Where are you going next?
Nov 28, 2017, 6:24 pm
#3061
formerly known as deathscar
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: Virtuoso | Four Seasons Preferred Partner | Rosewood Elite | Hyatt Prive - and more
Posts: 2,096
@MacMyDay - private island for you to try? https://www.vatuvara.com/
Nov 29, 2017, 2:18 am
#3062
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: England
Posts: 1,361
@MacMyDay - private island for you to try? https://www.vatuvara.com/
Nov 30, 2017, 4:10 am
#3063
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: UK
Posts: 1,644
Macmyday's itinerary is impressive . . . but he's a travel agent now and that might have quite an impact on his circumstances. I'm glad to see he has become a safari addict as previously I thought he was only interested in candy and blackout blinds. 
There is a world outside a hotel room and in Africa he seems to have found it, though I would counsel him to be more tolerant of camps' desire to bring guests together. You commune with nature, commune with animals and commune with humans also.
I'd also advise him to have a look at Tahiti itself. It really is a stunningly beautiful place and Papeete has a great vibe, I think. Dinner at one of the roulottes down by the harbour in Papeete, with Moorea in the background, is a great experience. The IC is about as authentic as Disneyland.
Anyway, looking forward to your views on the Brando as well as those Botswana camps. Friends of ours went to Kings Pool and thought it had the best wildlife viewing of anywhere they've been. They went in the dry season, September I believe.
There is a world outside a hotel room and in Africa he seems to have found it, though I would counsel him to be more tolerant of camps' desire to bring guests together. You commune with nature, commune with animals and commune with humans also.I'd also advise him to have a look at Tahiti itself. It really is a stunningly beautiful place and Papeete has a great vibe, I think. Dinner at one of the roulottes down by the harbour in Papeete, with Moorea in the background, is a great experience. The IC is about as authentic as Disneyland.
Anyway, looking forward to your views on the Brando as well as those Botswana camps. Friends of ours went to Kings Pool and thought it had the best wildlife viewing of anywhere they've been. They went in the dry season, September I believe.
Last edited by Pausanias; Nov 30, 2017 at 4:16 am
Nov 30, 2017, 8:26 am
#3065
formerly declinespecificinformatiom
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: USA
Posts: 1,140
Macmyday's itinerary is impressive . . . but he's a travel agent now and that might have quite an impact on his circumstances. I'm glad to see he has become a safari addict as previously I thought he was only interested in candy and blackout blinds. There is a world outside a hotel room and in Africa he seems to have found it, though I would counsel him to be more tolerant of camps' desire to bring guests together. You commune with nature, commune with animals and commune with humans also.
I'd also advise him to have a look at Tahiti itself. It really is a stunningly beautiful place and Papeete has a great vibe, I think. Dinner at one of the roulottes down by the harbour in Papeete, with Moorea in the background, is a great experience. The IC is about as authentic as Disneyland.
Anyway, looking forward to your views on the Brando as well as those Botswana camps. Friends of ours went to Kings Pool and thought it had the best wildlife viewing of anywhere they've been. They went in the dry season, September I believe.
There is a world outside a hotel room and in Africa he seems to have found it, though I would counsel him to be more tolerant of camps' desire to bring guests together. You commune with nature, commune with animals and commune with humans also.I'd also advise him to have a look at Tahiti itself. It really is a stunningly beautiful place and Papeete has a great vibe, I think. Dinner at one of the roulottes down by the harbour in Papeete, with Moorea in the background, is a great experience. The IC is about as authentic as Disneyland.
Anyway, looking forward to your views on the Brando as well as those Botswana camps. Friends of ours went to Kings Pool and thought it had the best wildlife viewing of anywhere they've been. They went in the dry season, September I believe.
I have found, though, that airbnb's tend to have the most luxurious options in most cases more so than hotels.
I should add that we're heading to NY to stay at the Langham, and unfortunately, our budget did not allow us to stay in some of the nicer Airbnb's I saw (https://www.villasofdistinction.com/...ury-townhouse/) and I'm not really sure Langham even belongs in the luxury travel forum.
Last edited by DSI; Nov 30, 2017 at 8:37 am
Dec 5, 2017, 5:58 pm
#3068
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Enroute to ? & likely flying in ' A ':)
Programs: TPPS, UA, EK ...; Marriott BONVOY , HH, GP, GC..
Posts: 4,217
Dec 6, 2017, 4:58 am
#3071
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Here, there … you know how it goes.
Posts: 1,518
Sure, I’m giving up FSPP/FHR/Virtuoso benefits, but based on your (and other) comments on the F&B, I’m not too bothered. Plus, we’re both such foodies that we always base our stays on various meals, and rarely are those in the hotel.
The rooms like great, and we really just want some R&R time, so I think it should do the trick nicely.
Dec 6, 2017, 5:04 am
#3072
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Parts Unknown
Posts: 10,052
Yes, I’ve read your thread/reviews. They’ve a 3rd night free offer, and I’ve combined that with the Prestige 4th night free, to get a “4 for 2” deal.
Sure, I’m giving up FSPP/FHR/Virtuoso benefits, but based on your (and other) comments on the F&B, I’m not too bothered. Plus, we’re both such foodies that we always base our stays on various meals, and rarely are those in the hotel.
The rooms like great, and we really just want some R&R time, so I think it should do the trick nicely.
Sure, I’m giving up FSPP/FHR/Virtuoso benefits, but based on your (and other) comments on the F&B, I’m not too bothered. Plus, we’re both such foodies that we always base our stays on various meals, and rarely are those in the hotel.
The rooms like great, and we really just want some R&R time, so I think it should do the trick nicely.
Dec 6, 2017, 5:26 am
#3073
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Baltimore MD
Posts: 3,457
An agent couldn't get you that offer with FSPP benefits? I'd rather be higher on the guest food chain WITH that fantastic offer than just straight off the website. You definitely can eat well outside of the hotel. Pure Korean food in Jongno3ga and even some places near the hotel in Gwanghwamun. Most of the Michelin star places are south of the river though. Enjoy.
Fdw
Dec 6, 2017, 5:31 am
#3074
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 332
Dec 6, 2017, 6:30 am
#3075
Join Date: May 2012
Location: Here, there … you know how it goes.
Posts: 1,518
In those instances, it’s silly not to take an extra $700 in hand versus a Spa or F&B credit and possible upgrade.