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Possible routings to MLE and costs:

JFK-AUH-MLE (EY) -- 45/67.5/90 AA
JFK-DOH-MLE (QR) -- 45/67.5/90 AA
JFK-FRA-SIN-MLE (SQ) -- East Coast: (Including 15% off booking online) 46,750/91,375/116,875; West Coast: 89,250/144,500/229,500
JFK-DXB-MLE (EK) -- 42.5/82.5/150 AS
JFK-IST-MLE (TK) -- 42.5/70/90 UA (United routing allows a stopover in TLV)
JFK-VIE-MLE (OS) -- 42.5/80 UA
JFK-LGW-MLE (BA) -- 45/90/135 BA
JFK-ICN-CMB-MLE (KE) -- 60/107.5/137.5 KE
JFK-HKG-MLE (CX) -- 57.5/85/112.5 AA
JFK-HKG-MLE (CX) -- 50/70 AS
TLV-IST-MLE (TK)-- 20/35 UA
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Conrad Upgrades:

Upgrade from King Beach Villa to King Water Villa US$ 200 + 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night.
Upgrade from King Beach Villa to King Deluxe Beach Villa US$ 210+ 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night.
Upgrade from King Beach Villa to King Superior Water  Villa US$ 250 + 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night.
Upgrade from King Beach Villa to King Retreat Water Villa US$ 400 + 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night.
Upgrade from King Beach Villa to King Deluxe Water Villa US$ 480 + 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night.
Upgrade from King Beach Villa to Family Water Villa US$ 720 + 10% service charge + 12% T GST per night. ( 2 bedrooms)

Airport transfer fee: $560 including tax

PH Upgrades:

Upgrade from Park Villa to Park Pool Villa $USD 252.56++ per villa per night
Upgrade from Park Villa to Park Water Villa $USD 405++ per villa per night ( Villa Number 38-44)
Upgrade from Park Villa to Park Water Sunset Villa $USD 610++ per villa per night ( Villa number 45-51)

Airport transfer fee: $520 RT per person

SR:
Airport transfer fee: $745 RT per person

Author Topic: Maldives Master Thread  (Read 1111484 times)

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1100 on: August 06, 2014, 04:04:29 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?

I gotta learn how to do multiple quotes at once...anyway....

Breakfast had tons of fresh fruit, fresh fruit shakes (if the waiter was in a good mood), and cereals imported from the UK. Always ask to check things because it seems like their stock may change, but we got lucky.

Free drinks were from 5-7 (I think?) and included 1 free drink per guest (up to two I think) and most of the mixed drinks were included on that menu. They also would bring some finger snacks, but we just asked for fruit instead, and got a nice fruit tray every evening. They were pretty accommodating for us.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1101 on: August 06, 2014, 04:21:15 PM »

Free drinks were from 5-7 
aka Happy Hour
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1102 on: August 06, 2014, 05:30:01 PM »
IS ANYONE GOING OT MALDIVES ANYTIME SOON ? JUST CURIOUS FOR SAFETY PLAN ON GOING IN 8 MONTHS WITH STOPOVER IN DUBAI NOT LEAVING AIRPORT

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1103 on: August 06, 2014, 05:48:37 PM »
+1000
That's why I asked the question. No point in paying if available for free.

Because we're not comparing apples to apples AND because points aren't "free" (they have a value), that's the silliest comment I've heard all day.

Ad absurdem, one could also say there is "no point" in paying for to go to the Maldives at all, not when you can travel half as much, stay at a Category 4 instead of 6, just by going to Costa Rica instead.

Clearly, you disagree with ^ because you're looking to go to MLE, not LIR.

The point that's being made is that MLE is not as good of an experience without the pool as compared to with.

For the value of 25K HGP + $150, you can very often just as easily skip the PHMLE, and for the same price, get a OWB with a pool.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1104 on: August 06, 2014, 05:57:09 PM »
anyone planing on going soon ? was planning on going in 9 months - hoping situation is better by then

IS ANYONE GOING OT MALDIVES ANYTIME SOON ? JUST CURIOUS FOR SAFETY PLAN ON GOING IN 8 MONTHS WITH STOPOVER IN DUBAI NOT LEAVING AIRPORT

Just because you didn't get a response the first time you asked the question, doesn't mean you should come back and SHOUT IT AGAIN.

Forum etiquette is the key to obtaining help from others 'round here.

That said, well, no one will be able to answer you now for what will be in 8 months.  There are at least two DDF'ers going to MLE in the next few weeks, so feel free to ask them how their trip was under the current conditions, and you'll get an idea of how it MIGHT be when you travel.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1105 on: August 06, 2014, 09:08:17 PM »
Just because you didn't get a response the first time you asked the question, doesn't mean you should come back and SHOUT IT AGAIN.

Forum etiquette is the key to obtaining help from others 'round here.

That said, well, no one will be able to answer you now for what will be in 8 months.  There are at least two DDF'ers going to MLE in the next few weeks, so feel free to ask them how their trip was under the current conditions, and you'll get an idea of how it MIGHT be when you travel.

Man someone's having a bad day ::)
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1106 on: August 06, 2014, 09:13:23 PM »
Man someone's having a bad day ::)
Which one?

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1107 on: August 06, 2014, 09:15:47 PM »

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1108 on: August 06, 2014, 09:16:40 PM »
oops, fixed
Actually, I meant AJK, or Florida?

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1109 on: August 06, 2014, 09:29:40 PM »
Oh man, take a guess


Hint: who did I quote

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1110 on: August 06, 2014, 09:35:16 PM »
sorry for asking twice - whose going in next few weeks and where are you guys staying ?

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1111 on: August 07, 2014, 12:51:38 AM »
Because we're not comparing apples to apples AND because points aren't "free" (they have a value), that's the silliest comment I've heard all day.
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The point that's being made is that MLE is not as good of an experience without the pool as compared to with.
Yes points aren't "free', but that wasn't what I was talking about at all, nor did it have anything to do with pools.  :o

I was responding to chuchem comment:
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

And no, the pool upgrade and free drinks and breakfast didn't cost anything, they required a diamond trial, and yes, there is an opportunity cost here too. My point was you can pay a reasonable amount to do MLE and enjoy it, the price doesn't have to get out of hand because of lack of effort.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1112 on: August 07, 2014, 06:24:30 AM »
I dunno. With all of the inviting easy to access water surrounding you, the private pool seems to be somewhat superfluous.
I can understand it's value in a place like Conrad Koh Samui where the beach isn't easy to access and it doesn't appear to be all that nice (if my memory serves me properly), but in the Maldives, at some point you can tire out from all the water (snorkeling, scuba, water sports, boating, etc) and the pool will go under-utilized.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1113 on: August 07, 2014, 06:53:15 AM »
While the sea is stunning, it's a nice place to swim. But with waves and saltwater you can't just chill for hours in there. Having your own inf. pool looking at the sea is amazing. I spend hours in there...

I am sure you had a great time as well, but you are comparing 2 different types and as Ajk said, if you would have sold the points and saved the cash upgrade you get to pick from a lot of other resorts that are nicer then the hyatt

The hyatt is a good option for people that want to book it the easy way, open cc and safe some money. Be a little creativ and you would have much better...

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1114 on: August 07, 2014, 06:57:38 AM »
if you would have sold the points and saved the cash upgrade you get to pick from a lot of other resorts that are nicer then the hyatt

ok, im sold, but where can you get an OWB with pool for under 1k/night?

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1115 on: August 07, 2014, 07:01:36 AM »
The hyatt is a good option for people that want to book it the easy way, open cc and safe some money. Be a little creativ and you would have much better...
The Hyatt has a (roughly) $500 charge to get to the hotel from the airport, at $1000 a couple, it is a considerable expense. How do other hotels compare? Are there any other hotels I can go to just from CC sign up bonuses?
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1116 on: August 12, 2014, 06:51:24 AM »
Sheraton Maldives with an ambassador account or ph Maldives with a diamond suite upgrade? Has anyone been to the Sheraton there? Would either of them give me an ow room?
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1117 on: August 12, 2014, 07:00:20 AM »
Sheraton Maldives with an ambassador account or ph Maldives with a diamond suite upgrade? Has anyone been to the Sheraton there? Would either of them give me an ow room?
Sheraton looks somewhat bleh to me

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1118 on: August 12, 2014, 09:06:17 AM »
I'm really new to the Maldives, my first time looking into it.
A google image search brought up the attached picture, wow! A room under the water? Sounds amazing! Which hotel?
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1119 on: August 12, 2014, 09:09:15 AM »
I'm really new to the Maldives, my first time looking into it.
A google image search brought up the attached picture, wow! A room under the water? Sounds amazing! Which hotel?
Don't think it exists (yet?)...