Maldives Master Thread

[Zalc]

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?

You can bring a sous vide circulator.
They are very compact, all you need is a bucket or sink.
Yes, the food takes longer to warm up (about an hour per inch of food thickness), but you can't overcook it, and it can stay at the perfect temperature for hours.
If you get your meals vacuum packed you can dump them directly in the water bath, otherwise ziplock them and suck the air out.

I just used this method for 4 days in an area with no kosher food, and we ate like kings.

[myb821]

You can bring a sous vide circulator.
They are very compact, all you need is a bucket or sink.
Yes, the food takes longer to warm up (about an hour per inch of food thickness), but you can't overcook it, and it can stay at the perfect temperature for hours.
If you get your meals vacuum packed you can dump them directly in the water bath, otherwise ziplock them and suck the air out.

I just used this method for 4 days in an area with no kosher food, and we ate like kings.

That is pretty smart.

[Naftuli19]

You can bring a sous vide circulator.
They are very compact, all you need is a bucket or sink.
Yes, the food takes longer to warm up (about an hour per inch of food thickness), but you can't overcook it, and it can stay at the perfect temperature for hours.
If you get your meals vacuum packed you can dump them directly in the water bath, otherwise ziplock them and suck the air out.

I just used this method for 4 days in an area with no kosher food, and we ate like kings.

https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=220.msg2186148#msg2186148

https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=220.msg2096406#msg2096406

The problem with using a SV while traveling is that it needs a voltage converter for 220v. The Anova for instance is 800/900w, which means it needs a converter capable of at least 1600/1800w, or 2000w considering that the next smallest is typically 1500w. This means that in addition to the SV, you'd be shlepping a 13-pound metal brick along as well.

[Dan]

https://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=220.msg2186148#msg2186148

Isn't there usually a shaver 110 plug in the bathroom?

[myb821]

could buy a 220

https://shop.anovaculinary.com/en-eu/products/anova-precision-cooker-eu

[Naftuli19]

Isn't there usually a shaver 110 plug in the bathroom?

Can it take HD items like a SV or toaster.

[shimino1]

Toaster really doesn't take up that much room. Get a new one that isn't very big, put cloths and stuff in it and place it in your suitcase. Toss it before leaving the hotel.
You can also buy a small blech/plata/hotplate which is much easier to pack and will take up very little room in a suitcase and just heat up the food for an hour on that.

[nirc]

You can bring a sous vide circulator.
They are very compact, all you need is a bucket or sink.
Yes, the food takes longer to warm up (about an hour per inch of food thickness), but you can't overcook it, and it can stay at the perfect temperature for hours.
If you get your meals vacuum packed you can dump them directly in the water bath, otherwise ziplock them and suck the air out.

I just used this method for 4 days in an area with no kosher food, and we ate like kings.

menu?

[Zalc]

menu?

I bought food from restaurants in Cancun, so I doubt it's applicable here....

[jackfirst]

Planning to visit in December. Debating between the St Regis regular overwater villa or the Westin in an “unobstructed” overwater villa. Both cost 100k Marriott points.
On one hand the SR is pure luxury but it seems I’ll get a better room at the Westin.
I’d appreciate any input from the community.
Thanks

[Wizmanison]

Planning to visit in December. Debating between the St Regis regular overwater villa or the Westin in an “unobstructed” overwater villa. Both cost 100k Marriott points.
On one hand the SR is pure luxury but it seems I’ll get a better room at the Westin.
I’d appreciate any input from the community.
Thanks

Might have good luck emailing SR MLE and asking them if they’ll give you a comp upgrade to a better room. Not unheard of that they would do that even pre corona so it’s possible with less business they might upgrade you (any status could also help). Other options they might give offer is have you pay for an upgrade in cash or points or simply nothing because December can be busy for them.

[tavster]

Planning to visit in December. Debating between the St Regis regular overwater villa or the Westin in an “unobstructed” overwater villa. Both cost 100k Marriott points.
On one hand the SR is pure luxury but it seems I’ll get a better room at the Westin.
I’d appreciate any input from the community.
Thanks

They often have the option for redemption + cash upgrade, where the cash component is very low.

I recently looked into a stay at the STR for January, and the sunset overwater villa was priced at 600k + $350, for 7 nights, that's $50/night for the upgrade

[ABC]

Might have good luck emailing SR MLE and asking them if they’ll give you a comp upgrade to a better room. Not unheard of that they would do that even pre corona so it’s possible with less business they might upgrade you (any status could also help). Other options they might give offer is have you pay for an upgrade in cash or points or simply nothing because December can be busy for them.

What's a better room?
Sunset Vila or St. regis overwater vila?

[tavster]

What's a better room?
Sunset Vila or St. regis overwater vila?

They are both better.
Sunset has better view.
Str overwater is larger, but very few are on the sunset side

[Naftuli19]

Planning to visit in December. Debating between the St Regis regular overwater villa or the Westin in an “unobstructed” overwater villa. Both cost 100k Marriott points.
On one hand the SR is pure luxury but it seems I’ll get a better room at the Westin.
I’d appreciate any input from the community.
Thanks

I haven't been to the Westin but IMHO id much rather have the Luxury and service that STR offers than a bigger room, besides how much time to u spend in the room there?

[KSMH]

What's a better room?
Sunset Vila or St. regis overwater vila?

IMHO St. regis overwater villa, except if overwater doesn't interest you, but going to Maldives without the overwater?.............

I haven't been to the Westin but IMHO id much rather have the Luxury and service that STR offers than a bigger room, besides how much time to u spend in the room there?

+1

[jackfirst]

I haven't been to the Westin but IMHO id much rather have the Luxury and service that STR offers than a bigger room, besides how much time to u spend in the room there?

As a kosher traveler I don’t gain much from all these luxuries (or do I?)
And at the SR everything seems more expensive. The seaplane ride itself is $200 more p/p. I bet each spa treatment, and water activities,  would also be way more expensive!

[jackfirst]

They are both better.
Sunset has better view.
Str overwater is larger, but very few are on the sunset side

I booked this room “St. Regis Overwater, 1 Bedroom Larger Villa, 1 King, Sofa bed, Private pool” it doesn’t say if it has a sunset view.

[Naftuli19]

I booked this room “St. Regis Overwater, 1 Bedroom Larger Villa, 1 King, Sofa bed, Private pool” it doesn’t say if it has a sunset view.

Ask them for it

[Naftuli19]

As a kosher traveler I don’t gain much from all these luxuries (or do I?)
And at the SR everything seems more expensive. The seaplane ride itself is $200 more p/p. I bet each spa treatment, and water activities,  would also be way more expensive!

Maldives is expensive .