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Old Apr 13, 2011, 6:47 pm
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SanDiego1K
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There are two Starwood properties in the Maldives.
  1. Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...er-thread.html
  2. W Maldives Resort - http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...er-thread.html

I have not stayed at either; my knowledge is from checking the website just now and from reading this forum.

Sheraton Maldives - 20 minute boatride from Male Airport - 20K SPG points/ night or C+P when available of 8K SPG points + $150. Rates start at $250 including breakfast in early June.

W Maldives Resort - requires a flight from Male that costs a few hundred dollars RT. It's an all suite level 7 property, so costs 2x the points for its level. It would be 60K to 70K SPG points/night. Rates begin at $800 without breakfast and $815 with breakfast in early June.

The Park Hyatt Maldives has just been branded a Hyatt. I believe that the flights to its atoll cost $500 RT and that it is 2 hours from Male. You can redeem awards here for 22K points/night. I believe that it is an all suite property, so this is quite a good redemption rate. It is roughly $800/night for your dates.
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyatt...ming-soon.html

Your timing is perfect for you to attempt to buy Hyatt points with the Discover America sale.

http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/hyatt...ica-promo.html

There are a limited number of packages available on April 15. Caution: they will go fast, and it requires an AMEX to buy.

None of the hotels will give you over the water bungalows for the prices and points given above.

Last edited by SanDiego1K; Apr 13, 2011 at 7:01 pm Reason: Added links to hotel master threads
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