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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 1117582 times)

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5260 on: August 27, 2020, 11:36:34 AM »
It is a bit disappointing that the WA charges $50 ++ per meal to heat up. Spending around $120 per day to heat up food is a lot.
Wow! Was $20++ 6 months ago.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5261 on: August 27, 2020, 11:56:15 AM »
Bring a toaster oven
1. How do I fit that in my luggage.
2. I would imagine that is not really allowed.
3. If they store my food wont they know something is going on?

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5262 on: August 27, 2020, 11:57:38 AM »
Ridiculous. Should send to Hilton corporate.
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« Reply #5263 on: August 27, 2020, 11:58:42 AM »
You have more leverage then I. I would be happy to forward you the email if you want to...
Sure
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5264 on: August 27, 2020, 12:02:26 PM »
1. How do I fit that in my luggage.
2. I would imagine that is not really allowed.
3. If they store my food wont they know something is going on?
Use the box as a suitcase.
Ask for an extra fridge.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5265 on: August 27, 2020, 12:04:03 PM »
1. How do I fit that in my luggage.

They sell very small ones on Amazon

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5266 on: August 27, 2020, 12:09:25 PM »
Use the box as a suitcase.
Ask for an extra fridge.
And when they see a toaster oven coming into the resort? I am still somewhat debating if the St Regis makes more sense.

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« Reply #5267 on: August 27, 2020, 12:10:24 PM »
I am still somewhat debating if the St Regis makes more sense.
In what way?

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5268 on: August 27, 2020, 12:12:49 PM »
I brought a sandwhich maker and foil. It's amazing what you can accomplish with those two.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5269 on: August 27, 2020, 12:18:53 PM »
In what way?
Honestly not sure. Just seems like the WA is nickel and diming. Also $600++ for a 45 minute yacht transfer seems insane. At least with a seaplane its kind of an adventure.

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« Reply #5270 on: August 27, 2020, 12:19:03 PM »
And when they see a toaster oven coming into the resort? I am still somewhat debating if the St Regis makes more sense.
So get a different box or cover the box.
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« Reply #5271 on: August 27, 2020, 12:19:40 PM »
Honestly not sure. Just seems like the WA is nickel and diming. Also $600++ for a 45 minute yacht transfer seems insane. At least with a seaplane its kind of an adventure.
Need someone to do both :D
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5272 on: August 27, 2020, 12:27:45 PM »
Need someone to do both :D
Yea, I am not doing both lol.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5273 on: August 27, 2020, 12:28:14 PM »
Honestly not sure. Just seems like the WA is nickel and diming. Also $600++ for a 45 minute yacht transfer seems insane. At least with a seaplane its kind of an adventure.
St regis is not free neither, just $15 cheaper.
Ask ppl here that had to pay for overweight on the seaplane, helps you begin the trip in a good mood...

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« Reply #5274 on: August 27, 2020, 12:32:59 PM »
St regis is not free neither, just $15 cheaper.
Ask ppl here that had to pay for overweight on the seaplane, helps you begin the trip in a good mood...
LOL, i had to pay ALOT for over weight but for some reason they never added it to my bill (yay me) and the food warming up part was free back then...
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« Reply #5275 on: August 27, 2020, 01:02:29 PM »
Honestly not sure. Just seems like the WA is nickel and diming. Also $600++ for a 45 minute yacht transfer seems insane. At least with a seaplane its kind of an adventure.
There's always the option of paying for a non-points resort- they won't nickel and dime you but it will cost you 2k give or take a night...

We did the Constance Halaveli- we didn't know how forthcoming they'd be so only opted to include breakfast. They got us new pots, dishes, cutlery etc, let us light the flame, check the fish, (they have a dedicated oven for bread so that was a non-issue) unlimited supply of veggies, salads, fruit platters and fruit drinks, and gave us a dedicated oven in the kitchen for Shabbos, plus warmed up all our food for 'free'. They also assigned us a specific waiter and chef who were briefed on our situation beforehand.

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« Reply #5276 on: August 27, 2020, 01:24:43 PM »
LOL, i had to pay ALOT for over weight but for some reason they never added it to my bill (yay me) and the food warming up part was free back then...

Same experience!

There's always the option of paying for a non-points resort- they won't nickel and dime you but it will cost you 2k give or take a night...

We did the Constance Halaveli- we didn't know how forthcoming they'd be so only opted to include breakfast. They got us new pots, dishes, cutlery etc, let us light the flame, check the fish, (they have a dedicated oven for bread so that was a non-issue) unlimited supply of veggies, salads, fruit platters and fruit drinks, and gave us a dedicated oven in the kitchen for Shabbos, plus warmed up all our food for 'free'. They also assigned us a specific waiter and chef who were briefed on our situation beforehand.

St Regis, gave new pots,pans, veggies and fruit... with elite status.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5277 on: August 27, 2020, 01:31:48 PM »



St Regis, gave new pots,pans, veggies and fruit... with elite status.
Same at the WA, for the free breakfast.


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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #5278 on: August 30, 2020, 07:45:13 PM »
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« Reply #5279 on: September 02, 2020, 07:03:20 AM »
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