Author Topic: Maldives Master Thread (Read 1129034 times)

rots5 · « **Reply #800 on:** January 07, 2014, 01:12:07 PM »

Quote from: Ergel on January 07, 2014, 12:57:55 PM

Why is it not worth the UR?

it seems to me that if i dont get the OWB room im wasteing y time... i think its more than 22k a room a night...

rots5 · « **Reply #801 on:** January 07, 2014, 01:13:14 PM »

Quote from: Drago on January 07, 2014, 01:11:51 PM

In all honesty, w/ the recent deval of UR, 22k per night isn't all that much in terms of value.
Have you checked the prices of random places as well, along w/ their TA reviews?

im nervous that i dont know much about whats worth it there or not. seems like everyone says a certain thing, why waste 160k UR on a room?

Ergel · « **Reply #802 on:** January 07, 2014, 01:15:41 PM »

MLE is the ultimate aspirational award destination. If you're not gonna pay for an OWB, what's the other option? Not go? Seems silly to me

Drago · « **Reply #803 on:** January 07, 2014, 01:18:37 PM »

Quote from: Ergel on January 07, 2014, 01:15:41 PM

MLE is the ultimate aspirational award destination. If you're not gonna pay for an OWB, what's the other option? Not go? Seems silly to me

+100
PPl talk big about it, but if you can work it out, then jump at it.

Also, w/ the new Hyatt C&P, if the PH has availability, it'll lower the cost even further (1.2 cpm implied rate for Cat 6), and you'll earn stay credits, points, and can use confirmed Diamond upgrades.
http://boardingarea.com/onemileatatime/2013/11/18/thoughts-hyatts-points-cash-redemptions/

But I'm unsure what the PH offers in this regard.

rots5 · « **Reply #804 on:** January 07, 2014, 01:23:35 PM »

Quote from: Ergel on January 07, 2014, 01:15:41 PM

MLE is the ultimate aspirational award destination. If you're not gonna pay for an OWB, what's the other option? Not go? Seems silly to me

Thats what it seems like everyone is saying. Maybe ill wait it out till i have more money

Seems like it will be a wasted trip if i dont do it right the first time. i have around 370k UR.

There is another option but im afraid it will be to short. I can arrive weds in MLE and fly out to HKG on sunday night. i dont think that makes sense though.

Ephcc90 · « **Reply #805 on:** January 07, 2014, 01:23:45 PM »

Can you cut off a few nights? I know it would be a huge headache flight wise but then u could even get the owb no?

rots5 · « **Reply #806 on:** January 07, 2014, 01:26:07 PM »

Quote from: Drago on January 07, 2014, 01:18:37 PM

+100
PPl talk big about it, but if you can work it out, then jump at it.

Also, w/ the new Hyatt C&P, if the PH has availability, it'll lower the cost even further (1.2 cpm implied rate for Cat 6), and you'll earn stay credits, points, and can use confirmed Diamond upgrades.
http://boardingarea.com/onemileatatime/2013/11/18/thoughts-hyatts-points-cash-redemptions/

But I'm unsure what the PH offers in this regard.

you think its better to go now and not get a OWB than go in the future with one?

i like this program. i suppose i will book my flights and pay for the CX flights, hoping i can work out te hotels. i will try my Hyatt stuff and i will keep an eye on JS.

the other option maybe is bali, JS has amazing deals on that.

rots5 · « **Reply #807 on:** January 07, 2014, 01:27:09 PM »

Quote from: Ephcc90 on January 07, 2014, 01:23:45 PM

Can you cut off a few nights? I know it would be a huge headache flight wise but then u could even get the owb no?

so i was thinking about that. like i asked is it worth it to go weds (arrive at 11 am) to sunday (leave 1050 pm) ?

Ergel · « **Reply #808 on:** January 07, 2014, 01:29:01 PM »

Why not use points to book the return and put the cash towards a hotel

Ephcc90 · « **Reply #809 on:** January 07, 2014, 01:31:39 PM »

Quote from: rots5 on January 07, 2014, 01:27:09 PM

so i was thinking about that. like i asked is it worth it to go weds (arrive at 11 am) to sunday (leave 1050 pm) ?

I was never there so I can't answer you for sure but I would think you can def get the experience in that time... I personally would try to hit another destination as well.

Drago · « **Reply #810 on:** January 07, 2014, 01:36:22 PM »

Quote from: rots5 on January 07, 2014, 01:27:09 PM

so i was thinking about that. like i asked is it worth it to go weds (arrive at 11 am) to sunday (leave 1050 pm) ?

That's my schedule. Landing Wednesday, leaving Sunday night, both on TK.
Since you likely won't pay $$$ for diving lessons, 4 days of lounging should be more than enough, and then schedule another destination in that area of the world to make all the flying worth it.

Also, who says you'll ever have the cash for the OWB, along with the time to go? I can only afford the OWB b/c it's free due to the Conrad closing. But I never planned on paying to upgrade to one.

chuchem · « **Reply #811 on:** January 07, 2014, 01:47:14 PM »

If you dont stay in a OWB its a waste of time, go another time... Maldives =OWB
Alot of the costs are transportation, once u paid all this try to be there as long as you can

You should be able to sell your UR points and use that towards a hotel

Drago · « **Reply #812 on:** January 07, 2014, 01:54:41 PM »

FYI, may be outdated

http://travelisfree.com/2013/04/09/the-secret-to-free-overwater-bungalows/

Also, another view on it.
http://thepointsguy.com/2014/01/hotel-review-king-spa-water-villa-at-the-conrad-maldives-hotel-on-rangali-island/

Maybe pay for 1 or 2 nights of upgrades, and hope for the best.

rots5 · « **Reply #813 on:** January 07, 2014, 02:23:06 PM »

Quote from: chuchem on January 07, 2014, 01:47:14 PM

If you dont stay in a OWB its a waste of time, go another time... Maldives =OWB
Alot of the costs are transportation, once u paid all this try to be there as long as you can

You should be able to sell your UR points and use that towards a hotel

Chuchum, i have the flights for free. i dont have enough points to even sell. I will book from weds- sunday and see what i can find to do in cx

ETA: so there 1150 + 250taxes for a MLE - HKG (3 days) - NYC in i class....

Drago · « **Reply #814 on:** January 19, 2014, 03:33:37 AM »

Anyone know if there are independent speedboat services to take me from the airport to hotels that don't require a seaplane?
$220 pp for a 20 minute ride is a wee bit too high.

rots5 · « **Reply #815 on:** January 19, 2014, 04:58:34 AM »

what are you doing for food in general and for shabb?

Drago · « **Reply #816 on:** January 19, 2014, 05:25:05 AM »

Quote from: rots5 on January 19, 2014, 04:58:34 AM

what are you doing for food in general and for shabb?

It includes breakfast, so we'll have fruit, drinks, etc.
We'll bring bread, tuna, pb&j, etc.
We've made it work in the past, and it's a short trip, so I'm not concerned.

rots5 · « **Reply #817 on:** January 19, 2014, 05:29:26 AM »

Quote from: Drago on January 19, 2014, 05:25:05 AM

It includes breakfast, so we'll have fruit, drinks, etc.
We'll bring bread, tuna, pb&j, etc.
We've made it work in the past, and it's a short trip, so I'm not concerned.

and shabb?
how long you going to mle for ?

Drago · « **Reply #818 on:** January 19, 2014, 06:52:19 AM »

Quote from: rots5 on January 19, 2014, 05:29:26 AM

and shabb?
how long you going to mle for ?

4 nights. 2 overnight flights to/from IST, so 6 nights total outside of house.
For shabbos, we'll also bring food, and it's a large villa so it should be relaxful.
Plus, if I use a shinui, I could probably go kayaking and snorkeling. E/t is okay with a shinui.

ChikkyMonkey · « **Reply #819 on:** January 19, 2014, 07:02:58 AM »

Quote from: Drago on January 19, 2014, 03:33:37 AM

Anyone know if there are independent speedboat services to take me from the airport to hotels that don't require a seaplane?
$220 pp for a 20 minute ride is a wee bit too high.

I think independent coats would charge just as much... I paid $500 for seaplane so not so bad what yore paying

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