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C & A Travels
Приєднався 21 вер 2013
Two old friends who like to travel ☺️
Away Large Checked Luggage in Galaxy Blue unboxing & overview
Thanks to Away’s 25% off sale I splurged and took this large checked bag on my winter vacation (dimensions 29” x 20.5” x 12.5”). TheGalaxy Blue is stunning - not sure the video does it justice. I also do a quick comparison with my favorite (Monos) bag. I will update the pros, cons and my final comparison with the Monos and July luggageI have once I am back in January. Happy Travels all ✈️
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Via Rail Canada - Quebec City to Montreal (QBEC➡️MTRL)
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This approximately 3 1/2 hour train ride was comfortable and relaxing- much less stressful than dealing with the airport for such a quick trip. This is my journey from start to finish. Not complicated, lots of employees around to ask questions if needed. Easy process, not overwhelming & when I walked out of the station caught an Uber to my hotel. Would definitely recommend and use again!
La Grande Roue Montreal
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Take a spin with me on the tallest observation wheel in Canada.
Auberge Du Vieux-Port in Montreal. Room tour, room 101
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In Old Montreal, right across the street from Old Port is this charming boutique hotel with rustic charm. The room is lovely and has all you need, but the best feature is the location. Be mindful though if you are sensitive to street noise you will want to be on a higher floor. It’s no bother to me, but if you don’t want to hear the trash truck at 8 am or people enjoying their meals in the outd...
American Airlines Business Class seat on a Bombardier CRJ900
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This “Business Class” seat was extremely comfortable yet very basic. Got the job done, just be mindful of your carry on bags- they may get checked. Short flight into Quebec, lovely descent with a view of Montgomery Falls.
Quebec City - Grands Feux Loto- Quebec. Funfair & Firework 8/24/2024
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Funfair & Firework
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City. Room Tour, room 3219
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This hotel is simply spectacular! From the front desk to the bell hops, restaurant staff, everyone I have interacted with is beyond gracious and kind. I was upgraded (I booked a regular queen room) and was given room 3219- if you get this room you will be very pleased. I would stay here again… and again. Enjoy!
Quebec City Funicular
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Take a quick trip from Old Upper Town to Old Lower town in Quebec City
Monos vs. July Luggage 🧳 Which is better? Monos Hybrid Check-In Large vs. July Checked Plus
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I compare my Monos Hybrid Check-In Large ($435) with my July Checked Plus ($310.50). Monos is 30” x 21” x 11” (exterior) 28” x 20” (interior), weighs 13lbs and holds 97L. July is 30.25” x 19.75” x 12.5” (exterior) 28.75” x 19.25” x 12.5” (interior), weighs 10.5 lbs and holds 110L So which is my favorite? I love my Monos Hybrid Check-In Large! The wheels, the ease of opening and closing, it has ...
Celebrity Beyond Thermal Suite walk through- The Sea Thermal Suite
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This is a walk through of the Thermal Suite on the Celebrity Beyond taken May 2024. There are a good number of heated loungers (which is great as they are popular & one of my favorites). The Desert (sauna) is a good size, but other areas are a bit smaller. The Crystalatium (energy healing) is wonderful. There is no pool or jacuzzi. The space in general is smaller than expected for such a large ...
American Airlines First Class Airbus A321- Airbus A321/A321EOW seat 3F (domestic)
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I have flown the AA Airbus A321 and A321EOW, both in seat 3F. The seat features are exactly the same - the difference appears in the FAA rating for over water travel, it does not change the seat features.
Celebrity Beyond Solo Infinite Veranda Stateroom Deck 6 - cabin 6322 ( partial obstruction)
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Celebrity Beyond Solo Infinite Veranda Stateroom Deck 6 - cabin 6322 ( partial obstruction)
American Airlines First Class 738 - Boeing 737 seat 3F (domestic)
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American Airlines First Class 738 - Boeing 737 seat 3F (domestic)
Spend a travel day with me; Luggage, delays, AA domestic first class & the Centurion Lounge
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Spend a travel day with me; Luggage, delays, AA domestic first class & the Centurion Lounge
Le Meridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport Room Tour (Room 923)
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Le Meridien Dania Beach at Fort Lauderdale Airport Room Tour (Room 923)
Pack with me! Packing Essentials for my beach/Caribbean vacation.
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Pack with me! Packing Essentials for my beach/Caribbean vacation.
Carry On must haves - packing my carry on and personal item bags
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Carry On must haves - packing my carry on and personal item bags
July Luggage - July Checked Plus Luggage unboxing and review
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July Luggage - July Checked Plus Luggage unboxing and review
Cadence Capsules Unboxing and first impressions
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Cadence Capsules Unboxing and first impressions
Monos Medium Hybrid Check In luggage Unboxing. Let’s talk “silver” and disappointment
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Monos Medium Hybrid Check In luggage Unboxing. Let’s talk “silver” and disappointment
Monos Large Hybrid Check-In review from the average traveler
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Monos Large Hybrid Check-In review from the average traveler
Freedom of the Seas Royal Caribbean balcony cabin 7638, hump balcony
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Freedom of the Seas Royal Caribbean balcony cabin 7638, hump balcony
Avalon Imagery II Panorama Suite Cabin Tour cabin 314 Avalon Waterways
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Avalon Imagery II Panorama Suite Cabin Tour cabin 314 Avalon Waterways
The Westin New Orleans room 2112 (21st Floor)
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The Westin New Orleans room 2112 (21st Floor)
Celebrity Equinox Concierge Balcony (extended balcony) cabin 9292 (Deck 9) 292
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Celebrity Equinox Concierge Balcony (extended balcony) cabin 9292 (Deck 9) 292
Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Central Sea Terrace 12106 A
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Virgin Voyages Scarlet Lady Central Sea Terrace 12106 A
The Gabriel Miami Downtown balcony room 1110 room tour
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The Gabriel Miami Downtown balcony room 1110 room tour
Freedom of the Seas Royal Caribbean balcony cabin 7640, hump balcony
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Freedom of the Seas Royal Caribbean balcony cabin 7640, hump balcony
Great review! Love that color
Thanks! Excited to actually use it- packing now 🤗
How are the latches holding up? Have heard the latches break easily. Wondering if that is true.
@@Nvr7out ohhhh- I had not heard that. Mine have held up like a champ, no issues at all. Mine has been through a lot and did get a small dent and scuffs but otherwise still my favorite 🤩
Stayed here as a kid for a long vacation. Such a beautiful place. I was just thinking about it and decided to see if I could find it and here u r. Perfect 🥰 thanks for the memories ❤️
I ♥️ that the video could bring back such fond memories. It is a lovely hotel and a quaint magical city. Thanks for the comment 🤗
Great video, shame you didn’t compare like for like, July also makes a zipperless suitcase.
@@alexbishop5870 thanks for the comment 🤗. July’s zipper-less is a trunk though. To truly compare like for like I would have to get both July and Monos trunks- but I don’t really like the trunk style.
I agree with you … I don’t care about scuffs. I don’t buy bags to sit in my closet. Since I travel more than three times a year I expect my bag will get some damage or scuffs over time.
Thank you for this! Have you tried Away luggage by chance? Curious about the comparison. Also where did you get your carry on bag? It's so cute!
Thank you for watching and the comment. The carry on is the Luka bag from CalPak. It’s a cute carry on- I love it and use it often. I have not tried Away- so no thoughts on comparison, sorry.
How much for one night 🌉
I think it depends on the time of year and the type of room you book. I booked through American Express Fine Hotels & Resorts (which includes breakfast, wifi, $100 resort credit). I booked a simple room and was upgraded. I paid (in total with resort fees, taxes, etc) about $400 (US) per night. It was a splurge but its such a unique property with such history & in an amazing location, I have no regrets 😊 Thanks for checking out the room tour!
@@catravels2024 wao, pretty high rates for standard room, but it's ok 🙂
You are not wrong. I generally book with points, be it flights or hotel rooms, and I save a lot. But there are some places you just want to experience enough that you pay 😂. The Chateau for me was one of those places & I was absolutely not disappointed.
Was your room quiet? As also curious if the tv had any shows in English, like any sitcoms from USA?
The room was very quiet. I didn’t use the TV so I don’t know about the channels. So sorry.
@@catravels2024 thank you
Great video! A few things I didn't know about, but need for my upcoming int'l trip like the Splenda tablets and the Baggallini attachable mini pouch. Thanks!
Thanks for watching and commenting. Just got back from a trip and used my Splenda 🤩. Enjoy your trip!!!
Really helpful to see the difference between the zippered one and the latched one. I’m more interested in the carry on version where I don’t think the difference between zip vs latch would be as big of a deal. But still, you can clearly see that the monos one has more structural integrity. Nice to see regular people giving reviews, thanks!
Thank you for the comment. I do like the July suitcase but I love my Monos. I have the hybrid carry on too and it’s great- but you are right, I think the zipper vs. latch is less important in a carry on size.
Looks a lot less stressful than air travel!
Great views!!!
Yes, beautiful. The ride/trip takes about 20 minutes & you go around 4 times.
Looks pretty cool
Very easy, very comfortable. I would recommend it over a flight, much more relaxing
The CRJ900 gets hated on a lot, and for good reason. It is my least favorite plane to fly on. The only redeeming feature of this plane is the 1-2 business class configuration. Glad you weren't shoe-horned into one of the seats in economy 🤣
Loooove Auberge du Vieux-Port ... one of the best hotel in Montreal! The location and restaurants in the hotel are just amazing!!!
Completely agree… plus the bathrobes are so lush and comfy. Very much enjoyed my stay!
Great tour. That shower looks amazing!!
Thanks for watching & the comment. The shower is amazing!
Looks like a good time!!
Very cool. Too bad I had to delete the audio for the fireworks- made it even more spectacular 🎆
What a great room!! The view is fantastic as well. Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for the comment. Beautiful property, excellent location in an amazing city.
That looks awesome!
It’s a great view going down a nice to skip the stairs every once in awhile
July trunk is prettier.
Juiy makes a trunk.
Not sure if I knew that- so thank you for the information 🤗
Just ordered a set. Thanks for the review! I needed to see that the luggage was hard and not flimsy like the traditional polycarbonate material.
Thanks. I love mine, so I do hope it meets your expectations! Use it in good health 🤗
They all look the same color to me. 🤷🏼♀️ it’s a beautiful luggage line. Can’t wait to get my champagne colored carry on.
😭 this made me buy a monos instead of a July lol
I love my Monos! Hope you love yours.
@@catravels2024thanks so much 🎀
Any issues with the handle? Just curious if you grip it too tight causing it to go down since the button is underneath?
I have never had an issue. The button is in the middle of the handle (underside) but you have to be somewhat intentional to make it go up and down, at least for me.
@@catravels2024 I see what you mean. I just got mine and I don’t think I’ll have an issue. Thank you for responding.
@@davidhalley9795 hope you enjoy it!
Great review …
The dogo made this video 1000 times better
Fact 😂
have the locks given you any trouble (breaking fingernail, getting stuck, etc)? Also, was it hard to put it in the overhead bin when it's full?
Hi. No, I actually love the locks. I was a little nervous at first, but having used this (and the large check in) bag a bunch now I prefer it to zippers. No trouble with overhead bin. It doesn’t expand and is the perfect carry on dimensions so not an issue. Sometimes when the bin is full a bit of rearranging- but that’s with any bag.
I just booked this the other day. Can you elaborate on what’s bad about it? I’m interested in what you have to say.
Honestly- if it’s the same teacher (on Beyond) cancel. She literally had us draw a line across the paper and then taught us how to draw squares and circles that make things look closer and farther away (“perspective” she kept saying). There was no guidance and nothing to draw (no example or object). If you’ve done the painting ones they teach you step by step and you are painting an actual picture of something- this class there wasn’t anything. Everyone was confused and no one really drew anything. There are plenty of free coloring classes or other arts/crafts on the ship, you are better off just going to those- this really was a waste of money- and the wines were cheap & nothing special. Sorry.
I will definitely inquire at Guest Relations on Embarkation. The main reason I booked this, was because my wife and I have enjoyed painting classes in the past. But if it’s like you say on the Edge, then I am for sure cancelling. Thank you very much for the heads up.
@@michaelmelendez882 What did you end up doing for the sip and sketch class? I still think I want to do that with my Mom bc we can sketch what we want and it sounds fun!
Great video, thorough evaluation. I like how you compared the same contents in both bags!!
I always pack a days worth of clothes and extra undies. A friend went to Spain for 6 days. Her suitcase was lost. She finally got it 4 days into her trip. Also, yes to your traveling pharmacy. Lol, funny. Thanks for sharing.
You only have to lose you luggage once to be convinced that bringing an extra set of clothes and shoes in your carry on is a very good idea. Same for trying to find aspirin or cold medicine in a foreign country, easier just to have what you know. Hope you can use 1 or 2 of those tips. Thank you doe the comment
For a trip lasting 19 days, what would you suggest a medium or a large? I'm also kind of an overpacker hahah
Definitely the Large. The Monos Hybrid Large is my favorite. Good luck and enjoy your trip!
@@catravels2024 Thank you so much!
What a farce
Which Tumi bag do you have?? This is an awesome video!!
Unfortunately they don’t make this style anymore, the new (closest in style) is called the Celina. Thank you for the nice comment!
Where is the first class
American Airlines Domestic First Class on Airbus a321 are rows 1-5. Not as nice as International Business class (lie flat seats, 1-2-1 lay out & much more private)but much more room than economy, seats recline more and full meal service.
@@catravels2024 Full meal service only if travelling during the day
You have some great suggestions! Thank you!
Glad you like them! Thank you for the comment 😊
Why are items in the description box crossed out?😮
Honestly, I wish I knew! I have tried to fix it, and it seems I do, but then it’s crossed out again. I will try again this weekend. Sorry for the frustration, but thank you for the comment 🤗
@@catravels2024 try removing the *’s in the description that might fix it.
Thank you, that looks like it worked (at least it looks like it to me). I appreciate the suggestion!!!!
I can't be the only one who read the thumbnail as A321 MEOW right?
😂 I am sure you are not the only one
Ice! I've shared a room smaller than that.
It’s very nice, would like a few more drawers for putting clothes in, but a great alternative to paying double for a regular veranda room. Thanks for watching/the comment
Great video of this room! When you went into the bathroom and opened the shower there was an audible noise that sounded like central air maybe? Is this sound noticeable from the room with the bathroom door closed? Did you notice it while using the bathroom? It sounded kind of loud in the video. Thanks!
Great question- you cannot hear it when outside of the bathroom, and even when the shower door is closed the sound is very low. It took me awhile to figure it out, but it is a typical bathroom fan to help with steam while showering. It comes on when you turn on the bathroom light and goes off when you turn the light off. Thanks for watching!
What a great video! Thanks so much! Love your recommendations 😊
I have the carry on the same colour. Really love it.
Yes it’s quite beautiful. I have used the luggage now too and I really like the luggage as well!
Looks like you were at the DFW Centurion lounge. Next time you fly through DFW you should check out the Capital One lounge at DFW. It’s by gate D22, and in my opinion is superior to the centurion. Although, looks like Amex is stepping their game up with the new gelato offering
Yes it was DFW, thanks for the suggestion I will check it out when I fly home, and maybe make a video. Cheers!
Please add links
Hi. Most things can be found on Amazon. The Luka bag is CalPak The Tumi bag is an older model and not made anymore, though similar versions can be found on Tumi’s website. I put the website for the CorneaCare items in the description. Clutch charger can be found at Clutch’s website. Bose items can be found on the Bose website. Travel hair straightener at Tymo Beauty’s website. ThinOptics readers at ThinOptics website. Everything else on Amazon- I used the name as listed for the items. Sorry for the inconvenience- I will note this for next time. Thank you for the comment & suggestion ☺️
@@catravels2024 Do you qualify for affiliate links, though?
What brand are the compression socks? Great video BTW, can't wait to see it grow!
Great question 😊 The ones I hold up are Dr. Motion, which I like very much (very comfortable). I also like Bombas- the ones I have are thicker and warmer, also very very comfortable. I wore them under wool socks when traveling in winter. Thank you for the kind comment!
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Anyone with a video of packing the large and then packing the medium to see what was left out of the medium....I'm trying to figure out which one to get?!?!
Sorry I don’t have a video like that, very good idea though. The price difference isn’t much between the medium and large ($35 if I recall) so if I had to choose I would get the large. The large has 27L more space. I know that’s not what you asked but… Hope you find a video 😊
I love mine!
the silver is definitely different.... I wonder how my large will look
I hope you love it! I think Monos puts out a great product.
Thank you for the review. I’m going to get this s soon as it goes on sale