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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 1138456 times)

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #3540 on: February 17, 2017, 03:03:36 AM »
Am I the last DDFer to shut the lights on the SR deal or anyone else is coming?.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #3541 on: February 17, 2017, 08:09:16 AM »
Am I the last DDFer to shut the lights on the SR deal or anyone else is coming?.
People booked reservations through November I believe.

What's the purpose of the netting at the edge of the balcony?

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #3542 on: February 17, 2017, 08:19:56 AM »
People booked reservations through November I believe.

What's the purpose of the netting at the edge of the balcony?
Through December. And they are hammocks.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #3543 on: February 17, 2017, 08:21:56 AM »
Am I the last DDFer to shut the lights on the SR deal or anyone else is coming?.
How long are you there for?
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #3544 on: February 17, 2017, 09:05:46 AM »
How long are you there for?
Isn't everyone there 5 nights?
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #3545 on: February 17, 2017, 09:47:31 AM »
Through December. And they are hammocks.
Cool!

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #3546 on: February 17, 2017, 09:48:42 AM »
Isn't everyone there 5 nights?
Mine that I just cancelled were 3.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #3547 on: February 17, 2017, 10:45:22 AM »
Isn't everyone there 5 nights?
I did 7 nights must admit it was a bit much

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #3548 on: February 17, 2017, 10:53:07 AM »
I did 7 nights must admit it was a bit much

I think 4 or 5 nights is probably sufficient.  The remoteness can get to you after a while. 

We were at CON for 5 nights - that was the perfect length for us... I was ready to go...

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #3549 on: February 17, 2017, 10:59:30 AM »
I think 4 or 5 nights is probably sufficient.  The remoteness can get to you after a while. 

We were at CON for 5 nights - that was the perfect length for us... I was ready to go...
Same after 5 in STR. But then you get back and you can't understand why you ever wanted to leave...

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #3550 on: February 17, 2017, 11:00:08 AM »
I was there 6 nights last time and felt I could easily do another few days, especially if one is diving.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #3551 on: February 17, 2017, 02:02:42 PM »
At the SR now  I'm blown away, what an awsome redemption thanks Dan and thanks CZ60 for all the advice, you can view our villa on CZ60 trip report, yes CZ60 and I have the same villa :)
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #3552 on: February 17, 2017, 02:05:02 PM »
Dont forget, most times the day you arrive or leave are almost half gone, so 7 days is nice...
It also depends how much money you willing to spend on activities. If you do 2-3 a day, then you could do 2 weeks
We were NOT ready to leave after 5 days

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #3553 on: February 19, 2017, 01:38:42 AM »
How long are you there for?

6 nights

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #3554 on: February 20, 2017, 07:44:05 AM »
Just met Ben shlapig from onemileatatime he just arrived at the SR for 3 nights.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #3555 on: February 21, 2017, 01:48:48 AM »
Just met Ben shlapig from onemileatatime he just arrived at the SR for 3 nights.
Nice.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #3556 on: February 22, 2017, 11:44:23 PM »
3 nights.

Only EK CMB-MLE flight option is 830pm, so gonna lose a night in MLE. Then the seaplane to Conrad the next morning.

We are pretty adventurous and appreciate the path less traveled.. I figured 6 nights at Conrad would become a bit too stagnant/pricey.

I'm guessing I'm in the minority for that thought process.

CMB-MLE EK J taxes on Monday night - $27

CMB-MLE EK J taxes on Wednesday night -$66

Why is that?

Either way I will probably buy a cash ticket on Sri Lankan Air to fly thurs morning.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #3557 on: February 23, 2017, 08:26:30 AM »
Very nice short do the other at the SR with Ben shlapig and another ddf'r.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #3558 on: February 23, 2017, 10:14:59 PM »
I did the frozen meals, how do I keep them frozen while in MLE?
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #3559 on: February 23, 2017, 10:20:34 PM »
I did the frozen meals, how do I keep them frozen while in MLE?

Give them to the hotel to put in freezer and to heat up for you. Depending on where you stay, they may or may not charge you. STR didnt charge me

Edit : Do you mean the airport?!?