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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 1116790 times)

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5040 on: February 04, 2020, 02:55:03 PM »
I hope to find the time when I'll be back.
In the meantime, check my IG stories, same username.
What’s your username?

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5041 on: February 04, 2020, 03:01:34 PM »

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5042 on: February 04, 2020, 03:19:10 PM »

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5043 on: February 04, 2020, 04:31:30 PM »
Fly from or to YYZ.
Showing $1500 of fees on an RT in J from YYZ. Am I doing something wrong? Using EK miles

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5044 on: February 04, 2020, 05:20:40 PM »
No.  YYZ is not HKG.  YQ isn't outlawed.  YYZ just offers savings of several hundred over JFK.  Price out JFK and you'll see.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5045 on: February 04, 2020, 05:23:21 PM »
No.  YYZ is not HKG.  YQ isn't outlawed.  YYZ just offers savings of several hundred over JFK.  Price out JFK and you'll see.
Used to be over $500 difference for YYZ-DXB-JFK, not sure about now:
https://www.dansdeals.com/points-travel/milespoints/jal-adds-ability-book-emirates-awards-online-flying-shower-class-without-fuel-surcharges/
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 #5046 on: February 05, 2020, 12:15:51 PM »
TRs please :)

Getting on my last leg in a few hours (BA A350 LHR to TLV), and then I'll get to work.


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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5047 on: February 05, 2020, 07:08:42 PM »
Getting on my last leg in a few hours (BA A350 LHR to TLV), and then I'll get to work.
Very confusing to see another "shauly..." handle!

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5048 on: February 05, 2020, 07:19:18 PM »
I hope to find the time when I'll be back.
In the meantime, check my IG stories, same username.
2 days ago there was a 8% ratio DDF'rs occupancy at the Waldorf. (40% occupancy rate with @shauly @rollingstone and yours truly) all Chinese are not allowed in the Maldives and that's the high season now, good for us.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5049 on: February 05, 2020, 07:31:39 PM »
Israshot ...


Very cool on IG.

How much do they charge for the yacht ride?

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5050 on: February 05, 2020, 07:39:59 PM »
Very cool on IG.

How much do they charge for the yacht ride?
Thanks.
Now it's $600++(23%) pp
I booked my stay on 2/15/19 (last day of the price mistake) paid $370++
Had $2750+ on my bill and paid with 12 Aspire credits  bought here on DDF at 40-45%. Every payment was made with a link provided by the hotel, no questions asked. They even let me pay by link 10 minutes before my Yacht left.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5051 on: February 05, 2020, 07:48:22 PM »
Thanks.
Now it's $600++(23%) pp
I booked my stay on 2/15/19 (last day of the price mistake) paid $370++
Had $2750+ on my bill and paid with 12 Aspire credit links bought here on DDF at 40-45%. They even let me pay by link 10 minutes before my Yacht left.

Excuse my ignorance what's an aspire credit link

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5052 on: February 05, 2020, 07:50:17 PM »
Excuse my ignorance what's an aspire credit link
Fixed it.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5053 on: February 05, 2020, 07:58:25 PM »
Fixed it.

Are those the $250 Hilton credit or the $100 Waldorf credit

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5054 on: February 05, 2020, 08:01:01 PM »
Are those the $250 Hilton credit or the $100 Waldorf credit
Aspire is $250

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5055 on: February 05, 2020, 08:07:55 PM »
Are those the $250 Hilton credit or the $100 Waldorf credit

Yes just realized the $100 Waldorf credit is only if you book a stay

 $100 Credit at Waldorf Astoria and Conrad Properties
Perhaps you’d like to treat yourself to a massage or relax in a rented cabana by the pool. On-site purchases qualify for a $100 statement credit each membership year when you book a 2-night stay or longer at Waldorf Astoria or Conrad properties.


So basically you can use someone else's credit by paying online? Do you need their cc info?

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5056 on: February 09, 2020, 07:25:50 AM »
If we already talk about wine...
Welcome Kosher wine at the WAI


Got same bottle at STR. There was a champagne in the villa upon arrival so butler said he would change it for a kosher bottle. I asked if we can get Peraj Ha'abib which is the most expensive one on their list and he said he can bring Peraj Petita. It actually wasn't bad and was nice to have some wine instead of the grape juice we brought along.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5057 on: February 09, 2020, 07:40:44 AM »
STR now offering kosher dinners. Didn't try any as they didn't sound appealing, we brought our own. Was told that there will be $35 charge which still comes out cheaper than their meals but is obnoxious IMO.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5058 on: February 09, 2020, 02:16:50 PM »
STR now offering kosher dinners. Didn't try any as they didn't sound appealing, we brought our own. Was told that there will be $35 charge which still comes out cheaper than their meals but is obnoxious IMO.
where is it from? and i believe they always offered kosher food from Australia
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5059 on: February 09, 2020, 10:27:38 PM »
Yes from AU. I tried uploading the Kashrut cert but it kept telling me the file was too large even when I did it in a separate post.