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@clearedfortravel 5 сағат бұрын
Which is your favorite? St Regis, Conrad, Westin, or Four Seasons?
@charismao5515 Күн бұрын
Great video! This truly helps with my upcoming vacation planning. A few questions: Is the full cold and hot buffet breakfast included with Hilton top tier status? Also, how much is the plane or boat transfer to the property from the main island. Also, how much would you estimate meals are?
@clearedfortravel Күн бұрын
1. Yes full breakfast is included for Diamond. 2. I’m not sure since I booked when sea plane was included. This was an amazing deal! You may want to email them to ask if they’re still including sea plane. 3. Depends on the restaurant but it was not hard to stick with entrees in the 30-50usd range.
@OK-Travels 3 күн бұрын
Awesome! This property can now be booked with Hilton points! Any recommendations will be appreciated!
@clearedfortravel 3 күн бұрын
Yes! It’s now bookable with Hilton points since it’s part of “Small Leading Hotels” which were acquired by Hilton. It’s a pretty great way to use your Hilton points.
@jamessayers4046 4 күн бұрын
was there a hot towel offered?
@clearedfortravel 4 күн бұрын
@@jamessayers4046 I assume so but honestly don’t remember. Do they usually do that?
@nicholasngo5428 5 күн бұрын
How long is this Singapore airlines A380 suites flight?
@clearedfortravel 3 күн бұрын
8 hours
@nicholasngo5428 5 күн бұрын
How long is this Singapore airlines A380 suites flight?
@clearedfortravel 5 күн бұрын
They fly different destinations but this one from SIN-Sydney is about 8 hours. The longest one is SYD-LHR.
@nicholasngo5428 5 күн бұрын
I wish I could fly this in 2039!
@clearedfortravel 5 күн бұрын
Hehe. One option is to use miles! Several Oneworld airlines allow booking on Qantas, although this route / First Class is extremely hard to find
@bobbybostic7947 6 күн бұрын
I’d pay extra for the service differential. Qantas is genuine. Emirates crews reek of arrogance and SQ is just such a stale, almost artificial, experience. Once you’re laying flat and asleep, who really cares.. At the end of the day it’s the crew interaction that matters the most when pricing whether something is worth your money and time.
@clearedfortravel 6 күн бұрын
For what it’s worth I found my crew very fun and friendly like you said. That said, that extra smile is not worth the price of a small car to me personally haha.
@generalenquiries3487 6 күн бұрын
@ fair enough. I’ll actually be in 1A on QF1 this coming Saturday (SYD-LHR) so will hopefully upload a video with my own impressions a little later. : )
@clearedfortravel 6 күн бұрын
Cool! Hope you enjoy. Fwiw I was originally assigned row 1 but I moved back because it’s right next to the bathroom. I liked row 3 because it’s both away from bathroom and galley.
@halitosis75 6 күн бұрын
The most overhyped business class product out there 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@clearedfortravel 6 күн бұрын
Yeah - are there better options from au/nz to North America?
@halitosis75 6 күн бұрын
@clearedfortravel yes. The long way with EK. It's fabulous a380 all the way and always cheaper than Qf first class fare.
@clearedfortravel 6 күн бұрын
@@halitosis75 wow yes that’s the very long way. But agree that spending all that time on emirates is not a hardship! Especially their new gamechanger plane.
@midwestlady4743 6 күн бұрын
OMG...I SO agree with you...I flew A380-Seat 1A several years ago.....my space had crumbs on the floor when I got to my seat; the overhead lamp was cracked and emitted a florescent light (ugh!)....IE screen was small and since it was so far from seat, I had to use my glasses to view; IE options were limited; I tried their Mac and Cheese and it was disgusting - took one bite and left it; staff was overall nice except for one flight attendant who felt that I had asked for her firstborn when I requested my seat to be made for sleeping. When I boarded the plane, I was pointed to my seat - not escorted. Such a bad experience that I wrote email to CEO and they responded by saying that their planes are in the process of being re-done....thanks.....not what I wanted/needed to hear after spending thousands for the experience. Next time I flew to Melbourne, I flew on Singapore Business Class which is MILES above-and-beyond Qantas First Class. Then I tried Qatar Q Suites another time and Qatar will have my business from now on.....luxury all the way!!!
@clearedfortravel 6 күн бұрын
Yeah I think your experience seems very representative of the experience of others. I wonder how they get away with the prices they charge for this product?
@drb1979 6 күн бұрын
@@clearedfortravel Its because they have a small fleet with First class, and those seats are mostly made up of upgrades from business from their top tier frequent flyers, along with a small number of senior corporate or Australian government travellers (and they have discounted rates and often get upgrades as well). Very few people pay the retail price of $22,000
@clearedfortravel 6 күн бұрын
Very interesting insight. Yeah that makes more sense… I saw that on my flight as well that the cabin was virtually empty until the upgrade window started.
@kade150 7 күн бұрын
Surely if you are going First Class you would check out the various airlines and prices before booking. Middle East airlines and Singapore are generally known to have a better hard product than Qantas. So if you want a caviar service fly Emirates. The fact Qantas are charging $22,000 indicates that they have demand at that price, so why would they charge less. Travellers have the choice.
@clearedfortravel 7 күн бұрын
Totally fair point. I am curious how many people they get to pay the sticker price vs bid for upgrades or use miles to upgrade. For what it’s worth on my flight first class was originally very empty - it seemed that most people used miles to upgrade or submitted a bid. Personally I bid for an upgrade from a paid business class ticket and was able to get upgraded to first with a low cash bid.
@yvr2002rtw 7 күн бұрын
Qantas is the only airline that has first class on their direct flight between Australia and North America.
@clearedfortravel 7 күн бұрын
That’s mostly true except American also has first class. It’s similar to Qantas.
@yvr2002rtw 7 күн бұрын
@@clearedfortravel Isn't American in the process of scrapping international first class?
@clearedfortravel 7 күн бұрын
@@yvr2002rtwyes you’re right it’s planned. Still currently available though. Once they do that, you’re right, Qantas will be the only option with first.
@halitosis75 6 күн бұрын
@yvr2002rtw yes but it's still hideous
@CH-xl5nh 8 күн бұрын
Would rather go on Emirates or Singapore business, than Qantas first class!
@clearedfortravel 8 күн бұрын
@@CH-xl5nh The one part that’s better about Qantas first vs Emirates/Singapore business is the seat is roomier - I’ll give them that. You can stretch out your feet and they’re not cramped in a foot well. But I agree that in most other ways Singapore/Emirates biz has them beat-better food, amenities, and much less expensive than Qantas first. I’m not sure how Qantas gets away with charging so much for this product? Let me know if anyone has ideas?
@OceanTomkins-f5y 6 күн бұрын
@@clearedfortravel who knows that little lepricorn ran QANTAS into the ground. The last time I flew with QANTAS to JAPAN it took us 22h because of delays. When we travel back to JAPAN, Business either ANA or JAL. Qantas flight attendants are rude and out of touch. Plus I think they could do with retiring the ancient staff, maybe that’s half the reason they don’t care.
@johanrebel 8 күн бұрын
2:35 - That's a First Class amenity kit? What a joke! (That horrible muzak really sucks, by the way).
@clearedfortravel 8 күн бұрын
yeah it is the first kit even though it looks like what you’d get in premium economy on another airline
@OceanTomkins-f5y 6 күн бұрын
Agree QANTAS has gone down hill, terrible service and cranky flight attendants who should of retired years ago. That’s why I now fly Singapore Suites. Cheaper and a far far superior product.
@clearedfortravel 6 күн бұрын
@ Totally. Maybe the new first class Qantas is launching on the A350-1000 for Project Sunrise will be better? The renderings look so nice. But I think that’s also still a long way off.
@clearedfortravel 11 күн бұрын
Got a question about Singapore Airlines’ suites? Ask in the comments!
@Avgeek-kaz 14 күн бұрын
How was the stay? This is my favorite hotel on Maldives!
@clearedfortravel 14 күн бұрын
It was good. To be honest I would recommend other similar price point hotels more highly such as Milaidhoo. The biggest drawback of Alila is that it tends to be very wavy and hard to swim, which is a problem for maldives in my opinion. I also found it harder to get around - they don’t do bikes because the villas are much higher up off the water (due to the waves).
@Avgeek-kaz 14 күн бұрын
@@clearedfortravel so Mailaidhoo is better than Alila? That's good to know. I may book a stay at Mailaidhoo
@clearedfortravel 14 күн бұрын
Yes in my opinion. It’s also a great value with Hilton points. At least when I booked my points rate included sea plane, breakfast, and dinner. So the bill was so much lower than any maldives resort I’ve visited. I think they have changed that though so may want to check what it includes now.
@Avgeek-kaz 14 күн бұрын
Beautiful! What's your opinion on this hotel compared with Waldorlf astoria or Conrad Maldives?
@clearedfortravel 14 күн бұрын
@@Avgeek-kaz Honestly by the end we felt like it’s comparable to Waldorf and much better than Conrad. The villa is similar to Waldorf, and the staff actually is more locals who know a lot about Maldives - weather, fish, cuisine. That really added to the experience. At Waldorf it lacks a bit of local character.
@Avgeek-kaz 14 күн бұрын
@@clearedfortravel This is great information. Thank you! Comparable to WA is such a compliment. wow.
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@clearedfortravel 14 күн бұрын
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@TheLionKingdom254 16 күн бұрын
Much love from kenya
@clearedfortravel 16 күн бұрын
Right back at you from maldives!
@clearedfortravel 19 күн бұрын
Got questions about Alila Maldives? Feel free to ask below.
@BrandonCarr-ol9xw 19 күн бұрын
It looks like it has a park Hyatt vibe?! Beautiful.
@clearedfortravel 19 күн бұрын
Yes actually the park hyatt maldives hadahaa was originally built as an Alila and then converted to a Park Hyatt. This feels very similar to the Park Hyatt Hadahaa but much newer and nicer.
@sunnyventura1603 20 күн бұрын
wowowow
@clearedfortravel 21 күн бұрын
Got questions about the Waldorf Astoria Ithaafushi Maldives or how to book for free using points? Ask below!
@heikohaesler5198 22 күн бұрын
Westin Bora Bora is not a Resort to visit, only to waste Money, no privacy nothing
@clearedfortravel 22 күн бұрын
@@heikohaesler5198 Have you visited? What was your experience?
@BrandonCarr-ol9xw 23 күн бұрын
Are the guests there snooty?
@clearedfortravel 23 күн бұрын
@@BrandonCarr-ol9xw Yes, it’s a pretty eccentric crowd. Lots of plastic surgery, designer bags, and blingy dinner orders topped with truffle/caviar.
@BrandonCarr-ol9xw 23 күн бұрын
Pretty, but I do wonder if St Regis is more luxurious. Have you stayed there. Thoughts?
@clearedfortravel 23 күн бұрын
@@BrandonCarr-ol9xw St regis is great but starting to show its age. Paint on the villas is chipping off.
@Tom-nd1fs 29 күн бұрын
Is it worth paying extra for a bungalow with your own pool since the ocean is basically right there?
@clearedfortravel 29 күн бұрын
one thing to consider is the villa with pool is also much larger on the inside. the base bungalow is very small and the tub/sink are inside the room next to the bed. so the villa with pool feels like a big upgrade all around.
@Tom-nd1fs 28 күн бұрын
@clearedfortravel that is true, I did notice that. It sucks that there aren't bigger rooms without the pool option. But thank you for your reply.
@BrandonCarr-ol9xw Ай бұрын
How is the service compared to Qatar first class?
@clearedfortravel Ай бұрын
Emirates first is better than Qatar first but Qatar business is way better than emirates business. I also prefer Doha airport and lounges.
@damien0023 Ай бұрын
If you leave this place the name changed to WestOut Bora Bora...
@clearedfortravel Ай бұрын
@@damien0023 lol maybe! I haven’t checked
@BrandonCarr-ol9xw Ай бұрын
Great video! Would you say this or Conrad is better?
@clearedfortravel Ай бұрын
@@BrandonCarr-ol9xw The conrad has no view. This is much better.
@MrEarth-dr9sj Ай бұрын
The video is ❤️🔥❤️🔥
@clearedfortravel Ай бұрын
thank you! do you think you’ll make a trip to westin now? :)
@clearedfortravel Ай бұрын
Feel free to ask me any questions about the resort! I’ll do my best to answer.
@jamiesurber5688 4 күн бұрын
Do they have an all inclusive plan like the meridien had?
@randyschartner 3 ай бұрын
You create great hotel reviews. It would be great to get you to share on Plannin. I couldn't find your email address. Thank you
@clearedfortravel 3 ай бұрын
@@randyschartner Thank you!
@randyschartner 3 ай бұрын
@@clearedfortravel would you consider joining Plannin?
@clearedfortravel 3 ай бұрын
@@randyschartner no
@evicencio31863 3 ай бұрын
What????!!! You spend $30K First Class???!!!! It's only $13,000! That $30K First Class goes to Emerites' Airbus 380!
@clearedfortravel 3 ай бұрын
I believe it was about 30k rt when they first introduced it on the first plane and when I made this video. Haven’t kept track of pricing since.
@AkinolaDamilare-d3i 3 ай бұрын
it amazing
@treebanks 3 ай бұрын
Yes, wow.
@clearedfortravel 3 ай бұрын
Yes even better in real life
@TechInTheCar 23 күн бұрын
I was just there, and I stayed in two water villas and neither looked like this in the bathroom. This looks refurbed. Interesting.
@clearedfortravel 23 күн бұрын
@@TechInTheCaryes they tested out renovating this one villa and decided not to do it on the rest.
@clearedfortravel 23 күн бұрын
@ Yes this one is refurbed. Most are not as they didn’t go through with a complete hotel refurb.
@user-xr7dk6fp4g 3 ай бұрын
Is the greeting and drive to the hotel extra in cost? Also , do you know what the difference is Between the horizon watering hole and the Savanah watering hole room?
@clearedfortravel 3 ай бұрын
@@user-xr7dk6fp4g It depends on the package you book. I booked an inclusive package called Discover Serengeti which included safari drives. I highly recommend it. And yes i think horizon means second floor and savannah means first floor. The second floor is a little bit nicer but not much.
@user-xr7dk6fp4g 3 ай бұрын
@@clearedfortravel thank you for answering! How did the all inclusive meals and drinks work? Was there a specific time you get your meals? A specific dining area? Can you take your food up to your room if you please?
@clearedfortravel 3 ай бұрын
@@user-xr7dk6fp4gyes there are three included restaurants and they do have opening hours. I don’t think room service was included but it had a surcharge
@user-xr7dk6fp4g 3 ай бұрын
@@clearedfortravel thank you! My last question, I promise! But how did you get your luggage to the hotel? From what I’ve read you can’t take luggage on the small shuttle planes . I was thinking of taking a travel backpack but it makes me nervous as I’m used to traveling with at least one large luggage.
@clearedfortravel 3 ай бұрын
@@user-xr7dk6fp4g you’ll need to book flights separately through an airline like precision air. So check their baggage policy. They absolutely allow bags including large checked bags - they just go under the plane as there is no space for larger carryons in the small cabin
@aabidhussain3939 3 ай бұрын
Very beautiful place
@clearedfortravel 3 ай бұрын
I hope you can visit it someday.
@BrandonCarr-ol9xw 4 ай бұрын
Beautiful!! Tips on what area to pick for a room? Is one side better than the other?
@clearedfortravel 4 ай бұрын
My absolute favorite villa is number 6. So probably don’t book that one because I don’t want the competition!
@treebanks 4 ай бұрын
@@clearedfortravel 1 is also similar to 6. They are both called legacy villas.
@FlyandStay-524 4 ай бұрын
Nice new aircraft
@clearedfortravel 4 ай бұрын
@@FlyandStay-524 yes, the a350-1000
@rivoli83 4 ай бұрын
Le paradis terrestre ❤❤❤ j'adore cet hôtel
@lizhall7143 5 ай бұрын
Thank you for your wonderful videos. When you talk about elite and platinum - are you talking about Marriott Bonvoy and American Express?
@clearedfortravel 5 ай бұрын
@@lizhall7143 of course! And in this video, I’m referring to Marriott Bonvoy platinum status. It’s not super hard to earn if you don’t have it - for example, one of the amex marriott credit cards gives platinum status just for having the credit card.
@ericmatteson8888 5 ай бұрын
Nice video, but the music makes it sound like the killer in a horror film is about to strike. . .
@clearedfortravel 5 ай бұрын
@@ericmatteson8888 hahaha ok good to know
@ericmatteson8888 5 ай бұрын
@@clearedfortravel Not trying to mean or snotty. I had to think for a while about what it reminded me of. Check out the Michael Myers theme from Halloween (also here on KZbin)
@DavidVillanueva-m7e 5 ай бұрын
Wow, now that is an amazing suite!
@clearedfortravel 5 ай бұрын
@@DavidVillanueva-m7e Honestly it is such a unique gem. One of my favorites - hidden right in the middle of an iconic beach.
@pdsckf 5 ай бұрын
Is the sea swim able ? Looks not as nice as in la digue etc
@clearedfortravel 5 ай бұрын
Not really. At least when I visited in June. I’ve heard it’s better other times of year when there’s less sea grass.
@pdsckf 5 ай бұрын
Good video thanks
@liyaah85 5 ай бұрын
beautiful room. How was the safari there? did you see a lot of animals
@clearedfortravel 5 ай бұрын
@@liyaah85 Yes, basically all major animals nearby except Rhino. Overall the safari was great. Next time I’d consider booking through a tour where I could spend a bit more time in different areas across serengeti to see different animals without having to do big drives each day. The disadvantage of using four seasons as home base the whole time was that it required some longer round trip drives to reach areas with lots of cheetahs, the great migration, and rhinos.
@ChristopherWalkenActor 6 ай бұрын
Great video, now sure this is worth $2000 a night though......
@clearedfortravel 6 ай бұрын
@@ChristopherWalkenActor Yeah… one trick is you can buy enough hilton points for a lot less when they’re on sale, if you see availability of standard rooms. That can bring the cost down closer to $500/nt.
@VlumVon 6 ай бұрын
The video is nice and sweet, to the point, shows people the good and the bad, appropriate background music. if this was another "luxury travel' channel this would have easily been a 2 hour video. The only "complain" is that please make the background of the closed caption transparent - the solid white background blocks some of the view. Keep up the good work.
@clearedfortravel 6 ай бұрын
@@VlumVon hey thanks so much! That’s great feedback, I won’t use that one in the future.