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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 1116508 times)

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4480 on: December 25, 2018, 08:32:46 PM »
Why does my St Regis Maldives reservation show $1,400 in taxes no? Booking did not show previously, and  confirmation email makes no mention of it either.
It says $1390 in my reservations. Imo it’s for the sea plane transfer which is exactly $695x2

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4481 on: December 25, 2018, 08:40:48 PM »
It says $1390 in my reservations. Imo it’s for the sea plane transfer which is exactly $695x2
Thanks! @benjie1305 confirmed the same. Ty!
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4482 on: December 30, 2018, 11:12:06 PM »
Anyone stay at AUH airport? How are the rooms?
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4483 on: December 30, 2018, 11:13:55 PM »
Stay at the PH
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4484 on: December 30, 2018, 11:29:27 PM »
Is it worth it for flight arriving 8pm and leaving 8:40am?
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4485 on: December 30, 2018, 11:35:37 PM »
Is it worth it for flight arriving 8pm and leaving 8:40am?
I arrived early morning and left early the next morning. Stayed at the Hyatt capital gate. No regrets, the suite was massive.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4488 on: January 03, 2019, 12:36:08 PM »
I arrived early morning and left early the next morning. Stayed at the Hyatt capital gate. No regrets, the suite was massive.
TR?

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4490 on: January 03, 2019, 01:16:51 PM »
Guessing the crockpot cholent didn't work out...
LOL
They could have put out the fire a lot earlier but he was worried about amira leakum...

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4491 on: January 03, 2019, 01:18:21 PM »
LOL
They could have put out the fire a lot earlier but he was worried about amira leakum...
Or they couldn’t leave their villa because of the door sensor they didn’t deactivate

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4492 on: January 03, 2019, 01:36:57 PM »
Or they couldn’t leave their villa because of the door sensor they didn’t deactivate
Or because the fire burned the gartel tied to the door handle and they were afraid they wouldn't be able to get back in.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4493 on: January 03, 2019, 01:43:39 PM »
The hotel cant be redeemed for award nights doubt there were any jews there!
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4494 on: January 03, 2019, 02:10:42 PM »
The hotel cant be redeemed for award nights doubt there were any jews there!
you know what they say about the word assume...
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4495 on: January 03, 2019, 03:18:09 PM »
The hotel cant be redeemed for award nights doubt there were any jews there!
this lol :P
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4496 on: January 03, 2019, 05:41:14 PM »
TR?
Lol it's was back in '15. I'll tray to dig up some pics. It was the Etihad glitch. Stopped in AUH on the way to JNB
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4497 on: January 04, 2019, 02:49:46 AM »
Wow! 4500 posts later... I only have a few questions

There are outlets behind the counter in the bar but make sure the switch is turned on.

If your staying for shabbos ask them to contact engineering to remove a small magnetic strip on the fridge so it would not activate upon opening.

Dont leave your bungalow late at night there is a sensor wich activates the outdoor lighting after a certain time [past 10 I believe, but not exactly sure]

I had a tasty cholent on shabbos!!!
I'm assuming you're referring to the S. Regis?

1) Why are you pointing out the outlets behind the bar?
2) Any other shabbos tips? or shaylos that you asked about (or didn't, but realized when you were there?  ;) )
3) How did you have cholent? You left your burner on for the whole shabbos?


To follow up on this: I picked a random day in July (7/9) and looked back 10 years at the historical weather in Male
Can I ask which website you got this from? I would want to plug in 5 days in a row in August to see the historical data of a bigger subset. Thanx

The one sneaky thing is the 22% on everything. Even the seaplane - you think its $645pp - more like ~$800pp after all is said and done.

Food/Drink -  22% on everything plus theres a line for tips  :D

Whatever prices you see there, add 22%
Is there is 22% tax on top of the $695 seaplane fee?

Some hotels are adding destinations fees... including St Regis Maldives.
When/Where does this show up? Doesn't say anything when I make a new award reservation right now





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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4498 on: January 04, 2019, 03:15:08 AM »


Is there is 22% tax on top of the $695 seaplane fee?
I didn't do the math but it appeared so on my hill..

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4499 on: January 04, 2019, 03:36:06 AM »
I didn't do the math but it appeared so on my hill..
wow, so $1700. even if you stay a week, it averages ~$250 a night