[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
Apr 10, 2018, 4:20 am
#631
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
You have to do some digging around the website to find all the details. This page was helpful:
Conrad Maldives Honors Benefits
I've heard others mention an Afternoon Tea; not sure if that is the same as the Happy Hour at Vilu.
Conrad Maldives Honors Benefits
I've heard others mention an Afternoon Tea; not sure if that is the same as the Happy Hour at Vilu.
Apr 10, 2018, 5:13 am
#632
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: HNLICNSFO
Posts: 630
I am visiting the Conrad in early June and have a 3:15 PM arrival on Qatar Airlines. Reading through some of the posts, I decided to overnight near the airport and then head over the next morning for 5 nights at the Conrad. It seems 3 PM is a weird time in that it's not early but it's not so late but decided to use the money saved on one night in HKG on our return. Also have a 10 PM flight when leaving so the boat/airplane departure is a good tip in case we are put on a departing plane too early.
When should we reach out to the hotel about our transfer arrangements?
When should we reach out to the hotel about our transfer arrangements?
Apr 10, 2018, 5:20 am
#633
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
A couple of weeks prior is good. Don't leave it later than a week before check-in.
Apr 10, 2018, 5:38 am
#634
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: LAX-HNL-TYO
Programs: ANA PLATINUM,HYATT GLOBALIST, AA PLATINUM FOR LIFE, UNITED SILVER, HILTON DIAMOND, MARRIOTT TITANIUM
Posts: 606
Apr 10, 2018, 11:53 am
#635
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: PNW WA state, USA
Programs: AA PP (1MM), Admirals Club, HH Diamond
Posts: 86
Apr 10, 2018, 12:49 pm
#637
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
3 is a bit early, don't you think? LOL. 
Apr 11, 2018, 8:47 am
#639
Join Date: Apr 2014
Programs: Hilton - Diamond, IHG - Spire Amb
Posts: 901
Thought I would share an update based upon recommendations and additional piece of info.
Based upon recommendations, I rescheduled our 15 nights from all water villa to 5 nights beach, 10 nights water.
I completed the 15k spend on 2 Amex Hilton Ascend cards (actually 3 but only received the 2 certs so far). I managed to change from 3 5 night blocks to 1 5 night, 1 cert, 5 night block, 1 cert, 3 nights. This was due to positioning of the weekends during my stay. Saved 95k points in the process (going from a 5 night to a 3 night block).
Based upon recommendations, I rescheduled our 15 nights from all water villa to 5 nights beach, 10 nights water.
I completed the 15k spend on 2 Amex Hilton Ascend cards (actually 3 but only received the 2 certs so far). I managed to change from 3 5 night blocks to 1 5 night, 1 cert, 5 night block, 1 cert, 3 nights. This was due to positioning of the weekends during my stay. Saved 95k points in the process (going from a 5 night to a 3 night block).
Apr 11, 2018, 8:59 am
#640
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: LGB
Posts: 1,205
Anybody else see Gary Leff's post about the OWV 95k redemption this morning?
I find it unbelievable that he couldn't be arsed to confirm with Hilton whether it's a deal or a mistake even though Hilton is a major sponsor of BoardingArea.
I find it unbelievable that he couldn't be arsed to confirm with Hilton whether it's a deal or a mistake even though Hilton is a major sponsor of BoardingArea.
Apr 11, 2018, 10:00 am
#642
Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 147
Hi, everyone.
I'm planning a trip for my mother's 60th birthday at the property.
I'll use points for 5 nights and 3 weekend certificates for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
1) Is it possible for her to choose a speedboat transfer instead of seaplane even if she arrives early?
I think she's a little hesitant about riding a seaplane and prefers domestic transfer + speedboat if the price is the same.
2) If the weekend certificate expires on Oct 9th, it is still usable for the night of Oct 9th, right?
I have to use one certificate for the night of the expiration date, and I just want to make sure that's usable for that night.
Thank you for reading and thanks for all the fabulous information in the thread.
I'm planning a trip for my mother's 60th birthday at the property.
I'll use points for 5 nights and 3 weekend certificates for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
1) Is it possible for her to choose a speedboat transfer instead of seaplane even if she arrives early?
I think she's a little hesitant about riding a seaplane and prefers domestic transfer + speedboat if the price is the same.
2) If the weekend certificate expires on Oct 9th, it is still usable for the night of Oct 9th, right?
I have to use one certificate for the night of the expiration date, and I just want to make sure that's usable for that night.
Thank you for reading and thanks for all the fabulous information in the thread.
Apr 11, 2018, 10:27 am
#643
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: LGB
Posts: 1,205
https://viewfromthewing.boardingarea...-award-prices/
It's not even the first time he's written about it. Must be having trouble coming up with content.
It's not even the first time he's written about it. Must be having trouble coming up with content.
Apr 11, 2018, 11:51 am
#644
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 736
What type of rates have people been getting offered after booking water villa at 95k points?
Apr 11, 2018, 1:09 pm
#645
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: BG
Programs: BAEC Silver, TK Elite, Hilton Diamond
Posts: 827
I Just got offered 350 USD++ from water villa (reward booking) to Retreat overwater villa. As i't over Christmas, I thought that was good considering that the AP rate is 2500++ and took the offer.