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JFK-HKG-MLE (CX) -- 50/70 AS
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Upgrade from Park Villa to Park Water Sunset Villa $USD 610++ per villa per night ( Villa number 45-51)

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Author Topic: Maldives Master Thread  (Read 1111528 times)

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1080 on: July 30, 2014, 11:16:11 AM »
Because chuchem has ingrained in all of use that if you don't have a private pool you may as well not go :)

But I agree, the reviews seem outstanding.
while i agree a pool is probably a good thing, reviews seem to indicate that it has a superb house reef which is probably weighted more heavily in my book. its not like there arent any swimming opportunities in the vicinity

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1081 on: July 30, 2014, 11:17:48 AM »
while i agree a pool is probably a good thing, reviews seem to indicate that it has a superb house reef which is probably weighted more heavily in my book. its not like there arent any swimming opportunities in the vicinity
W has a mind-blowing house reef.

Pool is really nice when you come out of the ocean to dip into.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1082 on: July 30, 2014, 11:27:20 AM »
Because chuchem has ingrained in all of use that if you don't have a private pool you may as well not go :)

But I agree, the reviews seem outstanding.

I didnt say its bad, but I just think there are much better options in the maldives. It has a amazing house reef, but if diving is not the only reason you are going you can do much better.

The PH has alot of negatives, villas are not the best... no seaplane...

The maldives is not a place you should go and be blinded by a chain hotel....

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1083 on: July 30, 2014, 11:28:46 AM »
Thulusdhoo island has local population.  Those Israelis are idiots.

On a true resort island there is practically no local population and you definitely wouldn't encounter a sign like that.

I wouldn't venture in Male though like I did last year.  At least now at this point in time.

I wouldn't worry for safety, but if you don't your tax dollars to support a country giving donations to Hamas perhaps look into Bora Bora?

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The israelis go to some cheap local island... you expect them to love us there? Its a muslim country

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1084 on: July 30, 2014, 11:40:18 AM »
The PH has alot of negatives, villas are not the best... no seaplane...
What are the negatives?
Why is a jet over a seaplane a negative?
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1085 on: July 30, 2014, 11:50:23 AM »

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1086 on: July 30, 2014, 11:56:11 AM »
For anyone planning a Maldives trip in the near future, this article may be of interest.
http://www.vosizneias.com/173527/2014/07/30/kaafu-thulusdhoo-island-maldives-34-israeli-tourists-evacuated-from-thulusdhoo-amid-growing-anti-israeli-pressure-from-locals/

Thulusdhoo island has local population.  Those Israelis are idiots.

On a true resort island there is practically no local population and you definitely wouldn't encounter a sign like that.

I wouldn't venture in Male though like I did last year.  At least now at this point in time.

I wouldn't worry for safety, but if you don't your tax dollars to support a country giving donations to Hamas perhaps look into Bora Bora?

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1087 on: July 30, 2014, 11:58:09 AM »
For anyone planning a Maldives trip in the near future, this article may be of interest.
http://www.vosizneias.com/173527/2014/07/30/kaafu-thulusdhoo-island-maldives-34-israeli-tourists-evacuated-from-thulusdhoo-amid-growing-anti-israeli-pressure-from-locals/

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Minister at the Maldivian President's Office, Mohamed Shareef, said they evacuated the tourists for their own safety. 

"There could have been an ugly incident and that is why the tourists were evacuated from the resort," Shareef told AFP by phone.

He said Israelis were not banned from entering the archipelago, better known for its upmarket tourism, but the Maldives was bitter with Israel over the violence.

"We have not banned them, but Israeli tourist must remember that they are visiting a 100 percent Muslim country," Shareef said. "We unequivocally and unconditionally support the Palestinian cause."

He said the Maldives had also put in place measures to express their opposition to Israel. 

The Maldives this week began implementing a ban on Israeli-made goods and also abrogated three cooperation agreements on health, tourism and education.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1088 on: July 30, 2014, 01:15:50 PM »
@dan

A regular flight with a choppy boat ride after a long flight to the maldives can be quiet tough... besides, that a seaplane experience is special...


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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1089 on: July 31, 2014, 02:47:05 PM »
What were you able to eat/drink from the free breakfast and drinks? What was kosher? Were the drinks free all day, or just in the morning? Anything with alcohol?
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1090 on: July 31, 2014, 04:27:09 PM »
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1092 on: August 04, 2014, 07:39:01 AM »
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=313070002203615&set=vb.312878085556140&type=2&theater
whats the point of this? is he a government official? he might just be joe the plumber. im sure you have people in the us prepared to say a similar message

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1093 on: August 04, 2014, 07:49:25 AM »
whats the point of this? is he a government official? he might just be joe the plumber. im sure you have people in the us prepared to say a similar message
Someone should invite them all to come stay in Gaza, side by side with Hamas. Would be the best way to show their support...

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1094 on: August 04, 2014, 10:33:15 AM »

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« Reply #1095 on: August 04, 2014, 11:53:27 AM »
Wait till the ISIS chevra need a vacation

He'll find out how "Muslims care about each other"
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1096 on: August 04, 2014, 07:22:43 PM »
anyone planing on going soon ? was planning on going in 9 months - hoping situation is better by then

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1097 on: August 06, 2014, 03:58:22 PM »
What are the negatives?
Why is a jet over a seaplane a negative?

I didn't really see any negative. PH was amazing. Is it the best? Probably not, but for 25k chase points +150 to upgrade to OWB I'm not complaining.
Can't speak to the seaplanes, and yeah they're maybe a little cooler, but the jet was fine, and I'm not sure I could have convinced my wife to get on a seaplane. The views were still beautiful on the way. Flying at night over the Maldives is such a shame.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1098 on: August 06, 2014, 04:00:03 PM »
The maldives is one of the most expensive places on earth. If you cant afford it and have to turn every dollar and are worried about free drinks, don't go... save up and one day you can do it properly and enjoy it

I think this is just silly. We saved hundreds without really any work - why not do a tiny bit or research and get tons of great stuff for free? Isn't that what we're all about here anyway  ;D


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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1099 on: August 06, 2014, 04:03:50 PM »
I think this is just silly. We saved hundreds without really any work - why not do a tiny bit or research and get tons of great stuff for free? Isn't that what we're all about here anyway  ;D



+1000
That's why I asked the question. No point in paying if available for free.