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All things luxury hotels where we spend an hour+ breaking down everything you need to know about specific luxury hotel properties. A weekly podcast about luxury travel and how to make it better for your vacations. We cover a new luxury hotel each week from areas such as Caribbean, Mexico, Hawaii, California, Florida, Europe, the rest of the USA, and Asia.

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  • Inside Napa Valley’s ONLY Resort With Its Own Vineyard! (Four Seasons)

    Inside Napa Valley’s ONLY Resort With Its Own Vineyard! (Four Seasons)
    Jun 29 2026
    https://www.travelbrospod.com/bookwithus In this episode of the Travel Bros podcast, Joey and Jamie take a deep dive into the Four Seasons Resort and Residences Napa Valley. Located in the laid-back, old-school town of Calistoga, this property sits on 22 acres and holds the crown as the only hotel in Napa Valley with its own fully operational vineyard. From an incredible travel hack that saves you hours of airport stress to checking out the only Michelin-starred restaurant in Calistoga, the guys break down everything you need to know before planning your luxury wine country getaway. They look at the stunning room setups, talk through incredible complimentary perks like chauffeur-driven luxury house cars and free childcare, and compare the resort directly to its ultra-luxury neighbor, the Auberge. Finally, they explain how booking through the Four Seasons Preferred Partner program with Travel Bros unlocks hundreds of dollars in daily resort credits, free breakfast, and priority upgrade.🌟 Upgrade Your Next Stay with Travel BrosPlanning a trip to the Four Seasons Napa Valley or another world-class luxury property? Book directly through Travel Bros via the Four Seasons Preferred Partner program. When you book your stay with us, you don't pay anything extra, but you instantly unlock a treasure trove of exclusive, value-added perks:* Daily Breakfast for Two: Fully flexible, meaning you can enjoy it at the resort restaurant or have it delivered right to your bed via in-room dining.* $100+ Resort Credit: Automatically applied to standard rooms, scaling all the way up to $500 per day for multi-bedroom suites and private residences to cover your dining, spa, or activities.* Priority Upgrades & Flexibility: Receive top-tier priority for room upgrades, early check-in, and late checkout based on availability.* Custom Welcome Amenity: Tailored explicitly to your preferences, whether you are a wine connoisseur or prefer a non-drinking experience. Stop competing with credit card statuses. Let us VIP your next vacation. Contact us: https://www.travelbrospod.com/bookwithusChapters00:00 – Welcome to Calistoga: The True Vibe of Napa Valley 01:15 – The Only Resort with Its Own Vineyard 02:51 – Debunking the Internet: Bad Reviews vs. Reality 05:44 – Michelin-Starred Dining at Auro & Poolside Eats 06:08 – The Ultimate West Coast Airport Hack: Fly Into STS! 08:50 – Four Seasons vs. Auberge: Privacy vs. The "Scene" 11:54 – Mind-Blowing Perks: Free Childcare & Chauffeur Cars 15:12 – Room Tour: Fireplaces, Dark Aesthetics, & Multi-Million Dollar Villas 20:03 – $4,500 Shower Heads?! Inside the Luxury Finishes 23:58 – How to Get Up to $500/Day in Spend Credits & Free Nights 29:18 – Supercar Rallies, Hot Air Balloons, & Mud Spas 34:00 – Local Spots: Model Bakery 41:29 – How to VIP Your Stay with Four Seasons Preferred Partner 45:10 – First Look: Rosewood Calistoga (Opening January 2027)TLDR: The resort is technically located in the northern town of Calistoga, which offers a rugged, laid-back, old-school agricultural vibe completely removed from the commercialized, heavily trafficked south side of Napa. On-Site Vineyard: It is the only hotel property in Napa Valley that features its own operational vineyard. The hip, forward winery on-site is masterminded by Thomas Rivers Brown, widely considered a top-five New World winemaker. The Airport Cheat Code: Skip SFO or Oakland. Flying into Santa Rosa Airport (STS)—a charming, Snoopy-themed regional airport—puts you a flat, traffic-free 20 miles and just a 35-minute drive away from the resort. Michelin Dining: The resort is home to Auro, the only Michelin-starred restaurant in Calistoga. It features a 7-course tasting menu paired with an astronomical 4,400-bottle wine program. Free Luxury Chauffeurs: The hotel features a complimentary house fleet of electric luxury vehicles (Lucid and Polestars) that will chauffeur you to downtown Calistoga or any local winery entirely for free. Free Childcare: Unlike competitors that charge up to $125/hour, the Four Seasons offers its Kids Club entirely complimentary from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (with pre-booking). Room Features & Aesthetics: Every single guest room on the property comes equipped with its own private balcony and a fireplace. However, the website's photos are heavily brightened; first-floor rooms actually feature a very dark, cavernous residential aesthetic. No Expense Spared: The residential-style design includes ultra-premium plumbing fixtures from the luxury brand Waterworks, including individual shower heads valued at $4,500. Oprah’s Favorite English Muffins: Located just 15 to 20 minutes from the resort is the legendary Model Bakery, world-famous for its English muffins, which spent a long time featured on Oprah's "Favorite Things" list.
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    47 mins
  • Is This Mexico’s Most Gorgeous New Luxury Resort? 🇲🇽

    Is This Mexico’s Most Gorgeous New Luxury Resort? 🇲🇽
    Jun 21 2026

    http://www.travelbrospod.com/bookwithus In this episode, we are diving deep into the newly opened Park Hyatt Cabo Del Sol. Jamie just returned from an exclusive Hyatt Privé event at this stunning 163-room property and is giving us the ultimate behind-the-scenes look.

    Is it truly one of the most gorgeous resorts Mexico has ever seen, or do the growing pains—like a serious lack of privacy in the lower-tier plunge pools and Cabo's ever-inflating food and beverage costs—hold it back? We break down everything from the massive, spread-out estate layout and the incredible adults-only beach club to a breakfast spread so good it easily ranks in Jamie’s top five of all time.

    PLUS, stick around for a massive bombshell revelation regarding the future of the Park Hyatt brand and a wild new all-inclusive property coming down the pipeline. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and drop a comment below!

    ✈️ Let the Travel Bros VIP Your Next Luxury Getaway!
    Planning an upcoming luxury vacation or a high-end staycation? Don't leave your experience up to chance or automated booking algorithms. Click the link in our bio to book your next trip through the Travel Bros Booking Service!

    We work directly with elite properties worldwide to score you exclusive perks, complimentary breakfasts, room upgrades, and true VIP treatment—all at no extra cost to you.
    https://www.travelbrospod.com/bookwithus

    Chapters
    00:00 – Introduction: The Park Hyatt Arrives in Cabo
    01:04 – VIP Arrival & Luxury Airport Transfers
    02:22 – Open-Air Check-In & Signing the "No Ocean Swimming" Waiver
    03:10 – Property Layout: Massive Footprint vs. Compact Resorts
    03:45 – Room Tour: Deluxe Ocean View Suite Breakdown
    05:30 – The Cabo Sticker Shock: $10 Sodas & Uber Eats Hacks
    08:58 – Olympic Lap Pools, Activities & The Kids Club
    10:38 – The Stunning Adults-Only Beach Club
    15:33 – Neighborhood Growth: Soho House & Anima Village Luxury Shopping
    28:30 – The Oceanfront Golf Course
    29:40 – The Major Privacy Problem with Plunge Pools
    34:50 – Fit and Finish: Deep Soaking Tubs & Epic Shower Lighting
    37:18 – Brand Bombshell: The World's First All-Inclusive Park Hyatt
    46:55 – How to Book with Hyatt Privé Benefits


    TLDR
    A Massive Footprint: The resort features only 163 rooms but sits on a massive, highly spread-out acreage, offering tons of open space and beautiful landscaping compared to more compact Cabo alternatives.

    Strict Safety Waivers: Upon checking in at the stunning open-air lobby, guests must sign a waiver acknowledging the resort's strict no-smoking policy and agreeing not to enter the ocean, which features dangerous, unswimmable riptides.

    Elite Room Swag: Every suite comes equipped with two complimentary Mexican straw hats and an exceptionally high-quality woven pool bag that guests are explicitly encouraged to take home.

    Free First-Round Minibar: To combat local inflation, the resort provides the first round of minibar snacks and non-alcoholic drinks for free—a lifesaver given that sodas cost $8 to $10 across most luxury hotels in Cabo.

    The Ultimate Beach Club: The property features a gorgeous, adults-only beach club (welcoming guests ages 15+) right on the sand line, complete with a 30-to-40-meter pool, a hot tub, cabanas, and Yeti coolers packed with ice and water.


    High-End Retail Next Door: Located just 100 yards from the resort gates within the Cabo Del Sol community is "Anima Village," an upcoming luxury shopping center featuring storefronts like Rolex, Prada, Cartier, and Lululemon.

    Award-Winning Breakfast: Overseen by acclaimed Executive Chef and pastry mastermind Miguel Gomez, the hotel breakfast is an absolute showstopper, boasting a massive plated fresh fruit station, traditional Mexican street food, and artisan bakery items.

    The Plunge Pool Privacy Caveat: Lower-tier "Resort View" plunge pool suites lack privacy, as primary walking paths to restaurants run right past the patios; booking an "Ocean View" suite or premium tier is highly recommended to avoid onlookers.

    A Shocking Brand Pivot: The hosts dropped a massive industry bombshell—the upcoming Park Hyatt Cancun / Rivera Maya (slated for late 2026) is being built by its owners to operate as the world's very first all-inclusive Park Hyatt property.
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    48 mins
  • Stop Buying Cheap Luggage! (The Collapse of Thompson Hotels?)

    Stop Buying Cheap Luggage! (The Collapse of Thompson Hotels?)
    Jun 14 2026

    https://www.travelbrospod.com/bookwithus Welcome back to another packed episode of the Travel Bros Podcast! This week, the bros are down one member but up a couple of extra frequent flyers. Joey is joined by Thomas Kim (TK) and Trevor Mountcastle from the Travel Stories podcast to break down everything from the chaos of modern airline updates to the ultimate luggage showdown.

    Listen to Travel Stories:
    https://milenomics.com/2025/01/travelstories-episode-51-everyday-carry/

    ✈️ Let the Travel Bros VIP Your Next Luxury Getaway!
    Planning an upcoming luxury vacation or a high-end staycation? Don't leave your experience up to chance or automated booking algorithms. Click the link in our bio to book your next trip through the Travel Bros Booking Service!

    We work directly with elite properties worldwide to score you exclusive perks, complimentary breakfasts, room upgrades, and true VIP treatment—all at no extra cost to you.
    https://www.travelbrospod.com/bookwithus

    YouTube Chapters
    00:00 - Intro & Catching Up with the Travel Stories Crew
    01:47 - Southwest 2.0: Elite Seats, Pistachios, and Crew Realities
    12:15 - The Hotel Brand Explosion: Why Are There So Many Sub-Brands?
    20:31 - Thompson Hotels: Real Modern Luxury or Branding Crisis?
    24:08 - Hotel Consistency Kings: Four Seasons vs. St. Regis
    32:00 - List of the Best & Worst Thompson Hotels
    41:50 - Luggage Deep Dive: Choosing a Lifelong Travel Companion
    1:13:40 - The Quick-Fire Luggage Tier List Game
    1:24:21 - European Travel Tangents: Hidden Gems in Seville & Valencia
    1:31:09 - Other Must-Have Travel Gear & Plane Cabin Survival Hacks
    1:38:50 - Outro & How to VIP Your Next Hotel Stay

    Is "Southwest 2.0" actually an upgrade, or are we just paying more to get less? ✈️
    In this massive, long-form episode of the Travel Bros Podcast, Joey, TK, and Trevor tackle the volatile world of modern travel. We kick things off with a candid review of Southwest’s new assigned seating format—complete with premium seat pricing, snack gatekeeping, and some legendary passive-aggressive flight crews.

    From there, we dive into the relentless explosion of confusing hotel sub-brands. Why does Marriott need 39 different chains? Is the Thompson Hotel brand in a luxury identity crisis? We compare hotel giants like Four Seasons and St. Regis to figure out who actually holds the crown for elite global consistency.

    Finally, we unpack the main event: The Ultimate Luggage Showdown. Stop buying cheap suitcases that break every single year! The bros debate soft ballistic nylon versus hard-sided aluminum, share crucial everyday carry (EDC) gear hacks, and put 15 of the biggest luggage brands through a brutal S-Tier to F-Tier ranking game.

    🔔 Subscribe for more unfiltered luxury travel insights, hacks, and industry breakdowns!
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    1 hr and 36 mins
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