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Choco Travel Guide
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Приєднався 30 чер 2019
Hello there and welcome to my travel vlog!
I am a Software Engineer in the Bay Area who loves traveling around the world (30+ countries and counting). My channel currently is mainly focused on sharing hotel report, so that you can best determine whether that's what exactly you would like. The hotels I shared in my videos(without explicitly mentioning) are the ones that I would like to recommend, and usually are new luxury hotels on a budget.
Every week or every other week, I upload one new trip report about my travels around the world.
I am a Software Engineer in the Bay Area who loves traveling around the world (30+ countries and counting). My channel currently is mainly focused on sharing hotel report, so that you can best determine whether that's what exactly you would like. The hotels I shared in my videos(without explicitly mentioning) are the ones that I would like to recommend, and usually are new luxury hotels on a budget.
Every week or every other week, I upload one new trip report about my travels around the world.
Unveiling the Luxurious Ritz-Carlton Resort in Oahu | Turtle Bay Paradise
Embark on a tropical adventure with us as we explore the soon-to-be Ritz-Carlton, currently known as the Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu’s North Shore. This iconic property promises luxury, relaxation, and breathtaking views.
Join us as we uncover the truth behind this remarkable destination. From the luxurious amenities to the dramatic coastline, we’ll give you an insider’s look at this beachfront paradise.
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0:00 - Intro
2:25 - Lobby
4:20 - Room
11:05 - Breakfast at Alaia
13:42 - Beach
16:01 - Pools
20:30 - Amenities
Join us as we uncover the truth behind this remarkable destination. From the luxurious amenities to the dramatic coastline, we’ll give you an insider’s look at this beachfront paradise.
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• All of my video + vlogging equipment
DJI OM 4 SE - 3-Axis Smartphone Gimbal Stabilizer - amzn.to/3p0wsV7
DJI Mini 2 Fly More Combo - amzn.to/3vskUgI
SanDisk 400GB Ultra microSDXC Memory Card - amzn.to/3PLnQgt
Logitech for Creators Blue Yeti USB Microphone - amzn.to/3zKeQmh
GoPro HERO10 Black - amzn.to/3OKS9ms
Projector Stand,Laptop Tripod Stand - amzn.to/3FG9RCS
• License
Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Damien Sebe - sundae - thmatc.co/?l=5F406CE8
Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Damien Sebe - a walk in the park - thmatc.co/?l=955A1367
Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Damien Sebe - fresh air - thmatc.co/?l=2072B0C5
Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Damien Sebe - beginnings - thmatc.co/?l=ACF8BD50
Free Music for Videos 👉 Music by Nico Anuch - Tropical Days - thmatc.co/?l=17B73648
• Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
2:25 - Lobby
4:20 - Room
11:05 - Breakfast at Alaia
13:42 - Beach
16:01 - Pools
20:30 - Amenities
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Відео
Seabird Resort & Spa: Luxury Escape Steps From The Beach (Oceanside, CA!)
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Ever dreamed of a luxurious beach getaway in Southern California? Look no further than the stunning Seabird Resort & Spa in Oceanside! This brand new Hyatt property (opened in 2021) is giving major "seaside chic" vibes with its spacious lobby, ocean-inspired artwork, and rooms that feel like a dream (think comfy king beds & spa-worthy bathrooms!). We even got to experience two room types - the ...
TAP Air Portugal Business Class: Shockingly Good? (Full Review)
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Embark on a remarkable journey with me as I reveal how to score a fantastic deal on a round trip business class with TAP Air Portugal for just 5400 Japanese Yen. From the Polaris Lounge at SFO to the throne seats on the Airbus A321neo, experience the luxury of business class travel. Discover how flexibility and smart use of points can unlock extraordinary travel experiences. Don’t forget to sta...
Malaga Majesty: Gran Hotel Miramar - Old World Glamour Meets Modern Luxury
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Royalty vibes on the Spanish coast? Join me at the stunning Gran Hotel Miramar in Málaga! This historic hotel (think 1926!) blends old-world elegance with modern amenities, all right on the beachfront with epic sea views (fingers crossed for your room!). Did it live up to the hype? Plus, the insider scoop on booking through Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts (spoiler alert: upgrades are hit or miss!). ...
W Algarve: Luxury Escape with a Secret WOW Factor You WON'T BELIEVE! 🇵🇹
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Luxury escape with a twist! Jets off to the Algarve in Portugal to unveil the W Algarve. This 5-star stunner boasts breathtaking ocean views, sleek design, and hilarious room names ("Wonderful" to "MEGA"). But can your Marriott status score you a MEGA upgrade? We spill the tea on Titanium limitations and our experience at the "Wow Suite". Worth the splurge? Hit play and decide for yourself! W H...
Watch This Before You Visit Kyoto for Cherry Blossoms
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Watch This Before You Visit Kyoto for Cherry Blossoms
Unveiling the Understated Elegance: A Review of Park Hyatt Toronto
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Unveiling the Understated Elegance: A Review of Park Hyatt Toronto
A Peaceful and Elegant Sanctuary in Oia - Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas
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A Peaceful and Elegant Sanctuary in Oia - Santo Pure Oia Suites & Villas
The Best Hotel in Hollywood? - Thompson Hollywood Most Detailed Review
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The Best Hotel in Hollywood? - Thompson Hollywood Most Detailed Review
Thompson Madrid: The Ultimate Luxury Hotel Experience
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Thompson Madrid: The Ultimate Luxury Hotel Experience
JW Marriott Madrid: A New Luxury Hotel in the Heart of Madrid
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JW Marriott Madrid: A New Luxury Hotel in the Heart of Madrid
ROKU KYOTO: A Luxury Hotel that Blends Tradition and Modernity
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ROKU KYOTO: A Luxury Hotel that Blends Tradition and Modernity
Market Street Hotel Edinburgh: A Perfect Stay in the Heart of the Old Town
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Market Street Hotel Edinburgh: A Perfect Stay in the Heart of the Old Town
ANA Business Class Amazing Transformation | How to Book The Room with $400
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ANA Business Class Amazing Transformation | How to Book The Room with $400
Discover Costa Rica’s Natural Wonders: La Fortuna, Monteverde, and Papagayo
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Discover Costa Rica’s Natural Wonders: La Fortuna, Monteverde, and Papagayo
Discover the Best of Vietnam at Regent Phu Quoc
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Discover the Best of Vietnam at Regent Phu Quoc
One of the Best Andaz Hotels in the World | Andaz Singapore Detailed Review
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One of the Best Andaz Hotels in the World | Andaz Singapore Detailed Review
Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay | Amazing Fiji Luxury Escape (detailed review)
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Fiji Marriott Resort Momi Bay | Amazing Fiji Luxury Escape (detailed review)
Park Hyatt Kyoto Detailed Review | Contemporary Luxury with Minimalist Japanese Design
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Park Hyatt Kyoto Detailed Review | Contemporary Luxury with Minimalist Japanese Design
Newest Luxury Hotel in Downtown LA | Conrad Los Angeles Detailed Review
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Newest Luxury Hotel in Downtown LA | Conrad Los Angeles Detailed Review
Top Luxurious Hotel in Munich | Andaz Munich Detailed Review
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Top Luxurious Hotel in Munich | Andaz Munich Detailed Review
TAP Air Portugal Business Class (Lisbon to New York) Throne Seat Review
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TAP Air Portugal Business Class (Lisbon to New York) Throne Seat Review
Air Canada Business Class San Francisco to Toronto Review
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Air Canada Business Class San Francisco to Toronto Review
The Most Affordable Luxury Hotel in Athens | Grand Hyatt Athens Detailed Review
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The Most Affordable Luxury Hotel in Athens | Grand Hyatt Athens Detailed Review
Paradise in Costa Rica | An In Depth Review of Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo
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Paradise in Costa Rica | An In Depth Review of Andaz Costa Rica Resort at Peninsula Papagayo
How to Get Top Tier Hotel Elite Member Status for 2023?
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How to Get Top Tier Hotel Elite Member Status for 2023?
The Best Lounge in North America | Fine Dinning at Air Canada Signature Suite
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The Best Lounge in North America | Fine Dinning at Air Canada Signature Suite
The Ritz Carlton Istanbul Review | Bosphorus View + Turkish Hammam
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The Ritz Carlton Istanbul Review | Bosphorus View Turkish Hammam
The most instagrammable brunch | Sweet Maple in Palo Alto
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The most instagrammable brunch | Sweet Maple in Palo Alto
Looking for the Best Waikiki Beach View? | Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort Review
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Looking for the Best Waikiki Beach View? | Hyatt Regency Waikiki Beach Resort Review
How much money is the hotel do you pay for parking
I think it's about $300 during the summer (peak season) and lower during other months. Yes, you do need to pay for parking but they provide discount.
We’re the beds comfortable?
Yes!
Oh wow, your video brings back fond memories. I was there just a week ago for just a few days, feels like an eternity already. I really miss Singapore, I want to go back as soon as possible. The Andaz really is an incredible hotel. I was on the "pool platform" when some heavy rain started, that was real fun! :-)
I miss Singapore too!
What room is that?
King Suite!
What made you book the Seabird over Mission Pacific?
haha, great question! For me it was easy as the was only award availability for Seabird during the time of my stay. I am also curious to learn Mission Pacific more and whether it's worth a try!
This is a great video thank you! We're planning to travel there in July so this was very helpful!
Nice! July's weather should be much better than when I visited! Have fun!
Thank you for the video. I enjoyed it very much. I live in Northern California so I have a choice of either SFO or LAX. I find more flights out of LAX, I have to fly from humble County airport, so it really doesn’t matter to me.
Thanks for checking out the video! Glad you enjoyed it.LAX definitely has more flights being a larger hub.
Nice review. I just saw award availability open up for our night in Kyoto, so I booked right away. Looking forward to it.
Enjoy the stay! It would be awesome!
as we are deciding to take the trip or not, this is a really informative video, thank you! Don't mean to be rude, but may i suggest caption? 😛
Glad it helped. Thanks for the suggestion!
Magnificent.
Awesome review, looking forward to staying here next month. Cheers
Have fun!
What website do you use to check the points and dates for the best flight to book?
seats.aero
Great video and review. ❤ thank you 😊
Hello comparing this to park Hyatt aviara given they require same amount of Hyatt points - which one would you recommend to stay for staycation?
Good timing! I am literarily right now staying at the park Hyatt aviara for the 2nd time! And I have only stayed at this Alila once! So you know the answer :)
@@ChocoTravelGuide oh yeah haha thank you! enjoy your stay!
I have flown business class on many airlines before and have some expectations on what first/business class should provide. I was extremely disappointed in TAP's business class and here is why. My husband and I just got back from Portugal on TAP in Business Class, which will never happen again. First off, my husband has extreme visual difficulties so it is important we sit beside each other so I can assist him. When we checked in, they had changed our seats. We asked if this could be corrected and they could not change the seat back to what we originally chose. Fortunately the passenger next to me changed with him so we could be together. Just as Adam experienced, the reception was not there. The first interaction I had was to place our food order (no drinks served) about an hour after take off. We flew during the day so everyone was awake. Hot towels were delivered which I loved. Our meal was okay, but not business class quality. After they cleared our trays, we saw no one until they delivered our "light snack" about 1 1/2 before landing. So no drinks (water, wine, etc) for about 6 hours. The "light snack" was the worst meal I have ever had on a flight. On the positive side, the seat was comfortable for me but I am 5'3". My husband, on the other hand, who is 6'3" was not comfortable. And just like Adam the pillow was so think I had to fold it in half. The amenity kit was lacking as well. All in all, I will fly TAP Business Class again as I do not feel it is worth it for what you get.
Thanks for sharing your bad experience! It’s definitely a shock that they would change your selected seat without any notice!
@@ChocoTravelGuide right. And I was not the only one. The elderly lady who switched seats so he could be next to me was traveling with her sister and they did the same thing to them--switched their seats. They couldn't find anyone to change with them so they could be together.
So what could TAP have done to make your 6'3" husband feel more comfortable in his seat? Ask the passenger in front to give up his seat as well?
@@user-gs9ip1wj8d provide the same amount of room that every other business class airline has is what I suggest smart a**!
@@user-gs9ip1wj8d oh wow. What a great idea! I never would have thought of that. What I would expect is that they would have at least the same amount of leg/lounging room that EVERY business class airline we have flown (and we have flown many) would have.
Very nice trip report, maybe you want to add destinations on other continents that are served by TAP's A321neos with the throne seats. Natal, Maceió and Belém in Brazil, Accra in Ghana and to São Tomé in São Tomé & Principe. :-)
Nice! Thanks for letting me know!!
Beautiful Air Craft And Cabin.Great Video
nice redemption! How is the weather in November?
It's pretty good compared with other European cities I visited in Nov. It was warm in the day time. A little bit cold during the night.
亲耐滴,我和你有一摸一样的背包哈哈哈
哈哈 是everlane那个吗?那个很好背
Can you get free hotel stay for 15 days and free travel without paying ?
I would almost kill to Scuba Dive there!❤❤
Haha, no killing required! The underwater world is amazing here - definitely worth putting on your bucket list!
Is it jack daniels free?
I did not try, but I believe so
Great video! I’d love to see more content from Costa Rica
Thanks! Are you planning to travel there? I have made 1 other video about the best hot spring in Costa Rica and two other hotel review videos. Check them out!
the best park hyatt in the world!
It just looks like Hyatt Regency in China, I really don;t think the luxury hotel in North America and Europe can be called luxury
Haha, true! Hotels in China are generally more modern and luxurious!
And much cheaper!!!@@ChocoTravelGuide
Did you utilize the 10,000 yen credit as diamond member? Curious what are the best way to use it
I wasn't offer this 10k yen credit 😂 i think having the dinner at the main restaurant or taking a message could be a good choice.
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I enjoyed this VLOG. I'm going to Madrid next yer and this is one of my picks!
Hope you will have a great time in Madrid! I really like it.
Hi. What exact date did you visit in Yodogawa Park?
Probably 4/3!
I just dont wanna miss it im there the third week of March 😭😭😭😭😭
haha from last year's experience, the 3rd week of Mar might be the best time.
How did this hotel compare to the Park Hyatt Doha? I am trying to decide if I stay here for $212/night booked into the base room or the Park Hyatt Doha for $188/night + 9,000 points/night booked into the Diplomatic Suite. I have Titanium with Marriott and Globalist with Hyatt
Unless you really want to have a large swimming pool or lie on the beach, Park Hyatt sounds to be a better option to me! Diplomatic Suite sounds to be a great deal!
@@ChocoTravelGuide Sounds good! I'll stick with the PH
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Did you have to pay extra for the breakfast upstairs?
No. I was actually a bit surprised as they provided two breakfast options (the other in the first floor lounge) :)
Really helpful video 😊 Thanks so much!
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Thanks for the suggestion!
Very good review. Now I have a contender for the next time I'm in *Toronto.
Thanks!
Compare this with the JW Marriott which will be your preferred choice?
haha, I actually mentioned that in the last chapter :)
@@ChocoTravelGuide Nice. I just watched the whole video. I booked the JW Marriott based on your last video and not am not too sure lol. Agree with you the decor has more character while JW seems kind of run of the mill. But I think the location will not be good for us as we travel with a lot of luggage and not having the car accessible is a problem. Think I'll stick to the JW.
@@bl1204 Makes sense! Definitely JW is more accessible by car.
Espectacular!! ❤ 🌹🌹
Thanks!
the review would be much better with no music
thanks for the feedback! Yes, i have been trying to find more calming music. Should be better in my recent videos!
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how long did you stay there? and do you think 2 nights is too short? since it's far from main sightseeing areas. do you recommend moving to another hotel near the main sightseeing areas? or do you think traveling by car was good enough if you stayed here for 4 nights.
It sounds feasible, as most places of interest are within a 35-minute drive. I personally enjoyed staying in the Sannenzaka area for three days and it was a great experience!
Hello. Can I know which Junior Suite room category is #603? Because there are various room category for Junior Suites in this hotel. Thanks for your reply in advance.
It's called Terrace, Junior Suite, 1 King, Skyline view, Balcony. I was surprised to NOT see a tub, as the one on the website does have a tub...
@@ChocoTravelGuideThanks. For the price, a tub should be included. Anyway, I just booked it and hope its a great stay. I mainly choose it for the location.
Is there any watercraft hire available?
Yes, there is a watersports center which is probably in the later part of the video.
What is the nearest town if you want to go for a wander around?
It's Nadi (the one near the airport). I believe the hotel has a shuffle bus that can take you there. But I forgot if it's provided daily.
whe did you stay there ? (which month ? )
The end of Dec
You mention the beach wasn't swimmable? Why is that?
The wave on that side of Cabo might be a bit too strong.
I stayed here for 3 nights back in October. This is really a nice property. I used points as well, but I'm an Explorist. I was upgraded to a balcony room ALSO on the second floor, but facing the construction site. Breakfast wasn't included, but it wasn't really that expensive. Nice video btw.
Yes! I look forward to staying there again after the plaza is fully re-constructed.
Great channel! I was so close to visiting LA at one point myself. I had experience with modeling and in late 2015 I was in contact with Capcom about the facial likeness role of Leon for the Resident Evil 2 Remake. I failed to mention I also have a voice acting background, in the end I lost the part and I can't forgive myself for wasting such an opportunity. That would've been a real dream come true to visit this amazing city :) Happy New Year!
Thanks! Wow, you had so many interesting experiences! Hope you will have opportunity to visit LA soon!
So that's how it is. Now I understand how to select THE ROOM seats. Thanks to you, I've come to realize something I always wondered about-how to find that flight. Now I get it. Thank you for showing me how to distinguish them
You are welcome!
@@ChocoTravelGuide How do you find it? I've been searching constantly and can't locate any flights with that seating class. It's really challenging to search for it. I tried searching like you, but couldn't find them anywhere. I wonder when they usually open up availability for this seating class?
@@annayoutube 355 days for ANA
and which route did you search for? it's possible certain route does not have the Room cabin.
@@ChocoTravelGuide I'm not looking for awards! I searched on Ana's website, traveling from LAX
If I buy the access, is the food an all free?
Yes!