[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
Jun 14, 2019, 4:57 am
#4141
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Sydney, Australia
Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum
Posts: 1,921
We will be bringing three or four inflatables (there is only two of us - adults) when we head to the WA Maldives in a few weeks time - I am confident our private pool has plenty of room for all of them. We have brought inflatables to past beach/resort type holidays. Our large swan has been a massive attention-seeker when it is out on the water.
Jun 14, 2019, 5:10 am
#4142
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: BHX
Programs: BA GGL CCR GfL, SQ Gold, Hyatt Glob, HH Diamond, Marriott Plat, Cafe Nero Loyalty Card (7 Stamps)
Posts: 7,332
I haven't had time to properly read the past few pages but my takeaway from it is that I need to invest in a 6ft inflatable unicorn and some Speedos if I want to fit in?
Off to Amazon I go.
Off to Amazon I go.
Jun 14, 2019, 5:21 am
#4143
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Cheltenham
Programs: KLM Plat for Life , BA Gold, HH Silver, (Other half Diamond), IHG Gold
Posts: 2,399
Jun 14, 2019, 5:31 am
#4144
Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: HH Diamond, BAEC
Posts: 1,341
Jun 14, 2019, 8:01 am
#4145
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: LGB
Posts: 1,205
Can you imagine if everyone.....no, even only half the guests, took one and put it in the sea or in their OWV pools? Rangali would soon become a place worse than when The Horde invaded. You know, like those British summer camps at the beach. And that's saying something. It's just like drones. Can you imagine if half the guests had one? Insect swarm anyone? A plague. If everyone 'contributes' (to the peace and quiet) by leaving them at home, the place will remain the paradise it's supposed to be. Future Horde invasions aside, that is!
BTW, here's the start of the conversation: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30009401-post1169.html
Jeez, it's almost a year ago. How time flies. Oh and yeah, I couldn't resist reposting this (courtesy of @lhrhappy)
BTW, here's the start of the conversation: https://www.flyertalk.com/forum/30009401-post1169.html
Jeez, it's almost a year ago. How time flies. Oh and yeah, I couldn't resist reposting this (courtesy of @lhrhappy)
Troubling to read about service problems resulting from the WA opening.
Jun 14, 2019, 10:01 am
#4147
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: CVG
Programs: Hyatt Giraffe
Posts: 1,665
Sneaking slowly down the steps and glancing back at the other water villas he quickly jumps in... and the current takes him. Standing up with no flippers or shoes = ouch coral! Swimming doggy paddle and he's in real danger of getting swept into the channel birthday suit and all. His strongest stroke is the backstroke, but after 15 seconds he realizes that the PG rated show is now a R rated one. So a frantic freestyle nearly a solid minute what a workout to finally make it back to the steps with spouse laughing all the way.
To the people in 338 that might have witnessed this, my friend apologizes :/
Last edited by sam_goh; Jun 14, 2019 at 10:20 am
Jun 14, 2019, 10:30 am
#4148
Join Date: Jul 2004
Posts: 4,542
Novice question, ahead of a three-day visit en route to Sri Lanka.
Tipping in USD appropriate? I can't say I have any other reason for local currency other than tips. Unless there's some strange airport tax that's collected last minute (like Bali used to have).
Thanks in advance - Jamie
Tipping in USD appropriate? I can't say I have any other reason for local currency other than tips. Unless there's some strange airport tax that's collected last minute (like Bali used to have).
Thanks in advance - Jamie
Jun 14, 2019, 12:14 pm
#4149
Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: HH Diamond, BAEC
Posts: 1,341
Novice question, ahead of a three-day visit en route to Sri Lanka.
Tipping in USD appropriate? I can't say I have any other reason for local currency other than tips. Unless there's some strange airport tax that's collected last minute (like Bali used to have).
Thanks in advance - Jamie
Tipping in USD appropriate? I can't say I have any other reason for local currency other than tips. Unless there's some strange airport tax that's collected last minute (like Bali used to have).
Thanks in advance - Jamie
Jun 14, 2019, 12:38 pm
#4150
Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: HH Diamond, BAEC
Posts: 1,341
OMG Sam!! Mortified for you(r friend)
Jun 14, 2019, 1:17 pm
#4151
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: SAN
Posts: 1,306
TD
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/d...safe-swimming/
Jun 14, 2019, 2:06 pm
#4152
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Sorry to say but that's old news and already posted a few months back. 
Jun 14, 2019, 2:19 pm
#4153
Join Date: Feb 2009
Programs: HH Diamond, BAEC
Posts: 1,341
I asked about bringing reusable water bottles before but if you don’t bring one, what type of water bottles / cups / glasses do they give you in the room? I can’t remember at all what we’d bring in our beach bag if going to the beach for a few hours ... I’m pretty sure we did bring water with us - do they have plastic water bottles in the room?