I Camped at a 5-Star Resort For a Week and No One Noticed

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In this episode, i camp at my favorite resort for a week. bon voyage!
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[@ericam339]

Dude. Bravo. Once I stopped into this resort I had previously stayed at just cos I wanted their pizza, and I noticed no one questioned me around the pool or when just hanging out. I stayed there all day and felt like I got away with a massive heist or something. But this. This is impressive 😅

[@mikecool4ever]

How was the pizza?

[@ericam339]

Michael 10/10 dude

[@Alwaysgotthemunchies]

LMAOOOO resort pizza. You gotta be kidding… last time I had resort pizza at the RIU, it was ASSSSSS. It is probably the same pizza at 7-11. Nasty.

[@sovalouX]

@@Alwaysgotthemunchies idk about that. Seascape had some bomb pizza but I think it was ordered over from a hella good place in town. Still good buisness move providing good pizza

[@Alwaysgotthemunchies]

@@sovalouX yep gotta make/keep the guests happy. The food at the RIU after 8pm is just terrible. I will never go back to that shit hole.

[@Gatolargo879]

The fact that he can blend in with tourists help. He looks like an American tourist. When I was young and growing up in Puerto Rico, we would go as a family to hotels in our island and could not turn a corner without employees looking at your wrist to find the pool band, and even looking at it would ask for your room number. None of the foreign looking kids would ever be questioned. It was very entertaining watching your video.

[@iplayoldschoolrunescape]

hes also like white as hell lol xD

[@maryjohnson7121]

This is white privilege but he still needs to be careful

[@tick_tack]

@pain it's not about priviledge, dumbass, it's just that they look like tourists. They wouldn't treat them differently if they thought they maybe didn't pay for staying there.

[@user-xl2ey3sj4b]

@@tick_tack it’s definitely white privilege even if you want to believe it or not that’s what it is

[@austins.1429]

@@user-xl2ey3sj4b It's definitely not white privilege if you want to believe it is or not that's not what it is.

[@catalaya3530]

Also, you were super respectful of the resort. I feel like you definitely respected the "leave no trace behind" rule of camping, you didn't overuse the facilities, and even contributed to their bottom line by buying food and drinks when you could.

[@alipainting]

Yes, I always try to order a big fat cheeseburger and Pina colada, to go with the paradise I happen to be poaching.

[@rhoonah5849]

Yes he was very respectful as he was stealing form the resort by using facilities that he didn't pay for.

[@OSheaShenanigans]

Super duper respectful by trespassing, loitering, and using facilities he did not pay for.

[@rhoonah5849]

@@OSheaShenanigans Exactly! Finally someone else that gets it.

[@OSheaShenanigans]

@@rhoonah5849 retired cop here. All I see is a perp that is loitering and trespassing. I should run his license plate and camp out in his driveway. I bet he would not like it.

[@kodyduncan]

Highly respect the ethical boundary of not ripping off food the whole week to someone else’s room. Way to go!

[@K.J.Ray421]

I think it'd be too hard to do for that long. Even just once is a gamble when you pick a room number. But if it does work, meaning someone is occupying that room, you wouldn't know when they'd be checking out. Maybe if it was just for a night or a few at most, you might be gone before they realize who ordered and come looking. The best would be if you overheard a guest say how long they're staying, that would help.

[@Loonypapa]

I hate to be a bummer, but the pool furniture he sits in has a useful life of 6 to 8 years, and gets replaced with the money that the actual guests pay to stay there. The pool towels get cleaned in washing machines operated by employees that get paid for by paying guests. Same with the wifi, the gym equipment, the pavement in the employee parking lot, the doors he pulls on to enter the facility, etc. All that money that supports that infrastructure he's using comes from paying guests. The boundary you reference starts at the property line. Where's the ethics in sunning yourself at a resort pool next to someone that paid full freight.

[@paddington1670]

@@Loonypapa lol, way to be a debbie downer with the truth bombs

[@commentbot9510]

@@K.J.Ray421 the places I’ve gone to always ask for your last name and your room number so you would absolutely have to overhear them lol

[@BrooksEly]

​@@Loonypapa no that infrastructure is funded by cartels and the employees make $2-$3 an hour don't bring ethics into this lmao

[@vesh]

Mav is literally living the dream life bro

[@jatylaallen-gregg2967]

You again😃😃😃

[@Jayismynickname]

You watch him too

[@flxwvfx9271]

Rjksiw

[@jatylaallen-gregg2967]

Yeah the first time I saw him he comment on a video on the video but I just annoyed him but the second video I noticed him again 😃😃😃

[@TobyRann]

I live the dream by breathing air

[@jwtalksLife]

I'm an old guy, but I enjoy your adventures, and the fact that you're also a pleasant, respectable young man makes me root for your success.

[@kalebstattmiller8301]

I think being white helps. Try doing this with brown skin. You won’t get very far.

[@christianflores3403]

@@kalebstattmiller8301 LOOOOOOOL

[@QBRX]

@@kalebstattmiller8301 Only because almost all the tourists are white.

[@thelifeofnicx]

@@kalebstattmiller8301 lol me and some friends did this in Mexico. We got away with it for 4 hours, not too bad LOL. Free food. Free drinks. Nice amenities. I made a blog about it lol

[@D-Fens_1632]

That's some Old Guy class for ya right there.

[@scoutlaceharding]

When I was a kid my aunt had a little house in Myrtle Beach. There was a resort that my cousins and I would go to and no one ever questioned it. It was on the beach, so we'd just walk in like we were guests coming back from swimming in the ocean. They had nice pools, a water slide, and lovely shaded hammocks. My cousins would participate in the kids' activities too and even won a few of the little contests. I have such fond memories of that.

[@billymann5325]

Memories made being a thief...Sounds classy!!!

[@sophierobinson2738]

@@billymann5325 They don’t really care, as long as you don’t make trouble.

[@julz9378]

@@billymann5325 sounds like you’re a killjoy

[@Skine]

@@billymann5325 tf are they stealing. get over yourself

[@PeterStawicki]

Dude you did zero wrong. At the most you took up a parking space for 5 days. I think they can handle that. Thanks for taking us along. I enjoyed watching your adventure!

[@svenpoletka5236]

You gotta be careful though, assuming this is not staged it can get a lot trickier if you are not a rich white boy.

[@PeterStawicki]

@@svenpoletka5236 why does race have to come into this?

[@svenpoletka5236]

@@PeterStawicki If you disagree, just be straight up and say so.

[@rosyreverie]

@@svenpoletka5236 what about his appearance screams rich to you? If I saw him walking around I would not think he has a lot of money. Confidence is everything. Act like you belong and almost nobody will question you. Doesn’t matter your race.

[@svenpoletka5236]

@@rosyreverie He looks like a white boy vacationing on his parent's dime, which is what he did with well-deserved confidence! Edit: Please try it yourself lol

[@mattswestone20]

you can tell mav sometime in those 2 months sat straight up in bed and said "fuck......the fridge"

[@herme8863]

Happened to me a few days ago. Closed up camper and left something in microwave. I’m gone for 6 months. All 😢. Science experiment

[@marcrtaylor]

I have a locked cupboard at my desk at work. It's supposed to be for work items or storing things you take for the day. I just used it as a pantry. Then the pandemic hit and I have been working from home for two years. I regularly wonder what has happened to all the foodstuff I left in that cupboard. I think I might have to resign if they ever ask me to go back.

[@suchanmadhikarmi6340]

@@herme8863 to OOo

[@suchanmadhikarmi6340]

@@marcrtaylor ok ooo

[@suchanmadhikarmi6340]

@@marcrtaylor lol looko

[@Hospey]

Steve Wallis: Camping behind a police station Mav: Hold my beer

[@brendal6936]

Look at Mav’s previous videos. He didn’t camp behind the station like Steve Wallis, he camped in the actual parking lot of the station

[@lIVINOTAFRAID]

Hold my step 2

[@darreldupit]

This would be a long drive for Crazy Neighbor if he needed some help lol

[@yosaysay]

Yall are funny! He was nervous behind that police station 😂😂

[@pugmalley]

@@brendal6936 I think the trick is to park it in such a way that it looks like it belongs there. Mav was lucky enough to have a white truck that blended in with other white trucks. Can't see steve getting away with that with his cars or bus, he would have to rent a white mini van or something.

[@lapislazarus8899]

I always have a good time living vicariously through watching your videos. I'm less than two months after having my left leg amputated below the knee, so it's gonna be a minute before I'm up and getting around again. Heck, I had to go a year being unable to walk because of the injury before the Dr finally grew a pair and decided it was time to take it off. Can't wait to get back out there! Fun fact: Chilean Sea Bass neither comes from Chile nor the ocean, and it's not a bass 😉😆👍🏻

[@johnnywiz101]

What happened

[@exploranator]

Are they mutant sea bass, at least?

[@billpetersen298]

Haha, Chinese farmed, Tilapia. Toxic waste.

[@NWLee]

Yeah, I won't eat farmed seafood, it is like canola oil, not healthy.

[@jpro8724]

As a guy quickly approaching retirement, I like your style! It's like your doing your buckle list early in life before you get saddled with a family and career... Bravo, brother as tomorrow is not guaranteed for anyone...

[@notabiologist7162]

I lived in my van for 4 yrs back in the early 90’s…pre-internet, pre-cell, pre-solar, pre anyone ever having heard of stealth camping. At that time, it was just weird. 30 years later it is accepted and you can make a living doing it via YT. BEST 4 years of my life! What I learned was that hotel parking lots were the easiest places to spend the night undisturbed (side note: iPad spellchecker just wanted to change “undisturbed” to “undies turned”). I’d always park under the brightest light in the lot for security. Sometimes, the more obvious you are, the less you are noticed.

[@ross8665]

Nice dude

[@joshog8392]

Who

[@bdizzzzy]

Facts

[@PianoBlackTrimRep.]

When

[@joshog8392]

Asked

[@berthacorona3862]

You blended right in as a tourist 👍 They didn't bother you cuz you were making yourself comfortable. Good job 😁

[@RichWeigel]

I tried chilling in a beach lounge chair at a Puerto Rican resort nope I was ordered to to the sand those are for paying hotel guests only. They pay attention at the Condado hotel in San Juan. I think the guy monitoring the beach was used to locals trying to talk with the ladies. What he didn’t know is I was Puerto Rican from the states and my mom was at the casino in the hotel. He probably assumed I was a local trying to take advantage of hotel amenities. I also managed to sit poolside before they asked me to leave lol.

[@officerkrupke4966]

@@RichWeigel Never had a problem using the poolside chairs and pool at the Condado Plaza hotel and casino. Do they still use the Blue towels? Did you have one? Were you dressed in street clothes or swmming trunks? They have a real nice pool side bathroom where you can change.if you brought a bag that also contained their blue towel. I used to also like gambling in their casino too. Stay away from the Blackjack Dealer with the mustache. I could never beat him. lol

[@YourSteamstress]

As someone who works in a hotel, this could 100% happen all the time and I would never know. lol

[@JCSAXON]

Great work. I think confidence is the keystone and then appearance follows closely. It’s fascinating how blending in as a tourist will aid in one situation and then how a blue or white collar attire might benefit another.

[@NickPCage]

I think his whiteness was the keystone personally.

[@JCSAXON]

@@NickPCage Take two steps back from clueless and then proceed with baby-steps before you exit mama’s house man. Luck to ya. I hope you’re just young and off a touch on the big rhythm

[@NickPCage]

@@JCSAXON gonna say u sound ate up with stupid. if u think his whiteness didn't play into that.

[@colinthomas867]

white privledge

[@lesgobrandon9444]

@@colinthomas867 ah those liberal tears 😭

[@sellitman]

When I was a young man my best friend's family belonged to a private Country Club. I went in with him so often everyone there knew me by first name. Including the Owner. I even went there on my own many , many days without my buddy. This reminded me of how I felt about it.

[@briannasmith7998]

Greg heffley??

[@srok62]

I've done something similar but not near as bold, I stayed at a dumpy motel in Negril Jamaica, went to the public beach carrying a collection of different colored rubber wrist bands, I'd scope out the resort to see what color bands people were wearing and boom, free everything. Disclaimer: I did tip every worker that served me everytime I'd get a drink that way is they noticed the fake wrist band it'd be unlikely they'd turn me in. 7 days and countless different resorts, nobody ever suspected a thing.

[@MariaOliviaTravel]

That's still pretty brave if you ask me 🙌

[@MB-sx4nq]

That is called stealing!

[@Falconer710]

@@MB-sx4nq ok Karen

[@breakingthemasks]

This is epic! 👍

[@MB-sx4nq]

@@Falconer710 No this is not a Karen-thing, I’m just pointing out the truth so younger people know that it really is stealing whatever you will mask it as. If it would be your company you would think different!

[@jaketheripper7385]

Quite frankly it's not unlikely that they knew exactly what you were doing after the first couple days, but since you weren't doing anything illegal or otherwise sketchy nor disturbing other guests they just left you alone. They tend to be pretty laid back about most things and prefer to avoid confrontation, preferring to just smile and live and let live. To be brutally honest the fact that you're a gringo in that environment probably helped a good bit as well... Most people may not like to bring it up being a such a sensitive topic with folks nowadays, but I definitely think it's relevant in this situation and played a role in your success to some degree or another. That aside, it did appear to be an overwhelmingly relaxing experience and I'm glad you were able to enjoy yourself. Honestly I could literally see the tension in your eyes/browline and shoulders dissipate with each day. Your entire demeanor seemed to shift a bit and you seemed so much more at ease by the time you were recording the outro, and I mean beyond the fact that you had simply grown comfortable with the circumstances and were no longer fearful of being discovered and reprimanded. Certainly cool to witness firsthand and reassures all of us that you really took advantage of some well deserved and much needed R&R Mav Time. We introverts need our alone time and sufficient psychological/emotional processing time to recharge our souls, as it were. It's as necessary as the air we breathe, so I'm happy that you managed to get yours and in such a fun/unique way that also allowed you to fulfill a long-held personal dream of sorts. Very rad my man, *very* rad indeed...

[@CLSlots6]

I loved it when you pulled out the hidden compartment and starting cooking your meal. That is so cool and creative! 😆

[@vernjay2661]

What worked in his favor is that he knows the resort very well. He's been there a few times before as he mentioned. I don't think he would have made it to 5 days if he didn't. Lol

[@Chumbaslot]

Exactly. And that his folks owned or have a time share for room 1703 lol.

[@davidresendiz7989]

nope, what worked was that he looks like a tourist, meaning he is wuero, or in english white. That is exactly why.

[@MrChrisbtacos]

@@davidresendiz7989 Ohhhhhh RACIST detected ! You're racist against white people !!!! You should be CANCELLED.

[@GodsSparrowSpeaks]

@@MrChrisbtacos LOL

[@amyzoey8868]

Well... that and the obvious. Lol

[@driblingking07]

0:04 A vacation from what?? Taking vacations?? 😂 😂 😂

[@davidmcclintickroberts9640]

Reading the comments, so funny how many people have done something similar. Many years ago when I was a freshman at UofA in Tucson, I would ride my small scooter down Speedway Blvd to a nice Radison Resort about 5 miles away. It was a weekend treat - I would saunter in to the pool area and just hang a few hours enjoying the pool and hot tub, always slightly fearful I'd be found out... that was the best. Golden, youthful, and pretty innocent memories.

[@Hovermaster]

I did a total of eight days at two separate Scottsdale, AZ resorts camping in my converted cargo trailer. So fun! I love a bargain!

[@MurphyPhotographyandFilm]

Confession: I'm glad he's back in his truck. Liked the bug but the truck seems more comfortable and realistic. Either way great content!

[@arniusalijosius2136]

I actually think the truck is more comfortable! Idk why that idea is in my head like cooking inside and sleeping in the same place is awkward

[@VergilLover69]

I just kinda prefer the truck... It's just, feels like 🏡.😎👍

[@themidlandsangler1005]

I agree bro I prefer the truck content can’t lie it’s the original content love it

[@lsumme21]

Hey! I know you from somewhere!

[@18thshaz]

Mav could literally live in the middle of a road and no one would notice

[@user-dw4cv3xq5u]

No, that’s Steve Wallis’ job.

[@18thshaz]

@Oliver Sux I meant as in people don’t notice that a dude is camping in the middle of a place where there’s tons of people

[@18thshaz]

@Oliver Sux k

[@Owen322]

@@user-dw4cv3xq5u true

[@stevejeffrey11]

@@user-dw4cv3xq5u next steve wallis video: stealth camping on top of police cruiser XD

[@josephshilling6926]

I like your attitude towards being respectful of the property. Very cool way of relaxing without getting a room . Enjoyed your vacation Thanks

[@RazorRock3]

When I visited Belize, we stayed in an Air B&B, but there was a resort not far from where we stayed that allowed non guests to eat at the restaurant and it was on the beach not far from where the Great Blue Hole was. (You could actually see it from shore) It was an amazing time!

[@deliveryguy7402]

I really envy you, Mav. You are doing things on your bucket list before you get too old and regret not doing it. I love to watch your videos because I can see myself doing these things and am excited to see how you handle things. Also, your seemingly cool attitude about safety is refreshing. We can't go around being afraid of new adventures, can we?

[@tac85]

Yamah ef800

[@Dualities]

like what ? content farmign on youtube?

[@johnsuttoniiijs]

Envy him yes because he's making at least $150k a month from his KZbin revenue. This kid makes almost 2 million a year off of his KZbin channel. Good for him. If he has merch and memberships and or live streams then maybe 10% more on top of that.

[@cane870]

Until the hotel finds out and calls the police and he gets thrown in mexican prison the rest of his life lmao

[@johnsuttoniiijs]

@@cane870 Im willing to bet my mortgage that he paid to be there. Kids a millionaire from youtube. Probably all staged for likes and views.

[@rolffigueiredo3786]

Mav , you helped someone who had broken down …. Kudos for that alone. Technically you only used what you needed to . You paid for everything. The Wi-Fi was free . I wouldn’t beat myself about it. Glad you had a great time. 👍😉😎

[@thomas25082]

He paid for a room or was there with someone who did

[@timolean5846]

Always be careful when helping someone whose broken down in PR they make it look like they need help than rob you.

[@SuperLittleTyke]

Surely the wifi is free for paying customers, not freeloaders?

[@c7adventures376]

@@SuperLittleTyke 🤔

[@sylvianorthling1223]

You know that feeling u got when you heard your all time fav,song first time. This video/channel gave me that . Looking forward to seeing more of your vids .lots of love from Sylvia Oslo

[@secoat]

14:39 i respect the fact that he stood away from mav while he was deciding what he wanted but was ready once mav made his decision. goat

[@fojemo1661]

This is insanely amazing! To this pull off through being confident and just being comfortable with Mexico is impressive. Keep up the great content!

[@DamienDarksideBlog]

He faked it, his beard is growing at random throughout the video.

[@adriannasmiths8262]

Is he homeless ?

[@Tatertots.]

@@adriannasmiths8262 yes

[@brawndothethirstmutilator9848]

Tetraphosphorus, you just watched the guy cook a quesadilla and show you the bathroom he had access to and can’t comprehend that he shaved while he was there and that the clips weren’t necessarily in chronological order? Smh.

[@JoePAcalaughs]

@@DamienDarksideBlog @Tetraphosphorus you are correct. He miraculously grew a goatee and stash from when he walked into time share pool (13:50) to ordering food from the server (14:59).

[@jlschump]

I grew up in Myrtle Beach and we did this at basically any hotel we wanted. It was awesome.

[@JudithLawrence718]

Myrtle Beach in the house.

[@alohaXamanda]

My best friend calls this being a 'stealthy urban pirate'. We used to buy a coffee at Starbucks in the am in SanFran and then walk into every Starbucks we passed throughout the day for the free refills because we couldn't afford to buy multiple cups. Also used to do this when living in Hawaii. My friend and I would hang out at the pools of resorts and try to blend in with tourists. Now I make grown up money and buy a bucket of Folgiers every month.

[@gokuvssummonerswar8984]

Same for Isle of Palms and MP.

[@WOWster007]

@@alohaXamanda Haha used to do this at the Waikiki Hilton infinity pool all the time

[@harmoniastudio]

I love how you always explain things (why you throw fish back, clamming laws, the fact that you are not charging some randos room) lol. I appreciate this!

[@nerd8134]

Kudos to you for real. And all by yourself, freakin awesome!!!

[@Jimmerca]

Mav definitely knows how to play the game and he looks like he belongs at that resort!! Access to a clean bathroom and a swimming pool you can’t beat that. Can’t wait for the next adventure, keep on Truckin✌🏻😎

[@jaytrock3217]

No game. Playa Grande Resort & Grand Spa wants you use their facilities during the day. They want you to order food and drink to make money. Makes laugh him making it look like he is sneaking in. It is also not a 5 star hotel. It is listed as 3 star, but I would give it the benefit of the doubt as a 3.5. Been there many times.

[@spaghetti2777]

@@jaytrock3217 yeah, he's really not costing them any money by occupying one parking space, they're the ones profiting off him for every $ he spends. Does help that he looks like he belongs, they would definitely kick you off if you look like a homeless mumbo.

[@jaytrock3217]

@@spaghetti2777 Exactly. If you are at the pool all day and not ordering the staff would ask you to leave or ask proof of stay. I am glad he stayed in Baja. I was laughing when he said he was driving to Belize in the beginning of the adventure. I thought this is going to be on the news before it makes it on KZbin. When young American traveling by Truck through Mexico to Belize was killed. Even driving between Cancun and Play De Carmen is not as safe as it was. I love Mexico, but I travel less in Central and South American then a few years ago.

[@lolal3853]

@@jaytrock3217 Driving in and through Mexico is safe. Stop watching Netflix and fake news buddy. Mexico is North America by the way.

[@Roneekz]

@@lolal3853 dude literally said Belize, which is central America

[@AdventuresOfPhoenix]

The Mav lore is classic, I love the truck bro feels like home that you’re back in it. Your content is insanely good, you love the life I wish I could be living rn. Keep on Trucking!

[@tcv030]

This is great! Love the confidence. Keep it going. Peace ✌🏽

[@DonBlomdahlHOF]

That was very cool 😎 what an awesome adventure. keep on trucking ok 👌

[@murphtheirishmanmurphy7268]

Your life is a vacation, you can no longer “Take a vacation”. 😂🙏☘️

[@ooraaperros]

True

[@zants_]

Hopefully that doesn't become a bad thing. Vacations are relaxing/refreshing relative to working, but what happens when the relative difference between work and vacation is near-zero (like it would be for him). Does it distort your perception of vacation and make it more difficult to get those benefits?

[@grandmasmagic3858]

a vacation for Mav would be going somewhere and NOT filming it to share on YT...

[@OfficialAliciaPark]

I like how you go right to the point without long intros! Your videos are never boring :)

[@travelwithbo]

That's a very impressive setup you got there in your truck! Low-key Jealous!!!

[@totom5095]

Exciting stuff. Your not hurting and disrespectful to anyone or anything . Cool adventure 👌👏👍

[@anniek4919]

When I was in my early 20’s and broke we used to go to Mexico and stay at a super cheap hotel across from a huge resort. Every day we just walked across the street and lounged in their hotel beach chairs, used their pool and snorkel gear. They just assumed we were guests all week. We paid for all food we ordered with a credit card but we definitely weren’t supposed to use their amenities. We went there 4 different years. Paid $45 a night for the cheap hotel that wasn’t even on the water and enjoyed the $250/night hotel amenities.

[@kirstenwonn4589]

What city was this in ?

[@anniek4919]

@@kirstenwonn4589 Cancun.

[@peopleskarmasquad1042]

Don’t you think that what you did was somewhat unethical?

[@honeybadger2986]

That’s called “stealing”.

[@muhammadamiin1969]

@@honeybadger2986 i bet your a white privileged women

[@Darknessfearslight1]

Your beard coming in and out between scenes of days and tasks was the real stealth king here 😂. Most viewers didn't notice the inconsistency of your beard shaved and unshaved.

[@TheVegan15]

Omg, i had to rewatch the video to see the beard inconsistency 🤣

[@Darknessfearslight1]

@@TheVegan15 isn't it funny so many KZbinr so fake. I bet I can reconstruct the scenes to a more accurate description. I can see the things he did in one day then Broke them up into different parts lol.

[@TheVegan15]

@@Darknessfearslight1 yeah, I really thought he spent the week like that until you pointed out the beard. He should have just made sure he stayed shaved when he recorded lol. KZbin is the new Tv, lots of actors.

[@bonniehancock8024]

I didn't notice the first go around either! Totally fake! It's really very obvious when you pay attention to the details of the video!

[@kierj9858]

So what do you mean?

[@AlexPriceMusician]

I love to see this. I worked two incredibly dull cruise ship contracts that docked in Nassau, Bahamas twice a week. I would often walk right past security on the beach to get into the Atlantis resort. Only once I got caught after maybe 15 successful trips. The day pass otherwise would've been $40 each time. I didn't do anything really except walk through the aquarium and sit by the private pools and beach.

[@5roundsrapid263]

I’ve heard Atlantis knows about this, and basically lets it happen as long as people don’t cause trouble.

[@jofrances3296]

Love your video, your such a character admire your positive go get attitude. ❤️❤️

[@Girard-it2wt]

Got in the pool clean shaved came out with a beard. Wake up clean shaved, mid day full beard. Goes to meeting no beard, orders lunch the beard and mustache appears again. Magical resort

[@keridesireeGerBaldi]

😂

[@ThePYoung937]

😂😂😂

[@dolcevita713]

It’s how he edited…

[@JBS7551]

KZbinrs becoming actors. Guaranteed he bought a room

[@calvinleslie91]

The idea of saying at a resort like that has never once crossed my mind… but now it will always be in the back of my mind! Well done Mav!

[@Dascia2]

it looks so doable!

[@jayboogie2403]

Yea I'm like hmmm I can pull it off in my camper van just stay low key and it sounds like a good time

[@southerngirlyall6497]

How do you get away with not having a parking permit in your windo?

[@MariaOliviaTravel]

Seriously! I'm ready to go stealth camping into a 5 star resort in the Mediterranean this summer 😍 he's inspiring! 😁

[@erinmeisel7518]

This is awesome! Good to see you living your best life kiddo!

[@eruston]

11:12 Impressive. Well done! The whole stealth kitchen was amazing.

[@jaybird3446]

Very cool to see your back on your Mexico trip. Never been there so it's amazing watching your videos .

[@katieeleee]

I just started re-reading The Old Man and the Sea on my trip to northern Michigan! I LOVE that book. Perfect for a vacation 🙌🏼

[@didsomebodysaydmt8193]

The movie is good too.

[@oshanmadhuranga9311]

Hi katie 💩💩

[@texasboiroi]

@@oshanmadhuranga9311 thirsty much?

[@oshanmadhuranga9311]

@@texasboiroi Rahul lopez ..where are you from ?

[@oshanmadhuranga9311]

@@texasboiroi yes 🤡

[@ViezeVingertjes]

Too many people to remember who stays there or not haha, in Spain we do this all the time.

[@nematoad]

I will always come back to this vid legendary

[@nonamenomad5768]

Mav is taking stealth camping to a whole new level! Can’t help but to like your videos within the first 2 seconds of starting. Loving the content.

[@ItzzTesta]

People have been doing this forever lol

[@voraciouschild9226]

@@ItzzTesta Yep, did it back in early spring.😹😹🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂😂🤣😹😹😹

[@dronereviewman9580]

if you like that kind of stuff watch camping with Steve on KZbin. I watch him and this channel a lot

[@MariaOliviaTravel]

seriously! The king of stealth camping 👏

[@chobai9996]

He's lucky he hasn't been mugged...those guys that needed road help, well...it's common in Mexico to pretend you need help and then you ambush the people that come and either kill them, and/or steal their stuff and vehicle

[@drekafine8831]

My black ass would've been there for MABEY an hour before I heard " Um, excuse me mame, but is there anything I could help you with"?🤦🏽🤷🏽🤣🤣🤣

[@jayizilly]

bingo....

[@AlyssMa7rin]

@@jayizilly I don't understand the 'Bingo' here, is She saying that a Black Woman would get customer service faster at Resort? Sorry for bad english

[@jayizilly]

@@AlyssMa7rin no not customer service she'd get harassed by the staff faster because she's black. We usually don't get the privalege of being in public at nice places without someone inquiring why we're there. So no she couldn't duplicate this.

[@NickPCage]

If you are a forgiener you'd probaly get away with it..forgieners are expected to be at the resort.

[@Liam__G]

yes. sad unfortunate fact. Mav looks like he could be a trust fund child staying there. same facts but different skin he we not be assumed to be wealthy enough to be ignored.

[@candilastname7429]

Que bueno... I love how self sufficient you are.

[@one.2622]

Mav is gonna pull a Dave Chappelle when they find him "I didn't know I couldn't do that!" Hahaha

[@rmccarrillo1759]

Hahahahahahahaha!!!!

[@Aleksandr68351]

Shut up white privilege is a myth

[@one.2622]

@s.o.s. diy repair oh shut up!

[@ElliotsWC]

@s.o.s. diy repair everyone has privilege. You don't have to be white, enough with that

[@kenmor2173]

@@ElliotsWC u don’t experience racism in the way that colored ppl do therefore u have white privilege

[@stonecold293851]

I literally never considered living in a car as an option but Mav changed my mind. I would love to travel around, just no solo because I hate being alone lol

[@henrywitecki]

It is a Sigma Male lifestyle

[@stonecold293851]

@Average User yep nothing wrong with that

[@stonecold293851]

@@henrywitecki lol

[@weeknders]

I live in a 26' RV it is a nightmare. You see 15 min. The rest of it is breakdowns. Paying for this and that. The ridiculous gas prices. Waiting for AAA. Eating every single meal in that little space is a challenge. Set up break down..cleaning. I am over it can't wait to sell my RV.

[@KelsAndJay]

I give him props for doing it alone I'd get so lonely!

[@mandipai]

Beats living in a van down by the river! While I prefer the seclusion of Idaho’s, Hemingway stomping grounds, your trip looked lovely. A quick dusting of your panel may fix your power issue. Happy camping!

[@nicnac10]

Awesome stuff. I’m in Australia. We have a Toyota Troop Carrier with an electric roof top tent but also a double bed ‘down stairs’ in the truck for city stays. we stay free as often as we can, wherever we c an, but this is next level 🙌🏻. I’m super impressed. Not sure if side surfboard mounts would work on your vehicle but they’d be worth looking into for the solar panel and fan. We plan to get one for my husbands surfboard, I’m not 100% sure but I think they’re also lockable Cheers, Nic

[@jcbaily5559]

Glad your truck was cleaned(except for the fridge) and ready for you and I look forward to your next vlog which I hope will cover your trip back to the US...take care and stay safe!

[@lauraducot8183]

Somehow I feel like there is more to this than meets the eye!

[@hollywoodhiggins1576]

This kid is a great guy! I’m really getting into his videos!

[@christeder]

Great sharing and experience! Interesting way to explore there

[@rikke459]

I keep on watching your videos with a smile on my face. Keep it up Mav.

[@pinky2245]

Yay Mav! So glad you're back in the truck ... I think we all missed her!

[@mitchweber7868]

Having the ability to cook inside in the VW could come in handy right now

[@thefrugalfemaletraveler6930]

Old man and the sea is my favorite book! Loved the video👏🏻

[@lilib0101]

This is a super fun videos! I like it, a lot! Thanks for sharing.

[@CounselorSue]

Risky, but fun to watch. I’ve stayed at resorts, and you’re right, no one seems to check. I’m surprised they asked for a room number when you wanted to order and pay for food by the pool…lol… neat experiment.

[@wanderingoryx3710]

Asking for room number is very common a lot of resorts ask

[@uhohhhsteven]

It wasn’t an experiment, it was theft, plain and simple. It’s like sneaking into the movie theaters or sneaking into a gym. Sure, you sneaking in doesn’t add to their overall cost of running the business but it still theft which you can be arrested for

[@gerduran4745]

@@uhohhhsteven cry harder

[@charleskummerer]

@@uhohhhsteven Oh shut up. Nothing was taken from anyone here

[@uhohhhsteven]

@@charleskummerer Theft of service is a criminal offense here in the US. Try sneaking into a movie theater but make it super obvious what you’re doing ;) you wouldn’t be saying that if you owned a business

[@bandit3242]

Next episode: Mav makes lunch from inside a Mexican prison.

[@LindaSChastain]

Yep, that's probably a thought that never crossed his mind.

[@elizabethjames3440]

Exactly! And then we shall all see how he and his parents react when it comes to getting him out of jail in Mexico! Truly "cute" I guess, but he has no idea what the consequences of doing something like this can be when in Mexico and having it all on video for all to see is just not very smart.

[@bryan314]

eh, I'm guessing it would never get to the point of a police call. I could easily see the resort charging him for a month stay and banning him from the property, but I'm guessing he/his parents can afford it. He seems smart enough to analyze the risks involved.

[@suziecreamcheese211]

Lmao.

[@ArtraLife]

loved the whole video and watcehd till the end - feeling amazed haha

[@ChrisKsan]

I discovered that some hotels lack in the security protocol department, sort of speak by accident, when I really needed to use a bathroom and the closest available one was in a hotel, walked in, asked staff for the bathroom, got directions, did my business, when I came out, no one seem to care I was there so I just walked out. Later on, I actually had a conference meeting I had to attend at a different hotel but was totally trashed and tired. So I went to the breakfast area and being morning, they were serving breakfast. So I decided to walk in and act like I belong and got myself a coffee, no one checked on me. So on a different occasion, I felt like I would like to have breakfast, so I walked into a different hotel, at breakfast time, same deal, act like I belong, got in line to grab a plate and stuff, picked a table and started doing rounds filling my spot with what I wanted. After I got everything I needed, sat down, relaxed, had my breakfast and after I was done, picked up my plates and stuff, placed them at the drop off area and walked out. They even wished me a good day. Well... Although I manage to get away with things like that, I haven't done it much and I try to not push my luck.

[@rhoonah5849]

So you're a thief. Thank you for admitting that.

[@wendyarbes9514]

My family rented a room at a Redmond hotel and went to food area for a social hour. A street person came in and got wine and food. Talked to a few people and left. So I don't think you have to worry

[@rhoonah5849]

@@wendyarbes9514 So that person is a thief too.

[@JBunny7482]

As a former hotel receptionist at like 6 different hotels, I'm here to tell you that we genuinely do not care. 😂 Unless u look homeless or are disturbing guests. We have other stuff to worry Abt than a random person off the street grabbing a bagel & checking their emails or using the bathroom. Travelers stop & use the lobby facilities anyway & ask how much the rooms are to be nice. It's not an issue. 😊

[@ChrisKsan]

@@JBunny7482 Yeah, I know full well that receptionists may not care, but management would, depending on the standards set and expected at each hotel.

[@robincritchell2316]

Plot twist: he paid for a hotel room just so he could make the vid in peace and at his leisure

[@fidelgarcia5683]

Either that or his face is all over that hotel "wanted" 🚔 lol

[@herme8863]

Right. His parents are no longer welcome at the Playa. Really though he paid for a bunch. They should pay him to beef up security.

[@elizabethjames3440]

Actually, I have gather from these comments that perhaps his parents have a timeshare at the resort.

[@LuisVillalobosYT]

@@elizabethjames3440 they do.

[@arthurcontreras6481]

Bro you’re such a legend. You make me want to ditch the rat race of being a nurse and just LIVE

[@tadsiskiyou4213]

Good set up, if you get a good sealed agm 12v deep cycle battery and a sine wave inverter (I ran a 1000 watt inverter set up) you can run your fans and everything without having to run your truck in the mornings to recharge your vehicle battery. Make sure to keep your cables short and thick to avoid a fire.

[@FraserAtSea]

Ha, loved this video. I’ve often wondered how long I could use the facilities of big hotels before someone would approach to check if I was a guest - you’ve answered my question! 😂🎉

[@tysonandrosa]

Great video! This takes stealth to a new level. Love it.

[@montanamtngirl]

Mav and his F-150...Reunited and it feels sooo good!!!!! ❤🤘😊😁😎🍹🏝🏖🌅 Love ya Mav, only you could pull this off!!! 😊🤘👍👍

[@karensylvia9423]

We used to do the same thing years ago. Brings back memories, so awesome !

[@TeeLeww81]

I dont see much wrong here.. very respectful and you paid for everything.. well done buddy, also you seem like a genuinely good person

[@jdottdeestv8149]

Now this is the dangerous and daring content we all signed up for xD

[@jdaddy3137]

Livin your best life Mav, love it. 🙏🏼

[@djkreigline2760]

Djk34💖💝💘😍 are you single how old you are

[@megansvane4877]

Awe what a sweet guy you are loving it!

[@juhs]

Super jealous, great trip man 👍

[@risquecat]

We did the same thing 4 years ago in Ensenada. We use the gym, pool, laundry lounge, and bike rental. The parking is free and had no problem with anyone checking out our RV. We paid everything in cash, like ordering food and the bike rental. I think if they know your a foreigner, they pretty much leave you alone.

[@angiemanges7945]

Exactly! They're still making money off people like Mav that they otherwise wouldn't be making. Restaurants at resorts or nice hotels are EXPENSIVE. The little grocery stores inside these resorts are, yup, EXPENSIVE! Imagine having a near full resort and a handful using the amenities, but paying for their food and drinks and sleeping in the parking lot. Can anyone say "Cha Ching?" 😉🤑

[@tylearasworld3]

What a privilege! 😊

[@risquecat]

@@tylearasworld3 yep. Also giving a big tip helps.

[@aaronrosales2866]

Filipinos look a bit mexican

[@risquecat]

@@aaronrosales2866 LOL ... Philippines was once ruled by Spaniards. We got last names like Fernando , Hernandez , Sanchez , etc.

[@leroysosa9434]

Glad to see that you're back in the truck doing it Maverick Style love you videos man thank you so much it shows that you can live a good positive life enjoy your life no matter what God bless you and your family as well as your friends can't wait to see the next video all the way from Spain peace out

[@renderyours510]

Bless you too brother I love your positivity

[@jaytech4525]

Bro you are amazing this is so dope

[@sandrashadowmckever]

Great deal man! Love the ingenuity and very ballsy....love it...lol

[@vincentbradshaw6687]

Buddy when you pulled the stove burner kit out I was like naw, now you're just taking the piss. That was far from down low lol...V

[@kellyjaneisthename]

My favorite part of this video is that two months ago Mav told people who didn’t want to work for starvation wages at restaurants that they were lazy and just wanted to mooch off of welfare. Totally cool for him to not pay to be at a five star resort that some people probably had to save up a long time to afford. Sounds about right for a KZbin influencer who has no concept of hypocrisy or the shitty economy we all live in 🙄. Glad the truck camping videos are back, tho 👍🏻

[@icep0pp]

I totally remember this comment of his! It was kind of disappointing to hear because I didn’t expect it from him. If someone can’t understand why people don’t want to work at terrible places for slave wages, as well as risk their health in a pandemic, then they come from an incredible place of privilege. Plain and simple. This video doesn’t sit well with me either. You nailed it. Hypocrisy at its finest.

[@kathrynb4683]

@@icep0pp Well, with all THAT being said, my first job was at a restaurant as a prep chef, cook, cashier, waitress, cleaner for $1.65 an hour and I was happy and did a very good job at all of it. It got me started and gave me experience. My second was an accounts receivable clerk for $2.65 an hour and I headed the dept in 4 months. Work ethic. What a concept...Dedication gets rewarded. Starter jobs are smarter jobs if you learn and move on and up. Not meant to be a frickin career...

[@myrongaines5542]

@@kathrynb4683 U were paid that low because u earned tips?

[@Nina-hk7ub]

@@myrongaines5542 that's what wages were in the 70's. I worked as a lifeguard & I think I earned $2.65/hr but it was well above minimum wage & I was 17. I rode the bus to work for 10 cents. It was 25 cents if you were 18 so my dad made me take bus instead of using an available vehicle. Work is to build skills, learn work ethic, and stay out of trouble.

[@Nina-hk7ub]

@@icep0pp oh brother. This Mav guy is an adventurer w KZbin channel. It's not hypocrisy.

[@HOPEbus]

Bad Ass!!! Well done n good for u ! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@pipaupons]

"1703" and didn't flinch, so slick man. Your natural act makes it a 5-star rating too! So impressive 👍🏻

[@abrahamclarke6341]

I swear Mav is slowly turning into Steve Wallis with the stealth camping

[@frankthomas1423]

Hunker down in a federally police parking lot coming up next

[@daddymcorklejones7089]

@@frankthomas1423 hunker down is Steve’s famous line

[@toftii88]

The fun rivalry is just heating up.

[@turkey4957]

Steve Wallis is awesome, and mav himself is a big fan of his

[@henrywitecki]

ill step two to that

[@shaw_xo]

Great watch and I love the idea of just walking In somewhere and acting like you belong there with total confidence

[@taramceown2919]

I’ve walked into all inclusive a in Mexico, Bahamas, Costa Rica, Arizona, California, and Panama. Used the pool the beach access, facilities, water slide, bars and restaurants, gyms, towel service and shops. Even better if you are there for many days. The staff get used to you and the service gets better, without having to pay the over night stay.

[@hikeNbikeCK]

Nicely done!

[@AndyManilow]

He adds to the resort. Without him there, it's one person emptier.