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Dan · « **Reply #3140 on:** December 14, 2016, 03:00:38 PM »

Quote from: Chapshnell on December 14, 2016, 02:57:32 PM

Well I made 2 ressys & I gifted one to my friend (in May) so we'll see what will be. They better not make a problem once he arrives all the way there

Did you reserve their seaplane seats yet?

Chapshnell · « **Reply #3141 on:** December 14, 2016, 03:08:05 PM »

Quote from: Dan on December 14, 2016, 03:00:38 PM

Did you reserve their seaplane seats yet?

no, probably should. right?

Dan · « **Reply #3142 on:** December 14, 2016, 03:10:04 PM »

I'm just curious if they'll mention anything about you not being one of the pax.

CZ60 · « **Reply #3143 on:** December 14, 2016, 05:47:39 PM »

My boss booked me one of these, and I'm on the reservation as a guest, along with him. I'm going with my wife.

Is that an issue?

Dan · « **Reply #3144 on:** December 14, 2016, 05:50:27 PM »

It's a brand new hotel. We won't know for sure until someone tries.

KidOOO · « **Reply #3145 on:** December 14, 2016, 05:58:42 PM »

How much is it to reserve this hotel?

chuchem · « **Reply #3146 on:** December 14, 2016, 06:00:20 PM »

I also have 2 reservations. One i gave to my cousin, he was just there last week. He just send a email, with his flight number into mle, his reservation number at hotel and the 2 names for the seaplane. Was no problem.
I think starwood officially allows that, no shtick... If you ask for plat benefits under second guest, maybe then they will make a issue
He also took kosher meals along and they heated them up no problem. I think if you tip and treat the butler and chef nicely as he did, dont be demanding and apreciate their help you will have a amazing stay
I will be there end of jan

Dan · « **Reply #3147 on:** December 14, 2016, 06:01:22 PM »

Quote from: chuchem on December 14, 2016, 06:00:20 PM

I also have 2 reservations. One i gave to my cousin, he was just there last week. He just send a email, with his flight number into mle, his reservation number at hotel and the 2 names for the seaplane. Was no problem.
I think starwood officially allows that, no shtick... If you ask for plat benefits under second guest, maybe then they will make a issue
He also took kosher meals along and they heated them up no problem. I think if you tip and treat the butler and chef nicely as he did, dont be demanding and apreciate their help you will have a amazing stay
I will be there end of jan

Awesome!

mochjas · « **Reply #3148 on:** December 14, 2016, 06:05:13 PM »

Quote from: chuchem on December 14, 2016, 06:00:20 PM

I also have 2 reservations. One i gave to my cousin, he was just there last week. He just send a email, with his flight number into mle, his reservation number at hotel and the 2 names for the seaplane. Was no problem.
I think starwood officially allows that, no shtick... If you ask for plat benefits under second guest, maybe then they will make a issue
He also took kosher meals along and they heated them up no problem. I think if you tip and treat the butler and chef nicely as he did, dont be demanding and apreciate their help you will have a amazing stay
I will be there end of jan

It would be really helpful if you can post some of his pics

CZ60 · « **Reply #3149 on:** December 14, 2016, 06:07:08 PM »

Quote from: chuchem on December 14, 2016, 06:00:20 PM

I also have 2 reservations. One i gave to my cousin, he was just there last week. He just send a email, with his flight number into mle, his reservation number at hotel and the 2 names for the seaplane. Was no problem.
I think starwood officially allows that, no shtick... If you ask for plat benefits under second guest, maybe then they will make a issue
He also took kosher meals along and they heated them up no problem. I think if you tip and treat the butler and chef nicely as he did, dont be demanding and apreciate their help you will have a amazing stay
I will be there end of jan

Nice! I won't have nightmares for the next month

CZ60 · « **Reply #3150 on:** December 14, 2016, 06:08:42 PM »

Quote from: mochjas on December 14, 2016, 06:05:13 PM

It would be really helpful if you can post some of his pics

iiyf (Instagram is your friend).. Looks nothing short of spectacular

KidOOO · « **Reply #3151 on:** December 21, 2016, 01:26:14 PM »

Is it ok to book a return flight leaving MLE Sunday morning 10:55am?

i.e. are there transfers available from the islands to MLE that early in the morning, or possible sat night late after shabbat is out?

AJK · « **Reply #3152 on:** December 21, 2016, 01:27:04 PM »

Definitely.

CZ60 · « **Reply #3153 on:** December 21, 2016, 01:28:38 PM »

I have a 9:15 AM flight out of MLE and the St. Regis told me via email that it's not a problem, they will get me there in time.

KidOOO · « **Reply #3154 on:** December 21, 2016, 01:36:24 PM »

Quote from: AJK on December 21, 2016, 01:27:04 PM

Definitely.

Quote from: CZ60 on December 21, 2016, 01:28:38 PM

I have a 9:15 AM flight out of MLE and the St. Regis told me via email that it's not a problem, they will get me there in time.

Thanks

KidOOO · « **Reply #3155 on:** December 21, 2016, 11:36:30 PM »

If arriving at 745pm in MLE, hotel is saying no transfers that late and we will have to stay in MLE overnight and transfer the next morning,

any recommendations for a convenient MLE hotel?

I am also worried about the food we will bring being in suitcases for 40 hours, and with overnight stay it will be more like 50 hours

Dan · « **Reply #3156 on:** December 21, 2016, 11:48:29 PM »

Find a better flight option?

KidOOO · « **Reply #3157 on:** December 22, 2016, 12:16:56 AM »

Quote from: Dan on December 21, 2016, 11:48:29 PM

Find a better flight option?

I am trying not to transit via the emirates, does not leave many options

CZ60 · « **Reply #3158 on:** December 22, 2016, 05:58:00 AM »

Quote from: KidOOO on December 22, 2016, 12:16:56 AM

I am trying not to transit via the emirates, does not leave many options

There are still plenty options that get you there in less than 40 hrs. United via Turkey, Singapore airline coming from the other side , ba operates from Sri Lanka if you can manage to get there. And a lot more. Research research research

Saulius · « **Reply #3159 on:** December 22, 2016, 06:55:48 AM »

For those coming to Maldives, be aware, for those coming from e.g. New York, the 10 hour time difference from Eastern Standard Time - can be very miserable. Maldives is UTC+5. Take along sleeping pills, so one can force sleep at night, and lots of coffee by day, to keep awake. Better yet, make a stopover for a few days on the way (where accommodation is not so expensive), so one can at least partially acclimatize to the time-zone change, so one can fully utilize the days in Maldives.

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