THE BRANDO | Phenomenal private island resort in French Polynesia (full tour in 4K)
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- Опубліковано 15 тра 2024
- Join me on a full tour of The Brando, one of the world's most exclusive private island resorts.
Only accessible by private plane, The Brando is located in French Polynesia's magnificent Tetiaroa Atoll, offering carefree luxury in the midst of pristine nature. The ultraluxe resort features 35 massive villas each with its own private beach area and plunge pool. It was in this natural wonderland that the legendary actor Marlon Brando settled down, and finally found his home.
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Video chapters:
0:00 Intro (drone)
3:23 Private flight to The Brando
12:25 Welcome dance
13:49 Villa
24:10 Communal areas
28:58 Restaurants
32:51 Beach bar & pool
41:50 Explorer center & Te Manu Bar
45:53 Beaches
56:52 Lunch
50:06 Boutiques
1:01:02 Tennis court & gym
1:02:54 Spa
1:12:16 Dinner
1:19:03 Breakfast
1:21:39 Eco tour
1:24:16 Tetiaroa Atoll tour
1:31:03 Departure
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This is my land where i was born and i am so proud to be a polynesian native, French Polynesia my home, my island home !
Do U feel like the Polynesia islands are completely colonized , only rich white people own property there and the indigenous people are left out of their native land and capital gains ?
Sounds like a lie..
@@Ashley-zq4gn ask him to speak French and Tahitian then
@@cariopuppetmaster ghetto
The staff at this hotel rarely seem to smile or acknowledge their guests. It's as if they don't even notice them. With my experience working in the hotel industry, I understand the importance of making eye contact, offering a warm smile, and greeting everyone with a friendly hello.
If I ever had the good fortune to stay there, I would spend the first 2 hours crying my eyes out stunned by the beauty. Seriously. What heaven is this?
Get a grip
We not letting you come here.
@@Quivver77why are you so mean?
Heaven that’s built for the rich.
Den Himmel könnten wir ohne Geoengineering und Chemtrails alle haben.
There’s no telling how many hundreds of hours I’ve spent devouring travel videos. THIS, by far is hands down the best yet. The beauty of this place and the minimalistic honesty in which it was captured at times moved me to unexpected crocodile tears welling up. Thank you for taking me on a journey I would never have experienced otherwise. ❤
I prefer exploring the islands on my own boat, Anaa, which is also in French Polynesia is equally if not more beautiful.
Never have I been so mesmerized by a “travel video” as I was by this one……for every single 135 minutes of it !
Did not know such a place existed.
It took me back to another time……
I was in high school….and traveling home from Mexico City via LA. with my mom and brother.
Our flight was held up at the gate in Mexico City for a late passenger.
The passenger boarded and sat next to me.
When the seatbelt sign went off, I noted several passengers would stop and ask the man sitting next to me to sign whatever they handed to him.
He was very pleasant and we visited. He shared his newspaper.
At one point, he got up to use the restroom……and my mom, sitting across the isle, leaned over and asked me if I knew who I was sitting with….
I told her I thought it was probably a bullfighter, because they are revered in Mexico.
No, she replied…..that’s Marlon Brando.
Yep….it was.
Spent 4 hours just shooting the breeze……with “The Brando.”
no house reef? Pass
Imagine how lucky this pilot is to see these stunning views all the time!
It was July 1992..during Olympics, in Barcelona, Spain,...when I flew from L.A to Tahiti,..with my wife and children ...for a 2 weeks travel experience in French Polynesia...I visited...too,actually stayed in Marlon Island for 3days ...that time serviced completely by members of his family..imagine, that!! rooms no electricity and other modern facilities..the time I spent in Marlon Island, was fully unforgettable..night dinner at beaches, music and local dances ,..ohhh my God..!!..all was so superb....days of fishing .snorkeling, relaxing..I will never forget that July '92...now, it's another level of course, luxury and at the same time, keeping the local traditions...""just unforgettable Tahiti..Brando ,Moorea Bora Bora, ,..local people..superb ""...I am already 68 now....granddaughters and so on by my 2 sons..still vigorous and healthy..I just want to be back in Polynesia, before my trip to heaven..well,...nobody knows..!!....
One of the closest place to Paradise. I’m speechless by so much beauty, calm and happiness.
We've been lucky enough to visit the Caribbean, maldives & mauritius, but would love to visit french Polynesia. Looks like heaven on earth. 🥰
How did you like the Maldives? I’m planning on taking my girl for our anniversary
It feels like the resort focuses more on showcasing the comfort of the resort and its stunning views rather than highlighting the hospitality of the staff. It's a bit disappointing that the staff didn't acknowledge the guests. If I were in their position, I would have made sure to greet guests with a warm smile and hello as soon as I saw them.
@@weekdaycycling Maybe the guests prefer it that way.
Like you, my wife and I have traveled to many tropical islands but I must say the Tahitian Islands are by far the best. From Los Angeles, it's only an 8 hour flight to the island of Tahiti.
This literally is the most beautiful place on earth
Tetiaroa is such a beautiful pristine Atoll. My husband and I had the pleasure of staying on this Atoll in 1996 prior to the new resort being built. Many a sunset drink at Bob's bar back then. Plus the pleasure of nude bathing & swimming - as it was still undiscovered & primitive. A place not sought out by most tourists. Of all the various French Polynesian islands & atolls - this is a very special place.
It's weird to call it French
Nothing can surpass the beauty of nature.
Nothing !
well we don't have anything to compare it to really.. when i can go on a CGI vacation I will let you know which is better.
But don’t forget that it’s all an accident. No one wrote the code.
The creation of Jesus nothing else
Nature did !@@freedomfreedom6544
What a beautiful paradise, perfect for retreating from the everyday rush. And perfect for filming a movie there. Kudos to Brando for thinking environmentally friendly.
I purchased beachfront property in Tahiti in September 2022. Now, I'll be spending the next few years slowly, but surely building the home that eventually I will die in. A moratorium from this life into the next life. To all the kitties I've lost including my beloved grandparents, all of whom who gave me unconditional love, wait for me. I am coming home soon one day.
It has been a year since your post. Just wanted to check in & see how this beautiful amazing adventure is going for you. ✌️❤️
Isn't it amazing? This little blue dot, in an expansive blue ocean, on a big blue planet. I'm not certain that words can express what comes to mind when viewing this video. I have been watching you from almost the beginning and while, as another viewer stated, you have continually raised the bar of your editing skills, you have not strayed from your mission to travel the world to share these experiences. To show what it looks like and perhaps feels like first, and not just you traveling to these places. They inspire dreams, bucket lists, and so much more
He’s come a long way since the days of the red suitcase. 😊
Perfect comment! Can't agree more!
My bucket list as grown way out of proportion since I've been watching the Dr's videos. Too many places I want to visit now and not enough money.
Perfectly said.
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I loved the fact that you actually gave us the opportunity to listen to the ocean and the air flowing...music is fantastic, this video is amazing, thank ypu!
A stunning dream trip from beginning to end, perfectly choreographed. I could not let go and at times felt as though I was there. Amazing villas, dining and amenities in such a remote surreal setting. Wow, blown away. Bravo.
Most of us will never have the opportunity to go to a place like that " but my time comes to go home I know what my Heaven will look like"!👍😎👍😎👍😎💯
I shall be not far from you when my time comes. xxx
@henryardoin8513. Heaven will be even better!!!!
I noticed that this report had dropped this morning while I was working on my PC, so I just had to watch it. I enjoyed it so much that I intend to rewatch it this evening in 4K on my TV, with the obligatory glass of wine of course. What more can I say? Excellent as usual.
What an absolute paradise , I was almost expecting to see Ricardo montabaln and little tattoo appear from behind a tree , thank you for taking the time to film this for us , The freshwater lake area was literaly like a dream
Never been so moved watching one of these videos, unbelievable natural beauty matched with exquisite design and cuisine.
Some time ago, I spent time in the Maldives - a similar type of resort.
Those tiny atolls have lots in common. When I woke up in the early morning and ran on the beach when was nobody else, just sun, wind, blue sky, even bluer ocean, and myself, I felt in a way words cannot describe.
I loved Marlon Brando - he was one of the finest and most exceptional actors Hollywood had ever produced. Besides tons of characters he astonishingly embodied, this resort is his other legacy. Simple and beautiful, reflecting Brando's love for nature and local people.
Lovely work, great camera, and pleasant sound; though, what I enjoyed the most was when you were silently walking on the beaches. Just your steps and wind...
Pure beauty!
Thank you for sharing😇.
It is truly amazing how this place has changed since i was a very lucky 13 years old in 1983, i have spent a full week at the Atoll in June of that year, the place had traditional huts with a main building for catering, the landing strip was dirt. I was with my mother who worked on a French movie with Aldo Maccionne , they asked to make Tetiaroa a shooting location for the movie. what i remember is the copious amount of poisson cru a la Tahitienne and the paddle boarding at sunset. Truly and experience of a lifetime. For free. The name of the movie " le bourreau des coeurs" , it's not very good but it gave me 3 weeks off in French Polynesia lol.
At that time it was more exclusive thant now, you will return to the atoll?
If your mum acted in that film, she might be a celebrity in the past because Wikipedia says that it was a commercial success.
And how it was the hotel 40 years ago?
@@batmariostar1818 there was no hotel of this sort , most probably the building was made for Mr Brando and his guests.
@@jeromesanta6307 That island is amazing, I think I'll buy one. Is better than staying at a hotel.
I like the spontaneous dance the highly-paid staff gave to welcome you. People dance out of joy when they see some unknown people, thats priceless!
This is one of the most remote beautiful place in the world. The island resort has been planned so carefully, meticulously for elegance, beauty, comforts of the 21st century respecting the graceful ecosystem and the culture and livelihood of the friendly, loving, humble Tahitian peoples not just the resort. Thank you for such a detailed video and the music. You have taken us there this afternoon. Saturday, August 26, 2023 at 3:00PM daylight savings time in New Jersey/New York, New York. Peace and Love to all.
The Intro Sequence felt like a movie! Wow 🤩
French Polynesia is so beautiful, I love those atolls and with the clear brilliant water surrounded by the dark blue ocean. The only negative is there’s so many sea snakes around there, I can handle sharks and jellyfish but as soon as I see 1 sea snake I’m done with the ocean for the day.
This has been my top-most bucket list entry for a while. Not sure if I ever want to afford it, but it is magnificient. The entire concept of the island is perfection.
I've only gotten through that 18 to 20 minutes so far through this video and it is absolutely amazing now this is heaven on Earth I wish somebody would just drop me off and leave me there I would be so happy and you did a great job filming!! Wowww what a GORGEOUS Island!! The most beautiful I've ever seen!!!❤🌊🌞🏊♀️🧘♀️
The beauty of this place was moving. Watching this felt like a privilege. Many thanks for sharing ❤
You get comments alot of time that this and that is your best video.
But this masterpiece is truly the best one by far you have ever done up to date. You really should be proud of your work and how much it gives to your viewers.
Bravo.
I visited Bora Bora about five years ago. I was trying to salvage a marriage, and thought what a better place than a Polynesian Island; it didn’t work, I am now a happily divorced woman. The memory of Bora Bora will forever be in my heart, and the ex should be forever grateful that I took him there. With his money because I am a receiver not a giver though:)
Absolutely stunning! Thank you for taking me someplace I never knew existed! In tears 😭 because of the sheer beauty. I appreciate you and your hard work!
OMG, I‘m so speechless! Thank you so much for sharing with us! 🙏👍 Your videos are a gift to the traveling soul!
What a beautifully stunning place. Thank you for taking us along. I was literally cocooned away by all these beautiful pictures. It reminds me that we live on a such wonderful planet.
the welcome dance is pure lovely and beautiful
What a beautiful place, certainly on my bucket list! Thanks to Marlon Brando for his investment into the islands future. I'd love to know how some of the local staff view the area, their home, where they live and their culture. Thank you beautiful one and a half hours viewing.
Every human on this planet should be able to enjoy this beauty for a week holiday!
Breathtakingly stunning. All glory to God for what He has made for us !!
Glory be to God. Amen.
Amen. ❤
Well you've done it again. This was an amazing holiday you took your viewers on. I'm happy but sad that it had to end. This place is truly phenomenal. It offers a whole blue swimming pool right outside your villa door. And the moon at night is an awe-some site. This is on my 2024 vacation list. Looking forward to it. Thank you so much. I don't know how you find it but I'm sure glad you did. Until next time, love and best travels!!!!
I'm amazed at how few guests there are. It's so easy to imagine being the only one there with the staff and amenities at your exclusive beck and call -- THAT is what I call a getaway!
Beautiful too bad only the well off to richest can enjoy
It's more than $15,000 per person. So to go with a spouse would be $30 - $40k for less than a week. That's almost the median yearly salary in the US. Of course there are very few people there :D
@@stephaniemamatree5973 , I agree with ya 100%. Seems to be the playground for the rich & famous who enjoy feeding their egos while purposefully avoiding any regular individuals unless they're serving them (thus, providing some utility to them). Meanwhile, there is tons of poverty, homelessness, hunger & individuals living in difficult living accommodations all across the world.
The blue colors , the silence and the peace.
Beautiful, absolutely. But here's the thing kids, it almost never stops blowing in the afternoon on tropical islands. Still, worth it.
depends on the season? no?
Disagree. The atolls have a lovely breeze that’s very pleasant. No “blowing.”
I have followed your channel for over 2 years. I loved your walking tours in Belgium during the pandemic. My favourite video is the Seychelles, especially North Island. It was something special and definitely on my bucket list. Until The Brando.
This video is your best production ever. My wife and I just want to step in that island and forget the world for a week. Will it ever happen? Probably No but we can dream through your eyes, comments and vision.
Thank you for sharing this paradise with us.
Watching from Brisbane, Australia.
Michelle & Mark ❤
Wew! This place is an absolute beauty! Thanks for taking us to this stunningly beautiful island through your great video!
Outstanding job on the video! Thank you very much for not adding a lot of commentary. Most people find the need to talk over everything. The resort quite frankly speaks for itself.
at the 55 minute mark, it's like your walking through a beach poster. Truly serene and beautiful, a true heaven.
The hour and half is worth every second. Thank u for all your hard work. And your editing skills deserve an OSCAR...............
Thank you ☺️
SINGLE MOST BORING PSEUDO-DOC FILM I;VE EVER SEEN. BRANDO PROBAN;Y DIED OF DISGUST WHAT THEY DID WITH HIS DREAM
What an amazing atol, to which we must praise Marlon Brando and his amazing foresight of balancing a small luxurious destination and ecology of nature. Again you have a video library of a place which is of such high quality you must be proud, and a joy to watch.👏👏
Can't imagine I'll have the opportunity to ever visit this paradise, but your video has shown me the amazing beauty. I'll keep wishing.
Beautiful. Simply breath taking. The beauty of this resort is unsearchable. May the founder rest in perfect peace. Exhilarating.
If I did go here, I would never want to leave either. I totally get why Brando loved this place so much. Very cool, that his wishes were honored and they finished the resort after his death. His heart and soul were here, for sure. Beautiful video. Wow. Thank you for taking us along. 🧡🙏🏻
It is heartening to know that the resort is luxurious yet eco-friendly. Hope you are motivated to find such resorts.
This air cooline system is just perfect, they use the same in tahiti hospital
Yeah eco friendly if you just forget the two to three planes to get there 🤣
So beautiful and peaceful place,thank you for taken us there!!!!!!
On my 35th bday we sailed there from Moorea… absolute paradise- top scuba diving- walked between the motus- you bring back great memories thank you
Stayed there for 4 nights earlier this year and it was a dream - think every instant was us trying to soak it all in- great footage! Vowed that we’d go back someday! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
What's the food like 👍..?? Please
@@danielwatson6000 probably a lot of sea food dishes with rice , and then local fruit shakes / fruit bowls. I haven’t been there but I’ve been to a lot of similar places.
Your videos are the reason I'm working hard right now. I want to experience travel the same way you do. Keep releasing these videos, they are inspiration.
OMG😍WOW This truly is 'heaven on earth'. Utterly stunning! Hats off to the way this was captured and your chosen soundtracks.
Thank you for sharing.
Thanks a lot 😊
Thats my kind of island. Very very quiet. Viktor looked like he was enjoying the Eco Tour. Thank you for another exceptional video Doctor.
Truly magnificent…. You bring so many wonderful places into our minds …. And always leave us wondering where next ? So many times watching I’ve thought can this be beaten, yet again I’ve thought the same …. Wow …
This is utterly sublime. Closest I've seen to capturing the actual experience of being there. Further enshrines The Brando atop my bucket list. Tres bien fait.
The welcome performance of the dancers was amazing
The bird island, breathtaking, the birds are totally not afraid of human beings. It was one in a lifetime experience
im in love with this place, thanks for the amazing video
I could almost feel the gentle breeze that was coming into the villa. Excellent film.
In the trade wind season ... try 25-30 knots.
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful...The Brando, the environment, video, music. I think I've found my dream destination!
What a wonderful holiday destination. It's definitely a paradise. Love this video and love to visit there one day. Thank you so much for sharing.
One of your best videos. What a stunningly gorgeous place. I needed to "go there" today!
Absolutely stunning & beautifully shot. Thanks for this gem.
Danke, wieder ein wunderschönes Video! Gefilmt mit ruhiger Hand, schöner Musik im Hintergrund und dann die Ruhe. Nur die Naturgeräusche. Herrlich!
Danke, dass wir immer wieder mit dir virtuell reisen können. Es ist ein Genuss!
While watching AVATAR 2 I was wondering if I have to visit an alien planet to experience the beauty of nature .
I just came across this channel recently and now I can see that earth is just as beautiful .
Its scenes like these that must have inspired the artists who made AVATAR.
A true paradise! I have only experienced something similar at El Portillo, Samaná, Dominican Republic. Thanks for posting such a wonderful place!
WE Just came back from Turkish Rivera Trip. 17 days stay at Fethiye , Marmaris and Dalyan, was spectacular, we just decided after seen this video, next year we are headed to Brando Island ,Thank you for this wonderful Video .
Absolutely beautiful resort. Definitely a consideration if I ever make it to this part of the world.
Amazing video. I traveled to the French Polynesia for my honeymoon and we stayed on Mo'orea. This video definitely brought back all the beautiful experiences we had there! Most beautiful awe inspiring place on the planet!
This place was incredible. So beautiful. Thanks for taking me along on your vacation.
Monsieur, je tenais à vous remercier et vous féliciter pour ce magnifique voyage en Polynésie française. Continuez c'est superbe.
great imagery, great cameraman. I thinks the song when you are on the plane flying to the island is my favourite classical piece that you include in your videos. Calming, beautiful and it goes up in intensity --> enhancing the stunning views. Subscribed! I am subscribed to comedians, a spitirual chanel. THis is definately my favourite chanel in youtube.
WOW!! Some of the scenes on this video are so beautiful till they almost have me in tears.
Wow! The natural beauty is astonishing! Thank you for sharing!
Truly amazing place,and the spa area is the best I've seen.
Your a lucky man my friend.
Thanks for sharing 🤠
Absolutely stunning! I hope I'll get to have my vacations there some day!
I don't know how we missed this video. It is now my fav! Thank you so very very much!
What a stunning resort. I can only dream of ever experiencing this splendor. 🙏
Wow, thank you for this beautiful experience 💦🙏🌸
I was blessed to experience life in the Islands just north of New Guinea for four years as a 10 yr old. At 62 my appreciation of the tropical experience has never waned,
I felt like I just had a vertical holiday watching this beautifully filmed video. The facilities are so inviting and the cuisine so elegantly prepared.
I welled up in tears as the boat ride pasted over that amazing 💦water. I’m so please to hear Marlon Brando held such heart for the area too.
It is now my hearts bucket list!
💦💦💦💦💦🙏✨
Ile magnifique , très très beau reportage , après la vision de celui ci , on a qu'une envie c'est de monter dans cet avion à partie de Tahiti pour y aller...
Thank you for your lovely trip here. This is a breathtaking paradise to visit. Safe travels always...
Always cracks me up when you film your reflection. You’re so focused on holding your phone just right. Excellent video, definitely on my bucket list now
La isla es encantadora y atrapa inmediatamente la atención de quien sigue el video. El Sr. Brando fue totalmente acertado en la elección del lugar para construir su sueño. Los diseñadores de la construcción de Resort tuvieron un gusto absolutamente maravilloso y detalle a detalle crearon un lugar de ensueño para el descanso la relajación y poder gozar la naturaleza en todo su esplendor. Me fascina el video. Muchas gracias. 💐💐
Merci pour ce merveilleux voyage à travers votre caméra! You are the most talented person ever doing that kind of video. Thank you for sharing with us ❤️
Most excellent video on all UA-cam...no talking, no other interferences, the music used is paradise like and just beautiful nature's natural sounds, truly magnificent to me, thank you ❤
Went there with M . Brando's son in 1984 , great place , thanks for the visual back trip !!
This is so beautiful ! I hope to visit the place someday
I am so blown away !
This was great! Coincidentally a few weeks ago I was thinking of Brando and was wondering about the resort he built. I then watched some videos including resort produced stuff which I found to make the resort not as appealing as expected. This video totally changed that.
OMG..its really a paradise.its most relaxing most beautiful hotel ever seen
Wow..I've feel like I've been on holiday! Thankyou, truly beautiful video of a truly beautiful place.
Amazing! It's so beautiful!
Awesome!...I travel vicariously through your videos. Thank you!
Wow, a full tour of The Brando in 4K sounds like an incredible virtual journey! French Polynesia is such a dreamy destination, with its stunning turquoise waters and lush tropical landscapes. The idea of exploring a private island resort there is so captivating. It must be amazing to see all the details and the natural beauty of the place in such high resolution. The vivid colors and serene atmosphere of French Polynesia are truly a sight to behold. I can only imagine how relaxing and rejuvenating a virtual tour of this paradise would be! 🌴🌊✨
Videography done so well. Especially appreciated the music fading after exiting unit, so you can hear the natural lapping of the gentle waves.
Incredible... unbelievably Beautiful...
Well done Mr. Brando
Thank you for this sensational video....
I'm still stunned !
Like in a Dream ..... thanks so much 👍💖🙏