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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 1334332 times)

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1540 on: November 12, 2014, 03:14:32 PM »
Doesn't exist.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1541 on: November 12, 2014, 03:16:23 PM »
Doesn't exist.
But man what a deal that place was :(
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1542 on: November 12, 2014, 03:27:55 PM »
Doesn't exist.
Care to elaborate? And yes I did a quick google search.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1543 on: November 12, 2014, 04:00:08 PM »
@mb and no tr?!?

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1544 on: November 12, 2014, 04:20:14 PM »
Care to elaborate? And yes I did a quick google search.
Really? Just googled waldorf astoria maldives sold. It's the fifth link
http://maldives.net.mv/6118/waldorf-astoria-maldives-to-be-re-branded-as-beach-house-at-iruveli-maldives/
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1545 on: November 12, 2014, 04:21:53 PM »
Really?Just googled waldorf astoria maldives sold. It's the fifth link
http://maldives.net.mv/6118/waldorf-astoria-maldives-to-be-re-branded-as-beach-house-at-iruveli-maldives/
I googled what happened to waldorf astoria maldives and nothing came up. Thanks.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1546 on: November 12, 2014, 09:46:04 PM »
Why is no one talking about the W Retreat & Spa? 30k SPG points per night.

https://www.starwoodhotels.com/preferredguest/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1585
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1547 on: November 12, 2014, 09:46:37 PM »
Why is no one talking about the W Retreat & Spa? 30k SPG points per night.

https://www.starwoodhotels.com/preferredguest/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1585

+upgrade fee to OWB.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1548 on: November 12, 2014, 09:48:23 PM »
+upgrade fee to OWB.

That's where Dan stayed.

See here for a TR he actually wrote :)

http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/28722
Thought Dan stayed at Hyatt...  :-[ Will check it out. Thanks.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1549 on: November 12, 2014, 09:50:41 PM »
Why is no one talking about the W Retreat & Spa? 30k SPG points per night.

https://www.starwoodhotels.com/preferredguest/property/overview/index.html?propertyID=1585
Absolutely wonderful hotel.
But it ain't 30K as it's all suites
35% off though: http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/47681

+upgrade fee to OWB.

That's where Dan stayed.

See here for a TR he actually wrote :)

http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/28722
You know along with the 75 other ones on DDMS  :P
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1550 on: November 13, 2014, 12:37:02 AM »
Absolutely wonderful hotel.
But it ain't 30K as it's all suites
35% off though: http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/47681
You know along with the 75 other ones on DDMS  :P
Yeah, I called them before and that's what they say  :( WTH do I care that they don't have standard rooms? Its a cat 7 and they should give me the lowest available room for 30k! Hyatt did not come up with this Kup Shtick...

.....moving on. Looking into the Conrad now, I was not in the mood of doing an AOR now, but hey, it will be just $350 p/ night...

One other option is the Anantara Veli (for 4k all inclusive, OWB with pool) but no one her seems to be exited with that so.....
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1551 on: November 13, 2014, 12:57:27 AM »
Yeah, I called them before and that's what they say  :( WTH do I care that they don't have standard rooms? Its a cat 7 and they should give me the lowest available room for 30k!

Probably the most ridiculous thing about the program.

High ADRs compel the 30K price tag. But the rates are high at least partially because it's a "special" property, yet because it's a "special" property, they double the award cost to 60K+. So you pay once for the ADR, and then you pay again for what causes the ADR  :o ::)
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1552 on: November 13, 2014, 02:53:43 AM »

But it ain't 30K as it's all suites
35% off though: http://www.dansdeals.com/archives/47681

You write in the post they they are Normally 90K/night. Isn't it 60k per night?
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« Reply #1553 on: November 13, 2014, 08:30:55 AM »
Call or chat and ask.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1554 on: November 13, 2014, 11:35:31 AM »
Yeah, I called them before and that's what they say  :( WTH do I care that they don't have standard rooms? Its a cat 7 and they should give me the lowest available room for 30k! Hyatt did not come up with this Kup Shtick...

.....moving on. Looking into the Conrad now, I was not in the mood of doing an AOR now, but hey, it will be just $350 p/ night...

One other option is the Anantara Veli (for 4k all inclusive, OWB with pool) but no one her seems to be exited with that so.....
Personally, I think you should go with a top hotel and do an AOR for you and DW. Pay for the hotel out of pocket, besides the points go thru a CB website and youll make a few dollards back. At the same time ur AOR points will pay off the hotel and then some. Do 2 SP, 2 UMPE, 2 BA, 4 inks, 2 SPG, 2 BRG, 2 plat.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1556 on: November 16, 2014, 09:54:20 PM »
...better idea: post TA's info here.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1557 on: November 16, 2014, 10:18:28 PM »
...better idea: post TA's info here.
Was thinking about it ...but for some reason I don't feel comfortable sharing it in public.

If I am completely nuts, just tell me and I'll post it. 8)
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« Reply #1558 on: November 16, 2014, 10:25:57 PM »
Was thinking about it ...but for some reason I don't feel comfortable sharing it in public.

If I am completely nuts, just tell me and I'll post it. 8)
your nuts
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1559 on: November 16, 2014, 10:55:13 PM »
your nuts
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In sure TA won't mind some free publicity...