I Stay On A Deserted Luxury Island Resort!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

I Stay In The World's MOST EXPENSIVE Hotel! 👉th-cam.com/video/vbHrBi8gTmg/w-d-xo.html

[@CheshireCat6639]

Tim ive been to Sorrento which was fabulous ....but I would love to see a vlog on The Isle of Capri sometime..or Amalfi maybe ? ❤

[@maureen14]

Why do you need so much security if it's an island?? 🏝

[@69footballgoats]

Tim love your videos.. but please can you give more footage of the breakfast buffets. Breakfast is the main meal for Arabs. I think breakfast is more interesting than the bathrooms for me anyway. Thanks for your videos

[@CheshireCat6639]

@@69footballgoats yes thats a good point made there..

[@DreamRJ]

Not sure about that one, I mean it looked nice but again just empty. I really would love to know how busy it gets from September onwards though. I am guessing it is still going to be pretty dead. Maybe it is also to do with alcohol because its banned, that might also be a factor. But do they stop you from bringing your own with you? would they confiscate it?
Also you made a slight error when you said 1 night. You stayed for 2 nights lol - Also that shower was to small :D still waiting for you to find one that you can fit 600 people in haha

[@hjvh78ho]

Seems like the villas should have their own buggies for you to drive yourself around the island, that would be way quicker.

[@larryo6874]

Good idea!

[@dianeyoung2914]

There would probably be a problem getting insurance cover for that, health and safety.

[@alisondawson5116]

At Least no one would be drink driving ! Hehehehe

[@TangerineTulip]

Great idea, a mini golf cart.

[@toemblem]

Agreed. Golf carts are cheap.

[@stuartgranito4166]

For some reason I’m not blown away by this resort ? But Tim is just amazing as usual , I love it that he loves his coffee and tea ❤

[@onemoreplz2566]

very over rated. was a thing when it opened. now people are over it

[@captainsherry]

For the price, I would expect the bed to have NO bugs. And the ever-creaking door would also keep me away from this resort.

[@YannR34]

Anyway those places are way too hot to appreciate anything. And there is nothing to see. Go in some tropical places around the world or anywhere with desert weather if it's what you are looking for, but with landscape, Jordania, Arizona for exemple.
As he said, if you want something like this, go to the Seychelles, or Maldives or Tahiti

[@adrianmichell-z6o]

Perhaps,instead of saying " that's doin me head in " you think of wedging the door with paper/cardboard etc😮😮

[@Plum_bird]

The floating picnic seemed lovely.

[@Shazzadut1]

Wow. What heaven, yes please! Worth sitting in the heat for. I’d be asking to take the leftovers back to my room. Is it humid as well? It’s the humidity that kills.

[@alisondawson5116]

Yes, but I would want to take a dip in the water, before and after lunch ~~ why can’t you swim in the sea, do you know ?

[@naif7295]

As a Qatari we don't ever go out from June to Sep especially afternoon time. Actually we run away to your country or Europe in summer. Be safe Tim, it's not healthy to walk in this weather. Thank you for amazing channel. Naif

[@Shazzadut1]

My neighbour is from Qatar and she just came home yesterday from a 4 or 5 month visit to relatives and children in Qatar. She goes to escape the Australian winter because the cold weather affects her bad back. So not all people hate the heat. lol.

[@user-tj2qm1sr2b]

Played tennis in Dubai in an August evening 44C. It was fine..people moan in Europe at 30C

[@hatchling88]

@@user-tj2qm1sr2b I live in Florida and an English friend was visiting in April and suffered, sweat and moaned when it was barely 84 f, which we consider mild. It was really rather pathetic. I don't "like" heat, but if one makes some allowances, it's bearable. 80's in April? Delightful.

[@darkvader7231]

​@@hatchling88 You may want to consider the fact that people born in a cooler climate will naturally struggle with a hotter or warmer climate, nothing to do with being pathetic! Its like you from Florida would find 10c cold but not us in UK!! Be a bit more diplomatic in your statements, it takes all sorts to make the world!!

[@LAura-qr2ff]

@@hatchling88 You're being silly. That temperature would be the hottest day of the year for some places in England. It would be a very rare temperature in some places. It's all relative. The same person might be fine after four weeks (acclimatised) or not - health issues. Everyone is different. Just like you might struggle in Arizona at 115F whereas someone who lives there would be fine. For example, 68F is a hot day in parts of England, things are very different to Florida. It shouldn't be difficult to understand that our climates are massively different and that affects how people feel.

[@shanneal]

this is my comfort channel 😊

[@martiwilliams4592]

Mine too!!!!!

[@amosigil8]

same here

[@JodieTarot]

🙌

[@christiancatley4120]

agreed

[@mmac4182]

SAME. Tim is the best❤

[@sidbrun_]

9:50 "everything you see here is complimentary!" got to be at least £15 worth of drinks and snacks in there, they're spoiling you Tim!

[@davidmoore8857]

Only soft drinks though.

[@homaghazi3624]

The salt and sea air creates rust, plus they have sandstorms which exacerbates the discoloration.

[@barrycoppock]

Definitely another 'wow' location. Being out in 48 degrees (low season for me!) Noel Coward's Mad Dogs and Englishmen comes to mind! Taking all into account, the cost does seem about right. You do certainly find some incredible locations and it is great that we are able to experience these with you, without actually having to go there. Very much appreciated and enjoyed..

[@WalkWithMeTim]

i know bit silly but it was a little cheaper

[@nettnett660]

The blue bathroom tiles are glorious.. I want those.

[@xaronx540]

You're a tough guy, Tim, and quite the companionable guy, going through all the volatile, weird, scary places, but also the nice, cosy, luxurious places for us viewers.
You do an excellent job, although a ghost or two may appear at any time in some weary hotels and places. With your efforts, you are also creating one of the best resorts, travel, and tourism channels on TH-cam. Thanks for that!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thank you

[@satsumamoon]

Your floating picnic is gorgeous!!!

[@imsbvs]

I'd be worried about the shellfish in such hot conditions.

[@janiedillingham3190]

I'd love to see you at the Four Seasons resort, in an over the water bungalow in Bora Bora. From the videos I've seen, they do it exactly right there!

[@vikkiruss]

If you ever get a rattly door again, grab some cloth, like the flannel put it in the door and then shut it and it should be enough to stop the rattle, if it’s not use a towel!

[@melaniemartin6785]

Easier to just call maintenance, so it doesn't ruin your holiday lol!

[@gsu12fo]

IM SHOCKED! That place is beautiful! Thank u so much for the efforts 🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@WalkWithMeTim]

No problem 😊

[@gsu12fo]

@@WalkWithMeTim 🤗🤗🤗🤗 greetings

[@truigrunland6817]

Yes! My son used the phone on the toilet to tell us he's in the bathroom as we sat on the balcony!😂

[@nathanbabiuk6286]

Why?

[@dianeyoung2914]

Thats funny lol

[@TCB_Aries]

I guess they're thinking a lot of people don't really see this. I DO! 😂😂😂 I love your videos!

[@paulhansen3189]

Hi Tim thank you for all the hard work you do love you all ❣️

[@thalesofmiletus2966]

Worked in Doha in the 80’s and 90’s wearing full PPE. Horrendous but after a few weeks you got used to it. I agree though. The sun beating down actually feels like it’s burning.

[@clarehall767]

Tim: ooooh dates. I actually don't like dates. 🤣🤣

[@MisterStuzy]

😂

[@annehicks9992]

The food on that floating picnic looked really yummy.

[@sarastiles432]

Those over the sea villas usually have a glass floor so you can watch the fish, and steps to go down for a swim in the ocean.

[@us83uk]

Seems a bit pointless having oversea villa if you can't get into the sea! Super amazing how quickly you are able to get these great videos out so quickly. Have you considered an "extra" channel to get some raw/uncut footage out too? Things like a proper look around the breakfast buffet or walking around the resorts/hotels? Things too long to get into the main videos.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

My thoughts exactly

[@DavidRollo-hy9jy]

Why can't you go in the sea sharks ?

[@Sharpy-Staunch]

​@@WalkWithMeTimTim your vlogs are getting abit boring mate, posh hotels are becoming abit repetitive, do something different

[@Emma-mk8jv]

Good to see uncut, but theres no need for another channel. Just add this one

[@lynemac2539]

If you go into the sea, you are part of the food chain. I live on a small island and I eat food from the sea, but I don't go in.

[@harrietwilliams7790]

No need for holidays anymore - just travel vicariously via you Tim. Hope you do the Seychelles.

[@garethmorgan7474]

Now this looks amazing

[@yvonneost12]

Tip - for a squeaky door if you have some fly spray , spray some on the hinges , it will last a couple of days and you will be gone by the time it squeaks again.

[@jayr4857]

I've even used spray on deodorant or air freshner. If all else fails, grab a towel and wedge it in the door gap. 👍

[@Sooz0sooz]

The wait for buggies would annoy me….nice spacious rooms. I wondered what the basic accom looked like/costs.

[@christiancatley4120]

Yeah I don't think I could wait that long tbh

[@harrycoffey9427]

Basic room is 300 euros, this villa starts from 1000 a night

[@inaweoftheworld]

I hope you finished all the food on that floating breakfast, it looked delicious.

[@chrissiecarr5721]

@@inaweoftheworld I kept thinking I should have been there to share that lobster and what do they do with all the leftovers?.. what a waste if they throw it out! 😳

[@2ProductionOnline]

Can’t, wait for this video enjoy your time there! ❤🎉

[@vanessaschofield7927]

mrs tightwad here tim. thankyou for this video and sharing your experience. Nah wouldnt stay here the matress would freak me out and it was a resort that had no soul as i saw it and megga expensive. But thankyou once again tim i feel i have been here through your camera eyes

[@leroystea8069]

A friend of mine who got married stayed at one of these at Maldives in South Asia. That one seemed really nice. You had the chance to swim with dolphins and the water near the beaches glowed at night when you walked through the shallow end of the beach - natural flora that glows during water movement. The whole area won a 2023 World Travel Award for best resort. Yes the paint does wear off from the ocean and sun which can be repaired during off season. Still a nice place where you were at.

[@chelseagirl278]

the dolphins don't want to swim with humans. animals are not "entertainment"

[@cwg73160]

⁠​⁠@@chelseagirl278What else do the dolphins say to you? Do they approve of you as their representative to humans?

[@chelseagirl278]

@@cwg73160 it is slavery

[@jonanthony6364]

Regarding the bathtub, one of my homes had a very large Jacuzzi bathtub in the primary bedroom. It had its own hot water tank but still took about 30 minutes to fill

[@CKK131]

It’s on!!!! C’mon, hurry!!! Sit down n let’s all watch it together.

[@hl236]

Can you start sharing the total price at the start? I promise I will still watch the entire videos. It would provide context whilst I follow along.

[@margaretatter4743]

The sea air and water takes its toll on the outside areas. They could paint once a month, and it probably wouldn't last very long.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

it was more than paint lol

[@shannonshorts-johnson306]

We can always count on Tim to point out the great and not so great points of interest. I appreciate and respect your honesty, Tim! Thank you for another amazing video! ❤

[@WalkWithMeTim]

I appreciate that

[@user-fl6zb5br7i]

I love the lights on the ceiling, The tile in the shower and the toilet area is beautiful, I would of stay in the other bedroom! Love the pool area I want that pool, the patio is amazing. The food looks so good you're making me hungry. Thank you for sharing this beautiful resort.

[@TheArob]

Tim you’ve been killing it lately, loving these Middle east resorts, they are always very unique

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks

[@johnmarkhegna141]

Great video as always. I don't know there is just something about this resort that doesn't feel cohesive and the public spaces didn't really look that luxurious. The bed situation and the outdoor loungers alone would freak me out. I couldn't afford to stay there anyway so thank you for sharing another fun video with us!

[@rustinpieces]

Such a shallow, fake and - at spots - already crumbling "keeping up appearances" kinda world... ...but I do still watch every vid with great pleasure; often as a reassurance not to save up for these trips! Thanks once again for a very honest and revealing episode, Tim!

[@clarebabes]

Agree, Tim goes so I don’t have to 😂

[@chrisguest778]

I often think the same about places like Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi etc. They're devoid of any real personality or character, they throw ungodly amounts of money at things and think it's attractive when really, that beauty is only skin deep. Look behind the scenes and you see just how ugly things really are.

[@us83uk]

The positives tend to be safety, service levels and guaranteed sun... each to their own on what you value in your holidays! The last raffles one was so much better than this to me... but I'm sure some people would love being on a small island!

[@steve-marsh]

I tend to agree, seems all very smoke and mirrors to me! But always an entertaining video with Tim eh?

[@s4lino]

@@chrisguest778 which places do you think does a great opposite example?

[@richardbowness1595]

Looking forward to this!!

[@oldjake4233]

Alcohol free resort? I will cross this off my wish to visit before I kick the bucket list.

[@paradisehotel5005]

Same goes for me grandad.

[@CheshireCat6639]

@@oldjake4233 haha me too🍹🍷🍾🥂🍻

[@absta100]

me too any resort in Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi . It’s a NO from me 😂🙏🏻

[@DavidJohnson-dc8lu]

They serve alcohol in the UAE. Had a relative who went to Abu Dhabi and Dubai and got his first alcoholic drink in a nightclub.

[@oldjake4233]

@@DavidJohnson-dc8lu But not at this particular resort. I first visited Dubai in 1978 and alcohol was freely available then. In 1979, Dubai restricted accessibility to Alcohol with a stated aim of "preserving religious standards". I last went there in 2011, I did my alcohol drinking in the hotel where me and my wife were staying.

[@armarda1697]

42 degrees here this time of the year in the shade, I live here, good luck tourists lol

[@jayr4857]

@armarda1697 that's a pleasant day where I live. But you're right, tourists don't have a clue about seriously hot weather.

[@amraomar9150]

Hi. How's the weather in october? Is it pleasant?

[@jayr4857]

@@amraomar9150 it's Dam hot. The asphalt on the roads sometimes melt.

[@amraomar9150]

@@jayr4857 even in october? I was planning to bring kids on a 9 day holiday.. plz advise

[@jayr4857]

@@amraomar9150 maybe not October, but summer starts almost in the middle of spring. It can still get up to 33c 100% humidity. It's the humidity that gets people.

[@michaelgeddes9548]

I do like it when Tim goes to places where other people like to go on holiday, This place is empty again. Ibiza was a great video actual life/people there . keep up the great work.

[@mamasinger49]

The heat would undo me lol. So fair play to you for going in summer. It did look nice, but I see what you mean regarding some tatty bits. I think my fave thing would be the floating picnic, that looked amazing. Thank you for a great vid.

[@CityWise_Travels]

Nothing better than an Island resort all to yourself 😅

[@robertsenedrin6692]

Hi Tim! The tagging on the bed is for the 'Mattress Rotation'. Hotels, Housekeeping department in particular rotates the bed quarterly thats why there are months indicated on them. Its to retain the quality of the spring and I could say its overall quality. Its also one thing Housekeeping do to check on the bed bugs. I hope this helps!

[@what9331]

Can't wait to watch this when I get home just before going to sleep. Quality stuff as always Tim

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thanks

[@lynemac2539]

The seafood looks magnificent.
The heat seems entirely too oppressive.

[@roberthutson2023]

Hey Tim, the reason some of those buttons don't work or do anything is probably because in other locations like other villas not over the water that are on the actual Island might have those features and they just utilize the same control panel throughout the resort since its probably cheaper in the long run instead of having to have multiple different custom control panels. Thats just my thought on that.

[@lisalogan133]

Can’t wait! 💕

[@McQuokka]

Flown over that island so many times as it’s close to Doha Airport. I have never seen anyone on it. Being zero alcohol is not that unusual 10-15 years ago but Doha was meant to have moved on and be more cosmopolitan and appealing to western tourists they are going to have to change that part….

[@jackboss7458]

zero alcohol island really does explain why its dead

[@margaretbridgeford6159]

Tim you have two bathrooms- if you were concerned about the bed bugs you could have slept in one of the baths 🛀 😊

[@SamanthaMacreadie]

Wow Tim, amazing!!

[@hazelmanship7516]

Hi Tim enjoyed the vlog, but extravagant. Nice to see these different holiday destinations, thanks gor sharing see you all soon bye 😊xxx

[@aliwatson9860]

They are physalis part of the gooseberry family

[@MaureOutdoors]

Well I can now scratch that resort of my bucket list! Than you Tim! Over water villas with no water access, alcohol free, and those wait times in low season??? Can't imagine what the waits are like in high season.

[@katrajuyogaiah465]

Hi sir I am a Hospital student your videos very useful to me thank you so much sir

[@cwg73160]

How are these videos useful in a hospital?

[@katrajuyogaiah465]

@@cwg73160 friendly welcome behaviour towards guest receiving just you have it

[@mrsb_96]

Maybe hospitality?

[@YannicksChannel]

Another amazing video, Tim! Love the work you've been putting in, started watching you since the raffles hotel in qatar and your videos have inspired me to make my youtube videos better. So thank you!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks 😊

[@chrisonYTtour]

Beautiful looking place Tim, it’s a shame the accommodation didn’t come with a buggy… microwave would definitely come in handy if travelling with a baby

[@kkrispy2009P]

Great review and nice update hotel and island

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thanks kk

[@janedee6488]

The best part for me is the food reviews.

[@VickiGonzales-oc9hj]

FYI coral is a living organism, and it is home to many different species of marine animals that are the chain of life on earth. But with three D printing you can have the exact replica of coral for a lamp. It is cool looking!

[@Curlyperm59]

A no slcohil island resort no way. Now i an sounding like an alcoholic. Yeah ok but those villas i would be afraid of fallung in the sea. They badly need refurbishing.that door would have done me head in but the pool looked lovely Thanks once again Tim keep up good work ❤❤❤

[@designnerd1414]

I'm truly surprised that your mattress encasement request hasn't been accommodated at these 5 star resorts. Thank you and Gabbey for all your shared experiences.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

It happens all the time

[@amandabeech8472]

Oh wow looks lovely and peaceful, but the waiting for a buggy to get you from A to B abit. off putting for me. The room was nice .

[@kevinomalley1521]

Content idea sprung to mind. Visit the "best hotel" in 10 of Europe's cheapest countries. With the likes of Albania, Latvia, Bulgaria, Poland etc and others becoming more popular budget options, thought it would be a cool series to see what you could get in the 5 star hotel range in some of these much more affordable places people are starting to like.

[@grant1133]

Your shower capacity estimates are always the highlight of your videos. You realise there would be riots if you ever missed it?

[@seboTwo]

Sure, that’s instant unfollow 🫥

[@lynemac2539]

I visited a friend in Dallas in the late seventies. She had a niche in the wall next to the bathtub with a phone. It was fabulous. I'm a bathtub freak.

[@rob-time]

OMG, that is so much food! Such luxury.

[@DAZz1706]

So many starving families with cost of living, nice to see someone didn't go hungry on this occasion.

[@lindavis224]

Wow!❤ that food looks devine!!!!

[@bazztown8698]

I Assume you were there for two nights as you arrived the night before you started the video? .. Beautiful place !!

[@awakeningalchemy5744]

Pity it was zero alcohol resort, I would need a stiff vodka to sleep on the mattress when Tim described the little insects or funny things with legs he'd found. A fascinating insight as always, and a bit of an education.

[@louisathomas945]

Love your videos ! Most people will never be able to afford to go somewhere like this so nice to see it 🙂

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks for watching!

[@newcreatureinchrist5087]

Tim! Always love watching your videos! Maybe you could review the fancy villas in the Maldives! That would be awesome!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Maybe one day 😉

[@natashahiggins2383]

Tim you have to put a sock in the door. Close the door on a sock stops it banging 😊

[@OppositeofHATE7]

I thought you put the sock on the door if you ARE banging😂

[@jayr4857]

​@OppositeofHATE7 😂😂👍

[@pmg-1]

If you don't want those dates...send them on over to me! Absolutely love them... bacon wrapped..stuffed with manchego cheese...divine!

[@jomama5186]

I still like it. Especially how quiet it is. I would pay more to go in the off season !

[@DDFreeman]

WOW... I have watched at least 30 island resort videos, and this one is not only tops on decor and detail and welcome goodies and more, but way beyond anything else that I have seen !!!! Kudos to whoever persons are responsible for all of same. And what irony it is called just Banana Island and is actually shaped like a banana. Plus offers extra protection / a guard. What a unique deal !!!! [Note: If they tire of Banana, they could call it Seahorse as it looks like a Seahorse too !!!!]

[@charlotteh3268]

I’ll always love the how many people can fit in the shower segment! 😂

[@faithg9766]

My favourite part was the floating picnic. The food overall looked really good.

[@donnap8889]

Looks amazing Tim x

[@gingersperg]

Not sure when you recorded this, but you didn't miss much in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, weather wise.

[@GabyStarbuckx]

Looks fantastic

[@hazelmanship7516]

Hi Fab,vlog Gaby bet you'd have loved this hotel 😊xx

[@TravelinSmitty]

That place looks pretty sweet! I can't believe you trusted them to come get you out there at lunch. Lol

[@amyslowikgrossman835]

I've got a resort location recommendation for you, Tim! Mohonk Mountain House in Upstate New York USA. It's been the location for a bunch of TV shows and I've been there it's LOVELY. It's also family friendly if you wanted to bring Gabby and Casper. Best time to go is in the Fall in October because the leaves are spectacular.

[@annaelisavettavonnedozza9607]

I don’t like the feeling of someone possibly standing behind me as I sleep 😂

[@maureen14]

They need to use marine paint on the outside.

[@DhanishtaDevi]

Very nice. I thought the lunch on the water was pretty cool. Have you seen the website of the world's 14 Coolest Underwater Hotels Tim ? I'd love to see you review some of them.

[@natashagarnham6053]

I'd be paranoid of there being sharks right close to the hotel room but it is a beautiful place

[@budgiefriend]

From shade to shade. Sweltering, humid, draining, overwhelming, deadly HEAT🥵💀

[@laurastone6578]

Poor Tim. I felt bad that he was “gutted” that the big slide was closed. The resort needs to provide individual carts to the guests that are staying in those island retreat structures. Lastly, seeing Tim floating around in the sea eating his feast was hilarious! 😂

[@IceColdFever3520]

ur definitely planning a trip to the seychelles aren't u 😁

[@Done-737]

Lovely tour of villa 😊

[@tashlouise6564]

I keep seeing things on social media about euro camp holidays their toddler friendly I think their like a butlins/center park abroad Spain France Italy lots of places have them would love to see a vlog on a euro camp holiday

[@patriciahadley2374]

I can't imagine anybody wanting to go to these hell holes in the summer. You can't go outdoors because of the torrid heat, and the sea water is warm so you can't cool down in it. There's almost nobody around, there's nothing to see on the island - except sea and more sea. An absolute bore of a place. 😴 Thanks for the video though Tim. Even though I'm not attracted to these places, you still make them interesting. P.S. If you don't know what those nasty bed bugs look like, you can look the critters up on Google.They recommend that you never put your luggage on the floor or on the bed...you could take some of them home with you if the hotel is infested. Wow, I've just noticed that you've got almost half a million subscribers. 🎖🏆

[@DanTuber]

I think these places cater to people who want to relax, not do activities and go site seeing

[@olbapoli4074]

"hell hole" lol ok...Im sure where you live is paradise

[@patriciahadley2374]

@@DanTuber . Yes certainly, but being stuck inside a hotel all the time because outdoors you'd become roasted after 5 minutes isn't my idea of fun. I love the outdoors. ☺️

[@patriciahadley2374]

@@olbapoli4074 . For me it would be hell. I can't think of anything worse then spending a holiday stuck indoors. Even Tim couldn't stand the heat. But perhaps I'm spoilt. I live in Italy and I would never swap it for one of these artificial, luxury 'paradises'.

[@jayr4857]

I reckon it's awesome. Where do you go for holidays?

[@lanneren]

TIm you should get a magnifying glass and a uv blacklight to take and look at the beds with lol

[@thomashess9874]

Thanks Tim,I just stayed a a Tru Hotel in Orlando and I now find myself checking for bed bugs and looking for all the flaws ,like you do. I think it is a good thing though,and I praised the hotel for all the good people and amenities ,and let them know what flaws and issues i discovered. You are the Hotel whisperer!