It is here that Matt and I had the most unforgettable luxury hotel resort
experience of our entire lives
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Hey you guys, it's Phoebe here from Little Grey Box with Matt
behind the camera and on this channel we share with you all our
experiences and tips to help you travel well and today we're uncovering the five
most unforgettable luxury hotel experiences we have ever had
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Renowned for its gorgeous scenery and
incredible food and wine New Zealand is a must-visit destination for any travel lover
and Queenstown serves as the action and adventure capital of the South Island
Now the Spire Hotel was the first luxury experience Matt and I had
after we quit our jobs and it still stays in our minds even now
Our beautiful suite the second we walked in it just took our breath away we had so
many things planned on our itinerary but the second we got inside that room we
decided we need to clear our whole day and the day after so we could make the most of it
Now the room itself was absolutely huge
and it was equipped with everything we needed the bed was so comfortable they
had a pillow menu they would put affirmations on your pillow every night
as well as this beautiful little chocolate brownie thing, there was a
gorgeous fireplace a huge bath tub and a generous sized bathroom which you can
watch the TV from while you're in the bath tub soaking it up and one of the
best things was the breakfast and the meals at No.5 Church Lane which
is the on-site restaurant. Even now when Matt and I go back to Queenstown we make
sure that we take a walk past the Spire just so we can reminisce on the great
times that we had there
There are few places more iconic and
romantic than Paris a destination known for it's incredible food, history and
culture now from the very second that Matt and I stepped foot inside the
courtyard at Hotel la Pavillion de la Reine we knew we were in for something really special
This place was completely unlike anywhere else we had ever experienced in
Paris before and that's because every time we visited we were going there on
an absolute budget but this was luxury opulence and elegance and it was nothing
short of amazing. Now the hotel has a great location in Haute Marais which is in
the heart of old Paris. There's plenty of cafes restaurants bars and parks there was
even an opera singer down the street from where we were staying it was just
gorgeous and our room was huge if you have ever been to Paris you'll know room
sizes are typically quite small it was so elegantly decorated there was so much
space the bathroom is beautiful the shower was so good Matt and I were
taking notes of the kind of shower we would want to build in our dream home
one day and have it look like that everything about our stay was fantastic
we even loved the complimentary bikes they had
and their breakfast every day was fantastic
From rolling hills and bustling cities to pristine coastline
Vietnam is a destination I keep going back to time and time again and far away
from those well-known spots like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh you will find Lang Co
a hidden idyllic tropical destination and Banyan Tree is a luxury spot I will not
be forgetting any time soon. Now the weather was terrible during our visit
unfortunately it was a very very rainy and overcast and even then it was still
amazing we stayed in a gorgeous private villa and it was nothing short of
unbelievable it came complete with its very own pool right
along this lagoon, river situation we could jump in and swim and then inside
the villa was just stunning a huge big bed these rake ceilings a gigantic
bathroom everything just felt so private and exclusive and another little thing I
loved is how they drive around and they pick you up on buggy carts and take you
to all the different spots in the resort including the incredible day spa where
we had an amazing massage and the restaurants
which serve up really delicious food
Incredible street food and beautiful scenery await in
Thailand a destination famed for its incredible hospitality and vibrant
culture now in popular Phuket most people tend to flock to the same spots
but on our most recent visit Matt and I found a hidden gem a short drive from
the airport Mai Khao Beach
it's here we got to stay at SALA Phuket and let me
tell you from the second we arrived Matt and my's jaws just dropped we could not
believe we were arriving into our own slice of heaven my typical experience in
Thailand is one where there are a lot of other tourists around and this
experience was totally different to that the resort is so private and you feel
like it just stretches right down to the beach
all that space is yours the grounds are beautifully maintained the gardens are
just stunning and there are loads of different spots that you can sit and relax
Now we got to stay in a one-bedroom villa with our very own pool
and usually when you stay in a pool villa, it's kind of a mini-sized pool
Our pool was huge it was big enough to be a pool at your house that's how big it was
and our villa actually felt like it was our own little house it was so so beautiful
I absolutely loved the outdoor bathroom with a huge bathtub and of
course the shower where you can shower underneath the stars if you like it was
just such a relaxing experience and the floating breakfast it was my first time
trying it but it was such a cool thing to do I had seen it on Instagram and to
finally get to do it myself I was like, this
is the kind of fancy experience I need to happen more often in my life
but more than just a beautiful room and a good-looking resort there were those
really gorgeous extra-special touches you know the cocktails on the menu were
fantastic the service at the restaurant was great the food was so delicious and
then you stroll down to the beachfront and it just feels like this perfect
little slice of paradise with none of those usual hallmarks of a touristy
destination anywhere to be seen it was very relaxing it felt like we
were far away from it all and it was an unforgettable luxury experience for us both
In South Africa's Mpumalanga, the Sabi Sand Game Reserve sits right
next to the famed Kruger National Park which you may have heard of and it is
here that Matt and I had the most unforgettable luxury hotel resort
experience of our entire lives when we sat down to make this video and created
the list of our top experiences at luxury hotels and resorts we both agreed
without even need for conversation that Lion Sands River Lodge was number one
Our amazing guide Morne came and met us he picked us up in the coolest car you
have ever seen and drove us back to the resort and we were already spotting
wildlife right from the second we arrived but it's not just the wildlife
that makes this place so great the resort itself is incredible there is
luxury at every turn but it's luxury that makes you feel so comfortable and
at home that you can completely relax and just focus on having a great time
when I arrived the chef came out, the head chef, and he had a chat to me and
said hey I hear you've got some dietary requirements let's talk through those
what are they? would you like to try this this and this? so they were really
accommodating and that attention to detail flowed through in every single
aspect there was food everywhere there was always like a morning tea you know a
breakfast a lunch and afternoon tea you know after-dinner drinks one of my
favorite things was when we would come back from an afternoon or evening game drive
and it would be all completely dark they
would have the place lit up with all of these gorgeous candles and lights it
felt like you were stepping into a movie set and of course the lovely staff' have
to escort you to and from your room just to make sure that you aren't surprised
by any cheeky animals and when you get there it just blows your mind it was
straight out of my kind of Safari fantasies we could see giraffes off in
the distance the room was just beautifully decorated it was so
comfortable and modern but classic and warm it just oozed with luxury and I
have to say one of the things that made it so great for us was the staff they
were incredible you could tell that these were just people who loved their
jobs and they loved what they were getting to do and they were so happy
where they worked and personally I think that makes a huge difference in your
experience when you say somewhere like this if I could describe my perfect
luxury hotel resort stay I would describe Lion Sands River Lodge it is
just a place that I will never forget and I am so glad that I waited and have
my first safari experience be something of that standard it was truly one of my
all-time life travel highlight moments.
So I know a lot of us may not be able
to travel right now but that doesn't mean we can't start planning for our
next adventure as soon as we're able to get out there again so you guys if you
do need any more travel information or inspiration we have loads of guides for
you on all the destinations we have mentioned in this video they are video
guides here on YouTube and of course loads of written guides for you guys too
over on the website, we will have those linked for you below so be sure to check them out
All right you guys that brings this video to a close but before I go I
want to ask you what is your all-time favourite luxury hotel or resort
experience be sure to share with me below so I can go and check it out and
hey you never know maybe one day Matt and I will get to visit there too
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I will see you with a brand new episode next week
Love ya!
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