[ARCHIVE 2014 to 2017] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
Apr 27, 2016, 9:04 pm
#2806
Join Date: Aug 2013
Programs: HH Lifetime Diamond, DL PM, Hertz President's Circle
Posts: 920
@MF - wow it doesn't seem like it takes much to max out spend here for the 100k cap. Let's say $3K spend with the double points promo extended.
30,000 base
30,000 double
15,000 points + points
15,000 diamond
Already you're at 90K. At some point it's best to switch to points + miles if you know you're going to go over a bit sounds like?
30,000 base
30,000 double
15,000 points + points
15,000 diamond
Already you're at 90K. At some point it's best to switch to points + miles if you know you're going to go over a bit sounds like?
Apr 27, 2016, 10:08 pm
#2807
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: CVG
Programs: Hyatt Giraffe
Posts: 1,664
Ahhhhhhh that makes a lot more sense now - thanks for clarifying!
I don't think we can spend $10K even with 4 people with just 5 days. If we do, please shoot me
I don't think we can spend $10K even with 4 people with just 5 days. If we do, please shoot me
Apr 27, 2016, 10:12 pm
#2808
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
We won't need to shoot you. Your missus will.....
Apr 27, 2016, 11:35 pm
#2809
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: ZRH
Programs: M&M SEN (*G), HH Diamond
Posts: 2,418
Apr 27, 2016, 11:39 pm
#2810
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: ZRH
Programs: M&M SEN (*G), HH Diamond
Posts: 2,418
Apr 27, 2016, 11:57 pm
#2811
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
I think he's been there already.
Apr 28, 2016, 1:57 am
#2812
Join Date: Oct 2011
Programs: HHonors Diamond
Posts: 287
@MF - wow it doesn't seem like it takes much to max out spend here for the 100k cap. Let's say $3K spend with the double points promo extended.
30,000 base
30,000 double
15,000 points + points
15,000 diamond
Already you're at 90K. At some point it's best to switch to points + miles if you know you're going to go over a bit sounds like?
30,000 base
30,000 double
15,000 points + points
15,000 diamond
Already you're at 90K. At some point it's best to switch to points + miles if you know you're going to go over a bit sounds like?
No, thats not right. The cap is on 100k base points, so for example if you spend $10,000 (eligible points spend), you will get :
100.000 base points
100.000 double points (if that is the promotion)
50.000 Diamond
50.000 points and points
IF you are signed up for the Conrad promotions there are extra weekend bonuses (5000 points) and 2000 points per night, and repeat Conrad stays.
So a 1 week trip can easily earn another 20.000 points
Total : 320.000+
I had a 2 week trip one year, when there was a triple points promotion so earned 400.000+ points :-) Before the devaluation that paid for the folowing year 10 nights :-)
Apr 28, 2016, 3:16 am
#2813
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Programs: BA Silver, EY Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 12,210
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No, thats not right. The cap is on 100k base points, so for example if you spend $10,000 (eligible points spend), you will get :
100.000 base points
100.000 double points (if that is the promotion)
50.000 Diamond
50.000 points and points
IF you are signed up for the Conrad promotions there are extra weekend bonuses (5000 points) and 2000 points per night, and repeat Conrad stays.
So a 1 week trip can easily earn another 20.000 points
Total : 320.000+
I had a 2 week trip one year, when there was a triple points promotion so earned 400.000+ points :-) Before the devaluation that paid for the folowing year 10 nights :-)
No, thats not right. The cap is on 100k base points, so for example if you spend $10,000 (eligible points spend), you will get :
100.000 base points
100.000 double points (if that is the promotion)
50.000 Diamond
50.000 points and points
IF you are signed up for the Conrad promotions there are extra weekend bonuses (5000 points) and 2000 points per night, and repeat Conrad stays.
So a 1 week trip can easily earn another 20.000 points
Total : 320.000+
I had a 2 week trip one year, when there was a triple points promotion so earned 400.000+ points :-) Before the devaluation that paid for the folowing year 10 nights :-)
Apr 28, 2016, 3:18 am
#2814
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2003
Programs: BA Silver, EY Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 12,210
Apr 28, 2016, 5:13 am
#2815
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
400K is veeeerrrry nice! You could even choose the 2xPoints Room Rate for 500K. Might actually be worth it in that case since that room rate would be subject to the triple points promotion.
Apr 28, 2016, 5:36 pm
#2816
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: LAX/ONT
Posts: 201
It's only 5 kilometres away so either the Conrad or Mirihi could arrange a speedboat. No doubt they'd charge like a bull out of the gate for it (at a wild guess somewhere in the vicinity of $200-300++ return) so best bet would be to email both properties and compare prices.
Apr 29, 2016, 12:19 am
#2817
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Talk about extortion! Was the price you got from both resorts the same? And is $370 inclusive of taxes?
Apr 29, 2016, 3:26 am
#2818
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Join Date: Sep 2003
Programs: BA Silver, EY Gold, HH Diamond, IHG Plat
Posts: 12,210
Apr 29, 2016, 4:06 am
#2819
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
I wouldn't say a 10km round trip for almost $400 per person is worth it by any stretch of the imagination. I really don't know why they do that. It just makes them look like they're trying to stick you for all you're worth. Disgusting IMO.
Apr 29, 2016, 6:24 am
#2820
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: PER
Programs: Airlines - Only in the pointy end on points, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 284
Upgrade prices for the week before Christmas:
Beach Villa to Water Villa - USD400+ taxes per night
Beach Villa to Superior Water Villa - USD500+ taxes per night
Beach Villa to Deluxe Water Villa - USD1,015+ taxes per night
*Taxes are 10% Service Charge and 12% Tourism GST. We would be happy to provide a 30% discount off on the prices mentioned above.
Would those that have stayed before say that Water Villas 315-330 are the most preferable with 330 being on the end and potentially having the best view?
Beach Villa to Water Villa - USD400+ taxes per night
Beach Villa to Superior Water Villa - USD500+ taxes per night
Beach Villa to Deluxe Water Villa - USD1,015+ taxes per night
*Taxes are 10% Service Charge and 12% Tourism GST. We would be happy to provide a 30% discount off on the prices mentioned above.
Would those that have stayed before say that Water Villas 315-330 are the most preferable with 330 being on the end and potentially having the best view?