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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 1116540 times)

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1000 on: June 22, 2014, 01:26:51 AM »
Here's the menu I received from a place in Australia.
Shipping is separate.

Has anyone heard of this place?


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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1001 on: June 22, 2014, 01:30:55 AM »
Here's the menu I received from a place in Australia.
Shipping is separate.

Has anyone heard of this place?
Who gave your the menu? A hotel?
Looks very similar to the menu i got from the PH under the same hashgocha

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1002 on: June 22, 2014, 01:32:39 AM »
Who gave your the menu? A hotel?
Looks very similar to the menu i got from the PH under the same hashgocha
Yea, check my post from a few days ago in this thread for more details.
From the Gili.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1003 on: June 22, 2014, 02:16:27 AM »
Yes, I had food from them at Halaveli
Please note shipping and import cost will add at least another 100% per meal and if the hotel wants to add something to make money on you it will cost more
Meals were very good. They dont always have all food available, so if you order, the hotel most likely will come back with a list what they dont have as of  now
It comes from Kleins gourmet catering. I had someone stay at the Hyatt and also had that food. The Hyatt added about 150% to these prices. Think thats very fair, considering what a effort it takes to arrange.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1004 on: June 22, 2014, 02:18:17 AM »
Yes, I had food from them at Halaveli
Please note shipping and import cost will add at least another 100% per meal and if the hotel wants to add something to make money on you it will cost more
Meals were very good. They dont always have all food available, so if you order, the hotel most likely will come back with a list what they dont have as of  now
It comes from Kleins gourmet catering. I had someone stay at the Hyatt and also had that food. The Hyatt added about 150% to these prices. Think thats very fair, considering what a effort it takes to arrange.
Good to know!

Thanks!

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1005 on: June 25, 2014, 04:47:22 AM »
How do you calculate zmanim here?
I can get myzmanim to show Male, but the park hyatt is further south and Long/lat doesn't seem to be working for myzmanim. Any thoughts?

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1006 on: June 25, 2014, 05:10:49 AM »
How do you calculate zmanim here?
I can get myzmanim to show Male, but the park hyatt is further south and Long/lat doesn't seem to be working for myzmanim. Any thoughts?
The resorts have a special time zone, and are one hour ahead of Male.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1007 on: June 25, 2014, 06:01:47 AM »
I wonder if Myzmanim reflects that. I doubt it. The time I was able to find for Viligili which is close by was only slightly different form MLE.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1008 on: June 25, 2014, 07:01:34 AM »
I wonder if Myzmanim reflects that. I doubt it. The time I was able to find for Viligili which is close by was only slightly different form MLE.
If you can't find electronical help, you might be forced to do it the way it was done for the last few thousand years.
Actually looking at the sky.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1009 on: June 25, 2014, 09:06:30 AM »
There are apps you can use on your phone that determine the zmanim based on your location

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1010 on: June 25, 2014, 09:15:43 AM »
If you can't find electronical help, you might be forced to do it the way it was done for the last few thousand years.
Actually looking at the sky.
:)

Yikes!

There are apps you can use on your phone that determine the zmanim based on your location
Thanks - any idea what ones called?

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1011 on: June 25, 2014, 09:18:52 AM »
I use this one called zmanim for Android. I'm not positive it will with there as I've never tried it but seems like it would
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gindin.zmanim.android

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1012 on: June 25, 2014, 09:29:00 AM »
Ok I'll look for something similar for iOS but probably will just have to figure it out like Drago said.

Excited to be going either way ;D

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1013 on: July 07, 2014, 03:14:57 PM »
T-24 hrs  :)

Anyone have links to discussions about needing an eruv when on an island? I forgot to ask my Rav.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1014 on: July 07, 2014, 03:27:30 PM »
T-24 hrs  :)

Anyone have links to discussions about needing an eruv when on an island? I forgot to ask my Rav.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1015 on: July 09, 2014, 12:19:10 PM »
Made it!
Since it's winter weather, the boat ride over caused one of the ladies to throw up since it was quite turbulent.
But it's a wonderful place to visit, and hopefully the weather will allow for water sports tomorrow.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1016 on: July 09, 2014, 02:33:43 PM »
Made it!
Since it's winter weather, the boat ride over caused one of the ladies to throw up since it was quite turbulent.
But it's a wonderful place to visit, and hopefully the weather will allow for water sports tomorrow.
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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1017 on: July 19, 2014, 09:12:21 PM »
I just booked a stay at the conrad maldives - they sent me an email with a bunch of info and it says that you can not bring any religious items into the country - has anyone had a problem with teffilin ?

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1018 on: July 19, 2014, 11:15:40 PM »
Not a problem.

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Re: Maldives Master Thread
« Reply #1019 on: July 20, 2014, 12:44:57 AM »
I just booked a stay at the conrad maldives - they sent me an email with a bunch of info and it says that you can not bring any religious items into the country - has anyone had a problem with teffilin ?
No issue.
Sign at customs says that "materials contrary to Islam" (or s/t of the sort) can't be brought in.

However, if you bring a Koran, you can find the verses which talk highly of Jews (as dhimmis, but nonetheless), and show it to them in case they cause you issues.