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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 1116278 times)

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4400 on: October 21, 2018, 07:34:25 PM »
Does your lawyer also say that I can presume if they didn’t contact me that they will be honoring their contract with me? I want to book loads of nonrefundable expenses

Has anyone NOT had their Accor reservation cancelled by Angsana? Mine are still showing as normal reservations on the Accor site. I'm really interested in taking this as far as I can to try and re-claim that reservation, since it was booked legitimately. Not sure what legal route I could take - other than saying I already purchased non-refundable airfare?

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4401 on: October 21, 2018, 10:40:57 PM »
Just confirm it's ok before checkin. Feel free to pm for tips.

Usually not a problem.

@Dan Private pools are great for frum couples. Not as special for other people imo.

+1 private pools don’t have nearly the added value for people that aren’t frum.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4402 on: October 22, 2018, 09:25:10 AM »
+1 private pools don’t have nearly the added value for people that aren’t frum.
Disagree. No one is doing laps in these pools (even frum people). They're plunge pools. The purpose is to cool off while you're outside reading, tanning or wash off from a dive in the ocean. If you're someone who values your privacy (isn't that the point of your OWB in the Maldives?) or not someone who wants to hang out by the main areas, then the private pools is super useful.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4403 on: October 22, 2018, 01:13:30 PM »
Has anyone NOT had their Accor reservation cancelled by Angsana? Mine are still showing as normal reservations on the Accor site. I'm really interested in taking this as far as I can to try and re-claim that reservation, since it was booked legitimately. Not sure what legal route I could take - other than saying I already purchased non-refundable airfare?

Mine still shows up on the Accor website just like it always has.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4404 on: October 22, 2018, 01:26:03 PM »
Mine still shows up on the Accor website just like it always has.
+1, though it's now showing the pricing in euros instead of dollars.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4405 on: October 22, 2018, 01:47:03 PM »
Disagree. No one is doing laps in these pools (even frum people). They're plunge pools. The purpose is to cool off while you're outside reading, tanning or wash off from a dive in the ocean. If you're someone who values your privacy (isn't that the point of your OWB in the Maldives?) or not someone who wants to hang out by the main areas, then the private pools is super useful.
I see no need for a plunge pull along with jacuzzi bathtubs.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4406 on: October 22, 2018, 01:51:09 PM »
Disagree. No one is doing laps in these pools (even frum people). They're plunge pools. The purpose is to cool off while you're outside reading, tanning or wash off from a dive in the ocean. If you're someone who values your privacy (isn't that the point of your OWB in the Maldives?) or not someone who wants to hang out by the main areas, then the private pools is super useful.

+1
Did not care for the tiny private pool at the Conrad Maldives, and would not mind (lol) an OWB with none

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4407 on: October 22, 2018, 02:19:38 PM »
+1
Did not care for the tiny private pool at the Conrad Maldives, and would not mind (lol) an OWB with none
Unless, that is, you get this:

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4408 on: October 22, 2018, 02:24:00 PM »
Unless, that is, you get this:
SR plunge pool isn't that, but it's nothing to sneeze at.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4409 on: October 22, 2018, 02:27:36 PM »
SR plunge pool isn't that, but it's nothing to sneeze at.
Conrad pools do look very small though.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4410 on: October 22, 2018, 03:06:10 PM »
Conrad pools do look very small though.

This one was great!!! Not too big, not too small...

][url=https://flic.kr/p/L2hLmR]Conrad Rangali Premier Water Villa by Barry Lincoln, on Flickr[/url]


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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4411 on: October 22, 2018, 03:06:47 PM »
This one was great!!! Not too big, not too small...

][url=https://flic.kr/p/L2hLmR]Conrad Rangali Premier Water Villa by Barry Lincoln, on Flickr[/url]
Which room is that?
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4412 on: October 22, 2018, 03:10:31 PM »
Which room is that?

They called it the Premier Water Villa...

See here for more intel...

http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=64846.msg1536673#msg1536673

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« Reply #4413 on: October 22, 2018, 03:11:42 PM »
They called it the Premier Water Villa...

See here for more intel...

http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=64846.msg1536673#msg1536673
So you got upgraded?
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4414 on: October 22, 2018, 03:13:22 PM »
So you got upgraded?

Yes.  For the last two nights...

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4415 on: October 23, 2018, 10:24:19 AM »
You need a visa but it is done at the airport?
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« Reply #4416 on: October 23, 2018, 10:28:39 AM »
You need a visa but it is done at the airport?
Yes.
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4417 on: October 24, 2018, 11:28:18 PM »
Help!
Hilton messed up.
I had a reservation for 4 nights for a water villa at the Conrad for 95,000 points each. I thought I had the 5th night for free. When I called to confirm and double check about the 5th night, they said that it is not in the reservation and not available. After I complained and asked for the reservation specialist, she let me be on hold for half hour after which my phone got disconnected.
When I called again 2 days later I was told that they will change the reservation and add the 5th night. This was last week.
When I just now looked at the new email from last week I see that they downgraded me to a beach villa. HELP!!!!

I called them and spoke to a reservations specialist and she said that there is nothing they can do since that room is not available anymore. I pleaded for half hour and nothing doing. I told her that she can listen to all phone recordings and she will see that I was never told that they will downgrade the room in order to receive the 5th night free. Hilton needs to take responsibility for cheating me out of this room..

She said she will send an email to the Hotel. So now I wait and see. We all know the outcome of this. There are no rooms. She will not upgrade to better Water Villas wich are available. I'm a gold member.

What can I do?
Any advice?

Please help...

Thank you,

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4418 on: October 25, 2018, 12:32:34 AM »
Help!
Hilton messed up.
I had a reservation for 4 nights for a water villa at the Conrad for 95,000 points each. I thought I had the 5th night for free. When I called to confirm and double check about the 5th night, they said that it is not in the reservation and not available. After I complained and asked for the reservation specialist, she let me be on hold for half hour after which my phone got disconnected.
When I called again 2 days later I was told that they will change the reservation and add the 5th night. This was last week.
When I just now looked at the new email from last week I see that they downgraded me to a beach villa. HELP!!!!

I called them and spoke to a reservations specialist and she said that there is nothing they can do since that room is not available anymore. I pleaded for half hour and nothing doing. I told her that she can listen to all phone recordings and she will see that I was never told that they will downgrade the room in order to receive the 5th night free. Hilton needs to take responsibility for cheating me out of this room..

She said she will send an email to the Hotel. So now I wait and see. We all know the outcome of this. There are no rooms. She will not upgrade to better Water Villas wich are available. I'm a gold member.

What can I do?
Any advice?

Please help...

Thank you,
Best is for you to contact reservations at the Conrad. They have the power do open up availability and modify any reservation

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4419 on: October 25, 2018, 07:23:53 AM »
Can I bring my own grill and charcoal and grill on the deck of my OWB at the W?
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