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Travels with Daren and Johnetta
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Registrace 28. 02. 2016
Hi! We are Daren and Johnetta Valentine. Our goals are very simple; travel to the best places, stay in luxurious accommodations, eat great food, and have fun. Join us and enjoy the views.
We will respond to all of your comments and questions as best that we can. Any rude comments and/or questions will be deleted, and the user will no longer allowed to post. And yes, I have received a few! Go figure!!!
We will respond to all of your comments and questions as best that we can. Any rude comments and/or questions will be deleted, and the user will no longer allowed to post. And yes, I have received a few! Go figure!!!
A Short Trip to San Francisco | Shot on Osmo Pocket 3 and Sony A7RV
#blackluxurytravel #food #travel #cruises #luxury #sanfrancisco #winchestermysteryhouse #alcatraz #pigeonpoint
We share all of our locations, maps, etc for free on our web page: www.djtravelsusa.com. If you'd like to donate to fuel our ever-growing stockpile of camera equipment, or just help to fund our travels, you can do it here: paypal.me/djtravels?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US.
We also have a Patreon account, but we donate all proceeds to food banks (Blessed to Help and Second Harvest of Marion County) to help feed the hungry. Every Patreon donor, in addition to helping to feed the hungry, will have their names shown in every video, with a special shout out to two random Patreon donors in each video! Sign up now (patreon.com/TravelswithDarenandJohnetta997?Link)!
We believe that sharing is caring, so we will never charge for information about our journeys. Ask us anything, and we will try to send a response very quickly!!!
This week, we take a short trip to San Francisco, mainly to visit our kids. But we manage to slip a few sightseeing adventures in along the way, Including:
Alcatraz
Winchester Mystery House
Yerba Buena Gardens; and
A drive down the coast to the Pigeon Point Lighthouse
00:00 Intro
00:12 Visits with Kids - Osmo Pocket 3 (OP3)
00:33 Alcatraz - OP3 on boat, Sony inside prison
05:21 Yerba Buena Gardens - OP3
08:22 Winchester Mystery House - OP3 outside, iPhone 14 inside
10:47 Drive Down the Coast - OP3 on drive, Sony all other stills and video
12:38 Pigeon Point Lighthouse - Sony
14:20 Lunch at Barbara's Fish Trap - OP3
15:14 Drinks at the Top of the Hotel - OP3
We share all of our locations, maps, etc for free on our web page: www.djtravelsusa.com. If you'd like to donate to fuel our ever-growing stockpile of camera equipment, or just help to fund our travels, you can do it here: paypal.me/djtravels?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US.
We also have a Patreon account, but we donate all proceeds to food banks (Blessed to Help and Second Harvest of Marion County) to help feed the hungry. Every Patreon donor, in addition to helping to feed the hungry, will have their names shown in every video, with a special shout out to two random Patreon donors in each video! Sign up now (patreon.com/TravelswithDarenandJohnetta997?Link)!
We believe that sharing is caring, so we will never charge for information about our journeys. Ask us anything, and we will try to send a response very quickly!!!
This week, we take a short trip to San Francisco, mainly to visit our kids. But we manage to slip a few sightseeing adventures in along the way, Including:
Alcatraz
Winchester Mystery House
Yerba Buena Gardens; and
A drive down the coast to the Pigeon Point Lighthouse
00:00 Intro
00:12 Visits with Kids - Osmo Pocket 3 (OP3)
00:33 Alcatraz - OP3 on boat, Sony inside prison
05:21 Yerba Buena Gardens - OP3
08:22 Winchester Mystery House - OP3 outside, iPhone 14 inside
10:47 Drive Down the Coast - OP3 on drive, Sony all other stills and video
12:38 Pigeon Point Lighthouse - Sony
14:20 Lunch at Barbara's Fish Trap - OP3
15:14 Drinks at the Top of the Hotel - OP3
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Europe 2023 Ep.14: AirFrance La Premiere Paris to JFK
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#blackluxurytravel #food #travel #cruises #luxury #lapremiere #airfrance To end our Europe 2023 trip, we head off to CDG Airport for AirFrance La Premiere service to JFK. 00:00 Intro 01:02 Limo Service 01:35 AirFrance LaPremiere Check In Lounge 02:52 La Premiere Lounge 04:00 Lunch 05:19 Boarding 07:16 Dinner 08:05 Nap Time 08:32 Snack 08:45 Closing
Europe 2023 Episode 13: More Paris Sightseeing and Last Dinner
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#blackluxurytravel #food #travel #cruises #luxury #paris #sacrecoeur #trocadero #gallerialafayette On our last days of this European journey, we visit the Conciergerie, Trocadero, Sacre Cor, the Louvre and Versailles. We also take a boat ride down the Seine before ending our journey with dinner at the Terrace Restaurant. 00:05 Breakfast at the Raphael 01:44 Conciergerie 03:30 Notre Dame 03:40 T...
Europe 2023 Ep. 12: Dinner at 2-Michelin Star Le Taillevent
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#blackluxurytravel #food #travel #cruises #luxury #paris #letaillevent Tonight, we head out to the 2 Michelin Star Le Taillevent Restaurant. We hope to have a great meal in the heart of Paris!
Europe 2023 Ep.11: Hotel Raphael and the Arc de Triomphe
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#blackluxurytravel #food #travel #cruises #luxury #paris #hotelraphael #arcdetriomphe At the concluction of our journey on the Orient Express, we checked into the Hotel Raphael in the 16th Arrondissement of Paris. From there, we visit the Arc de Triomphe and call it a day! 00:00 Hotel Raphael 00:55 Eiffel Tower Terrace Suite 02:08 Lunch at Le Etoile Venetienne 02:41 Walk to the Arc De Triomphe ...
Europe 2023 Ep. 10: The Orient Express
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#blackluxurytravel #food #travel #cruises #luxury #orientexpress #venice #paris Today, we finally board the Orient Express!! Due to sheer idiocy, we almost missed the train; the linchpin of the trip to Europe!! But thanks to some fast packing, we made it to the train with time to spare. 00:00 Sunrise over the Venice Lagoon 00:27 Explanation of the almost missed train 02:27 Boarding the Orient E...
Europe 2023 Ep. 9: Venice - Gondolas, Vaporettos and Cichetti
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#blackluxurytravel #food #travel #cruises #luxury #venice #stregisvenice #gondola #vaporetto #cichetti This video spans a couple of days. We take an obligatory gondola ride through Venice and have lunch on our terrace. The next day, we ride the vaporetto (water bus) through Venice, and have cichetti in the Carnereggio or the Jewish Ghetto. 00:00 Gondola Ride 02:45 Lunch on the Terrace 03:15 Vap...
Europe 2023 Ep. 8: Murano and Burano
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#blackluxurytravel #food #travel #cruises #luxury #venice #stregisvenice #murano #burano #glassblowing Today, we head over to the islands of Murano and Burano to look at the glass studios. After touring, we have dinner at Gio's in the St. Regis Venice/ 00:00 Breakfast 01:26 To Murano 02:03 Glass Making Demonstration 10:32 Walk through Murano to Glass Factory 13:00 To Burano 15:38 Back to Venice...
Europe 2023 Ep. 7: St. Regis Room Tour and First Look at Venice
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#blackluxurytravel #food #travel #cruises #luxury In Venice, we stayed at the St. Regis hotel in a Terrace Suite with Lagoon View. The suite was nice, but the terrace view was AMAZING!!! I take a photo/video walk through the streets, hit the hotel bar, and we finish with dinner at a local restaurant. 00:00 Room Tour 03:57 Walking around Venice 05:46 Drink Time 07:20 Dinner at Osteria Enoteco Sa...
Europe 2023 Episode 6: .italo Train and Water Taxi to Venice
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#blackluxurytravel #food #travel #cruises #luxury #italotrain #venice #watertaxi #grandcanal Today, we take the .italo train to Venezia St. Lucia station and then the water taxi on to the St. Regis Venice. 00:00 Train Station Reconnaissance 03:45 .italo Lounge 04:35 On the Train 07:52 Water Taxi to St. Regis Venice 360 Water Taxi Part 1: czcams.com/video/Dq-i2L_PW7U/video.html 360 Water Taxi Pa...
Europe 2023 Ep. 5: Milan Sightseeing
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#blackluxurytravel #food #travel #cruises #luxury #milan #duomo On day 2 in Milan, we jumped on the Hop On Hop Off bus to head to the Duomo. Traffic was so bad that it took almost 1.5 hours to go 8 miles. We visited the Duomo, went up to the terrace and founght our way through selfie obsessed tourists. After the Duomo, we headed to the Galleria next door to witness the people spinning on the bu...
Europe 2023 Ep. 4: On to Milan and the Excelsior Hotel Gallia
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#blackluxurytravel #food #travel #cruises #luxury Today, we fly Austrian Airlines over to Milan, where we will be staying at the Excelsior Hotel Gallia. The hotel is adjacent to the Milano Centrale Station, so while it is a convenient travel hub, the neighboring area is not that great. After a hotel tour, we eat and excellent dinner at the hotel's Terrace Restaurant. 00:00 Austrian Air Lounge a...
Europe 2023 Ep. 3: Touring Around Vienna
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#blackluxurytravel #food #travel #cruises #luxury Since our main purpose for visiting Vienna was satisfied with Johnetta viewing the Lippizanners at the Spanish Riding School, we had no plans for the rest of our time. So we just kind of wandered around on the Hop On Hop Off bus. We stopped at the Museum Quarter (very weird) and the Prater Amusement Park, before having dinner at the Gasthaus zer...
Europe 2023 Ep 2: Vienna - Lippizanners, Sausages, Tea and Strudel
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Europe 2023 Ep. 1 - Missed Flights and a Bevy of Lounges
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Who Wins the Luxury Cruise Ship Face Off? Regent Seven Seas or the Ritz Carlton Yachts
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Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection Evrima: Disembarkation Day and the St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort
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Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection Evrima Day 7: Final Day Onboard
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Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection Evrima Day 2: Bimini and Dinner at S.E.A.
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Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection Evrima: Full Yacht Tour
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Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection Evrima: Signature Suite 617 Tour
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Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection Evrima Day 1: Embarkation and Dinner at Talaat Nam
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Regent Seven Seas Explorer Finale: You Shall Not Pass!!!!
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Regent Seven Seas Explorer Part 2: Melbourne and New Years Eve
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Is there a small & private type restaurant without paying a premium?
No there is not.
Great video and great life fam 🩷🩷
Thanks!
Love your video What type of entertainment did they have onboard?
Entertainment was limited. They had a jazz quartet, and a singer (they are shown in a later video). They also had DJ's onboard, but we are not really late night party people, so we never went.
My what a sight the whales are 💖
Yes, too bad my video skills were lacking! I will get better😀
We thoroughly enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing... - Naples, FL
Thanks! Great Italian restaurants in Naples FL!
I want to send my parents on this cruise for their anniversary. They are 55 years young, I hope they would love the experience. Thank you for the review, guys.
Good luck! They will enjoy it!
Thank you for sailing the Seas videos. Learn alot. ✨ 🕊️ 🌅 ⛵
Thanks!!
Awesome travels 🎉
Thanks, hope you enjoyed it!
Awesome travels , what made you choose Ireland? Beautiful place 🎉
No reason, we just liked the whole cruise itinerary. Originally, the cruise included St. Petersburg Russia, and we were going to the ballet (for Johnetta), but that port was cancelled due to the invasion of Ukraine. Thanks for watching!!
Love all your videos thank you for sharing 🎉
You are so welcome!
Enjoying your content.
Glad you enjoy it!
We are about to get on the Voyager soon, and I try to figure out whether there are power outlets next to the bed, (USB would be better, but...) like they have on the Mariner. Your video does not show any. Do I miss something?
It’s been awhile, but I do not remember outlets on the bedside tables. That may depend on the type of room though. In looking at the video, I can see outlets on the little vanity space on the right side of the bed. Also, on the left side, it is very close to an outlet in the sitting area. Sorry that I could not be of more help
@@DJTravels Thanks for your input. You just confirmed what I saw. That's what I do not like at all. As far as I know the Mariner is older than the Voyager. The Mariner has it, but the Voyager does not, so it seems. I don't understand Regent in that respect. They pour a ton of money into very expensive art on their newest ship but forget about technical necessities on their older ones. I'd like to have my watch at bedside while charging it overnight. A smartphone could have joined that.
Would you mind telling the app you use for editing please?
Yes, I used DaVinci Resolve and then Dehancer Pro for color grading. I think their are free versions of each.
TIL... Do NOT mess with Johnetta on bocce ball.
Great video guys, really charming. The longer you keep working at it, the more comfortable you get with the camera you'll get the rewards. Certainly a channel to watch grow over time, subscribed ❤
Thanks so much! 😊
Thanks for the video. On our bucket list to experience. You showed great footage !
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks for taking us on vacation with you! Loved this series guys.
Our pleasure!
You 2 are so cute. I love that you live life to the fullest. Thank you for sharing your travels.
Thank you so much!
Hello, ive seen many videos about Regent and id like to ask about the age range on both ships. Does Regent mainly cater to 55 & over? As far as entertainment, activities, etc?
Yes. However, there are a wide range of excursions for more active younger people.
My name is Rabbi. I saw your CZcams channel a while ago and I have watched some of your videos. I love your videos. I noticed that your videos are not getting many views The main reason for this is that your CZcams channel and videos are not well-optimized. If your videos are properly researched for Thumbnails, titles, descriptions and video keywords, the videos will get views and your subscribers will increase.
Great suggestions. Thanks!
@@DJTravels Do you want to do it now?
I’m new to your channel. And subscribing after watching your Ritz Carlton ship video. I’m interested in your background story.
Welcome aboard! What do you want to know about our backgrounds?
@@DJTravels How you met and became married, your career backgrounds and how did you become serial travelers.
We met in college at the U Maryland Eastern Shore, and married a couple of years after college. We both started out in health sciences, but moved on to computers after a few years as we could not make much money in lab work at that time. After long careers in computers, we retired at 55 in 2016. We bought an RV and traveled the country for a couple of years, before settling in Florida. If you look back at our very old YT videos, you can see those travels. We don't travel as much as a lot of youtubers. We like our house and community, so we can spend long periods of time at home. We will be buying a new RV in the coming months and will be spending some time traveling in the RV, and the other time traveling the world on cruises or land tours.
@@DJTravels That’s beautiful.
love your blogs, I am going on regent seven seas splendour in 2 weeks so looking forward to experiencing what you have shown us, cheers
Have fun!
you 2 make a lovely couple
Thanks!
Now THIS is COUPLE GOALS!
Thanks!
great
Thanks!!
This is a refreshing review.
Thanks, I hope you enjoyed it!
I’m new to your channel and I am enjoying watching your trip reports.
Awesome, thank you!
Hi!!! I know this video is now 2 years old, but I was wondering if this caviar situation is every Sunday or just a special occassion. I have been watching all of your videos and love how happy you two are and how much fun you are having!! I am so excited to go on the Regent Splendor to celebrate becoming a doctor!
Congratulations Doctor Phillips!!! Caviar service is every Sunday, at least through our last cruise on Regent in the fall of 2022. Just make sure to go to Compass Rose for breakfast. They also serve caviar at La Verandah (the buffet), but you don't get as much of the caviar or accompaniments.
Fantastic video I’m so happy to see the positive reviews with the Ritz Carlton and by the way when is your next Ritz Carlton video going to be displayed on CZcams I’m highly anticipating a review from your San Juan to San Juan voyage
Oh sorry, we had some other trips come up, and we cancelled that cruise. We are going to Africa (non cruise) in September and October, and then a Panama Canal cruise on Silverseas in December.
Great review, thank you ! It looks fabulous, and if I can find some reasonable prices, I am going to give it a try.
Thanks! It was a great experience, but the price makes it a once in a lifetime event!!
Beautiful. Is this an all inclusive cruise meaning drinks and wifi ?
The only food you pay for is the optional reservations only SEA. All other food and drinks are included. And so far, they did have the best food we have had at sea!
And yes, wifi is included, although you have to upgrade for streaming capabilities.
@DJTravels Thanks I'm considering this cruise as a retirement gift for me and my wife.
@@MrRepsMrReps Very nice ship for us. Not like a normal cruise though. Not many cruise directed activities onboard, and no casino. We liked it for a peaceful relaxing cruise atmosphere.
Great to see you back! The new footage looks stunning. Worth picking up the Pocket 3?
Absolutely! I am a bit of a gear hog, but I think I have found my sweet spot. Osmo Pocket 3, Sony A7R5 and Insta360 Ace Pro (my GoPro died while trying to capture the coast drive, so I picked up the AcePro) can take care of just about anything from videos to stills. Oh, and I started experimenting with colorgrading using DaVinci and Dehancer, so the look is more "film like" I suppose.
@@DJTravels BRB, going to head over the B&H website now to pick up the Osmo....
😆
You have excellent content. I look forward to your posts.
Awesome! Thank you!
Great video! I grew up in Silicon Valley, so it was nice to see what you showed and not the constant media reports about crime and homelessness (which I know is a big problem).
I agree! We did see some homelessness in the city, but it was not pervasive. Most of the city was very clean, and once you are out of the city, the scenery is just fantastic!!
Absolutely amazing video and production quality.
Glad you enjoyed it!
this is gorgeous ~ 🤩
Thank you!! 😊
Love your videos! You guys must put Explora Journeys on your list. It’s the new small, luxury cruise line owned by MSC. The food is now being touted as the best at sea! All inclusive except for excursions and 1 of the specialty restaurants. One ship in the line right now and a second one coming later this year.
Thanks for the tip! I have seen a few ads for the line, but not yet seen a YT review. I will check it out!
we are taking our first cruise on the voyager( Ireland Belfast to Barcelona in July and we find your video very very helpful thank you so much
Glad it was helpful!
Johnetta I agree with you on the orange juice ! Freshly squeezed for me just squeezed, not this morning !
Fresh is the way to go!
The trick with tasting menus is: 1) Have lunch as early and as light as possible. 2) Don't drink any alcohol until the end of the 2-3 course because the sugar in the alcohol is filling. And the part you have no control over, 3) try not to have too much space between courses. The longer time between courses, the more time your brain has to tell you that you are full.
1 - Fail 2 - Fail 3 - They were pretty good with timing the courses, so we will call that one a success!
Great ❤ you don’t pronounce the L in Taillevent
Thanks! Did the Pimsleur French course for a month. Didn’t help!
Your vlogs are well edited , very professional.
Glad you like them!
Not sure Ritz is worth it... They seem to be missing the mark on a lot of things.
I am not sure whether they have worked out their kinks by now. But...their food was the best I have had at sea!
We had 4 butlers at various hotels. I wasn't impressed but it made it easier for booking their 4 star restaurants.
Our butlers on Regent were pretty good. We could have used them for more things, like packing and unpacking, but that seemed like overkill.
Thank you both so so much. I am absolutely mesmerized by your travel videos and had my entire family binging all day long. I am so grateful to you for sharing your experiences. As previously stated, watching you two feels like being there with you, so thanks again for sharing your experiences. You boh are priceless ❤
Our pleasure!
Hold champagne glasses by the stem or the very bottom. Not by the body because you warm the champagne. It would have been cool to arrive a little more tidy and less casual to the cruise. With that said, it is always nice to see normal people in luxury travel.
Yes, we were hurrying so I just grabbed the champagne the easiest way possible. Regarding our dress, we tend to dress very casual on any day involving travel. So whether we are boarding a cruise, luxury train, first class flight, etc. we will be dressed very casually. If I am the one paying, it is up to the business providing the service to impress me, not the other way around. If there is a dress code, I always comply. But I make no apologies for being comfortable when I can!!
Hello, I have commented many times about your RSSC and Ritz Carlton Yacht Collection. You have been balanced and fair with your video blogs. I am taking my adult daughter to Europe at the end of April 2024. We are flying into Amsterdam and out of Paris. We have direct flights from Atlanta to Amsterdam Delta One Suites and Paris to Atlanta Air France Business Class. For decades doing business travel to Europe, my bucket list flight was business class on Air France. My daughter has never flown Business Class international. To be honest, it was Air France La Premiere. However that flight just goes to JFK. Also, it is out of my budget range. That said, I watch video's on these kinds of items all the time usually when I can't sleep. I once again both thank you both and appreciated your style in the way you present your experiences. You allow others to enjoy your experience. Cruise well and enjoy every moment.
I’m glad you enjoy them! You will definitely enjoy the flights and lounges.
Vicariously! Thank you very much❤❤
You're welcome 😊
Darren and Johnetta, Marla and Gene here from Regent Voyager Baltic cruise last year! Great Food on that ship. We have enjoyed your tour of Europe and the elegant places you have stayed along with the Orient Express. Your VLOGS are always so very interesting to enjoy on our TV so it is hard to comment that way. It is grand to see you enjoying your travels and we appreciate you sharing them with us. Continued safe travels and following seas
Our pleasure! Nice hearing from you. On our next trip, we will be traveling around Africa, but not until September. Over the Christmas and New Years holiday, we will bet back to cruising, going through the Panama Canal on Silverseas Ryan. Stay tuned!
Please tell me, how are the night’s skies the moon and the stars?
Oh, the sky out at sea is very beautiful. You really get away from the light polution!