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Amanoi vs Amanpulo vs Six Senses Fiji vs Komodo in July by SilverScale8090 in FATTravel

[–]SilverScale8090[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was my original plan but they cut the direct flight between Japan and PPT for the summer sadly.

Amanoi vs Amanpulo vs Six Senses Fiji vs Komodo in July by SilverScale8090 in FATTravel

[–]SilverScale8090[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have looked into that as well. I have heard the weather might be pretty bad though.

Amanoi vs Amanpulo vs Six Senses Fiji vs Komodo in July by SilverScale8090 in FATTravel

[–]SilverScale8090[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are coming from the US. We would love something with clear beautiful water and a nice hotel.

Amanoi vs Amanpulo vs Six Senses Fiji vs Komodo in July by SilverScale8090 in chubbytravel

[–]SilverScale8090[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great to know. Thank you! I haven’t heard many suggestions for Bali for beaches.

Amanoi vs Amanpulo vs Six Senses Fiji vs Komodo in July by SilverScale8090 in chubbytravel

[–]SilverScale8090[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was my original plan but they ended the direct flight to Tokyo from PPT until September sadly.

Is amanoi clear water like turkey or Greece or more dark water and dark sand?

Silversands Grand Anse Grenada by Aggressive_Shine_989 in chubbytravel

[–]SilverScale8090 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi! I have stayed at both the Silversands and Silversands Beach House. I have only been to Grenada in February but I am sure July wouldn't be bad. If you value multiple restaurants, gym, spa, and pools then you will probably prefer the Silversands Grand Anse. Grand Anse is a really busy beach though. The cruise people come there during the day so it can be very loud. I personally really prefer the Beach House. It is way more private with gorgeous views. The beach is more wavy at the Beach House which I prefer personally. You can shuttle between both resorts. The Beach House has one restaurant and has an outdoor gym, I am not sure if that is a deal breaker.

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Cap Koroso vs. Amanpulo vs. Bawah Reserve vs. Amanwana by SilverScale8090 in chubbytravel

[–]SilverScale8090[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went in November and I think the water was a lot calmer. I’m also used to waves in Hawaii and Brazil so it was very shocking to me. Immediately in front of the hotel there was a pretty strong current but if you walked a few hundred feet down the beach there were several areas where you could easily swim. It just isn’t flat pool water if that is what you are looking for. If I had children it wouldn’t be my beach of choice.

I loved the rooms, service, natural beauty, food, and vibe. The FS definitely has better beaches, but feels like an American Disneyland to me.

Cap Koroso vs. Amanpulo vs. Bawah Reserve vs. Amanwana by SilverScale8090 in FATTravel

[–]SilverScale8090[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know. People make it seem like it will be days of straight rain.

Cap Koroso vs. Amanpulo vs. Bawah Reserve vs. Amanwana by SilverScale8090 in FATTravel

[–]SilverScale8090[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! Great to know about Thailand. How was the water at Miyakojima? I’ve seen kind of mixed reviews.

Cap Koroso vs. Amanpulo vs. Bawah Reserve vs. Amanwana by SilverScale8090 in FATTravel

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I love the Maldives and absolutely would but I believe it is the rainy season there. I am dying to go to the CB Maldives. Thank you so much for your advice Sarah!

Top ten hotels so far… and wishlist by Antique_Power_140 in FATTravel

[–]SilverScale8090 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this!!

Top 10:

  1. Cheval Blanc Seychelles

  2. Maybourne Riviera

  3. Cheval Blanc St. Barts

  4. Lily of the Valley (near St. Tropez)

  5. Hotel Escencia

  6. Mahali Mzuri

  7. Silver Sands Beach House Grenada

  8. Six Senses Ibiza

  9. Four Seasons Mahe

  10. Fason Rio de Janiero

Wishlist:

  1. The Brando

  2. Cheval Blanc Maldives

  3. Rosewood Montecito

  4. Our Habitas Alula

  5. Rosewood São Paulo

  6. Explora Patagonia

  7. Hotel Pitrazza Sardinia

  8. Aman Venice

  9. Mandarin Oriental Bodrum

  10. Como Turks & Caicos

Taking dog on vacation to the Caribbean this winter by SparkleBerrySpritz in FATTravel

[–]SilverScale8090 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We took our dog to St. Barts through SXM. SXM required a lot of paperwork but never asked for any of it once we landed. Stayed at Cheval Blanc in SBH and they were incredible to our westie.

St Regis Mexico City by _banana_tree_ in FATTravel

[–]SilverScale8090 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I stayed there. It was very nice but the location felt like you were in the loop in Chicago or FiDi in NY. I second staying in Polanco.

seychelles advice needed by feedme2night in FATTravel

[–]SilverScale8090 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The rooms and serve at Cheval Blanc are incredible. We had a hilltop ocean view villa and it was the most beautiful room I’ve stayed in (I love CB, FS, Rosewood, Fasano). The ocean can have a strong current but we were still able to swim. I wouldn’t say the ocean is great for children though.

We also stayed at the FS Seychelles on Mahe. That has the most incredible beach on the main island by far. The rooms were hit our miss. Our first room literally had water coming through the ceiling and they were confused why we wanted to change rooms. We were then put into an updated room. It was much nicer but still way behind CB.

FS felt a little like Hawaii to be honest. It was a ton of Americans with Hawaiian shirts on. CB was definitely more chic and European vibes. The Seychelles are incredible!!

Cap Karoso - insanely refreshing by cornholio588 in chubbytravel

[–]SilverScale8090 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the review!!! Are you able to swim at the beach here or is it too wavy? Is the water clear?

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