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Jan 28, 2019, 10:20 am

#2896

pmfc

Join Date: Nov 2018

Location: SFO

Programs: DL Gold, Hilton Gold, SPG Gold

Posts: 46

First time poster, long time reader.

Heading here in late Feb. Does anyone know if I put the seaplane costs on my AMEX Platinum if I'll get 5x points on it?

Thanks!

Jan 28, 2019, 10:25 am

#2897

Majuki

Join Date: Jul 2009

Location: SJC

Programs: AA, AS, Marriott

Posts: 6,061

Quote:

Originally Posted by pmfc

First time poster, long time reader.

Heading here in late Feb. Does anyone know if I put the seaplane costs on my AMEX Platinum if I'll get 5x points on it?

Thanks!

Hello pmfc,

The seaplane charge goes onto your hotel bill. It's not something that you pay TMA directly. If you have a Hilton branded AmEx, you will get the bonus points from the Hilton charge, but I don't believe there's a way to pay for the ticket separately.

Jan 28, 2019, 10:47 am

#2898

divinebaboon

Join Date: Sep 2013

Posts: 86

Do you guys know if there is a way to avoid the water villas that are older and worn in the smaller island? We are planning on booking WV for 95k in October but there are reports of older WV needing refurbishment. Since we don't know when they will start doing refurbishment/tear down and rebuild, I was wondering if there's anything I can do to compeltely avoid the chance of being put in one of these older WVs. Would upgrading to Superior, Retreat or Deluxe help? (though paying for four deluxe upgrades will hurt my wallet, a lot).

Jan 28, 2019, 11:57 am

#2899

dcht

Join Date: Jan 2018

Posts: 199

Quote:

Originally Posted by divinebaboon

I'm fairly certain the WVs are all getting renovated this spring/summer.

I think the consensus here is upgrading to the SWV is definitely worth it.

Jan 28, 2019, 4:33 pm

#2900

headforflights

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Join Date: Jan 2019

Posts: 103

we have our 2nd stay reservation for 13-24 February (points stay) and we didn't get any contact from Conrad Rangali I remember our first stay and we git contact 2 months before stay, something change?

Jan 28, 2019, 5:38 pm

#2901

ManFactSpendLA

Join Date: May 2015

Posts: 508

Had a friend ask about upgrade rates for their stay in September 2019...Thoughts? What should they do? Currently in a Water villa 5 nights on points...

· Upgrade charge from Water villa to Superior water villa will be USD$93.80 including taxes per night
· Upgrade charge from Water villa to Retreat water villa will be USD$201.60 including taxes per night
· Upgrade charge from Water villa to Deluxe water villa will be USD$273.70 including taxes per night
· Upgrade charge from Water villa to Premier water villa will be USD$994.70 including taxes per night

Jan 28, 2019, 11:51 pm

#2902

goliath

Join Date: Sep 2006

Location: ZRH

Programs: M&M SEN (*G), HH Diamond

Posts: 2,418

Quote:

Originally Posted by ManFactSpendLA

What should they do?

I think the first three upgrade options are all very good value for money.

Jan 29, 2019, 2:24 am

#2903

Wozza2404

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: 7,330

My Water Villa to SWV upgrade for November was $60++ (so around $74 a night).

Jan 29, 2019, 3:34 am

#2904

pineapple_09

Join Date: Feb 2009

Programs: HH Diamond, BAEC

Posts: 1,341

How much is dinner at Atoll Market?

Jan 29, 2019, 8:05 am

#2905

elpee1979

Join Date: Dec 2018

Posts: 31

Quote:

Originally Posted by ManFactSpendLA

I was quoted the same for September booking

Jan 29, 2019, 8:12 am

#2906

ukinny2000

Join Date: Mar 2011

Location: NY, NY

Posts: 695

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukinny2000

I haven't seen this mentioned before in this thread (or at least not for a while), but I was quoted a price for a Full board package : Lunch at Uffa / Mandhoo and , Dinner at Atoll buffet Restaurant & a selection of beverages during meals $ 220.00 plus 10% service charge and 12% GST per person per day. (I am HH Diamond if that matters). This would be for a stay next month (Feb 2019)

I just got a response from Moli @ CR that the FB package is required for the entire stay

Jan 29, 2019, 8:12 am

#2907

elpee1979

Join Date: Dec 2018

Posts: 31

Any of these worth it? We do plan to enjoy drinks even though it will be expensive. Would plan to try Atoll 3-4 nights of a 7 night stay

Half Board - USD110++pp daily buffet dinner at Atoll Market or USD110 credit to be used at another restaurant (excluded are Rangali bar, Quiet zone bar, in-villa dining)
Full Board - USD165++pp adds lunch at Mandhoo or Ufaa
Full Board w/ beverages USD220++pp adds house wines, beers, selected cocktails at meal only

Jan 29, 2019, 8:56 am

#2908

lhrhappy

Join Date: Nov 2014

Location: LGB

Posts: 1,205

Quote:

Originally Posted by elpee1979

Full Board with beverages may be worthwhile jf you are big drinkers. Otherwise none of the packages really save you any money. They make your expenses more predictable, but they limit your dining options.

Jan 29, 2019, 10:30 am

#2909

headforflights

Suspended

Join Date: Jan 2019

Posts: 103

Do they invite some Diamonds on Thursdays for sunset cruise?

Jan 29, 2019, 3:59 pm

#2910

alanslegal

Join Date: Jan 2008

Location: Sydney, Australia

Programs: HH Diamond, Marriott Titanium/LTG, IHG Platinum

Posts: 1,921

Quote:

Originally Posted by elpee1979

Thanks, the Full Board seems like excellent value if you do not Diamond/Gold status. If you do have status however, $55 for lunch and then getting $110 credit at dinner seems quite good value in any case. But then again, you could almost skip lunch if you have a big/late breakfast.