[ARCHIVE 2014 to 2017] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
Dec 26, 2017, 8:17 pm
#5521
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: BG
Programs: BAEC Silver, TK Elite, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 827
Just booked 5 reward nights for 380,000 in a Water villa for next Christmas. The cheapest, non refundable rate for a WV is currently USD 2,205++ for the dates (22-27 December 2018), so it represents excellent value for points.
We had such an amazing time there earlier this year, just can't wait to go back and didn't want to miss out after saving up all our points
We had such an amazing time there earlier this year, just can't wait to go back and didn't want to miss out after saving up all our points
Dec 26, 2017, 8:27 pm
#5522
Join Date: Jun 2016
Posts: 2,257
Has anyone gone on the Whale Shark tour these past few weeks (Nov/Dec 2017) and saw these creatures?
Where do they bring you? Do they actually bring you all the way to Sun Island or Lily Beach water regions?
I heard Nov/Dec is statistically the best months to spot them even though they are technically around all year in South Ari Atoll
Was looking through old posts and it seems the last time this was discussed was by ScubaRoo and that was abt his trip in Q1 this year.
Where do they bring you? Do they actually bring you all the way to Sun Island or Lily Beach water regions?
I heard Nov/Dec is statistically the best months to spot them even though they are technically around all year in South Ari Atoll
Was looking through old posts and it seems the last time this was discussed was by ScubaRoo and that was abt his trip in Q1 this year.
Dec 27, 2017, 10:43 am
#5523
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 406
Anyone have tips on traveling to Maldives from LAX?
Going for 5 days and is hoping to minimize as much travel time.
Going for 5 days and is hoping to minimize as much travel time.
Dec 27, 2017, 1:45 pm
#5524
Moderator: Hilton Honors, Practical Travel Safety Issues & San Francisco
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: San Francisco CA
Programs: UA, Hilton, Priceline, AirBnB
Posts: 11,006
Not sure this is appropriate for HH forum but…
If the thread doesn’t goes too far astray I’m fine with leaving it here. But too many off-topic replies will warrant those posts moving to another forum.Thanks for your cooperation.SqueakrCo mod HH
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Dec 28, 2017, 11:03 am
#5525
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: WAS, LAX
Programs: AS 100K
Posts: 1,330
For the poster upthread that was asking about WV upgrade prices, this is what I was quoted for April, 2018. Will probably circle back and try to negotiate for a slightly lower price.
Water Villa to Superior Water Villa USD316.62 including tax per night additional.
Water Villa to Deluxe Beach Villa USD678.83 including tax per night additional.
Water Villa to Retreat Water Villa USD1,222.14 including tax per night additional.
Water Villa to Deluxe Water Villa USD2,037.72 including tax per night additional.
Water Villa to Premier Water Villa USD4,346.49 including tax per night additional.
Water Villa to Superior Water Villa USD316.62 including tax per night additional.
Water Villa to Deluxe Beach Villa USD678.83 including tax per night additional.
Water Villa to Retreat Water Villa USD1,222.14 including tax per night additional.
Water Villa to Deluxe Water Villa USD2,037.72 including tax per night additional.
Water Villa to Premier Water Villa USD4,346.49 including tax per night additional.
Dec 28, 2017, 7:18 pm
#5526
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 322
I would probably avoid Turkish.
Emirates, Etihad and Qatar fly one-stop runs to MLE and arrive between 7am (Emirates) and 2pm (Etihad). The resort will allow you to stroll around, but there's no guarantee that your room will be ready if you're there at 10am.
Dec 28, 2017, 10:49 pm
#5527
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 37
I guess it depends. Cathay and Aeroflot might be the worst if you're looking to maximize time in the Maldives and minimize time in transit. Cathay arrives into MLE at night and Aeroflot has a really long connection in SVO.
I would probably avoid Turkish.
Emirates, Etihad and Qatar fly one-stop runs to MLE and arrive between 7am (Emirates) and 2pm (Etihad). The resort will allow you to stroll around, but there's no guarantee that your room will be ready if you're there at 10am.
I would probably avoid Turkish.
Emirates, Etihad and Qatar fly one-stop runs to MLE and arrive between 7am (Emirates) and 2pm (Etihad). The resort will allow you to stroll around, but there's no guarantee that your room will be ready if you're there at 10am.
Dec 29, 2017, 1:02 am
#5528
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: San Francisco
Programs: SPG Plat, HH Dia, United Plat
Posts: 18
Dec 29, 2017, 2:19 am
#5529
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Join Date: Dec 2002
Programs: UA Platinum MM; DL Silver; IHG Diamond Ambassador; Hilton Gold; Marriott Gold
Posts: 24,249
What are the least expensive places at the resort to eat for lunch and dinner? For each, what might I expect a meal to cost without alcohol?
Dec 29, 2017, 2:23 am
#5530
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: ZRH
Programs: M&M SEN (*G), HH Diamond
Posts: 2,418
Beef Tenderloin 200g : USD 46++
Chicken Biryani : USD 34++
Beer: USD 10++
Soft drink: USD 7++
(drinks half price between 5PM and 7PM)
++ is 23.2% extra
Dec 29, 2017, 9:26 am
#5531
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 322
There were issues with US passport holders getting visas. Apparently this has now been resolved and US passport holders are once again able to obtain e-visas on arrival. I'm just risk averse in that regard, but it seems a non-issue at this point. My concern would have been over missed connections and cancelled flights. While you don't need a visa to transit through Turkey, if you were stuck in IST for 24 hours waiting for another flight, not being able to leave the airport would have been a major drag.
Dec 29, 2017, 10:11 am
#5532
Join Date: Nov 2013
Posts: 406
There were issues with US passport holders getting visas. Apparently this has now been resolved and US passport holders are once again able to obtain e-visas on arrival. I'm just risk averse in that regard, but it seems a non-issue at this point. My concern would have been over missed connections and cancelled flights. While you don't need a visa to transit through Turkey, if you were stuck in IST for 24 hours waiting for another flight, not being able to leave the airport would have been a major drag.
Both seems to take atleast 27+ hours (layover included). sigh - was hoping something shorter
Dec 29, 2017, 12:07 pm
#5533
Join Date: Mar 2014
Posts: 322
Perhaps Singapore Air can book you from LAX to SIN on United metal and then on to MLE on SilkAir. Leave LAX at 10:50pm, arrive at SIN at 6:50am (+2), then catch a SilkAir flight at 10:05am to MLE. This puts you in the Maldives at 11:40am. I believe this is the shortest route with a layover include (around 24.5 hours travel time). Not really sure if this would work or how much it would cost compared to other options.
Dec 30, 2017, 8:11 pm
#5534
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 21
Hi, anyone has experience with the Adventure Snorkeling excursion? Is it suitable for beginner swimmer? How is it different from Snorkeling Safari and Snorkeling Hopping?
Thanks
Thanks
Last edited by leokungkin; Dec 30, 2017 at 10:21 pm
Dec 31, 2017, 1:46 am
#5535
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 783
Has anyone had experience of Rangali booking management not being able to view updated Hilton status? I sent off an email and received a reply today advising me they cannot see my updated Diamond status (3 x weeks ago updated). I enclosed our reservation numbers with the email so I assumed they had access to clients accounts which my account definitely shows I'm Diamond?