Author Topic: Maldives Master Thread (Read 1131048 times)

eli5757 · « **Reply #2680 on:** July 13, 2016, 04:47:48 PM »

Quote from: Denverite on July 11, 2016, 10:12:04 PM

Awesome! I'm going in a couple months so I'd love to hear about your stay if you're up for a TR. Don't know if you'd feel comfortable or would use it but they also offered to give us a new pan and spatula to use for eggs at breakfast if we wanted or double wrap and cook fish for us. It seems like they would try to accommodate whatever we request.

I am probably too lazy for a TR lol. Regarding breakfast I don't think it will really be necessary since we will eat a large brunch everyday and we officially get complimentary breakfast everyday which I assume the only thing we can eat will be the fruit. Also me and my wife are not fishy people. But yea their customer service has been superb in all matters so far.

eli5757 · « **Reply #2681 on:** July 13, 2016, 04:53:14 PM »

Quote from: Denverite on July 11, 2016, 10:21:40 PM

Also I'm planning to bring the lists from Australia as I understand a number of the icecreams, other dairy products and cereals are kosher. Are you going to go to Ithaa (or has anyone else been during their stays)? I didn't want to be chutzbah to ask to bring outside food there since I think it only seats eight and is normally $500 pp for dinner. We were going to sign up for the cocktail hour and see if they'd swap the champagne and canapés with something kosher but can't think of anything classy. I want to get something aside from the view for the $60pp but figured Pringles and coke wouldn't fit the ambience they're going for. 😝

Can you hook me up with the Australia List? Once I am there I will ask regarding the Ithaa but will not make such a big deal. Will definitely go in there to check it out and snap some pics maybe. I got all the below complimentary.

Hilton Honors Benefits
Due to the very special nature of the accommodations at Conrad Maldives, we are unable to offer complimentary upgraded accommodations. However, as you are a valued Gold member, we are delighted to offer you the following benefits during your stay. Please ensure that your Gold status is active upon arrival in order to enjoy full member benefits. Kindly note that benefits are only applicable for cardholder and one guest. In the event that cardholder is not travelling, guests who are staying with us will not be able to enjoy the benefits below.
· Complimentary breakfast for cardholder and one guest per day. Additional guests will be charged at $35 + taxes per adult per day. Children below 12 years old get 50% discount.

· One bottle of champagne upon arrival

· Chocolate & Fruit amenities upon arrival

· Daily Happy Hour at Vilu restaurant for cardholder and one guest from 17.00 – 18.00 hours

Denverite · « **Reply #2682 on:** July 13, 2016, 05:14:20 PM »

Quote from: eli5757 on July 13, 2016, 04:53:14 PM

Can you hook me up with the Australia List? Once I am there I will ask regarding the Ithaa but will not make such a big deal. Will definitely go in there to check it out and snap some pics maybe. I got all the below complimentary.

Hilton Honors Benefits
Due to the very special nature of the accommodations at Conrad Maldives, we are unable to offer complimentary upgraded accommodations. However, as you are a valued Gold member, we are delighted to offer you the following benefits during your stay. Please ensure that your Gold status is active upon arrival in order to enjoy full member benefits. Kindly note that benefits are only applicable for cardholder and one guest. In the event that cardholder is not travelling, guests who are staying with us will not be able to enjoy the benefits below.
· Complimentary breakfast for cardholder and one guest per day. Additional guests will be charged at $35 + taxes per adult per day. Children below 12 years old get 50% discount.

· One bottle of champagne upon arrival

· Chocolate & Fruit amenities upon arrival

· Daily Happy Hour at Vilu restaurant for cardholder and one guest from 17.00 – 18.00 hours

I'm pretty sure I searched on: http://www.ka.org.au

I wanted to check on mostly dairy products (as they have packaged icecreams, yogurts, etc.) and cereals. Are you going to ask them to swap out the Champagne arrival gift for something else?

elya · « **Reply #2683 on:** July 13, 2016, 05:27:10 PM »

Quote from: Denverite on July 13, 2016, 05:14:20 PM

I'm pretty sure I searched on: http://www.ka.org.au

I wanted to check on mostly dairy products (as they have packaged icecreams, yogurts, etc.) and cereals. Are you going to ask them to swap out the Champagne arrival gift for something else?

Link not working for me.

eli5757 · « **Reply #2684 on:** July 13, 2016, 05:52:38 PM »

Quote from: Denverite on July 13, 2016, 05:14:20 PM

I'm pretty sure I searched on: http://www.ka.org.au

I wanted to check on mostly dairy products (as they have packaged icecreams, yogurts, etc.) and cereals. Are you going to ask them to swap out the Champagne arrival gift for something else?

Ya link is dead. I ever google searched and all links pertaining to that are dead.

Nope I won't ask. It doesn't mean that much to me and don't want to be such a pain.

Denverite · « **Reply #2685 on:** July 13, 2016, 08:06:01 PM »

Quote from: eli5757 on July 13, 2016, 05:52:38 PM

Ya link is dead. I ever google searched and all links pertaining to that are dead.

Nope I won't ask. It doesn't mean that much to me and don't want to be such a pain.

That is the Kosher Australia website so it must be having a glitch. Maybe go on the App Store and get the Kosher Australia app instead then.

I hear about not wanting to bug them but I figure they won't mind to give a couple cokes instead of wine.

@Yehuda · « **Reply #2686 on:** July 13, 2016, 09:39:32 PM »

Wow, those are some nice benefits for Gold.

eli5757 · « **Reply #2687 on:** July 13, 2016, 10:35:23 PM »

Quote from: Denverite on July 13, 2016, 08:06:01 PM

That is the Kosher Australia website so it must be having a glitch. Maybe go on the App Store and get the Kosher Australia app instead then.

I hear about not wanting to bug them but I figure they won't mind to give a couple cokes instead of wine.

As they are giving it to me maybe I will just say matter of factly that I cant have it since it isn't kosher and they can just give me some beers or soda instead.

eli5757 · « **Reply #2688 on:** July 19, 2016, 12:15:59 PM »

So I am trying to figure out what time Shabbos will be next week at the Conrad on Rangali Islands. Google tells me that coordinates are 3.6168° N, 72.7237° E but when I put that into myzmanim.com it gives me Colombia>Meta>Santa Bárbara. Any insight or help to figure this out?

Dan · « **Reply #2689 on:** July 19, 2016, 12:30:41 PM »

Use www.chabad.org/times

eli5757 · « **Reply #2690 on:** July 19, 2016, 01:12:09 PM »

Quote from: Dan on July 19, 2016, 12:30:41 PM

Use www.chabad.org/times

I am truing to figure out how to put in the Latitude and Longitude with Degrees and Minutes the correct way but just not having any luck

Dan · « **Reply #2691 on:** July 19, 2016, 01:14:42 PM »

Shorten it

Yordai Dooma · « **Reply #2692 on:** July 19, 2016, 01:39:08 PM »

I find the best way is to use a Zmanim app on my phone which calculates based on where you are. I use this one https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gindin.zmanim.android for android

Denverite · « **Reply #2693 on:** July 19, 2016, 10:06:32 PM »

I had the same ? about Shabbos time because OU.org couldn't do it. So you guys are saying I can do it either with the coordinates on Chabad.org or if I get this app and run it when I'm actually there it will give me the correct time?

Yordai Dooma · « **Reply #2694 on:** July 19, 2016, 10:13:01 PM »

Quote from: Denverite on July 19, 2016, 10:06:32 PM

I had the same ? about Shabbos time because OU.org couldn't do it. So you guys are saying I can do it either with the coordinates on Chabad.org or if I get this app and run it when I'm actually there it will give me the correct time?

i cant say for certain that the app works merely on wifi... Im not a techie. I always buy a local sim card so it certainly works for me

Denverite · « **Reply #2695 on:** July 19, 2016, 10:23:18 PM »

Quote from: Yordai Dooma on July 19, 2016, 10:13:01 PM

i cant say for certain that the app works merely on wifi... Im not a techie. I always buy a local sim card so it certainly works for me

Ok thanks so much

CS91 · « **Reply #2696 on:** July 19, 2016, 11:12:39 PM »

I used Chabad.org like Dan suggested. It was the only way that I found to be accurate.

Denverite · « **Reply #2697 on:** July 20, 2016, 12:03:34 AM »

Quote from: CS91 on July 19, 2016, 11:12:39 PM

I used Chabad.org like Dan suggested. It was the only way that I found to be accurate.

Sorry for the ignorant questions, but how did you make sure to get to the correct coordinates?

CS91 · « **Reply #2698 on:** July 20, 2016, 01:51:27 AM »

Quote from: Denverite on July 20, 2016, 12:03:34 AM

Sorry for the ignorant questions, but how did you make sure to get to the correct coordinates?

I honestly don't remember where I got the coordinates from but what I do remember is that I cross-referenced a few different websites to make sure I had the correct ones.

damaxer91 · « **Reply #2699 on:** July 21, 2016, 02:37:43 PM »

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