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20 Most Expensive LUXURY Hotels in BALI you’ll Love in 2022

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20 Most Expensive LUXURY Hotels in BALI you’ll Love in 2022

Bali, or Island of the Gods, as it is known, is one of the most stunning islands on the planet.

The postcard-perfect landscape of hills and mountains, barren volcanic hillsides, scenic rice terraces, pristine beaches, and gorgeous coastline — all provide the quintessential backdrop to the island’s narrative of heaven on earth.



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The island is home to some of the world’s most elite resorts and most of them are located in Ubud, Seminyak, and Nusa Dua.

Culture lovers and spa seekers head to Ubud, while beach and surfing enthusiasts hit the urbane beachfront communities of Seminyak and Nusa Dua. Read on to find out more about the most luxurious hotels on the island.

lila Villas – ULUWATU

Price starts from 827 USD/night up to 4200 USD/night



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Alila Villas Uluwatu is the most expensive hotel in Bali and the price ranges from 827 USD/night up to 4200 USD/night. The hotel offers one of the best panoramic views of the Island and it’s a paradise for photographers and Instagrammers. 

The reception, restaurants, and spa are housed in lovely bright white block-like buildings with jigsaw-like paths leading the way. Water gardens and a striking wood-carved structure just add to the whole charm of the place.

The cherry on the cake of this whole landscape is the exquisite blue skies above the beautiful Indian Ocean. The hotel also comprises a yoga retreat.

Villa Puri Nirwana – an elite haven



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Price starts: 1,416 USD/night

Experience life like never before. Villa Puri Nirwana is one of the best hotels in Bali, just 1 minute away from the beach with a prime beachfront location on Eastern Bali. You won’t find anything like it in a million years. It is a luxurious plantation-style villa with 6 bedrooms.

You can spend your time in the fabulous pool and get spoiled by the 20 people full-time staff. The location is really unique being just across Bali Safari and Marine Park. The house is fully equipped for your leisure, which includes a flat-screen TV, DVD player, and a stocked kitchen.

Relax in the large living areas or on the outdoor sun loungers when you are tired of your air-conditioned bedroom with a view of the sea and the pool. The location is just a 15 min drive from Sukawati Market which is known for its specific traditional art and just a 20 min drive from Ubud.

This villa has it all. When bored you can play billiards, prepare a barbecue with your friends or relax with a full body massage. The staff is really helpful and will assist you with all your needs. Don’t miss out on this amazing Villa and book it out while it is still available.

The Samaya Bali – UBUD – The Most Romantic



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Price starts: 403 USD/night

Samaya Bali is a luxury hotel that offers rooms equipped with all the contemporary amenities such as free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Visitors can enjoy different types of massage and beauty therapies at the resort’s exclusive spa and wellness center.

The sun-loungers at the garden located at the premises of the resort is just the perfect place for vacationers to lie down and relax. The hotel also features a sauna, steam room, and an outdoor pool. The rooms here have large-screen televisions with satellite connection.

What guests loved about this resort:

Very peaceful and quiet place in the amazing location of Ubud. Definitely, will make you in love with Bali’s spirit – Syd, Hong KongStuff is super lovely and it has such a romantic vibe, it’s definitely one of the best hotels in Bali for couples or honeymoon – Kate, United StatesThis place is a dream of every romantic person that wishes to spend lovely time in Bali. – Maria, Germany

Dayu Mirah Resort





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Price starts: 515 USD/night

For one of the best resort experiences where you will be pampered as soon as you walk through the door, be sure to book a stay at Dayu Mirah.

After being whisked from the nearby Ngurah Rai International Airport to the resort in comfort and style you will be greeted with the freshest fruits and drinks you have ever tasted. The duration of your stay will include a complimentary breakfast every morning. Tea and coffee are freely served during the afternoon as well.

When you step into your air-conditioned villa, you will be greeted with a kitchen and three bathrooms, each of which includes a hairdryer and necessary toiletries. Your kitchen is equipped with an oven and dishwasher. After you have settled into your room, you are also treated to the resort’s garden, where you can relax at your leisure.

You are also welcome to take a refreshing swim in the private pools during your stay. And located near the resort are attractions such as the Rock Bar, only six miles away.

The previous guests of the Dayu Mirah Resort mostly appreciate:

It is a great location as it is only 3.7 miles away from Jimbaran Corner, making it easy to get to all of the best places. Other properties in the area aren’t as centrally located. The value of the Dayu Mirah Resort is superior compared to others in the area. The experience offered is well worth the money spent.

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Viceroy Bali, Ubud



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Price starts at around 500 USD/night

Perched above the spectacular Valley of the Kings, where shrines and water temples date back to the 8th century, Viceroy Bali is a true tropical sanctuary.

It’s located about a 5-minute drive from the bustling village of Ubud, while the airport is a little more than an hour away. If you crave something more extraordinary than a ride in a taxi, you can also arrive by helicopter straight at Viceroy’s private helipad.

It’s family-owned and operated, and it features 40 villas. All of them have a private pool, either plunge or infinity-edge, and they overlook the jungle valley. They have stone floors, wood furnishing, air-conditioning, espresso machines, and Bower & Wilkins sound systems.

What’s more, Viceroy is the only luxury hotel in Bali that has won the Condé Nast Traveller accolade of #1 Resort in the World.

Villa Saffraan







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Price starts: 200 USD/night

41 miles from the Ngurah Rai International Airport lies the Villa Saffraan, one of the best hotels in Bali 2019. This beachfront getaway is a private space where you can enjoy a relaxing vacation. Its terrace and garden are open to visitors and are a great place to kick back and forget about life for a while.

When you arrive for your stay you will be welcomed into your three-bedroom villa. Equipped with air conditioning and wi-fi, it will be your home away from home during your stay. Your accommodations include a flat-screen satellite TV and a kitchen, as well as a seating area where you can relax in comfort. You have your choice between an American or continental breakfast every morning. If you choose to, you will even be provided with an in-house cook to prepare your meals.

To explore the world surrounding Villa Saffraan you always have the option of renting a bike to ride. You will find that area attractions include several breathtaking waterfalls that must be seen in order to be believed. Located only 14.9 miles away is the Sekumpul Waterfall. If that’s too far for you the GitGit Waterfall is only 11 miles away. For one even closer, the Aling, Aling Waterfall is only nine miles away. All three of them are worth seeing if you don’t mind the trip to each one.

The previous guests of the Villa Saffraan mostly appreciate:

The value of a visit to Villa Saffraan exceeds the value of visiting other similar sites. The staff of the Villa Saffraan is committed to providing the quality of services guests expect when they check-in.

Ombak Luwung Beachfront Estate





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Price starts: 1,637 USD/night

Ombak Luwung Beachfront Estate is one of the most expensive hotels in Bali! It’s a true dream place. It has a mesmerizing ancient look to it that will leave even the pickiest architecture lovers breathless.

It is just a short 2 min walk from the beach. And you have access to the large pool and an outdoor barbecue. Relax on the terrace, find rest in any of the 5 bedrooms, unwind in the living room or snack in the well-equipped kitchen.

This Villa truly has it all. The flat-screen TV is amazing for watching movies after you have stopped exploring Bali for the day. And the villa is conveniently located in Canggu just a 13 min walk from Echo Beach and 1.4 km from Vue Beach Club. We feel in love with the dreamlike essence of this property and we are sure you will too. Book it as soon as possible as it is rented out for most of the year!

The Cloud Unique Beachfront Villa



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Price starts: 839 USD/night

You should stay in this villa with an absolutely stunning design that you haven’t seen before anywhere in the world. It’s an only 1-minute walk away from the beach and 15 km away from Taman Ayun Temple. Amenities are included such as a hot tub, free wifi, and a sitting/kitchen area. The beautiful terrace will make your time there unforgettable and a luxurious flat-screen TV will definitely keep you entertained.

You even have access to daily continental breakfast offers and different a la carte menus. If you want to prepare some food fast, you have access to a microwave and if you fancy a tea or a coffee, there is a kettle as well. The bathroom is full of free toiletries and you also have access to a wider offering of wellness facilities such as a hot tub and an indoor pool. It is the best-rated property in Tanban and you definitely won’t regret choosing it… What are you waiting for?

Previous customers loved:

Very spacious, clean and the staff was amazing – Maria, RussiaStayed in a few places around Bali, but this place has an amazing design and attention for details – Zoya, UKLocated right in from of the beach in a beautiful area. Definitely, the best place we stayed in Bali – Mike, US metis Villa – Canggu

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Price starts: 320 USD/night

Ametis Villa is known to offer all the modern amenities in an authentic Bali setting, making it one of the most unique resorts on the island.

The resort is home to 14 guestrooms that offer all the comforts that a vacationer needs. This luxury resort offers world-class facilities including spa, massage and a separate beach.

The Purist Villas & Spa Bali – UBUD



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Price starts: 195 USD/night

Located in Ubud, the Purist Villas and Spa is one of the best hotels in Bali. The suites here are built in a distinct style with the private villas creating an amazing fusion of superlative conveniences and traditional components from various islands of Indonesia. A few of the other villas are inspired by other islands such as Java and Timor.

On the outside, the huts feature beautiful woodcarvings while the interiors are carved with ornate designing. A few of the villas have separate pools with personal Balinese huts that have cushions and mattresses. While other villas have sober designing with Balinese artifacts and sandstone flooring.

The previous guests loved:       

Everything perfect! The staff was really nice. I arrived sick and they helped me out and took care of me. – Charlotte, SpainIt’s very spacious with attention to lovely details. Made for your perfect holiday in Bali you always dreamed about. I also really enjoyed breakfast. It was cooked / fresh for us every morning. – Pier, SingaporeA perfect balance between luxury and pure Bali spirit. We felt in amazing harmony in this place. Highly recommended for everybody. – Georg, Austria

The Balé Resort Bali – Nusa Dua



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Price starts: 352 USD/night

A healing Center — the Balé — offers some of the most majestic views of the Indian Ocean. It comprises of about 26 rooms, all with their own separate pools. The resort offers some remarkable spa therapies, health & well-being programs along with a sandy beach. Serenity is what people find at this beautiful tranquil place.

The entire facility invokes a sense of peacefulness. Take a stroll through the soothing walkways; from the revitalizing pools to the cooling courtyards. Visitors can indulge in Tai Chi, yoga or opt for something else from an inspiring set of choices from Reiki to customized therapies.    

Pandawas Villas – Sanur



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Price starts: 295 USD/night

Opened in 2010, Pandawas Villas is inspired from one of the greatest Sanskrit religious epics, the Mahabharata. The 4 luxury villa rooms are named after four characters from the text: Nakula, Sahadewa, Bhima, Yudistra. Each of the rooms features a central lounge, a large washroom and a spacious dressing room.

Guests can relish some delectable cuisines at the restaurant. The little ones can enjoy several games and books in the Krishna entertainment room.       

The Chedi Club – UBUD



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Price starts: 443 USD/night

The name Tanah Gajah has been derived from the Goa Gajah elephant temple located nearby. The Chedi Club at Tanah Gajah is situated just a few miles from the city center of Ubud. Expansive lodging is provided offering complete privacy and comfort.

Nestled in the picturesque backdrop of Ubud, each villa is lavishly designed and equipped with elegant furniture and creative flair. The Club lounge and restaurant offer scenic views of rice paddies or you take a trip to world-famous Bali’s monkey forest! The open-air pavilion offers day bedding in an intimate lounge. Tea and an exotic selection of cocktails are served to the guests.

lam Villas Bali – UBUD

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Price starts: 119 USD/night

Nestled in a tropical rainforest, Alam Ubud is an expansive resort known to offer comfortable lodging, top-notch conveniences and the renowned Indonesian hospitality. Fresh air with greenery all around, this is the perfect place for travelers to relax and rejuvenate.  

The Samaya Villas Bali – Semyniak



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Price starts: 705 USD/night

Right on the beach in Seminyak, is the Samaya Villas, offering its visitors a variety of dining, shopping and entertainment choices.

The hotel features about 24 villas. Guests can choose from different aspects of accommodation, including king and queen sized options with separate Jacuzzis or plunge pools.           

Komaneka at Bisma – UBUD



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Price starts: 282 USD/night

Counted amongst Bali’s best luxury resorts, Komaneka at Bisma has a world-class fitness facility and an outdoor pool. For guests traveling with children, the hotel offers babysitting and various services for the little ones.

The rooms are equipped with large screen televisions with satellite and cable connections. Every room is air-conditioned and has a minibar, fridge and a safe.

Jamahal Private Resort & Spa – Jimbaran



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Price starts: 275 USD/night

Jamahal Private Resort and Spa is pretty popular among outdoor enthusiasts owing to its close distance to a private beach offering various water sports activities and sunbathing. The hotel offers one, two and three-bedroom accommodations.

Each villa is furnished with internet access, cable TV and private gardens. A few of the luxury villas have separate swimming pools. Nestled amidst tropical gardens, the hotel offers modern lodging facility. The resort also features an Indonesian Spa center that offers a variety of spa therapies.

Mandapa, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve – UBUD



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Price starts: 685 USD/night

Mandapa is the perfect place for those looking to explore Balinese culture. The resort has its own ancient temple and a rice paddy. Spanning across 14 acres, Ayung River passes through the facility. The main pool is located at the heart of the hotel offering scenic views of the rice paddies.

Guests are served refreshing mocktails, gazpacho soup, fruit skewers, and infused face towels. Villas offer the exclusive benefits of under-the-stars-showers and separate tropical gardens. The riverside spa features a separate vitality pool, a yoga room and 6 treatment rooms.      

COMO Shambhala Estate – Payangan



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Price starts: 754 USD/night

One of the world’s most popular destination spas, COMO Shambhala Estate features one of the most spectacular settings. World-class yoga and fitness sessions, splendid sightseeing tours, treks up volcanoes and bike rides through paddy fields; it offers one of the most incredible experiences to the visitors.

There are a number of infinity pools along with rivers and waterfalls. The estate also houses several treatment rooms where one can opt for reflexology, acupuncture, hot stone massages and Ayurveda.           

Suarga Padang Padang – Uluwatu



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Price starts: 304 USD/night

Book your ticket and head to one of the most eco-friendly and luxury hotels in Bali. Suarga more than justifies its Sanskrit name, which means “Paradise.” The resort and the restaurant overlook one of the best surfing beaches in Bali, Padang Padang.

Beautifully crafted roofs and imposing bamboo architecture give the resort a very unique setting and denote progressive thinking. At the same time, the structures have been made using traditional artisanal methods of Indonesia, proudly displaying their culture.

Luxury Hotels in Bali FAQs

Where do celebrities go in Bali?There is plenty of celebrity villas in Bali. Some of the most popular choices are Seseh Beach Villas, Iniala Beach House or Villa Saengootsa.

Where do the rich stay in Bali?Bali offers some expensive luxury hotels and resorts such as Alila Villas, Sumaya or Six Senses.

Which is the best area to stay in Bali?Seminyak or Uluwatu are considered the best areas to stay on your holiday in Bali.

We hope you’ve enjoyed our handpicked collection of the most luxurious hotels in Bali, the island of Gods.  As you can see above, you can find plenty of amazing places for a decent price in Bali.

If you’re planning your honeymoon in Bali or you enjoy luxury holidays in TOP hotels you can’t go with any of those hotels.  Make sure you read reviews on TripAdvisor or booking, just to make sure your expectations will be fulfilled and you won’t face any disappointments. 

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Nordic Choice Hotels Offers Unlimited Hotel Stays For A Fixed Price

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Here’s a creative concept from one hotel group to fill rooms this summer. We’ve seen this offered a couple of times in the past, and it’s nice to see it return, especially with travel restrictions being eased.

Nordic Choice Hotels “Unlimited Nights” promo

Nordic Choice Hotels (which has around 200 properties in Scandinavia and the Baltics) is offering a promotion whereby you can stay unlimited nights over the summer for a fixed cost, with breakfast included.



Here are the basic details:

This is valid for stays between June 24 and August 21, 2022The cost is 3,000 EuroOnce you purchase this offer you will receive an email with a “hotel passport” and links to the booking pages by email; at check-in you’ll have to share your unique codeAt most two guests can stay in the room, and the primary guest has to be the person who bought the passYou can stay in a particular hotel for at most five consecutive nights (and 15 nights total over the promotion period), and can’t stay in more than one hotel on a particular nightOnly a few hotels are excluded, including Icehotel, Kämp Hotel, Lily Country Club, Son Spa, St. George, The Thief, and YasuragiNordic Choice Club members can earn points for purchasing the pass, and will earn one qualifying night for every night stayed, though other benefits are not included with stays

Hotel F6 Helsinki, a Nordic Choice Hotels property

Nordic Choice Hotels “My Summer Treat” promo

If spending two months in hotels this summer sounds a bit aggressive, there’s a promotion that will probably have wider appeal. Nordic Choice Hotels is offering a promotion whereby you can stay seven nights over the summer for a fixed cost, with breakfast included as well.



While most of the restrictions are the same as above, there are a couple of primary differences:

The cost is 595 EuroYou can stay in a particular hotel for as many nights as you want, so you could spend seven nights at the same hotel if you wanted to, or spend one night at seven different hotelsFewer hotels are participating in this offer, and you can find the list of eligible hotels herere these hotel passes a good deal?

The pass for unlimited stays for 60 nights costs 3,000 Euro, which averages out to 50 Euro per night:

If you were to live in hotels for 60 nights that would be a great dealConversely, if you were to only stay for one week over the course of summer, this would be an awful dealThere are obviously major geographic restrictions here, but personally I think this would probably make sense if you’d otherwise stay at these properties for at least one third of the nights over the summer, give or take (and even that might be a questionable value)

The pass for seven nights costs 595 Euro, which averages out to 85 Euro per night. That’s potentially a good deal:

Northern Europe isn’t cheap, and there are plenty of Nordic Choice Hotels properties that retail for over $200 per nightThis gives you a lot of flexibility, since you can stay all seven nights at one hotel, or split up the seven nights however you’d likeThe catch is that the list of eligible properties for this promotion is much more limited than it is for the unlimited pass promotion

Funken Lodge Svalbard, a Nordic Choice Hotels property

Bottom line

Nordic Choice Hotels has brought back its promotion offering unlimited hotel stays over a 60 day period this summer. If you’re planning a lot of hotel stays in Northern Europe this summer, this could represent an excellent deal.

Even if you’re not planning on spending a couple of months in the region, the ability to buy seven nights for 595 Euro could be a great value as well, and represent significant savings.

This is definitely niche in terms of the portfolio of hotels and geography, but for the right person this is an amazing opportunity.

Anyone plan to take advantage of either of these promos?

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The Brando Aims To Create One Of The World’s Most Eco-Friendly Resorts

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The Brando Aims To Create One Of The World’s Most Eco-Friendly Resorts

The Brando is an exceptional luxury resort on the secluded private atoll of Tetiaroa in French Polynesia and a model for sustainable tourism.

A dozen small islands surround a gorgeous lagoon 30 miles north of Tahiti in this South Pacific sanctuary.

The Brando boasts 35 ultra-private villas, two restaurants, a bar and a spa. But it’s not typical resort getaway.

Since its inauguration in 2014, the Brando has hosted everyone famous from Leonardo DiCaprio to former President Barack Obama.

But this magnificent resort has even more to show off than an exclusive celebrity guest list.

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Tetiaora Island / Credit: The Brando FB Page

The Brando aims to create a sustainable development that will resonate with visitors and provide opportunities to learn more about the place and the people of French Polynesia.

The hotel is also a state-of-the-art eco-research center with a variety of activities and programs aimed at fighting global warming, reversing habitat destruction and preventing the extinction of endangered plant and animal species.

11 of the atoll’s 12 islands are uninhabited and protected. The twelfth, Motu Onetahi, is home to the LEED platinum-certified, carbon-neutral resort designed by Richard Bailey of Pacific Beachcomber. as per The Points Guy.

“In addition to a $12 million sustainable sea water air conditioning system (known as SWAC) that uses cool ocean water to partially power the property’s AC units, the resort is powered by generators running on locally produced coconut oil and thousands of solar panels,” as per The Points Guy.

A desalination plant, composting facility and dozens of beehives that produce honey for on-site use and consumption are also part of the resort’s features.

The Tetiaroa Society operates an on-site eco-station that provides education, research, and important data and information for other hotels looking to follow suit.

Everything has been thought through, from minimizing waste and carbon footprint to exceptional care for the atoll’s wildlife. 

“It’s a real moment of transparency with our guests who understand the behind the scenes of our eco-resort,” says Anne-Laure Amabile, The Brando’s corporate social responsibility coordinator. “They realize that sustainable issues can be solved when we work on a large scale.”

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Delays got so bad in Amsterdam, the airport told passengers to stop showing up

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This weekend a large number of KLM ground crew members did not show up for work in the Amsterdam airport, leading to a slew of delays and cancellations, and crowds at the airport so large that airport officials told passengers to stay home.

Saturday’s disruptions in Amsterdam serve as a reminder that other parts of the world are facing many of the same challenges with staffing U.S. airlines and the travel industry as a whole have dealt with over recent months.

The disruptions started mid-morning at Schiphol International Airport in Amsterdam (AMS), when KLM says it encountered an “unexpected, temporary work stoppage by loading staff.” The shortage of workers led to numerous delays and cancellations, on what was already expected to be a busy travel weekend at the airport.

Due to unforeseen industrial actions @Schiphol in the morning hours of Saturday, 23 April 2022 operations are severely disrupted. KLM is doing everything to help customers in reaching their destination. More about the situation in our statement https://t.co/jwrfdxlnI4

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Social media posts from passengers in the terminal at Schiphol showed the rather chaotic scene, as long lines of travelers filled a busy terminal and KLM workers and management worked to solve their differences.

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As delays mounted, so did the number of passengers in the terminal.

Data from FlightAware showed about a quarter of flights into Amsterdam were delayed Saturday, about 10% canceled and about 38% of departing flights also delayed. The airport’s departure board showed numerous flights delayed by anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours – although a majority of flights did ultimately take off Saturday.

Around 9:00 a.m. local time, Schiphol airport officials posted online, “It’s currently very busy at Schiphol,” and about three hours later urging passengers, “Don’t come to Schiphol.”



Schiphol International Airport in Amsterdam. (Photo by Niels Wenstedt/BSR Agency/Getty Images)

“The terminal is currently too full,” airport officials wrote. “Schiphol is calling on travelers to stop coming to the airport,”  noting this applied to passengers with a flight over the ensuing three or so hours.

Related: What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled

The airport updated its guidance about an hour later, indicating passengers could make their way to the terminal, but warned there would be delays, cancellations and large crowds.

In a statement later Saturday, KLM said its employees returned to work after discussions with management concerning topics including, “staff shortages, mounting work pressure and job retention,” the carrier said, and added these discussions “will of course continue in the coming period.”

KLM is not alone.

U.S. airlines have faced their own staffing deficits in recent months, including a shortage in pilots that has led some airlines to cut back on their schedules this spring and summer. Nearly every carrier got hit with a combination of existing staffing challenges and quarantined workers over the holidays last winter, as the omicron variant made its way across the world.

Carriers like British Airways and Easy Jet got hit in recent months by employees out of work due to COVID-19, forcing the airlines to ground hundreds of planes in early April.

In the U.S., JetBlue and Alaska have been among carriers announcing in recent weeks that staffing shortages would lead the carriers to trim flight schedules in the coming months, and multiple airline have started pilot academies in an effort to recruit and train more staff.

Related: Travelers share weekend woes as flights canceled

Worth noting, FlightAware shows no U.S. carrier canceled more than 4% of its schedule Saturday as of late afternoon – a major improvement from recent weekends.



KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 737-800 landing at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport during a cloudy day. (Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)

Bottom line

As travel – particularly international travel – continues to ramp up, Saturday’s challenges in Amsterdam serve as a reminder that flyers need to be prepared to be flexible as they travel this spring and summer.

As airlines and many other sects of the travel industry continue working to hire enough staff to meet surging demand, travelers are likely to face some more speed bumps along the way. As such, it’s a good idea to plan ahead, have the app for whatever airline you’re flying with handy, and be prepared for any unexpected developments that could come.

(Featured photo by Eric Rosen/The Points Guy)

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An Extensive Guide to Travelling and Living in the United States: Florida

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An Extensive Guide to Travelling and Living in the United States: Florida>

With a land mass only slightly larger than Australia, the United States of America is definitely a country worth exploring. While you could go walkabout in the outback in Australia for a few months before you might decide you have had enough, that is not the case in the USA. There is so much to see and do in every state that you could travel there for a few years before you decide you need a break. 

Since most Australians don’t have years to travel a foreign country, you might want to focus on a particular state for a short duration. On a US visa you could easily explore one or two states in a few months. For all intents and purposes, Florida is a good example as a state you could explore easily. 

Interesting Facts About Florida

Florida is very warm and often humid. Only the northernmost part of this state is cooler and less humid than the rest. Rainstorms are constant most months of the year, and from April through November Florida experiences hurricanes. The “winter” months are still quite warm, although it’s much cooler at night, dropping into negative teens (Celsius). Bring all manner of clothing with you if you are going to travel around Florida for a few months. 

Florida is also home to innumerable and fascinating touristy locations. Many of the citizens of the US travel to Florida on vacation because there’s a lot to see and do. The summer months here (June, July, and August) are the hottest, most humid, wettest, and busiest months of the year because Americans give their children all of these months off for summer holiday. 

Florida is also where the US grows a lot of its citrus fruits. Lemon, lime, grapefruit and oranges can be seen on citrus groves here. Freshly squeezed orange juice and lemonade are often on the restaurant menus. Roadside fruit stands may sell fresh citrus fruits at certain times of the year.

The Everglades is a big part of Florida. It’s essentially a very large and very protected swamp environment. You may be used to seeing crocs at home, so it may not surprise you to see alligators everywhere you go in Florida! In fact, Florida has “pest control” services that are specifically designed to remove alligators from private property, pools, etc.. Of course, being a very tropical sort of state, there are spiders, snakes, large rodents, and many other animals that may seem similar to those you see back home.

Traveling Around Florida

Most Floridians drive, but you can utilize public transportation. This includes buses, rental vehicles, and airplanes. A train system is limited to certain larger cities and does not connect most of the cities in Florida. If you intend to tour Florida for more than three months and stay here on a visa, you may want to consider purchasing a car.

SCCU auto loans can help visitors to Florida secure a loan and purchase a car. If you do this, it’s wise to purchase a used older model vehicle you can sell right before you leave for home. If you plan to stay in the US even longer and travel to other states, then buying a car is an excellent idea. It is much cheaper than flying, buses, or trains. 

If Florida is the only state you plan to visit, you can rent a car as needed, or use one of the other modes of transportation. Short flights here and there are sometimes reasonably priced, but taking a transit bus is cheaper than flying. You will have to decide what mode of transportation is easiest and most convenient for the time you stay here.

Staying in Florida: Lodging

Because Florida has such a strong tourism base, there is no end of hotels, resorts, and lodgings for visitors. The most popular attractions for tourists even have their own resorts and hotels. If you are going to stay in Florida for any length of time, you will need to research the cost of living there short-term versus moving from hotel to resort to motel to bed and breakfast lodgings, etc. 

Florida does offer a wide variety of temporary living arrangements. For example, you might consider Florida’s no closing cost mortgage. Applying for a mortgage with these specific terms allows you to purchase property or a home or even a timeshare without incurring closing costs. You could own vacation property in Florida and then apply for dual citizenship or extend your visa a few months. 

Of course, there’s always the option of renting a vacation property. It’s a little more expensive than a budget motel, but less costly than actually buying property. If you are a good bargain hunter you may find a vacation property through an online site like AirBnB or Vrbo. Just keep in mind that the closer the rental home is to popular tourist attractions, the more costly it will be. Don’t forget to prepare everything for your trip to Florida. In my experience, availing a free checking account with Space Coast Credit Union saved me from all the hustle.

Things to Do in Florida and Places to See

There’s so much to unpack here that it’s difficult to start! There are at least five very famous places to go when you are in Florida. Each one offers several weeks’ worth of fun and entertainment, making it very difficult to choose. It is the number one reason why tourists from all over the United States.

Tip: For travelers who are always into adventure, having everything with you on the road can make things more manageable. Some travelers opt to purchase enclosed cargo trailers and attach it to their cars while traveling. The trailers can house your motorcycles, bikes and everything to keep everything worry-free.

Walt Disney World

The second Disney theme park to be built in the U.S. and quite possibly the largest theme park of all Disney parks, this one is composed of four separate parks located quite a distance from each other. There is also a shopping and dining “park” and two water parks all located in their own little areas.

Not to worry; Disney World has created multiple transportation options between parks and the numerous resorts. You can ride a Disney bus, use a Minnie van sponsored by Lyft, travel by water taxi, take the monorail, or check out the latest Skyliner, a series of cable gondolas that travel between a couple of the parks and a few of the resorts. If you are not staying in the parks and you drive there, you can drive between parks or take one of the modes of transportation. 

Most visitors to any Disney park find that there’s just no way you can do everything in one day or three days or seven days. That is why you may want to revisit parks or plan for a much longer vacation here. 

Universal Studios Florida

This theme park comprises two parks and a water park. There is also a dining and shopping “wharf” for guests. Five luxury resorts are located on park grounds, including a Hard Rock hotel. Driving to Universal is the only way to get there. Once you’re there, you can walk into the parks, take water taxis, or take a human-powered rickshaw. (The rickshaws are not free and only run during certain hours of the day.)

The biggest draw at Universal Studios is the Harry Potter Worlds. There’s two, linked by a train ride that goes back and forth and is its own entertainment. You could make an entire day’s trip out of this alone. All of the other attractions and thrill rides have their draw too, so it’s worth wandering around for a few days to about a week to take it all in. 

Busch Gardens

When Busch Gardens first opened, it was all about wildlife conservation and having dozens of amazing animals roaming freely about habitats built for them. Now it is much more than that. There are lots of rides and attractions, restaurants and shops to explore. Easily another couple of days could be spent here. 

Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center

More than just the home of America’s many space shuttle launches, Cape Canaveral boasts a space museum, fishing and diving tours, The Wizard of Oz museum, and the departure point for many Disney Cruises. If you are lucky enough to be in Florida during a space shuttle launch, you can purchase watch tickets and sit in a crowd of space exploration enthusiasts to watch a shuttle blast off. Flights are scheduled a few months in advance, but you will have to check the website to find out when. 

SeaWorld Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando combines one of the largest underwater exhibits of ocean life with a theme park. Most of the rides are roller coasters while the remaining rides are theme-based on a children’s television show, Sesame Street. The characters and other attractions are also based on this show, so unless you have kids or just really enjoy Muppets, this may only be interesting to you in terms of a day trip. 

Legoland Resort and Park

Located in Winterhaven, FL, this Lego-themed brick world has a few rides for adults and even a few attractions that might prove interesting. The real attraction is the resort where the Lego theme is taken to extremes and the themed rooms are based on different Lego sets. It’s akin to stepping into a toy-filled world where everyone just plays all day with Lego bricks. The two restaurants inside the resort are rather pricey, but the food is very good. 

Perhaps the most interesting feature about this park is the fact that it was built on an old nature preserve. In order for the Lego company to build the resort, they had to agree to preserve most of the old nature park on the property. You are able to take self-guided walking tours of the grounds and the remaining nature preserve. However, be careful as alligators have been spotted on the paths of the nature preserves. 

Everglades National Park and Airboat Tours

The Everglades originally stretched across massive swaths of territory in Florida. Because it is filled with so much swamp and developers sixty years ago could not build in most areas, parts were drained to make room for humans. The government stepped in to save parts of the Everglades and turn it into a national park. 

You can visit the national park and take tours by boat. Best of all, there are companies running massive airboats that tour the watery park. Airboats are wide-bottomed boats with huge cyclonic fans on the back that cut through water and swampland faster than a car at Florida’s Daytona 500 races. You can see a lot of the wildlife in the Everglades by airboat. Night tours to spot alligators and nocturnal swamp creatures are also available. 

Wonderworks Orlando

Over 100 fully interactive exhibits are present in this unique structure. It is immediately striking in that the exterior looks as though a massive earthquake and a hurricane turned the building upside down. If you spring for the VIP ticket, you’re also treated to dinner theater with an improv comedy show.

That’s Just the Short List

The aforementioned places are just a sample of everything to see and do in Florida. If you lived here you would have an endless supply of choices for entertainment and fun. These options are just the tip of the iceberg when you consider that Miami Beach, the Florida Keys, and so much more are not listed. 

One thing you definitely should keep in mind is that Florida is not cheap. There are places you can visit for less, and there are discounts to be found. Still, because of the tourist attractions, prices here for a lot of things are high. It helps to plan ahead long before you decide to visit and roam around Florida. 

If you took a six-month holiday in Florida you may just have enough time to see almost everything. It would cost you a fortune, but you would have the most in-depth experiences of your life. If you can tolerate the heat and humidity well, you might even consider living here to receive discounts on everything Florida residents already enjoy. 

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