How Many Points + Cash for BORA BORA? Upgrade Cost?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 มิ.ย. 2019
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Was watching this video in a lobby and some guy said, “Are you watching Ask Sebby?”
You famous 😂
I love this kind of videos on how the process of using the points and miles. Keep it up
Am I the only one that likes Mandy’s shady commentary?
Long form Q&A is great! Lots of good ideas back to back!
Keep these videos coming. Most of us are in two camps. We maximize credit cards for cash back or points/miles. Those of us in the latter do it to travel. More travel videos, please and thank you.
This was a great format!!!! Thank you! Step by step videos help out so much!
Hey Sebby! I think having this type of video is a great compliment to your other videos. In general, the way you break down and discuss a topic regardless of the subject matter (credit cards, offers, lounges, travel) is beyond excellent and very entertaining to watch. So I wouldn’t worry about the actual topic as much! All vids are good vids from your channel!
Thanks for sharing this breakdown and Q&A! 👏
Thanks for responding to my question on the previous video!
Love the video Sebby. Thanks a bunch. More like it please.
Thanks for answering my question, Sebby. Great info here. Can't wait for my trip!
@booklover86 I need an adult
Thanks a lot! Can’t wait to see the Bonvoy videos
Yes pls make more videos like this... it’s good to know the break down of the cash, points and hotel programs you used. Thx.
Who doesn't like your travel stuff, are they crazy!!! I love it. You put out great content Sebby, keep it coming. Thank you
More videos like these please, lots of info thank you so much
Love these example videos! Keep them coming!
I absolutely love the travel stuff! I was trying to find a way to stay at the Conrad and this seems like the best route.
Please do more of these videos, Sebby. My wife and I are planning to go to Bora Bora in June 2021 and love your insights
👍🏼😎 saving this video for planning my next trip. I also like to snorkel
Thanks for answering my question sebby
You showed us how to obtain the most points possible and now best the way to use them? You've got my 👍🏼, keep them coming Sebby
Thx for this , just getting into points, bora bora 2 yrs down the road
Love the travel videos!!
I like the point travel videos. It give proper inspiration for how the hobby can improve life.
I know this is a few years old, but I’m late to the game. Love your videos and bing watching your content. Yes to more q&a videos and room tours.
Thanks Sebby
I really love snorkeling. That love for snorkeling got me to get scuba diving certified last year. And I highly recommend that you do that if you aren’t yet. It’s like snorkeling but 100 times better. And I plan to go dive in Bora Bora and Maldives in the next couple years. Btw I love these kind of videos. Makes it easier for me to plan my travels using points for yolo trips. Thanks!
Awesome video sebby,
Thanks!
I love all your videos. I would consider myself intermediate points person so I find value in all your videos. Not sure if if folks who haven't actually done any of these trips that prefer you to walk through every single step.
Great video!! Inspired!
hello ask sebby i really like all your information and you always get a like from me.... if you can help me to get to bora bora im will be traveling from miami i would like to know the best flight strategy to get yhere.
Was waiting on this video
I love these vids, going into the rationale of what's realistic points wise I love this stuff. Keep it coming seb
great video
Do you bring your own snorkel gear? Do you have a recommendation?
Enjoy the question videos and travel stuff!
Thanks for answering my question Sebby! This type of video really inspires me that I can make a trip like this happen. Keep up the awesome content!
Also please give us a detailed break-down of how you fly and why you choose to earn status with the airlines that you do.
Hey Sebby, did you fly to IHG from Hilton Bora Bora? it seems like it’s far away each other. What kind of room did you stay in IHG, and also what was the redemption?
Hi, I've watched a lot of your videos, and they are super helpful in understanding how credit card points work but I'm a little confused as to where to start and which cards to use for what. Can you do a beginner series that does 3-4 cards that can be used to get maximum benefits for daily expenditure (things like dining, grocery, fuel), travel (so airline rewards and hotels or a card that allows gives good rewards for both). Also it would be helpful if these options could also apply to Canadians. Thank you.
I, too, sweat a lot. I overheat. I like travelling in October-November to Europe where it's nice and cool lol.
PS: Travel stuff is cool. I wouldn't even mind a vid on how you guys pack. Check bags? All in one carry-on? I travel with a carry-on that fits in the overhead and a camera bag that fits under the seat. For weeks in Europe. I'm pretty skilled at using foreign laundromats lol
We are traveling to Bora Bora soon for our 20 wedding anniversary and this video is very helpful. Keep it coming Sebby! I’m not sure u will have time to answer my questions but I will give it a try . Just checking the standard room now and they are charging 200k HH points per night 😥 whew that’s a lot . I saw ur video and it was only 80k that u mentioned. Did they increased and double the points 😥😫 also we are diamond members so hopefully we can get the upgrade. Did they offer it to u right away or ask for it ahead of time ??? Tnx more power
Do video on COnrad Koh Samui as I am looking at that property for Honeymoon.
Let's goooooo sebbbbb 🤙🤙🤙🤙🤙
can you maybe do a detailed video on how to use multiple free certificates night from the Hilton to pool them together or marriot cards. like how do you book it, are there some different things u have to do on the computer when booking THX :)
Sebby I would love to see the Koh samui footage
Can I combine weekend certificate and the 5th night on a 6 or more consecutive nights stays, so ending up paying for 2 nights less?
More vids like this
Wow first time different introduction
These kind of videos are not bad
Sebby, at 2:44 you start saying that you didn't want to use Chase points for the flight because you feel that you would get a better return using the points for Hyatt. Can you explain this a bit more, are you saying that Chase points are better used for hotel stays?
I walk through a economy example here: th-cam.com/video/mprrvv2Asgc/w-d-xo.html
For luxury options, PH Vendome runs is 30k points and runs $750 to $2,000 per night.
CSR at 1.5x yields $450 in value.
YMMV depending on your SO and/or your view of YOLO properties.
The points needed for bora bora right now is fucking insane
Make more travel videos please
More travel!
Wait so do my authorized user cards count towards my Amex 4/5/6 cap?
Because I notice they have separate card numbers
👍🏻
So why are you not revealing the total amount you spent for this trip. I feel that is very valuable information for one trying to budget. Why should we listen to Mandy when we follow you. I am not trying to follow anyone else but you
Too bad IHG changed their anniversary night from anywhere to 40k points or less value. You should edit this into description or something. I almost applied for this card for that one perk that is no longer there.
I could be wrong but I think Hilton is charging 89k points per night for that standard room now
Got pre approved for Sapphire Preferred. Then I got denied when I applied. Interested to know the reason behind it. Going to call the next business day.
2024 Update Sebi?!
They raised it to 120k points!
Yep :( 80k window lasted for longer than I expected though!
The reason I really don't like this video is that it makes you think that if you get a card like the Hilton Aspire you'll be able to use the points and the weekend certificate night. I just checked Conrad Bora Bora and had checked Hilton Moorea earlier this week since my wife and I are going in December. Neither resort has any availability to use the weekend certificate for all of December and January. On top of that Conrad Bora Bora has not availability to book with points in all of December and Moorea charged 198k. I of course realized these things after watching all the videos like this and reading TPG articles only to get burned. I'm not saying videos like this doesn't make great entertainment, and I'm not sure if bloggers like Sebby get certain special access or not, but double check if you can actually book things before getting cards or excited about points. If you don't check yourself and just watch this video you may find yourself, like me, very sorry after you've spent $450 for a credit card with benefits you can't really use.
Jake Nelson loooool well that’s your fault bud, you were probably trying to use the card short term, that’s what you get man. They give you insane benefits if 900 in 2 years and on. If you trying to swindle them by opening it up, getting the points and then downgrading immediately when you can, don’t be crying you can’t take a super luxury trip, you can book hotels easily on many locations, Miami and key west for example
Miss the old intro ☹
1st!
🥇
More educational vids like this.
What’s up with the wonky editing? Makes your videos distracting to watch.