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The whole hotel is amazing but the pool was definitely our favorite part!

Hi 😊 Thanks for watching!

If you don't stop commenting, we won't stop traveling 😜

Praying might be the only thing that actually helps when the airlines break your luggage 🙏

Enjoy!!

❤️ Paris is always a good idea

Haha right? So many years!! Thanks for watching

Amazing!! Yea the points redemption was fantastic I totally agree. I’m so glad you connected with the hotel- definitely let us know what you think of it!! Also if you do book Angkor wat through them make sure to request Pitches as your guide

Yea we didn’t at all! We just rolled with it and turns out it’s one of our favorite stops!

Haha I wish we could stay forever. Some countries are more lenient than others and it totally depends on your passport too. Grateful to have EU passports in this case!

Aww thank you!! Miss you guys!!

Same to you! ❤️

Hey there! Thanks so much for your comment! Bora bora is sooo amazing. Also hehe - it’s a knit button down for Zara! I actually saw it still available in Vietnam in January so it may still be around!! It’s a great shirt :) - xx maren

Hey Stella! thanks for reaching out- that's awesome!! Where did you end up booking? (PS- anytime you book on a third party, I also recommend emailing the hotel after you book so they have your email and ask them to book your transfers!)

@@VoyagerGuru Thanks for the tip! We’ve always booked direct so this was new. We’re going to Mercure Kooddoo and super excited!

oh nice! we stayed at their sister property, Pullman! Make sure you contact the front desk here and include your international flights so they can schedule your transfer accordingly :) H9923@ACCOR.COM

Philippines is on our list!

I’m so sorry to hear you felt that way! We absolutely loved our encounters with local people here 😭. In general we found Vietnam to be so friendly and safe

Hi Angela! Thanks for your comment - there are so many amazing hotels in the Maldives, it’s hard to choose! Happy to help :). Cora Cora is a “new” property but they took over a hotel that’s been there a long time. They didn’t really make any fundamental changes to the villas so some of the issues we experienced: gaps in the doors so mosquitos come in and the air doesn’t stay cold, the AC didn’t work in 2 of the rooms, there are a lot of villas really close to the staff areas and it can be SUPER loud at meal times and sports game times. They also had some issues with electrical and the toilet rooms at the beach villas are all outside with no fan aka mosquito room. so overall, we were disappointed that they called it a full renovation when they didn’t fix some fundamental issues. It’s a beautiful island and beautiful beach so if they are running a good deal, it’s worth considering if you do a water villa :). If you need any help, feel free to shoot us an email at team@voyagerguru.com

Thanks so much for your comment! We appreciate you!! FS has the private villas so from that perspective it’s a great choice if you’re looking for secluded and romantic. Let us know if you go with OO or FS!

Thank you so much for your comment! We appreciate you watching :). There are a few high end options on Mauritius and they all have their pros and cons. One & Only is currently under renovation so pending their opening, that could definitely be a good option as I have no doubt they will make some great updates. It's also on a great part of the coast. If you're looking for more "modern" look and design than FS, I would say Shangri-La is also a safe choice as well as they have a night airy style and the beach there is fabulous. You can see our review here: czcams.com/video/Xsvg-Sx-HTo/video.htmlsi=8mIROFXXLBZsFFFM Let us know if you need any help - happy to answer any questions :) xx Maren

@@VoyagerGuru , thank you for the answers. Going to watch your Shangri-La review. I have booked my tickets for the end of August. This will be my second visit to Mauritius.

@NaVirazhah wonderful!! Let us know where you end up picking :)

Thank you so much for your comment!! Your memories make me so anxious to get back to Vietnam soon :) It sounds like a wonderful trip. Egg coffee was a very interesting experience- it was so good but also basically a dessert, lol!

Hello! thanks so much for your comment :)

Hey there! thanks for your comment! We didn't personally get anything tailored (ran out of time) but some of the most popular tailors are: Yaly and Bebe - they are super highly recommended but can be a bit pricier. My advice is to go to town one morning and try a few out, see what fabrics they have as they all have something a little different and then pick based on price and fabric :).

Thank you so much!! I'm so glad- you won't regret it- it's TRULY amazing. Such a beautiful place, we can't wait to go back!

Thank you so much for your comment! we appreciate the feedback!!

Thank you! We love the Maldives!

Awww sorry you feel that way!! We loved it- can’t wait to go back. One of the things we liked was that the food was a bit spicy 🌶️

Thank you so much for your comment and for sharing your experience!! I'm so glad to know that others have had great experiences with service because we feel like the bones are there!! That's awesome. And totally agree- this is SUCH a fantastic property in now one of our favorite places in Vietnam :)

hahaha that Caribbean sun will do it to you!

Gosh I know - we knew about it but we didn’t KNOW about it lol. We thought it would be cute and fun but it was sooooo much more than we expected. Wow that hotel in siem reap sounds amazing! We stayed at park Hyatt this time when we went (video coming soon). Loved being in the middle of town but Zannier sounds so beautiful and peaceful we have to try it next time!!!

Love it! Great tip!!

Thank you so much that means a lot! It's always challenging to try something new, but it's great when it's well received! 🥰

@@VoyagerGuru That’s not to say I wish you to abandon your OG format😊 Also good for the creative soul to try a different style now & again- keeps you engaged & interested in your journey.

Oh we're definitely going to be producing more hotel reviews! But this will help us fill the gaps, and still provide additional value to travelers!

Oh nice! We walked by the Hyatt and it looked gorgeous!

Wow thanks! 🥰 We filmed more of these in Vietnam and Cambodia so stayed tuned!

Aww thanks! Glad you love the content :) We'd love to visit Haiti at some point!

@@VoyagerGuru yes please do!!!! we use sandpaper to wipe our doo doo so it leaves back dingleberries in our cardboard undies. we need proper toilet paper you white peeps use. love u both!

Thanks so much for reaching out! yes, the a la carte experiences are all included (which is awesome!). If it helps, most hotels in the Maldives that are tagged as "premium all inclusive" in their names, usually have and include multiple a la carte experiences :). Let us know any questions you have!

Thanks a lot! Love your channel, it's sooo good. And appreciate your reply. Thank you for taking the time to reply unlike most other channels where the host don't respond to all comments. My wishes for your channel to reach great heights 💞

Aw thank you so much!! That means a lot to us :) don’t hesitate to reach out anytime!!

Hi there! Thanks so much for reaching out! Hm...I think it depends on what my expectations and goals are for the trip. We like to say the best hotel is the one you can afford and if you have set dates for your trip, you will have the most fun at a hotel that fits your budget and causes less anxiety. There are SO many great options within every budget so feel free to reach out if you need any guidance or help with booking! team@voyagerguru.com. xx Maren

Hi Cassidy! Thank you so much, we're so happy that you're enjoying the reviews and finding them helpful 😊 We'd be happy to help you with some recommendations! It really depends on your preferences and your budget, because there are endless options! Just email us at team@voyagerguru.com or DM us on instagram.

You're welcome 😊 let us know if you have any questions!

Oh that's so exciting! Congrats on your anniversary! If you have any additional questions about Niyama or the Maldives in general, please don't hesitate to reach out to over email at team@voyagerguru.com or DM us on instagram 😊

Hi Mike! Thanks so much! You’re awesome!

It really has an outstanding level of style, certainly one of the coolest and most unique hotels I think we've ever stayed at.

Their renovations were amazing!

We would love that too haha! It really is a struggle sometimes to see a hotel with soooooo much potential under perform in really basic areas. But as we said, we hope that they take feedback proactively and hopefully one day we will be invited back to review 😉

@@VoyagerGuru It’s no-brainer for the company! I really enjoy all of your reviews and hope to see a future revisit of this accommodation.😊 Sending ❤️ to both of you from Scotland.

@@furryrug5998 Thanks so much, that really means a lot to us! ☺

Hey Kevin! Yes that's essentially a good summation of it. We look at key measures in each category based on global benchmarks for luxury hotels, and then adjust for the specifics of that local market, and the competition in the area. But generally, yes, 3 stars indicate an inconsistent experience where issues are prevalent and not merely circumstantial or isolated incidents. A 4-star rating signifies a generally positive experience but with noticeable shortcomings in certain key areas. These issues are sometimes circumstantial and appear to be either easily fixable or actively being addressed by the hotel. For finer distinctions, the half-stars are where nuances come into play: 4.5 stars are given when subtle flaws prevent a hotel from achieving a perfect score in its category, despite outstanding performance in other aspects. We've never published a key, but perhaps we should!?

Hi VG- I like the casual aspect of the stars, plus I get the feeling that you are generally open to another future experience. It’s up to you, but I was curious about three stars since it’s typically a lower score on your videos! I dont think I’ve seen you give a two star review? I may be wrong?

Thanks Kevin! Yes, in terms of future improvements to categories, we try to leave room open to those improvements. It's also important to note that by the nature of the hotels we choose to stay at, or more importantly the hotels that choose to host us, there's a certain degree of confidence that the hotel is already in a peak category. Every hotel we rate is a traditionally considered a 4-5 star hotel, so to get a 2 star rating is rare, but not unheard of. There are several hotels over the years that we've rated 2 stars in certain categories. Also it's important to understand the manner in which we review a hotel is very different from a trip-advisor/yelp review, which are based exclusively on an individuals own good/bad experience. We look at our reviews more holistically, reviewing categories based on the experience a guest can expect to have, rather than the individual experience we had.

haha I guess because there's a lot of beach! There's plenty of places with crowds, but we usually avoid those 😅 The Dominican Republic has over 1000 miles (1600 Kilometers) of sandy coast line, so there's a lot of room to spread out 🏖

Who cares? I like when no people are here.

@ralphtaylor787 well I don't want it crowded either. But some people give it life. Again I never been interested in visiting but just curious about the vibe

@@TheYakora there are several different beaches in the area. Each has its own vibe. I prefer Playa Ballenas because I’m there to relax and that beach seems to never be crowded. People tend to get on my nerves and I don’t like crowds, so I don’t spend a lot of time at the other beaches. Playa Coson is a great beach to go to if you want the entire beach to yourself. We take 4 wheelers to that beach occasionally. You have to visit. Las Terrenas is a wonderful place.😃

@ralphtaylor787 ok great thanks for the info. I have been wanting to visit. I'm in the DR frequently and have always wanted to spend some time there. Hopefully I will get it done this summer.

Hi there! thanks for your comment! There were no jetskis available when we were at the property and we never saw any out in the water. They do have kayaks and things like that. It's possible by the tours or the public beach offer jetskis so I would check down the beach :)

Hey there! thanks for your comment! I hope so too :(. My hope is someone has come in and fixed it up - the problem is there is not much competition in Moorea so brands aren't "concerned" about it. That being said, the setting is just....unbelievable. The sea life is incredible, the beach is beautiful and moorea itself is our absolute favorite island to date. I do hope the hotel service and maintenance has changed but as long as you go in with the right expectations, I hope you end up getting blown away. Please do comment back after your trip to let us know if anything has changed! Our viewers would love to know and on a personal level, I am really hoping it has changed! xx, Maren

Hi Linda! It is not adults only but we didn't see any families while we were there. I probably wouldn't recommend the hotel for families with small kids because there are a lot of steps and not a lot of amenities for children. it's more of a romantic spot than a family-oriented hotel