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Curating the planet's best design hotels + jaw-dropping Airbnbs.
I think video’s the best way for you to discover a new hotel, and see if it’s right for you. Planning travel can be overwhelming, and so much travel advice is gamed. Before you pay, you deserve to know what you’re getting.
I’m searching for the world’s best architecture, unique luxury stays, jaw-dropping Airbnbs, and affordable hidden gems. I understand that there’s no one size fits all resort, so I’ll give you all the info you need to decide what’s best for you. I don’t accept hotel sponsorships and I test drive every hotel before I recommend it.
I’ll only recommend unique places, with great design, that I’d recommend to friends and family.
I’d love to help you discover something different, and hopefully inspire your next vacation.
I think video’s the best way for you to discover a new hotel, and see if it’s right for you. Planning travel can be overwhelming, and so much travel advice is gamed. Before you pay, you deserve to know what you’re getting.
I’m searching for the world’s best architecture, unique luxury stays, jaw-dropping Airbnbs, and affordable hidden gems. I understand that there’s no one size fits all resort, so I’ll give you all the info you need to decide what’s best for you. I don’t accept hotel sponsorships and I test drive every hotel before I recommend it.
I’ll only recommend unique places, with great design, that I’d recommend to friends and family.
I’d love to help you discover something different, and hopefully inspire your next vacation.
What Makes This Costa Rica’s Hottest Boutique Hotel?
The Sendero Nosara is the newest addition to a growing list of boutique resorts in Nosara, Costa Rica, and is part of our best Costa Rica resorts series. The Sendero Hotel offers a straightforward, comfortable stay for those visiting Costa Rica’s most famous surf town. The hotel features a modern, minimalist design with clean lines, but with some more traditional South American architectural elements mixed in. With just 22 rooms, the Sendero maintains a sense of intimacy that can sometimes feel crowded.
The hotel is a two minute walk from the beach, allowing easy access to the surf. The pool area provides a calm spot for relaxation, equipped with not enough loungers. The on-site restaurant is a highlight, with a bit of a Miami Beach vibe and the food is excellent, the best I had in Nosara.
One of Sendero's standout features is its surf school, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced surfers. The hotel's proximity to Nosara's well-known surf breaks makes it an ideal base for learning to surf.
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The hotel is a two minute walk from the beach, allowing easy access to the surf. The pool area provides a calm spot for relaxation, equipped with not enough loungers. The on-site restaurant is a highlight, with a bit of a Miami Beach vibe and the food is excellent, the best I had in Nosara.
One of Sendero's standout features is its surf school, making it a great choice for both novice and experienced surfers. The hotel's proximity to Nosara's well-known surf breaks makes it an ideal base for learning to surf.
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Great video
$2000.oo per night is excessive
My favorite city in Mexico
Is this the bank robberz house
yes how did you know?
@@SwankGuide it looks very similar, they just released the documentary on netflix i watched here in new zealand
What month was it when you toured?
July.. it was hot but a dry desert heat
Stunning
Thank you! 😊
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It's sickening how ypu show your feet..disgusting!!
Great video! When is the best dates to go?
Thanks.... my Tulum playlist has a vid about all the stuff you should know going to Tulum including when is best time
Wow, what a video! Norway is now on my bucket list. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi! New subscriber here, thanks for you reviews! I’m researching where to stay in Costa Rica and appreciate your video. Will you let me know where is your El Mangroove review/other channel with longer reviews? Thanks! 😊
Welcome! The new channel is called The Swanktuary... just launched. Sorry about being slow w El Mangroove.... I probly wont post that for another 3 weeks or so... spolier alert.. din't like it that much.... I have more beach resorts coming up that I think are better.... Glad the vids are helpful to you.
No worries, and thanks!
Yess what places specifically? Im looking for lodging family, 11?
Hi... I have a long form vid here that I hope will answer this for you: th-cam.com/video/2OniDFj9YIs/w-d-xo.html. Enjoy
Unless things have changed, the Halfmoon is glorious! That is the only resort that I will stay at when I visit Jamaica. It is amazing! The grounds are fantastic. That entryway when you walk in is epic. It’s beautiful if I could post pictures in this comment. I would you have to be there to know what I’m talking about. And it is the best in Montego Bay. And I know because when we went on excursions, we had to go to so many different other hotels to pick up people and nothing was like, Halfmoon
Thanks for sharing. I was there.... I only do vids about places I've stayed at. I think the newer "Eclipse" side of the resorts better, but appreciate the old scholl cham of the other side. Not sure if you've been to Round Hill, about 20-30 min outside on MoBay... I think it's better than Half Moon but no right or wrong.. it comes down to pesobnal prefernce. I'm not rying to tell people where to stay, just giving them enough info I hope to make the best decisions for themselves....
@@SwankGuide hello, I understand and my post wasn’t directed towards you but someone else. I believe when I was there they were just beginning the construction on the eclipse or they were in the middle of it. I was on the old world charm side. And I loved it. It wasn’t ostentatious, over the top and staged, you know, how everything is nowadays. It was a blessing and can’t wait to get back. They also allowed us to go on the side where the villas were and where Prince Harry and his family like to stay. We actually got to go in the room. It was nice. It had almost like a Cape Cod feel. . We really enjoyed our 10 days. Don
@@MsAppleofhiseye Got it. Sounds like you found your happy place! That's great
Chapters are your friend….
Thanks for the tip
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what are the rules for drones??? Also, is 6k enough for a 10 day trip or would you suggest more ?
Well... I should say I researched it thoroughly... but didn't. I had 0 issues but... it's such a spresely populated country that unless you are being obnoxious likely no one will care. 6k... assume you mean money... yes assming USD or Euros that should be more than enough unless you are super fancy. have a great time
This is such a great video! We stayed at Manshausen on our last trip. This July we are booked into Sommero and The Bolder. Norway is so gorgeous!
Thanks so much.... you are someone with excellent taste... some of my fav Norway stays!
The fry vocal was annoying.
But it is also a creative and well produced video. And you cannot be nice and say something mean about his voice? Go outside bro
@lotta4246.... that is so sweet... it's kinda wild how rude some people can be in the comments section... so I super appreciate you standing on the side of civil discourse. Thank you!
Okay, Debbie Downer.
I try to be as fair as I can, but when I'm disappointed I think I should say so
Your a wonderful story teller
Thanks so much... that means a lot.
Jade mountain?
Fair enough... I was there in Januray and Jade Mountian runs $2,500 a night... I dont think it's worth it but can't say for sure.
Delek Tulum is a hidden gem, I’ll leave it at that. Those who know….know ❤
I actually stayed there but ended up not recomending it b/c the nightclub across the street was so loud until 2-3 AM coundt sleep.... that was why it's not on my list. Did you have a different experience?
I rode horses here when I was a kid (the horses were in the carriage house back then), and we were married there in 1996, and had our 20th anniversary dinner there. It holds a very special place in my heart...
It's special for sure... thanks for watching
Was at this resort in April of 2024 for my girlfriend’s birthday, and it was amazing! Worth every penny!
Glad you enjoyed it.... I stayed at 24 places in Costa Rica so relative to other places in Costa Rica I think it's really overpriced... just my opinion.
Totally
$1300 a night isnt worth it IMO. You can get a huge airbnb for half that.
totally
You were a bit over the top picky. Chill dude!
Yeh maybe.... bad design and overpriced resorts do get me worked up especailly when there are sooo amny better options in Costa Rica at 1/2 or even 1/4 of the price.
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