Paradise found: Maldives via Qatar Business Class
Jan 11, 2015, 10:26 am
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You're absolutely right, the planes do a big U-ey at the end of the runway. I was quite surprised at how busy that little airport actually is.
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Jan 11, 2015, 10:52 am
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Jan 11, 2015, 11:59 am
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Glad you liked the TR, I know what you mean, I'd go back any day. Our friends who recommended it already booked their next trip to the Maldives. The photos we sent them while there was too much to resist. The Hyatt looks amazing by the way.
Jan 11, 2015, 10:59 pm
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Well, when we boarded the plane a woman in Economy was standing virtually in the door having a very heated conversation with one of the staff about how she didn't know that there will be nuts on board and that she is severely allergic. She demanded that no nuts must be served in the entire plane.
Jan 12, 2015, 12:19 am
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Jan 12, 2015, 5:51 am
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A "lekker" report to read, great photos and information. In a few weeks I will do a J return on QR to Bangkok with a side trip to Aus for the World Cup, cannot wait to try the 787 and the 380 in buisness. Thanks again for a great read.
Jan 12, 2015, 11:31 am
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Ahh, Thailand...love it there. It's a pity Thai Air doesn't fly to ZA any longer, but QR J isn't the worst compromise. Enjoy your trip(s), you won't be disappointed with their new planes.
Jan 13, 2015, 12:13 am
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Jan 13, 2015, 2:12 am
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No not yet.... We've been browsing Tripadvisor and other sources looking for the best places to go. I think you emphasized the importance of an all inclusive package so we'll definitely look into that.
Mar 26, 2015, 5:18 pm
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Hi
Really loved your trip report - makes me hanker for these beautiful islands even more.
I have flown into MLE around 45 times now - yet every time those turquoise lagoons and palm trees come in to view it sends a chill up my spine and the Robinson Crusoe in me comes to the fore.
Loved your report on LUX* - it is a stunning island and was my first visit 27 years ago when it was Ari Beach.
I want to be back there now !
Richard
Really loved your trip report - makes me hanker for these beautiful islands even more.
I have flown into MLE around 45 times now - yet every time those turquoise lagoons and palm trees come in to view it sends a chill up my spine and the Robinson Crusoe in me comes to the fore.
Loved your report on LUX* - it is a stunning island and was my first visit 27 years ago when it was Ari Beach.
I want to be back there now !
Richard
Mar 27, 2015, 12:27 am
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Hi
Really loved your trip report - makes me hanker for these beautiful islands even more.
I have flown into MLE around 45 times now - yet every time those turquoise lagoons and palm trees come in to view it sends a chill up my spine and the Robinson Crusoe in me comes to the fore.
Loved your report on LUX* - it is a stunning island and was my first visit 27 years ago when it was Ari Beach.
I want to be back there now !
Richard
Really loved your trip report - makes me hanker for these beautiful islands even more.
I have flown into MLE around 45 times now - yet every time those turquoise lagoons and palm trees come in to view it sends a chill up my spine and the Robinson Crusoe in me comes to the fore.
Loved your report on LUX* - it is a stunning island and was my first visit 27 years ago when it was Ari Beach.
I want to be back there now !
Richard
I know what you mean, it is really quite something when you see the islands appear out of the middle of the ocean.
It was really a special holiday and I'm afraid the Maldives have spoiled me. I don't know if any other beach holiday will ever compare (but I'll try).
Hope to go back there soon though...