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JFK-AUH-MLE (EY) -- 45/67.5/90 AA
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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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Author Topic: Maldives Master Thread  (Read 1142057 times)

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #6020 on: August 04, 2023, 08:10:54 AM »
Are there Kosher restaurants in the Maldives? Do any Hotels offer kosher food? Which hotels accommodate or do not accommodate kosher?
No kosher restaurants
Many hotels can source frozen kosher food at exorbitant prices.
Most hotels would store your food, and offer to reheat it for you at a cost (like Waldorf Astoria).
I don't know one that is openly against - at some point there were rumors that St Regis was no longer willing to store food but I don't have first hand confirmation

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #6021 on: August 04, 2023, 08:13:16 AM »
No kosher restaurants
Many hotels can source frozen kosher food at exorbitant prices.
Most hotels would store your food, and offer to reheat it for you at a cost (like Waldorf Astoria).
I don't know one that is openly against - at some point there were rumors that St Regis was no longer willing to store food but I don't have first hand confirmation
thanks

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #6022 on: August 04, 2023, 04:52:54 PM »
We are going to the W Maldives and they told us they wouldn't warm our food.  Didn't ask about storage as am coming with a cooler and hot logic.  Food is availably but very pricey ($15 for Cheerios, plus 10% tip and 12% tax).  Entrees range from $45 for pasta and sauce to $60-80 for chicken, beef, and lamb.  Mostly bringing food but will splurge on some nights.  I don't know about the accuracy of this list but it is a place for you to start:

https://medium.com/@noshoesluxury/kosher-meals-maldives-resorts-7d49883e8f4

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #6023 on: August 09, 2023, 10:25:24 AM »
Are there Kosher restaurants in the Maldives? Do any Hotels offer kosher food? Which hotels accommodate or do not accommodate kosher?

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #6025 on: August 09, 2023, 11:44:07 AM »

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #6026 on: August 09, 2023, 11:51:31 AM »
None.


Lol, tell them that's not how it works...

I had to explain this to the CLE Guardians concessionaire and they just had no clue.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #6027 on: August 09, 2023, 11:57:27 AM »
Lol, tell them that's not how it works...

I had to explain this to the CLE Guardians concessionaire and they just had no clue.
I was about to send the link to the WA  ;D

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #6028 on: August 09, 2023, 12:10:17 PM »
Lol, tell them that's not how it works...
Done. Will lyk what they say.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #6029 on: August 09, 2023, 12:15:17 PM »
Anyone here want to talk to them? @Dan?

I have no desire to pursue this with them.



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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #6030 on: August 09, 2023, 12:47:05 PM »
Are there Kosher restaurants in the Maldives? Do any Hotels offer kosher food? Which hotels accommodate or do not accommodate kosher?
Not sure if it was mentioned before but The ritz has a full kosher menu
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #6031 on: August 09, 2023, 12:49:31 PM »
Not sure if it was mentioned before but The ritz has a full kosher menu
Most hotels can import $$$ full meals from Australia and the like.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #6032 on: August 09, 2023, 12:51:57 PM »
They are also officially not allowing guests food to b stored in their freezers
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #6033 on: August 09, 2023, 01:25:26 PM »
They are also officially not allowing guests food to b stored in their freezers
What about the STR? Any recent DP?

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #6034 on: August 28, 2023, 04:40:57 PM »
Anybody go to Maldives recently with an emergency us passport?

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #6035 on: September 03, 2023, 08:51:41 AM »
 looking to travel to the Maldives right after sukkos, which hotel is recommended for points redemption ?

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #6036 on: September 12, 2023, 09:58:04 PM »
looking to travel to the Maldives right after sukkos, which hotel is recommended for points redemption ?
Waldorf

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #6037 on: September 13, 2023, 04:29:19 AM »
looking to travel to the Maldives right after sukkos, which hotel is recommended for points redemption ?
depends on how much value you're willing to spend

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #6038 on: September 18, 2023, 05:21:20 PM »
Has anyone ever been to St Regis Maldives? Would love to reach out with a few questions for my upcoming trip

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #6039 on: September 18, 2023, 05:31:48 PM »
Has anyone ever been to St Regis Maldives? Would love to reach out with a few questions for my upcoming trip
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