[ARCHIVE 2014 to 2017] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
Dec 31, 2013, 7:49 pm
#16
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: RDU
Programs: A few
Posts: 5,499
Happy New Year folks... 2014 is when we finally get to try CM instead of our old favorite Park Hyatt/Alila Villas
Dec 31, 2013, 7:58 pm
#17
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Just wanted to wish everyone on this forum, from CM to pineapple_09 to MaldivesFreak to ma91mph to everyone else who makes this a fun, enjoyable and education forum, a happy and joyous 2014!
May next year bring with it a wealth of interesting travel experiences, be they in Y, J or F, and positive hotel-stay experiences, be it in BVs or OWVs, and (please, Hilton), no more HHonor devaluations
May next year bring with it a wealth of interesting travel experiences, be they in Y, J or F, and positive hotel-stay experiences, be it in BVs or OWVs, and (please, Hilton), no more HHonor devaluations
Dec 31, 2013, 8:03 pm
#18
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: SEA/YVR/BLI
Programs: UA "Lifetime" Gold, AS MVPG100K, OW Emerald, HH Lifetime Diamond, IC Plat, Marriott Gold, Hertz Gold
Posts: 9,490
Again, many thanks for the valuable info. ^
Dec 31, 2013, 8:29 pm
#19
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Welcome. Since we didn't have any with us I made our own little pathway through the wasteland (SWV #339)
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It's probably still there so if you happen to be in #339 you're most welcome to use it!
http://i39.tinypic.com/5nm0p2.jpg
http://i40.tinypic.com/2l9649j.jpg
It's probably still there so if you happen to be in #339 you're most welcome to use it!
Last edited by MaldivesFreak; Dec 31, 2013 at 8:34 pm
Dec 31, 2013, 11:50 pm
#20
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: NY, NY
Posts: 695
We have same layover ord-auh-mle business class and have opted to get a room at staybridge on Yas island. Just a few miles from auh airport and get to layover in comfort and take a shower. Have lined up chauffeur service on Etihad to get there. It is included in business fare. We will see you there - we arrive on Monday jan 20th.
May or may not do the same for the return.
May or may not do the same for the return.
See you there then - I will be the paunchy, bespectacled, middle-aged shaved-headed guy with a British accent (and probably slightly burnt by then!)
Jan 1, 2014, 12:22 am
#21
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: BAH/OBBI
Programs: AA Lifetime Gold, Hilton Diamond, Gulf Air Falconflyer Gold
Posts: 233
Unfortunately I don't think Etihad provides chauffeur service on award tickets. I do on the other hand have a fun return ticket booked (I was able to snag the ex-CMB F fare before they disappeared) See you there then - I will be the paunchy, bespectacled, middle-aged shaved-headed guy with a British accent (and probably slightly burnt by then!)
See you there then - I will be the paunchy, bespectacled, middle-aged shaved-headed guy with a British accent (and probably slightly burnt by then!) maybe one of these days I'll get to MLE and check out this resort first hand. Sounds lovely from all the reports. Eric
Jan 1, 2014, 12:24 am
#22
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: BCT. Formerly known as attorney28
Programs: LH HON,BA GGL GfL,Hyatt LT Glob,Mrtt LT P,Hilt LT D,IC Amb,Acc P,GHA Tit,LHW Strlg,Sixt/Av/Hz D/Pres
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Anyone else here right now?
Jan 1, 2014, 6:26 am
#23
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: RDU
Programs: A few
Posts: 5,499
Unfortunately I don't think Etihad provides chauffeur service on award tickets. I do on the other hand have a fun return ticket booked (I was able to snag the ex-CMB F fare before they disappeared) See you there then - I will be the paunchy, bespectacled, middle-aged shaved-headed guy with a British accent (and probably slightly burnt by then!)
See you there then - I will be the paunchy, bespectacled, middle-aged shaved-headed guy with a British accent (and probably slightly burnt by then!)Other than the bespectacled bit it would be hard to distinguish yourself from me lol
Jan 1, 2014, 7:26 am
#24
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: NY, NY
Posts: 695
Actually, EY does provide chauffer service on award tickets, so they should be good there. Congrats on grabbing that ex-CMB before they went away. I was getting ready to get one on EY and ended up having to settle for an award ticket instead. maybe one of these days I'll get to MLE and check out this resort first hand. Sounds lovely from all the reports.
Eric
maybe one of these days I'll get to MLE and check out this resort first hand. Sounds lovely from all the reports. Eric
That is excellent news about the chauffeur service. In that case I might actually leave the airport. Time to look into AUH hotels!
Jan 1, 2014, 9:48 am
#25
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Western North Carolina
Programs: HH Diamond,Ambassador Club,Delta FF,USAIR FF
Posts: 237
Unfortunately I don't think Etihad provides chauffeur service on award tickets. I do on the other hand have a fun return ticket booked (I was able to snag the ex-CMB F fare before they disappeared) See you there then - I will be the paunchy, bespectacled, middle-aged shaved-headed guy with a British accent (and probably slightly burnt by then!)
See you there then - I will be the paunchy, bespectacled, middle-aged shaved-headed guy with a British accent (and probably slightly burnt by then!)Happy New Years Y'all from the Mountains on NC
Jan 2, 2014, 7:56 am
#26
Join Date: Sep 2009
Programs: *G, SPG, OW Sapphire
Posts: 2,565
Etihad doesn't provide chauffeur service in AUH if you're just transiting overnight in AUH.
Last edited by johndeere19; Jan 2, 2014 at 9:48 am
Jan 2, 2014, 12:03 pm
#27
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: NY, NY
Posts: 695
You are indeed correct. I just called them up, and whilst I get the free chauffeur service to JFK, I don't get the free chauffeur service for the transit portion in AUH. Le sigh.
Jan 2, 2014, 9:16 pm
#28
Company Representative - Conrad Maldives
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Rangali Island, South Ari Atoll, The Maldives
Posts: 394
No need. Even if you have very tender feet there's not many places where you're likely to even think about needing them.
Jan 3, 2014, 4:45 am
#29
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: ECP
Programs: DL Diamond
Posts: 1,658
While that's true by the book, nothing stopping you from walking up to the chauffeur desk with your F boarding pass and seeing what happens...
Jan 3, 2014, 5:35 am
#30
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: SEA/YVR/BLI
Programs: UA "Lifetime" Gold, AS MVPG100K, OW Emerald, HH Lifetime Diamond, IC Plat, Marriott Gold, Hertz Gold
Posts: 9,490
Maybe we'll compromise and bring one shoe each.