[ARCHIVE 2014 to 2017] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
Dec 7, 2017, 9:15 pm
#5431
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
Dec 9, 2017, 12:00 am
#5432
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,225
Yes. I don't remember dealing with mosquito bites while there last time though, and I didn't even use any repellent. I don't work for the CDC, but it seems the majority of cases involving birth defects for some inexplicable reason seem to be disproportionately higher in Brazil. Plenty of cases of Zika in places like Mexico, but even of those cases where a woman was pregnant, only a small percentage have resulted in birth defects in the fetus. Women are still getting pregnant in Mexico. They're still getting pregnant in Brazil. If taking precautions means you have to move to Alberta, then I think I might as well give up on children entirely. Presumably so should everyone living in the tropics.
In my opinion if one is going to be super concerned about catching Zika, they should choose another destination. Not because your fears make you a magnet for Zika-carrying mosquitoes, but more so I think you'll just ruin your vacation. I would likely be more worried about her out and about, day to day, driving in LA traffic.
In my opinion if one is going to be super concerned about catching Zika, they should choose another destination. Not because your fears make you a magnet for Zika-carrying mosquitoes, but more so I think you'll just ruin your vacation. I would likely be more worried about her out and about, day to day, driving in LA traffic.
Dec 9, 2017, 6:01 am
#5434
Join Date: May 2000
Location: San Francisco, CA, USA
Posts: 1,960
I contacted the hotel regarding drone policy as I m planning to bring one for aerial photos (not other guests of course) and here are the details:
At the time of arrival you will be briefed by designated GSA drone operation policy of the resort.
Drones are allowed to fly from designated location and that is the supply jetty area.
Drones flown for any aerial view of the resort and its surrounding lagoon should be flown at or above 50 meters from the ground.
Safety & Security Manager or his designated will issue all drone flying permission and for such request guest should be contacted by Guest Service Agent (GSA) or senior front office member.
Drones are not allow to fly:
Above guest Villa
Beach in front of guest villa.
Public beach of the resort.
At the time of arrival you will be briefed by designated GSA drone operation policy of the resort.
Drones are allowed to fly from designated location and that is the supply jetty area.
Drones flown for any aerial view of the resort and its surrounding lagoon should be flown at or above 50 meters from the ground.
Safety & Security Manager or his designated will issue all drone flying permission and for such request guest should be contacted by Guest Service Agent (GSA) or senior front office member.
Drones are not allow to fly:
Above guest Villa
Beach in front of guest villa.
Public beach of the resort.
these may may be the rules, but I am sorry to report that a neighbor was out with a drone at sundown tonight, on the beach in front of the beach villas. So much for communication and enforcement of this “policy”.
Dec 9, 2017, 8:52 am
#5435
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 322
This is going to get slightly off topic but as a parent you do whatever you need to do to protect your children. If there's even the slightest of risks that they will be born with devastating and life changing defects and it's within your control to remove that risk then you do. A trip to the Maldives to spend some Hilton points kind of pales into insignificance when you consider what could happen. I'm a new Dad (my daughter is 2) and it's amazing how your outlook changes when you realise that you're completely responsible for the well being of a little person. It's a steep learning curve and one I'm still adjusting to but their best interests have to come first every time. In the first year of having our daughter we cut back our long haul travel but thankfully there's still lovely easy to reach places like the Cote d'Azur that we were able to go to instead. Since turning 1 she has done a huge amount of travel with us and loves every second of it but I'm still glad that we put her interests first whilst my wife was pregnant. Whatever you choose to do becoming a parent is incredible and your life changes in the most amazing way imaginable.
Dec 9, 2017, 10:08 pm
#5436
Moderator: Hilton Honors, Practical Travel Safety Issues & San Francisco
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: San Francisco CA
Programs: UA, Hilton, Priceline, AirBnB
Posts: 11,007
Hi all
please try to contain your comments involving other races and their appropriateness for staying at this property. Thanks.
please try to contain your comments involving other races and their appropriateness for staying at this property. Thanks.
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Dec 10, 2017, 7:47 am
#5437
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: London
Programs: Hilton Diamond, NZ Gold, BA Gold
Posts: 134
Today
As someone who is currently here on our honeymoon, we’re having an absolutel blast!! I will report back in a few days but we’re already planing our return visit
Dec 10, 2017, 7:49 am
#5438
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 11,589
It seems perfectly reasonable to report the behaviour of certain types of guests if that is a common occurrence and their behaviour detracts from the pleasure of the resort. It certainly would be an element of guidance. I doubt there would be many objections if a resort had a particular tendency to attracts profiles of guests who create an uncomfortable atmosphere in the face of say LGBT persons.
Racism is just an excuse to shut it down.
Racism is just an excuse to shut it down.
Dec 10, 2017, 2:10 pm
#5439
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
And happy that everything is well and good with the new baby. Any videos of your trip(s) to Cote d'Azur by any chance? Surely there's another jonparr special vid lurking around in that woodwork I mentioned.....
Dec 10, 2017, 2:56 pm
#5440
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,225
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Dec 10, 2017, 5:16 pm
#5441
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: SFO, SJC
Programs: UA, AA, AS, Marriott Platinum Elite, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 707
I did a search of this thread and saw only one post regarding using gift cards. Someone mentioned that Hilton gift cards are not accepted at the Conrad Maldives? Is this true? AMEX Offers has a promo now where you can get $10 back on $50 Hilton gift card purchases up to 4x, so I thought I would get a few of them to use in Jan at the resort during check-out.
Can anyone confirm that the Conrad Maldives really doesn't accept any Hilton gift cards for room/incidental/restaurant payment? Thanks for any info!
Can anyone confirm that the Conrad Maldives really doesn't accept any Hilton gift cards for room/incidental/restaurant payment? Thanks for any info!
Dec 10, 2017, 7:47 pm
#5442
Join Date: Aug 2010
Programs: AA,CX, BA, Priority Club, SPG, Hilton
Posts: 1,397
I did a search of this thread and saw only one post regarding using gift cards. Someone mentioned that Hilton gift cards are not accepted at the Conrad Maldives? Is this true? AMEX Offers has a promo now where you can get $10 back on $50 Hilton gift card purchases up to 4x, so I thought I would get a few of them to use in Jan at the resort during check-out.
Can anyone confirm that the Conrad Maldives really doesn't accept any Hilton gift cards for room/incidental/restaurant payment? Thanks for any info!
Can anyone confirm that the Conrad Maldives really doesn't accept any Hilton gift cards for room/incidental/restaurant payment? Thanks for any info!
Dec 10, 2017, 9:41 pm
#5443
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Thanks for that data point, Fly2Where. I'll add that to the wiki.
Dec 11, 2017, 12:25 am
#5444
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: SFO, SJC
Programs: UA, AA, AS, Marriott Platinum Elite, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 707
Thanks Fly2Where! That's disappointing to hear 
If anyone else has any data points about using Hilton gift cards in 2017, please let us know! Thanks.
If anyone else has any data points about using Hilton gift cards in 2017, please let us know! Thanks.
Dec 11, 2017, 6:27 am
#5445
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: YQB
Programs: AC SE
Posts: 2,139
Are they still leaving stuffed sea creatures on your bed? There were reports earlier this year that the stuffed animals were no longer available.