[ARCHIVE 2018 to 2019] Conrad Maldives Rangali Island {MDV}
May 27, 2019, 11:59 pm
#4021
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Hilton, Hyatt House, Del Taco
Posts: 5,378
Got it. I will request villa 315-330 then.
May 28, 2019, 2:11 am
#4022
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: MUC
Programs: LH Sen, HH Diamond, IC RA
Posts: 313
The sharks are attracted by smaller fish and the smaller fish are attracted by the light under your villa.
May 28, 2019, 9:54 am
#4023
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Some folks get offered upgrades immediately after booking, some not. Doesn't matter really. Just email the reservations department and ask for a quote (and check the wiki for upgrade prices so you know what to expect).
May 28, 2019, 11:56 am
#4024
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 199
Wiki says that all snorkelling equipment can be rented free of charge at the Dive Centre for the duration of your stay (mask, snorkel, fins, bag).
Are life vests provided?
Are life vests provided?
May 28, 2019, 12:06 pm
#4025
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: ZRH
Programs: M&M SEN (*G), HH Diamond
Posts: 2,418
Yes, at the watersports centre, but they want you to return them every evening.
May 28, 2019, 3:24 pm
#4029
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Does anyone know what DBV this is?
As you can see it's next to what looks like a workshop or storage facility, probably something used by the engineering department. I'm guessing it's in the (upper) 230s as I recall there are one or two other buildings set into the row where the DBVs are. Thing is, this picture was taken this year and you'd expect them to have planted something there to hide that wall from view.
As you can see it's next to what looks like a workshop or storage facility, probably something used by the engineering department. I'm guessing it's in the (upper) 230s as I recall there are one or two other buildings set into the row where the DBVs are. Thing is, this picture was taken this year and you'd expect them to have planted something there to hide that wall from view.
May 28, 2019, 11:21 pm
#4030
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Hilton, Hyatt House, Del Taco
Posts: 5,378
May 28, 2019, 11:52 pm
#4031
Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Back in Hell
Posts: 4,178
Here's one stretch of beach that you and the kids are welcome to play on
It's between Vilu and TQZ.
It's between Vilu and TQZ.
May 29, 2019, 1:48 am
#4032
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Hilton, Hyatt House, Del Taco
Posts: 5,378
Superior Water Villa vs Water Villa
Sorry... now that I've got the WV vs BV dilemma sorted out, I'm now faced with SWV vs WV. The upgrade offer I've been given is pretty fair... ~$65 per night to go from WV to SWV.
As I learned upthread, it seems like it's important to have sunset-facing villa in order to have the ability to go wade/snorkel right outside your OWV.
I see the following as benefits of each room type. I'd appreciate some feedback that might help me make a decision.
SUPERIOR WV BENEFITS:
- Guaranteed to be on sunset side (very important)
- Closer to the main island than standard WV (important, as I expect us to make 2-3 roundtrips each day)
- Jacuzzi on the deck (not sure how important this is, as I'm not sure Maldives' weather is even jacuzzi-conducive)
STANDARD WV BENEFITS:
- Glass desk/floor (potentially important but not totally sure... this seems like an awesome feature to be able to see occasional fish, but maybe this is just gimmicky?)
- Larger than SWV (slightly important)
- View apparently less obstructed than from SWV due to more open deck (important)
As I learned upthread, it seems like it's important to have sunset-facing villa in order to have the ability to go wade/snorkel right outside your OWV.
I see the following as benefits of each room type. I'd appreciate some feedback that might help me make a decision.
SUPERIOR WV BENEFITS:
- Guaranteed to be on sunset side (very important)
- Closer to the main island than standard WV (important, as I expect us to make 2-3 roundtrips each day)
- Jacuzzi on the deck (not sure how important this is, as I'm not sure Maldives' weather is even jacuzzi-conducive)
STANDARD WV BENEFITS:
- Glass desk/floor (potentially important but not totally sure... this seems like an awesome feature to be able to see occasional fish, but maybe this is just gimmicky?)
- Larger than SWV (slightly important)
- View apparently less obstructed than from SWV due to more open deck (important)
May 29, 2019, 8:49 am
#4033
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 199
Sorry... now that I've got the WV vs BV dilemma sorted out, I'm now faced with SWV vs WV. The upgrade offer I've been given is pretty fair... ~$65 per night to go from WV to SWV.
As I learned upthread, it seems like it's important to have sunset-facing villa in order to have the ability to go wade/snorkel right outside your OWV.
I see the following as benefits of each room type. I'd appreciate some feedback that might help me make a decision.
SUPERIOR WV BENEFITS:
- Guaranteed to be on sunset side (very important)
- Closer to the main island than standard WV (important, as I expect us to make 2-3 roundtrips each day)
- Jacuzzi on the deck (not sure how important this is, as I'm not sure Maldives' weather is even jacuzzi-conducive)
STANDARD WV BENEFITS:
- Glass desk/floor (potentially important but not totally sure... this seems like an awesome feature to be able to see occasional fish, but maybe this is just gimmicky?)
- Larger than SWV (slightly important)
- View apparently less obstructed than from SWV due to more open deck (important)
As I learned upthread, it seems like it's important to have sunset-facing villa in order to have the ability to go wade/snorkel right outside your OWV.
I see the following as benefits of each room type. I'd appreciate some feedback that might help me make a decision.
SUPERIOR WV BENEFITS:
- Guaranteed to be on sunset side (very important)
- Closer to the main island than standard WV (important, as I expect us to make 2-3 roundtrips each day)
- Jacuzzi on the deck (not sure how important this is, as I'm not sure Maldives' weather is even jacuzzi-conducive)
STANDARD WV BENEFITS:
- Glass desk/floor (potentially important but not totally sure... this seems like an awesome feature to be able to see occasional fish, but maybe this is just gimmicky?)
- Larger than SWV (slightly important)
- View apparently less obstructed than from SWV due to more open deck (important)
May 29, 2019, 9:05 am
#4034
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Hilton, Hyatt House, Del Taco
Posts: 5,378