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Old Jul 5, 2019, 8:27 am
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Originally Posted by iluvdoco
You weren't kidding about the island being long! The StR was much more compact and walkable by comparison.
It's about 3.5kms from end to end.

Originally Posted by TravelSeeker28
Anybody know which pods the nespresso machine uses in room? Is it the flat disc pods or the regular normal pods? Tia.
Original. Like this https://www.nespresso.com/us/en/order/capsules/original
btw i think they are complimentary here (7 coffee types). Ill ask my assistant tmw.

Originally Posted by Stivelio
Yeah complete privacy is what they haven't not gone for in both BV and RV and I haven't looked at OWV yet but my guess is that they have similar pattern there as well
We were in a buggy and nothing was seen through the OWV from the walkway.

Originally Posted by dimmedlights
I'm curious about the complimentary afternoon delights....LOL...are they Ritz crackers without cheese?
your feedback is appreciated.
Here's what we received today.
Also four cocktails offered (whiskey sour, pina colada, daiquiri, martini), two beers (heineken, tiger), one red and one white wine, soft drinks, fresh fruit juices, tea and coffee.




Can someone advise me if the photos are too big? Just uploading them straight from my phone without resizing.

Last edited by alanslegal; Jul 5, 2019 at 8:32 am
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Old Jul 5, 2019, 8:28 am
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Photos look great. Can't thank you enough.
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Old Jul 5, 2019, 8:41 am
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Photos could be 50% smaller ideally, but they're fine as is.
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Old Jul 5, 2019, 9:27 am
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Great photos thanks for the info. I arrive tomorrow.
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Old Jul 5, 2019, 9:36 am
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Anxious to see the breakfast buffet pics in 12 hours

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Old Jul 5, 2019, 11:03 am
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Is water freely available throughout the resort?
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Old Jul 5, 2019, 11:03 am
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Looks like they have bikes to get around. Any chance they have kid sizes? I have a 10 year old.

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Old Jul 5, 2019, 11:07 am
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Originally Posted by Traveler Dave
Anxious to see the breakfast buffet pics in 12 hours

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I won't be able to sleep!
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Old Jul 5, 2019, 12:37 pm
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Go to the Instagram account of jimmyjiamgyx and watch his Instagram story.
https://instagram.com/jimmyjiangyx?igshid=tiel2udxzhlf
In his Instagram story of today you can see, what they have for breakfast. The eggs and fruits on their table look a bit underwhelming.
Hope to see more appealing fotos from
breakfast tomorrow!!

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Old Jul 5, 2019, 1:23 pm
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Originally Posted by mb123
The eggs and fruits on their table look a bit underwhelming.
I don't have an Instagram account. All I can see is the last photo showing Peking duck and Mapo Tofu.
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Old Jul 5, 2019, 1:34 pm
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Here you go, the breakfast does look quite subpar.

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Old Jul 5, 2019, 1:36 pm
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Thanks @alanslegal for all the pics and info. ^ Really appreciate it. No doubt you'll be busy over the next few days with everyone's requests and whatnot but don't feel obliged to do too much. You need to relax as much as possible.

And a real shame they haven't designed the villas with enough foilage to prevent others from seeing inside and arguably not high enough walls between the villas. That's stupid and will indeed be a dealbreaker for many.
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Old Jul 5, 2019, 2:22 pm
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Originally Posted by mikewhyatt
Here you go, the breakfast does look quite subpar.

Looks like the $29++ egg options. I've had better breakfasts in Hotel Octave!
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Old Jul 5, 2019, 3:16 pm
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Originally Posted by MaldivesFreak
And a real shame they haven't designed the villas with enough foilage to prevent others from seeing inside and arguably not high enough walls between the villas. That's stupid and will indeed be a dealbreaker for many.
To be fair, one of the complaints about Conrad Maldives Rangali Island was "Can't see the beach/ocean from my villa." I imagine these villas have curtains.
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Old Jul 5, 2019, 3:26 pm
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Originally Posted by mb123

Go to the Instagram account of jimmyjiamgyx and watch his Instagram story.
https://instagram.com/jimmyjiangyx?igshid=tiel2udxzhlf
In his Instagram story of today you can see, what they have for breakfast. The eggs and fruits on their table look a bit underwhelming. Hope to see more appealing fotos from breakfast tomorrow!!
Not too alarmed. Maybe Jimmy is not a big breakfast eater. But looks like a lovely omelette.

And man Jimmy gets around. I want that kids life!

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