Author Topic: Maldives Master Thread (Read 1129958 times)

Mocha · « **Reply #2020 on:** October 13, 2015, 05:32:09 PM »

Quote from: AJK on August 26, 2015, 10:57:03 PM

If you're diamond.

Officially they stopped this, though some reps will still do it.

AJK · « **Reply #2021 on:** October 13, 2015, 05:35:30 PM »

Quote from: MEIR613 on October 13, 2015, 05:30:49 PM

Still debating if I should keep my ressy with the PH or switch to the Conrad. I already have the points with Hyatt and im Diamond, but can also get the points for Conrad and book out of Diamond account.

Seems like upgrades to OWB are about the same price, so since cost is the same and I have the Hyatt points already, just makes sense to stick with them.

No way I'd go to MLE and stay at PH over Conrad.

Among other reasons, if you do get an OWB at Conrad, you'll get a plunge pool, which isn't offered at PH.

Quote from: Mocha on October 13, 2015, 05:32:09 PM

Officially they stopped this, though some reps will still do it.

Really? Perhaps it's DROPR. (Unless you know of an official confirmaion?)

That's terrible news.

Mocha · « **Reply #2022 on:** October 13, 2015, 05:49:41 PM »

Quote from: AJK on October 13, 2015, 05:35:30 PM

Really? Perhaps it's DROPR. (Unless you know of an official confirmaion?)

That's terrible news.

Its not new...over a year ago Ive had several CSR tell me they cant do it, and I've confirmed it with a supervisor (who went as far as telling me she will create a complaint against the CSR that set up my reservation).

This isn't to say that I haven't had luck since, as I believe their systems will still allow it. But it is YMMV, and no longer an official benefit.

ilherman · « **Reply #2023 on:** October 13, 2015, 10:39:10 PM »

Quote from: Mocha on October 13, 2015, 05:49:41 PM

Its not new...over a year ago Ive had several CSR tell me they cant do it, and I've confirmed it with a supervisor (who went as far as telling me she will create a complaint against the CSR that set up my reservation).

This isn't to say that I haven't had luck since, as I believe their systems will still allow it. But it is YMMV, and no longer an official benefit.

That's what DROPR is for. You reservation was probably notes so like all the stupid reps do just blabel what the note says and make it for a new policy. With all that being said, I am not saying that the policy has not changed, Im saying that once there is a note stating something no rep will ever change it, even if its dead wrong. Even the CEO.

Marco Polo · « **Reply #2024 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:45:05 AM »

Do you need to take a seaplane to the PH as well? I know it is ~$500 pp to get to the Conrad.

an613 · « **Reply #2025 on:** October 14, 2015, 08:59:55 AM »

Quote from: Marco Polo on October 14, 2015, 08:45:05 AM

Do you need to take a seaplane to the PH as well? I know it is ~$500 pp to get to the Conrad.

Not a seaplane but regional plane + boat. Also costs is ~500/person though

Mocha · « **Reply #2026 on:** October 14, 2015, 10:09:41 AM »

Quote from: ilherman on October 13, 2015, 10:39:10 PM

That's what DROPR is for. You reservation was probably notes so like all the stupid reps do just blabel what the note says and make it for a new policy. With all that being said, I am not saying that the policy has not changed, Im saying that once there is a note stating something no rep will ever change it, even if its dead wrong. Even the CEO.

My experiences with this wasn't only with 1 reservation.

CS91 · « **Reply #2027 on:** October 14, 2015, 10:07:10 PM »

Have a trip booked and I'll be staying at the PH. When I emailed them about charging for storing food (was planning on bringing POM meals), they mentioned that they sometimes order Kosher food for people from Australia. Has anyone here ever done that? How does it compare to POM?

AJK · « **Reply #2028 on:** October 14, 2015, 10:15:13 PM »

POM will be better.

CS91 · « **Reply #2029 on:** October 15, 2015, 12:31:37 AM »

Quote from: AJK on October 14, 2015, 10:15:13 PM

POM will be better.

But slightly more inconvenient to have to shlep it there and have a very short connection in DOH so scared of my bags not making the connection and all the food going bad. Trying to do a little cost/benefit analysis.

leaf · « **Reply #2030 on:** October 15, 2015, 12:56:36 AM »

Quote from: CS91 on October 14, 2015, 10:07:10 PM

Have a trip booked and I'll be staying at the PH. When I emailed them about charging for storing food (was planning on bringing POM meals), they mentioned that they sometimes order Kosher food for people from Australia. Has anyone here ever done that? How does it compare to POM?

When you arrive, ask your host for an extra mini bar fridge.

CS91 · « **Reply #2031 on:** October 15, 2015, 01:08:35 AM »

Quote from: leaf on October 15, 2015, 12:56:36 AM

When you arrive, ask your host for an extra mini bar fridge.

Why? They're charging me to heat the meals anyways. May as well let them store them too. Or am I missing something?

leaf · « **Reply #2032 on:** October 15, 2015, 01:13:07 AM »

Quote from: CS91 on October 15, 2015, 01:08:35 AM

Why? They're charging me to heat the meals anyways. May as well let them store them too. Or am I missing something?

For any food you want to bring that doesn't need to be heated up (I. E. Salami, cheese, etc) or that you will somehow heat up yourself. Better to have with you in villa.

Dan · « **Reply #2033 on:** October 15, 2015, 08:37:33 AM »

Quote from: CS91 on October 15, 2015, 01:08:35 AM

Why? They're charging me to heat the meals anyways. May as well let them store them too. Or am I missing something?

Bring a toaster oven

Marco Polo · « **Reply #2034 on:** October 15, 2015, 08:55:52 AM »

Quote from: Dan on October 15, 2015, 08:37:33 AM

Bring a toaster oven

I'm thinking of doing that for the Conrad. Maybe start a chain for it.

First time traveling without the kid, i should have plenty of space to stick a toaster oven.

moish · « **Reply #2035 on:** October 15, 2015, 12:02:09 PM »

Quote from: Marco Polo on October 15, 2015, 08:55:52 AM

I'm thinking of doing that for the Conrad. Maybe start a chain for it.

First time traveling without the kid, i should have plenty of space to stick a toaster oven.

make sure you get the right voltage

Marco Polo · « **Reply #2036 on:** October 15, 2015, 12:04:49 PM »

Quote from: moish on October 15, 2015, 12:02:09 PM

make sure you get the right voltage

For toaster oven? Converter wont help/work?

moish · « **Reply #2037 on:** October 15, 2015, 02:45:00 PM »

Quote from: Marco Polo on October 15, 2015, 12:04:49 PM

For toaster oven? Converter wont help/work?

you would probably need a big one to convert all those watts to 220.

Denverite · « **Reply #2038 on:** October 22, 2015, 03:31:09 PM »

Just booked 5 nights at the Conrad, which will follow a two night stopover in Singapore on the way there. I've seen that the PH has offered to provide kosher Austrailian meals but has anyone had success with that the Conrad? Also, if I do bring packaged meals for the five days it will most likely be from the kosher restaurant in Singapore and was wondering if anyone has done that before? It seemed like most people do their Singapore stays after the Maldives not before. Any advice or experiences you guys have had at the Conrad would be great!

Marco Polo · « **Reply #2039 on:** October 22, 2015, 03:33:12 PM »

Quote from: Denverite on October 22, 2015, 03:31:09 PM

Just booked 5 nights at the Conrad, which will follow a two night stopover in Singapore on the way there. I've seen that the PH has offered to provide kosher Austrailian meals but has anyone had success with that the Conrad? Also, if I do bring packaged meals for the five days it will most likely be from the kosher restaurant in Singapore and was wondering if anyone has done that before? It seemed like most people do their Singapore stays after the Maldives not before. Any advice or experiences you guys have had at the Conrad would be great!

You should check with the store in Singapore how they package the meals.

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