Darren, just a suggestion, I don't know what your situation is in England but you would be fantastic as a guide on Tenerife your so indept with your love of the country. Just a thought. ❤
@@DarrenJohn I get it. But and it's a big BUT, we only have one life, please enjoy it. Things have a habit of working out. Anyway,, I think you are doing great.
Love watching your vlogs Darren you have such an easy way with you even when you don’t like something you say it without losing your good manners … you my friend are a true gentleman 😎
Respect to you Darren, you always show your vulnerable side. That’s why I love your channel - good and bad, it’s the reality of life. It’s a crushing disappointment to get to the end of a holiday, and the lounge / food stuff made it worst. But you’re authentic - it’s refreshing to see. And even when things go wrong, you still create engaging content with beautiful shots and good music. Thanks for the video
Hi Darren Tennefife looks gorgeous! A real shame Darren...you would think they would know! Good job I no longer fly these days!! Get your gripe over Darren lol 😆 😅😅 I would just buy what I wanted to eat! Take care Hugs Helenxx I used to love ❤ flying love the music too DJ! ❤🎉
Darren, I think you were feeling down because you were leaving Tenerife you love so much and nothing seemed to be go right. Every time I left Thailand I had the same feeling, a country I just adore.
Sadly, many of the Biz lounges outside of the major hubs are like it these days. Air France at Geneva, BA at Düsseldorf, the list goes on. But I think that this particular lounge is the worst I‘ve seen…..safe onward travels always, DJ, and thanks for sharing.
What was the price not that we would use it just curious. When we get to Tenerife departure we’ve got a bit of a tradition always get there in plenty of time go through as soon as we can then get a Burger King and be a couple of NERDS and sit and just stare at the planes coming and going and by the way love your channel
Get as many drinks as you can drink. You can also only smoke in the lounge and the seating is comfier etc. In advance it’s only £26 so I don’t see the big deal
DJ, sorry to hear about your experience with BA, i think they are a shower of ... we have no direct flights to London from Zimbabwe so have use Emirates, Ethiopian or Kenya airways. My choice is Emirates, their business lounge in Dubai and London are something else, amazing selection of food. We can fly to Johannesburg then on to London with BA, wouldn't touch them.
As I have said before I would never pay cash for a Business Class/Club Europe trip from London to Tenerife. AVIOS is the way to go. The lounges probably offer £50-£70 of added value in London for the food/drinks/snacks/alcohol and comfort you get for flying Club Europe. The Tenerife Lounge isn't a BA lounge, and that's where the problems start, BA isn't responsible for the standards they just offer it as an option for passengers travelling Business back to the UK. Generally, the lounges in major European Cities are much better than holiday destinations. You were unlucky with the onboard food, that rarely happens but I would put in a complaint to BA about this.
@@willie549 Did you actually watch the video? If you did you would have seen that DJ said there wasn't any hot food offering, and if you are flying business class anywhere in Europe part of working out how good value for money a business class ticket is checking out the offering in a lounge. You don't have to visit it, just do the research on the internet. We live in an era of online information right?
@@northbankgooner6126 I have been to that Lounge over 10 times in the last 2 years and they have had hot food everytime I have been there. The last time was in Feb and I am going to be using it next week.
I agree the lounge offering in Tenerife South is poor and the last time I was in there, it was packed! Would have been very disappointed if I had paid for it. The food is normally quite good in CE, well on LHR routes anyway.
Hi Darren great 👍 blog on the doors 🚪 it had vip should of had r o rip off should had a meal deal or taken a tent ⛺️ and daisy a saved a few Bob keep smilling
That BA Club Europe is a bit of a con really...Having said that, the lounges at Heathrow and Gatwick are great. I stick to only using it when I have Avios to use up.
Hi Darren, I don’t bother with the food in airports it’s never that good or value for money, I think travelling home is depressing leaving the Tenerife sunshine behind for gloomy UK
Completely agree mate, I was there in January, the lounge at Tenerife is a disgrace, filthy, hot, open food, uncleared plates, it was like a soup kitchen, v poor 😳
They’re taking the utter P - hope get half your money back! Not a snob but like a canteen. Best bit was music - being a great singer, good ear for music! Safe travels 😀
Oh dear not the best travelling day , bet that was the most expensive fanta lemon you have had . As for the meal . Bet the tikka massala wernt good anyway . Get home go for an Indian lol . Lovely music by the way . Look forward to your next hollibobs . X
So you left the sandwiches to then get a sandwich from another place 😂😂😂 a baguette is still technically a sandwich albeit a long one. Anything sandwiched between bread is a sandwich. You are funny at times. Good video but sad for you that the trip is over. I miss going on holidays.😢
Sorry mate, but i have been to.this lounge over 10 times and they have always had hot food there. Tbe lounge by far better than most lounges in Uk apart from the BA lounge.
We were there in december and had no hot food, they were doing alterations there so Some of it was boarded off, we had the same options as Darren had and there were flies flying all over the food, didnt eat any of it, we have been before and it was great that time with paella etc but the last visit was not good
Best airport VIP lounge is the BA lounge at Heathrow Terminal 5. They’ve cooked food, curry, couscous, salads all sorts, huge choice of drinks and magazines and news papers.
Point is that Tenerife is (pity) almost an English enclave. You can not turn your back or there are English people. Many businesses with English owners etc. so no English breakfast at the airport. At least a place where Spanish influence is still going on. Fruit, alcohol, biscuits etc. for breakfast.
So Darren. I booked BA club Europe for my honeymoon. I was in row 6. Someone behind me got moved after take off to an empty row 1 and ordered the same as I did. He got served his and when it got to me they had run out so kicked up a bit of a stink and I got offered a crew meal. It was a chicken tikka masala. Such a shame for you wasn’t a great experience.
Hi Darren, 🎉 glad you had a Wonderful 10 days in Tenerife. And your brand new car looked nice, that you hired. But sad it didn't go well, returning home, with the vip lounge and food running out, on the plane. Not what you want, when you are returning from your nice holiday. 😟
Oh Darren, i've been lucky enough to have had Silver Membership with BA since 2021 and each time i flew to Tenerife, which in fairness is 14 times up until this January 2024 i've used this lounge.(Even though 12 times i flew Economy) it has been refurbished since i last used it , and they had hot food too, albeit not what i would be used to at Gatwick/Heathrow but i would prefer to sit in this lounge and chill before my flight anytime over the terminal.. It's like Business Class mate, Gatwick to Tenerife you get a leather seat and F&B, and priority Boarding, But Business Class to Miami is a whole different ball game.. 1st world problems mate..👍🙂
The Virgin Clubhouse lounge Heathrow used to have complimentary massages, that got knocked on the head along with the Jumbo's being retired early due to the pandemic. International travel has lost its sparkle. A think DJ could use some Emirates business class, no corners cut there
How disappointing. There is no point in eating something you don’t want, at least you got a lemon Fanta I suppose. That baguette looked good. Cannot believe there was no choice other than the salad when the Chicken Tikka ran out, very poor service. Hope you finally managed to eat in the end somewhere. The views from the plane were stunning.
Don't worry DJ, we've all had that feeling once or twice. Paying for something, believing it to be better than it is, turning up, eating it etc, then feeling ripped due to the let down and initial cost. And that's why you still got a sandwich ;)
You are heading for a heart attack if you don’t watch it. So you don’t like salad? salad is amazing if you choose the salad items you like. You have that amazing air fryer use it and make that the main event on the plate. I love a salad different every night.
A Tenner-Reefey Tragedy. The VIP lounge was off the charts poor. A sad end to 10 days of fun in the sun albeit you created value in your content with the videography and musical accompaniments. Keep you chin up Dazza
DAZZLER...you seem to have put yourself in an awkward spot. Is it food or is it travel 🤔 never the less, how many tickles have you had from food establishments whilst filming content? The reason I say this is because they can please some of the people some of the time but not all of the people all of the time .swings and roundabouts pal. But please be aware that you can open your trap to let them know what their doing wrong that way they know and maybe fix the issue for future customers.....please please please don't become the idiot on another channel who does nothing else but coat people off. We all have off days. Keep up the brilliant work pal 👍🏼
The Tenerife lounge hasn’t changed much. Food is rubbish and looks much the same now. I flew club Europe with BA and was in row 1!!! They started on the row one opposite me and by the time they asked me what I wanted the beef casserole was finished 🤷♀️ I ate rotten pasta instead and my husband a salad, something not right with their food options. On a a plus note the hotel you were in is beautiful. We always stay towards la caleta, really another world over that side……😍😎
Darren not a great end to your holiday & that lounge was very poor all round Hope you complained & refunded We use the lounge at Dublin airport before flying & the buffet changes depending on time of day Not a big variety but quality in most of their food there The plane footage was excellent & enjoyable though again unfortunate with the food availability which is why we prebook our seats when flying as limited supply especially on return flights xx👍👍
It's never a good experience going home after you've had a good holiday and you would expect the VIP lounge to offer more 🤷♂️ it was a bit naff that 👎
Darren, just a suggestion, I don't know what your situation is in England but you would be fantastic as a guide on Tenerife your so indept with your love of the country. Just a thought. ❤
If only it was that easy
@@DarrenJohn I get it. But and it's a big BUT, we only have one life, please enjoy it. Things have a habit of working out. Anyway,, I think you are doing great.
Respect Darren, I'll keep following your vlogs.
Thought you were going to cry on the plane. Sorry to hear about the tikka! 😢
Love watching your vlogs Darren you have such an easy way with you even when you don’t like something you say it without losing your good manners … you my friend are a true gentleman 😎
Respect to you Darren, you always show your vulnerable side. That’s why I love your channel - good and bad, it’s the reality of life. It’s a crushing disappointment to get to the end of a holiday, and the lounge / food stuff made it worst. But you’re authentic - it’s refreshing to see. And even when things go wrong, you still create engaging content with beautiful shots and good music. Thanks for the video
What were those large Flat grey Things on your departure , Roofs ?
Darren, fair comment, i won't be going in there, and it's good you highlighted it.
Hi Darren Tennefife looks gorgeous! A real shame Darren...you would think they would know! Good job I no longer fly these days!! Get your gripe over Darren lol 😆 😅😅 I would just buy what I wanted to eat! Take care Hugs Helenxx I used to love ❤ flying love the music too DJ! ❤🎉
Darren, I think you were feeling down because you were leaving Tenerife you love so much and nothing seemed to be go right. Every time I left Thailand I had the same feeling, a country I just adore.
great vlog again mate thanks again for sharing your holiday , some of your photography was amazing cheers darren all the best
was the extra cost nearer £10 or nearer £100 ?.
Who is the singer/track name in this vlog DJ? Proper songbird.
Sadly, many of the Biz lounges outside of the major hubs are like it these days. Air France at Geneva, BA at Düsseldorf, the list goes on. But I think that this particular lounge is the worst I‘ve seen…..safe onward travels always, DJ, and thanks for sharing.
It’s a good thing you showcased this lounge. Now others know to not go.
Absolutely love the views from the plane. Great footage. Sad that holiday is over . but you'll be back I'm positive. Enjoy your eve sweet xx😊
Sorry daz but this was ridiculous, turning your nose up at the food you payed for only to go and buy the same thing from another place, ridiculous!
Watch the whole video
It was crap! I'd have done the same.
Considering hes “skint”. Pull the other one dazza i had enough of your sob stories.
@@Makarsenal leave then!
@@lainydepp i have. Subbed back to The mcmaster. He was right about Darren. He uses people
I have used Montana Rojo lounge a couple of times and found they had two hot meals and several cold salads. It was Ok for me
What was the price not that we would use it just curious. When we get to Tenerife departure we’ve got a bit of a tradition always get there in plenty of time go through as soon as we can then get a Burger King and be a couple of NERDS and sit and just stare at the planes coming and going and by the way love your channel
Great video Darren, quick question what food do you get in a London VIP lounge.
Which airline did you fly with
I saw on the table, Sandwiches, mixed deli meats, cheeses and panini’s. Not just fruit and booze.
Me too, did you not watch the whole video
I was commenting while I was watching lol. I always want a full English breakfast or all day breakfast.
@@davidspantonyou ain't gonna get that back in the UK lounge after midday.
Hope you enjoyed your break DJ and welcome back to Blighty. Can’t wait to see what’s coming up next 👍
Darren I have tried a few different lounges and never really been impressed only thing that was good was some quiet areas
Get as many drinks as you can drink. You can also only smoke in the lounge and the seating is comfier etc. In advance it’s only £26 so I don’t see the big deal
Love the content on both channels Darren John ! keep it up ..
Moral of the story, save some money, travel economy, no lounge, eat and drink what you fancy. Leg room pretty much the same on a baby bus....
True. I would never fly anything but economy on short haul roots. Also you are not going to get the same quality VIP lounge outside of major hubs.
DJ, sorry to hear about your experience with BA, i think they are a shower of ... we have no direct flights to London from Zimbabwe so have use Emirates, Ethiopian or Kenya airways. My choice is Emirates, their business lounge in Dubai and London are something else, amazing selection of food. We can fly to Johannesburg then on to London with BA, wouldn't touch them.
As I have said before I would never pay cash for a Business Class/Club Europe trip from London to Tenerife. AVIOS is the way to go. The lounges probably offer £50-£70 of added value in London for the food/drinks/snacks/alcohol and comfort you get for flying Club Europe. The Tenerife Lounge isn't a BA lounge, and that's where the problems start, BA isn't responsible for the standards they just offer it as an option for passengers travelling Business back to the UK. Generally, the lounges in major European Cities are much better than holiday destinations. You were unlucky with the onboard food, that rarely happens but I would put in a complaint to BA about this.
What's the problem with the Tenerife ViP lounge. How many times have you visited there?
@@willie549 Did you actually watch the video? If you did you would have seen that DJ said there wasn't any hot food offering, and if you are flying business class anywhere in Europe part of working out how good value for money a business class ticket is checking out the offering in a lounge. You don't have to visit it, just do the research on the internet. We live in an era of online information right?
@@northbankgooner6126 I have been to that Lounge over 10 times in the last 2 years and they have had hot food everytime I have been there. The last time was in Feb and I am going to be using it next week.
I agree the lounge offering in Tenerife South is poor and the last time I was in there, it was packed! Would have been very disappointed if I had paid for it. The food is normally quite good in CE, well on LHR routes anyway.
This fellow youtube friends is the exact reason you never ever ever pay more than economy when flying....
Can tell you don’t wanna leave Tenerife. That’s why you were in a mood from the off!
in a mood 😂😂
That sort of Bread rips my gums to bits. But fair enough DJ. Poor selection in the lounge.
Hi Darren great 👍 blog on the doors 🚪 it had vip should of had r o rip off should had a meal deal or taken a tent ⛺️ and daisy a saved a few Bob keep smilling
Good man Darren
Hello Darren. Have I seen you in an advert that comes on TH-cam concerning blood pressure monitors? If not you it's your double?
I’ve always said you have to leave to come back 😊
That BA Club Europe is a bit of a con really...Having said that, the lounges at Heathrow and Gatwick are great. I stick to only using it when I have Avios to use up.
Did you get to see Rick & Shelley in there new finca ??
Dont do dogs
Hey up what's finca mean
@@johngibson3837Rollo!!!
That VIP lounge very disappointing & thanks for sharing DJ 😎✈️
I thought you was about to go and get a nice meal or something not a stick of crusty bread...🤣🤣🤣
Not so good in there! But as you say no point in forcing yourself to eat what you don’t want. Enjoyed watching your journey home. 🥰☀️🥰xxx
Hi Darren, I don’t bother with the food in airports it’s never that good or value for money, I think travelling home is depressing leaving the Tenerife sunshine behind for gloomy UK
Indeed Dave
Completely agree mate, I was there in January, the lounge at Tenerife is a disgrace, filthy, hot, open food, uncleared plates, it was like a soup kitchen, v poor 😳
Got to say DJ the music you put to your videos is brilliant. It perceives the atmosphere of what's on the screen. 😊☺
I spend a lot of time choosing music which enhances the content
@@DarrenJohn It shows 👍
They’re taking the utter P - hope get half your money back! Not a snob but like a canteen. Best bit was music - being a great singer, good ear for music! Safe travels 😀
That VIP lounge was dreadful! Bad that the plane only had salad to offer and not another hot option.
That food looked ridiculous, especially if very expensive.
Enjoyed this DJ. Keep them coming mate all the best
That business lounge was a joke. Great vlog interesting clips from the plane. Cheers Darren.
Tell me you lodged a Complaint ref the quality of paying extra for business class against what was available 🤔
100%
Awesome plane shots DJ - enjoyed the video - that lounge was a joke too for what you pay
Oh dear not the best travelling day , bet that was the most expensive fanta lemon you have had . As for the meal . Bet the tikka massala wernt good anyway . Get home go for an Indian lol . Lovely music by the way . Look forward to your next hollibobs . X
I bet you won’t be doing that again DJ
That lounge was rubbish… I’d be proper annoyed after paying extra …now that crusty roll is right up my street😋 thanks for another fab vlog x
Glad you enjoyed it
Did u not research before booking it. I would have just taken it as it was and don’t book again 🤷♂️
Sorry to hear about the food situation, at least you have warned other people, and saved your self for next, at least you enjoyed your holiday. 😘
So you left the sandwiches to then get a sandwich from another place 😂😂😂 a baguette is still technically a sandwich albeit a long one. Anything sandwiched between bread is a sandwich. You are funny at times. Good video but sad for you that the trip is over. I miss going on holidays.😢
Yes, what do I say about food.
That's worst vip lounge ive seen.. not been in one for a couple of years.. but that was bad
C,mon I agree with you, if that’s Vip class lounge demand a refund. Not everyone wants to drink alcohol. Poor , poor standard.
I agree with Darren poor choice of food I think people pay because it’s the only place you can smoke
How many you lot been there?
@@vintagehorsebox97Well that's one reason not to use it. 🤮
Wow.... Who did you fly with ?
Looked like British Airways to me
That deserved a better rant tbf.
😂 I would have had a great time digging that out in video. 😂 The bewilderment you showed just summed it up...
Sorry mate, but i have been to.this lounge over 10 times and they have always had hot food there. Tbe lounge by far better than most lounges in Uk apart from the BA lounge.
We were there in december and had no hot food, they were doing alterations there so
Some of it was boarded off, we had the same options as Darren had and there were flies flying all over the food, didnt eat any of it, we have been before and it was great that time with paella etc but the last visit was not good
Best airport VIP lounge is the BA lounge at Heathrow Terminal 5. They’ve cooked food, curry, couscous, salads all sorts, huge choice of drinks and magazines and news papers.
Point is that Tenerife is (pity) almost an English enclave. You can not turn your back or there are English people. Many businesses with English owners etc. so no English breakfast at the airport. At least a place where Spanish influence is still going on. Fruit, alcohol, biscuits etc. for breakfast.
So you didn’t want ham or cheese sandwiches but bought a rock hard baguette with ham on 🤔
As explained
It's what you fancy, and the Canaries cant make sandwiches
DJ you premadona ... he's turned properly big time Charlie attitude
Brilliant vlog
What do you expect it is Tenegrief not Geneva, Frankfurt or London ...... I cant even believe they offer business class flights :-)
Urlaub zu Ende,schade! 🤔😢😔🫣
Cracking video geezer you should have ordered a crusty supreme in VIP you would have got Diana Ross on a moped !
So Darren. I booked BA club Europe for my honeymoon. I was in row 6. Someone behind me got moved after take off to an empty row 1 and ordered the same as I did. He got served his and when it got to me they had run out so kicked up a bit of a stink and I got offered a crew meal. It was a chicken tikka masala. Such a shame for you wasn’t a great experience.
Hi Darren, 🎉 glad you had a Wonderful 10 days in Tenerife. And your brand new car looked nice, that you hired. But sad it didn't go well, returning home, with the vip lounge and food running out, on the plane. Not what you want, when you are returning from your nice holiday. 😟
Arrr your hoilday over to nxt thank u for great vblogs darren shame about vip.from karen s
Oh Darren, i've been lucky enough to have had Silver Membership with BA since 2021 and each time i flew to Tenerife, which in fairness is 14 times up until this January 2024 i've used this lounge.(Even though 12 times i flew
Economy) it has been refurbished since i last used it , and they had hot food too, albeit not what i would be used to at Gatwick/Heathrow but i would prefer to sit in this lounge and chill before my flight anytime
over the terminal..
It's like Business Class mate, Gatwick to Tenerife you get a leather seat and F&B, and priority Boarding, But Business Class to Miami is a whole
different ball game.. 1st world
problems mate..👍🙂
I thought you were going to Tenerife with your daughter
He did but she back before him
wow, the lounge looked like a half ar5ed attempt. Got a nerve to label it VIP
The Virgin Clubhouse lounge Heathrow used to have complimentary massages, that got knocked on the head along with the Jumbo's being retired early due to the pandemic. International travel has lost its sparkle. A think DJ could use some Emirates business class, no corners cut there
It's Tenerife, you can't expect the same as a major international airport like Heathrow.
How disappointing. There is no point in eating something you don’t want, at least you got a lemon Fanta I suppose. That baguette looked good. Cannot believe there was no choice other than the salad when the Chicken Tikka ran out, very poor service. Hope you finally managed to eat in the end somewhere. The views from the plane were stunning.
Absolute crap just like Alicante Don’t even bother going in there now as a silver club member. Rather pay the 12 euros for Burger King
Very very dissapointing DJ. I hear you and know what you mean. It's gutting isn't it?
It's not a patch on Gatwick or Heathrow, but more than you get at London City.
I would of walked out as well pal. nice to see you back in Tenerife.
Chin up Darren, hope you had a great time otherwise 😊
I hope you didn't pay too much!
Welcome Darren❤
Had a bad week this week Darren I meant to say welcome home Darren❤x
Don't worry DJ, we've all had that feeling once or twice. Paying for something, believing it to be better than it is, turning up, eating it etc, then feeling ripped due to the let down and initial cost. And that's why you still got a sandwich ;)
You are heading for a heart attack if you don’t watch it.
So you don’t like salad? salad is amazing if you choose the salad items you like. You have that amazing air fryer use it and make that the main event on the plate.
I love a salad different every night.
Good for you Linda, good for you
A Tenner-Reefey Tragedy. The VIP lounge was off the charts poor. A sad end to 10 days of fun in the sun albeit you created value in your content with the videography and musical accompaniments. Keep you chin up Dazza
Thank you. Its disgusting the lounge didn't have any sausages or Chorizos . I would have created my own roll.
Bangladesh next for a good curry and amazing ‘Indian food!
I agree it’s terrible. I got food poisoning from there!
Tenergrief
I love how you pronounce the areas within Tenerife with no fu**s given. The way you say Del Duci is like you are saying Del Boy
That is how the Spanish pronounce it, dont listen to the idiots who think they know best
DAZZLER...you seem to have put yourself in an awkward spot. Is it food or is it travel 🤔 never the less, how many tickles have you had from food establishments whilst filming content? The reason I say this is because they can please some of the people some of the time but not all of the people all of the time .swings and roundabouts pal. But please be aware that you can open your trap to let them know what their doing wrong that way they know and maybe fix the issue for future customers.....please please please don't become the idiot on another channel who does nothing else but coat people off. We all have off days. Keep up the brilliant work pal 👍🏼
I never make it personal
Crikey mate that’s dire, it’s like being back on the prison ship😳I know what you’re feeling having to leave there.😞
Absolutely absurd DJ, poor choice of selection of a variety of grub. Scandalous. Love your honesty
be going there in september for the very first time be staying in the inspire princess hotel
Fabulous hotel you will love it😎
@@jackiewheatland9691 thanks we always went to lz giving tenerife a go this time
Wait till you go Thailand omg the last day there takes on a new meaning.
How so?
@@DarrenJohn Its like leaving a much better planet
What a poor offering.Tenerife VIP lounge needs to seriously up their game. It's like they don't care.
The Tenerife lounge hasn’t changed much. Food is rubbish and looks much the same now. I flew club Europe with BA and was in row 1!!! They started on the row one opposite me and by the time they asked me what I wanted the beef casserole was finished 🤷♀️ I ate rotten pasta instead and my husband a salad, something not right with their food options. On a a plus note the hotel you were in is beautiful. We always stay towards la caleta, really another world over that side……😍😎
Darren not a great end to your holiday & that lounge was very poor all round Hope you complained & refunded
We use the lounge at Dublin airport before flying & the buffet changes depending on time of day Not a big variety but quality in most of their food there
The plane footage was excellent & enjoyable though again unfortunate with the food availability which is why we prebook our seats when flying as limited supply especially on return flights xx👍👍
Complained on my return Anne 👍🏼🙂
Moan moan moan
It's never a good experience going home after you've had a good holiday and you would expect the VIP lounge to offer more 🤷♂️ it was a bit naff that 👎
It wasn't for you that daz only way you get your monies worth there is by getting pissed....