Originally Posted by
ocdb8r
... Hoping I can add one more night on the front end eventually (I find it somewhat strange a single Monday night is not available when the Sunday and Tuesday on either side both are). I know this is shoulder season, but going to spend 5 nights somewhere else in the Maldives and just keep fingers crossed over a total of 10 days we get our fair share of good weather. Europe based so it's a bit less of a commitment than those coming from the US (and to be honest, outside the Middle East, there's nowhere much closer with reliably good weather this time of year anyhow).
Successfully picked up the night before my 5th night free booking so I've now got a total of 6 nights here. To me that's the sweet spot for justifying all the other expense of getting and staying here (seaplane, food...etc). Happy that perseverance seems to have paid off given all the other Marriott issues over the past few months.
Now thinking I pick up a 4 night reservation with my Citi Prestige 4th night free benefit. Wondering if anyone has suggestions on somewhere with a lower cost round-trip transfer from Male (i.e. not a seaplane, but a reasonably priced boat ride). Considered the Sheraton Full Moon, but recent posts are VERY down on this resort given nearby construction and closure of the lounge. Any other ideas?