Go Back  FlyerTalk Forums > Destinations > Asia > India
Reload this Page >

MALDIVES ?

Community
Wiki Posts
Search

MALDIVES ?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 26, 2014 | 10:17 am
  #1  
Original Poster
 
Join Date: Oct 2013
Posts: 226
MALDIVES ?

Does anyone here have experience with traveling to the Maldives? Is it worth the trek? Will be going to Delhi and my thought was that the Maldives might be possible from BOM, or Delhi. Thank you for your time.
alpenrose is offline  
Old Oct 26, 2014 | 10:22 am
  #2  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
50 Countries Visited
5M
All eyes on you!
15 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Denver DEN-APA
Programs: AF Platinum, EK Gold Royal Air Maroc OW Emerald Hyatt Globalist
Posts: 22,532
Millions have and continue to visit Maldives. It's wonderful if you don't mind the humidity.
Pics from our trip last year.
And our resort.
SFO777 is offline  
Old Oct 26, 2014 | 10:58 am
  #3  
All eyes on you!
15 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: LAS, ZQN
Programs: UA PP (2MM), BA Silver (Soft landing), AS Titantium
Posts: 2,638
Just returned. Stress relief, peaceful. Stayed at Taj Exotica. Would recommend.
zebranz is offline  
Old Oct 27, 2014 | 4:06 am
  #4  
FlyerTalk Evangelist
10 Countries Visited
20 Countries Visited
30 Countries Visited
15 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: India
Programs: DL Diamond, Bonvoy Lifetime Titanium, ALL Platinum, IHG Platinum
Posts: 30,690
i've been there a number of times & would highly recommend it....
Keyser is offline  
Old Dec 7, 2014 | 10:40 pm
  #5  
All eyes on you!
10 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Berkeley, CA
Posts: 167
How expensive is Maldives? I hear its visa free for everyone. I'm a naturalized US citizen (originally from Nepal) but I'm planning on visiting Maldives with my girl during my trip early next year.
The.walker is offline  
Old Mar 3, 2015 | 3:55 pm
  #6  
500k
50 Countries Visited
All eyes on you!
15 Years on Site
 
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: TPA
Posts: 275
Hi, The.walker! Things are more expensive in the Maldives than in the US due to having to ship everything. That being said, a lot depends on where you stay and how you go about paying for that. Yes, you will pay more for things, and depending on where you are it may not be as high of quality (airport food court vs your resort). I didn't find it EXTREME, but we stayed on points and were expecting HUGE costs for meals. Was there last year for 6 days and spent $2k which included all meals for 2 adults (and cocktail hour at Ithaa), the $1k sea plane transfer to the Conrad and a whale shark excursion. I'd say roughly $500 - $700 in food and alcohol for 6 days, we had free breakfast, but probably about what I would pay in San Fran per day.

There are plenty of all-inclusive resorts and other options. It is expensive to get there and stay there, but you can drastically cut your costs by staying on points, etc.

And did I mention it is worth every penny?
JMR1223 is offline  


Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.