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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 1116322 times)

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4640 on: January 17, 2019, 01:10:33 PM »
IMO definitely yes (again never been there!) Ill b there in a few months...
While I haven't been to the SR, it does appear to be at the top of the list from several perspectives.  That said, I think the CR is in the top-3 and I don't think you'll go wrong...
If you don't like being in the ocean it is not worth shlepping there IMHO.

Thank you all.  We will do some soul searching and maybe research on other threads. 

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4641 on: January 17, 2019, 05:04:30 PM »
I feel like I’m hijacking @Yehuda25’s live TR, but hopefully this question is not too far off topic.

Planning a 5-night Maldives stay in January 2020 for our big wedding anniversary.  Must be overwater.  Would love to stay at SR but seems difficult if not impossible to find for points (60k?). However, it seems easy to get Water Villa at Conrad Rangali for 95k.

There are several very favorable TRs on the Conrad, but my sense is that SR is the gold standard.   Are they really worlds apart, or are the experiences and properties comparable?
I've now went to both, so upon my return next week iy"h feel free to PM me to discuss
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4642 on: January 17, 2019, 05:05:31 PM »
1800? Thought it was more... :(
@EJB You're right - it's 2500sq ft.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4643 on: January 17, 2019, 05:05:42 PM »
Of course I plan on having the info I'm my TR, but IDK if that'll be ready next week
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4644 on: January 17, 2019, 07:28:53 PM »
I've now went to both, so upon my return next week iy"h feel free to PM me to discuss
Thank you. Will do.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4645 on: January 17, 2019, 07:47:11 PM »
If you don't like being in the ocean it is not worth shlepping there IMHO.
where do you suggest someone who wants the privacy but doesn’t care for Ocean should go?

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4646 on: January 17, 2019, 07:55:13 PM »
Thank you. Will do.
but in short both are really nice and have their pros and cons. Price equal I would give the edge to the SR due to the newer villas (though the garden and the Conrad were brand new as well) but the conrad definitely has pros vs the SR
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4647 on: January 17, 2019, 07:57:21 PM »
where do you suggest someone who wants the privacy but doesn’t care for Ocean should go?
what do they care for lol
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4648 on: January 17, 2019, 08:45:15 PM »
what do they care for lol
private beach villa

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4649 on: January 17, 2019, 09:04:50 PM »
private beach villa
I would have to see a SR garden Villa to comment on that, I'll bli neder do so for you before I leave. At the Conrad we did 4 days at each
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4650 on: January 17, 2019, 09:10:03 PM »
I would have to see a SR garden Villa to comment on that, I'll bli neder do so for you before I leave. At the Conrad we did 4 days at each
it has nothing to do with the room. Dan said if you’re not going to be in the Ocean then don’t shlep to the Maldives. So I was asking where would he suggest you go instead that isn’t such a shlep

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4651 on: January 17, 2019, 09:43:45 PM »
it has nothing to do with the room. Dan said if you’re not going to be in the Ocean then don’t shlep to the Maldives. So I was asking where would he suggest you go instead that isn’t such a shlep
An Airbnb in the Caribbean?
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 #4652 on: January 17, 2019, 10:05:41 PM »
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4653 on: January 18, 2019, 08:00:32 AM »
Does anyone have any recommendations on any specific health practices they usually follow when going to the Maldives? Going to Angsana Velavaru for the first time with my wife in February.

- Shots to take before traveling there?
- Best health practices while there? (obviously drinking bottled water)

Many thanks for any tips! :) I figure there's not much health risk there, but just wanted to check!

@EJB You're right - it's 2500sq ft.

Seeing some chatter about the angsana velavaru. Isn’t that the place with the price mistake? Didn’t they cancel everybody’s bookings? @petermw you took their offer for 50% off? 

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4654 on: January 18, 2019, 08:17:57 AM »
My ressy hasn't (yet) been cancelled. But it's less than likely that I'll take it.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4655 on: January 18, 2019, 08:43:17 AM »
Seeing some chatter about the angsana velavaru. Isn’t that the place with the price mistake? Didn’t they cancel everybody’s bookings? @petermw you took their offer for 50% off?
@Hjay yep I was able to convince them to honor their pricing instead of cancelling /taking 50% offer.

@EJB when is your rez?

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« Reply #4656 on: January 18, 2019, 08:47:59 AM »
@Hjay yep I was able to convince them to honor their pricing instead of cancelling /taking 50% offer.

@EJB when is your rez?
In a while

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« Reply #4657 on: January 19, 2019, 02:06:25 PM »
@Hjay yep I was able to convince them to honor their pricing instead of cancelling /taking 50% offer.

@EJB when is your rez?

Awesome enjoy!! Let us know how it was

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #4658 on: January 19, 2019, 11:26:23 PM »
How much should I tip my butler? He was very good with the kodher food especially
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« Reply #4659 on: January 20, 2019, 12:39:25 AM »
How much should I tip my butler? He was very good with the kodher food especially
$1-200
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