing a split stay where they upgrade for 2 nights or so at the end of their trip for a reasonable amount to experience a water villa. They do also give complimentary upgrades to Globalists. I would recommend reaching out before booking to see what availability and pricing looks like for your dates so you can decide if it’s worth it or not :)

@VoyagerGuru Thank you very much, I'll make sure to check as far ahead as possible!

Anytime!! happy to help :)

Thank you so much for your comment!! Really appreciate it and same here :)! Ninh Binh was so cute - you’ll have a great time!! Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need anything - have the best time! Xx, maren

The original is Edith Piaf, but this particular version is from Emily Watts 😊

@@VoyagerGuru thanks 😊 i know that the original one is from Piaf, but I love this version 😍

Hey! Thanks so much for your comment! Gosh there’s a lot of amazing properties and they’re across all sorts of price ranges. Some of the best water surrounding water villas we have stayed at were Niyama, heritance (though could be rougher), residence, SAii lagoon (insane teal water), ozen Maadhoo…just to name a few :). Happy to help narrow it down if you shoot us an email or DM us on Instagram ! [email protected] xx, maren

thanks! We're so glad you liked it!

Thanks for your comment! Awww have the best time!!

Hey there! Thanks for your comment! What went wrong with your stay? Would love to have some updated info so other guests know what to expect who may see your comment :)

Ah bummer - did you have a bad experience?

Thank you so much for your comment! Yes the renovation really was shocking in the best way!! Hope you can make it back there :)

Thanks so much, we're glad you liked the video! 🤗 Also thanks for sharing that 😅 oops! The local Hmong and guides were pretty insistent about the haha! We probably should have done a better job of phrasing that to make it clear that the Hmong and Mongolians are not the same culture, but didn't the Hmong originate in northern central Asia or what's now Mongolia/southern Russia?

hey there! Last time we checked with was $187/person for the round trip boat transfer from Malé, but you'll want to make sure to check with the hotel for the most updated pricing. Are you booking a trip soon? If you want to compare rates for this and other hotels, DM us on instagram or email us at [email protected], and we'd be happy to help 🤗

It's an amazing country! We can't wait to go back 😊

It's a pretty wonderful little gem in the DR, honestly there's nothing else like it in the area, its really 1 of a kind.

Hey there! Sorry to hear you had a bad experience! Did you stay at the resort or just visit the public beach on a tour? It's unfortunate to hear about the trash, but that wasn't our experience at all. Seasonly, just like anywhere else there are currents that I'm sure might wash more trash up than others. On the resort side they really keep the beach pristine, and had people raking it daily. The DR does have a trash problem though, but I don't think that's a fair characterization of all of Samana! Hopefully you give it a another chance someday, we love it down here 🤷‍♀️

DR really does have it all 😍

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Signapore still wins I think, but nothing wrong with a little competition 😉

I love this kind of KZbinr

Singapore Changi is still nicer than Doha Hamad. Changi Terminals 1 to 4 are superb. Jewel Changi is superior than Doha Hamad.

@@roamaroundgisg7362thank you

😂 lol sorry!! Yeah maybe a little quick haha but you can pause it 😅

thanks! 🤗

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So glad you liked it, we love Cambodia!

Thanks for watching 🙏😊

So glad you enjoyed it! They're actually quite different, Seychelles has a very unique look, with the granite boulders and much higher elevations than Maldives islands. The biggest difference is the price though, Seychelles is on average more expensive, and has less selection (less competition) than the Maldives. Both are incredible destinations though! Have you seen the destination guides on our website?

Thanks for your reply! I haven’t seen your destination guides - will do so now! Cheers

@@superluminal54 of course! If you need any more advice, feel free to DM us on Instagram or email us [email protected]

Thank you so much for your comment! We really appreciate it!

While I’m sure that’s true, five star hotels should have consistent cleaning practices every day of a guest stay. Consistent daily cleaning should include the bare necessities like fresh towels, replacing used items like toiletries, wiping down surfaces etc. Above and beyond would include things like organizing guest toiletries onto a white towel or cloth, wrapping charging cables etc

hahaha yeah upstairs is way better!!! 😂 But this is at least better than some airlines in economy lol...here's upstairs: kzbin.infoXSYzgjP7whk 😉

@@VoyagerGuru If you go half on that 10k ticket my mom and i would forever be grateful. I told her it’s looking like you’ll be in economy and I’ll be in at least business 🥴😂

@@black_widow8432 never buy in cash! We always buy economy/economy+ and then upgrade in points or bid on upgrades. 10K will go a long way doing it that way

@@VoyagerGuru what if I don’t have enough points to upgrade

@black_widow8432 Emirates has a decent amount of transfer partners, so you can transfer usually 1:1 from Amex, Chase , Citi, Capital one, etc (if you have them), also emirates has some credit card options that can get you enough points usually for a one-way upgrade, depending on the leg 😉

so cool haha, this might be the place for you!

Hey there! So glad you found the review useful! Be sure to check out our other video talking about planning your cambodia trip, you may also find that helpful: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5SuYpaaoppmmrs If you'd like some specific recommendations feel free to DM us on instagram (@voyagerguru), or email us at [email protected].

Hey! So yes, a la carte is pricey, just like the Maldives, although maybe slightly less. Either way, I think I would definitely consider half-board. Also, the villa's you'll want to be in are on the Island, Villa's 161 to 167. FYI, we can get you special perks for Four Seasons bookings, so be sure to reach out to us and we can see what the best price/perks are for you, just DM us on instagram (@voyagerguru) or email us at [email protected]

Hey there! Thanks for reaching out! We have not yet been to Sangeli, but I can say emerald is the highest end of the three. Ultimately I think it’ll come down to budget - feel free to email me directly and I can help you decide based on your needs :) [email protected]

Hey there! Thanks so much! There are a lot of fresh vegetables in Hanoi which we absolutely loved. Most of the pho has chicken or beef stock so keep that in mind but they have a lot of dumplings and things like that that are vegetarian. I would just make sure to ask before ordering any soup based foods

@@VoyagerGuru great! Thanks