Maldives Reviews and Questions: Consolidated Thread
Jul 10, 2017, 3:57 am
#166
Join Date: Oct 2015
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One of the great things about the water villa we had was that it had a great view of a very interesting wave. It broke too quickly to surf, but I would just spend hours watching it barrel quickly and for the air to spit out the side. We went during June, so there was more southernly swell activity, but the view was at that point the best I'd ever seen.
The water villas towards the end that were attached to the sushi restaurant, on the opposite side of the restaurant, was where we were at and it was better than the other villas I think. We just got lucky.
The water villas towards the end that were attached to the sushi restaurant, on the opposite side of the restaurant, was where we were at and it was better than the other villas I think. We just got lucky.
I have always only been during Jan / Feb.
Been to all (3). HF is a bit outdated and tired now.
You should combine Maalifushi and JD, especially for 10 days. Both of the atolls are very unique and offer different marine life. JD villas are more private / secluded than Maalifushi but Maalifushi has better food.
Let me know if you have any more particular questions.
You should combine Maalifushi and JD, especially for 10 days. Both of the atolls are very unique and offer different marine life. JD villas are more private / secluded than Maalifushi but Maalifushi has better food.
Let me know if you have any more particular questions.
Jul 10, 2017, 8:22 am
#167
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could check boat transfers as well as GAN(-CMB) airport
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post26788474
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post27739170 via CMB
although MLE has BA seasonal back, and AF adding
(also AZ and LH regional adding recently as well)
reethi rah has the largest island
when is jani building beachfront?
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post26788474
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/luxur...l#post27739170 via CMB
although MLE has BA seasonal back, and AF adding
(also AZ and LH regional adding recently as well)
reethi rah has the largest island
when is jani building beachfront?
Last edited by Kagehitokiri; Jul 11, 2017 at 8:57 am
Jul 11, 2017, 12:55 am
#168
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 1,265
I don't know but will ask once I am there. Most of the watervilla's should be finished now, especially since the resort is in high demand (we were waitlisted to extend from 4 to 7 nights but managed).
FYI: Jani is about 40 mins by speedboat from LHW Kanuhura (ex O&O). Not in the same league as Jani but Kanuhura has been entirely renovated and looks quite nice. Perhaps an interesting choice for LC members and/or for anyone looking to combine at least 2 resorts. There's also a complimentary speedboat between Soneva Jani and Fushi but Fushi had zero appeal to me.
FYI: Jani is about 40 mins by speedboat from LHW Kanuhura (ex O&O). Not in the same league as Jani but Kanuhura has been entirely renovated and looks quite nice. Perhaps an interesting choice for LC members and/or for anyone looking to combine at least 2 resorts. There's also a complimentary speedboat between Soneva Jani and Fushi but Fushi had zero appeal to me.
Jul 11, 2017, 1:08 am
#169
formerly known as deathscar
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Usually comes with upgrades and a spa treatment or something too (check with your agent or negotiate it with them).
Jul 11, 2017, 8:06 am
#170
Join Date: Oct 2015
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Yes, and if you book early enough, the seaplane transfers are 50% off as well. The Stay 4/Pay 3 also includes half-board too, as does the extended version.
Usually comes with upgrades and a spa treatment or something too (check with your agent or negotiate it with them).
Usually comes with upgrades and a spa treatment or something too (check with your agent or negotiate it with them).
Jul 27, 2017, 12:27 pm
#171
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Just noticed this posted on the UK travel advice website:
Can anyone comment on whether this is likely to disrupt travel? I was planning on booking a holiday at Maalifushi for next month.
Summary - On 24 July 2017, Maldivian military blockaded parliament and forcefully removed MPs from the building, leading to a disturbance around the parliament building (Majlis) area in Malé. Previous demonstrations and political protests have led to violence and arrests.
Jul 27, 2017, 1:06 pm
#172
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The motto for the Maldives seems to be: No News, No Shoes!
Jul 27, 2017, 1:33 pm
#173
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: BOS
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I'm very tempted to change plans and go to the Maldives in late-August / early-September instead of Aman Sveti Stefan but I know the weather is not good at this time. O&O has a great half-board, buy 5 get 7, with complementary seaplane transfers, but if it's going to rain the whole time, obviously not worth it.
I should just leave my plans alone
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I should just leave my plans alone
.
Jul 27, 2017, 10:25 pm
#174
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,225
I'm very tempted to change plans and go to the Maldives in late-August / early-September instead of Aman Sveti Stefan but I know the weather is not good at this time. O&O has a great half-board, buy 5 get 7, with complementary seaplane transfers, but if it's going to rain the whole time, obviously not worth it.
I should just leave my plans alone.
I should just leave my plans alone
.
Jul 28, 2017, 12:27 am
#175
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Sweden
Posts: 216
Regarding rain, we've been lucky so far. Had a shower yesterday, but apart from that mostly sun so far. A bit of clouds as well, but nothing to complain about.
Sep 5, 2017, 10:37 pm
#178
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Wow had completely forgotten that resort even existed!
Sep 5, 2017, 11:42 pm
#179
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,225
Interesting! I've always thought it was more difficult for the resorts that required a domestic flight to be a success. I think the Park Hyatt manages that because of the sheer volume of guests on points stays. Dhevanafushi was always on my list as the hard product looked phenomenal. I wonder what it will be like as a Raffles!
Sep 5, 2017, 11:44 pm
#180
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 1,225
I know! I suddenly remembered about it yesterday evening. I wonder what it would be like to visit an abandoned resort. Do they just leave all the infrastructure in place? From what I've heard it just wasn't financially viable to continue and that's why they closed it. It didn't have the best of feedback on TA.