What to combine with Maldives
Sep 20, 2018, 6:34 am
#16
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 861
We split 4 nights - Dubai/Al Maha and enjoyed it. Our travel style is probably a bit more hit and run than that of many others, but it was a good blend and we loved Al Maha. On the way home, we stopped in Doha (4S) because we had never been there and wanted to see it to aid in our decision about whether or not we
will go to the World Cup there in 2022. Nope.
Given limited time, we opted to spend most of our time in the Maldives and not tackle any destinations that could be stand alone vacations such as Sri Lanka.
will go to the World Cup there in 2022. Nope.
Given limited time, we opted to spend most of our time in the Maldives and not tackle any destinations that could be stand alone vacations such as Sri Lanka.
Nov 13, 2018, 2:31 am
#17
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Join Date: Nov 2018
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I visited Dubai -> Maldives and that was really great, mainly because they are stark opposite destinations. The chic buzz of Dubai juxtaposed against the calm azure waters of the Maldives - it was a great mix. Sri Lanka is also a great choice, if you head to Ella please don't miss 98 Acres, it's so beautiful and surrounded with hiking opportunities.
Nov 13, 2018, 8:26 am
#18
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: YYC
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I visited Dubai -> Maldives and that was really great, mainly because they are stark opposite destinations. The chic buzz of Dubai juxtaposed against the calm azure waters of the Maldives - it was a great mix. Sri Lanka is also a great choice, if you head to Ella please don't miss 98 Acres, it's so beautiful and surrounded with hiking opportunities.
Nov 13, 2018, 8:28 am
#19
Join Date: May 2009
Location: SIN (with a bit of ZRH sprinkled in)
Posts: 9,454
Did a "do it yourself" Sri Lanka and Maldives combo myself, and was very pleased with it. In my opinion, it's quite a good combination especially if you're a bit of a seasoned traveller (Sri Lanka isn't THAT easy unless you do an "all-arranged" tour which I personally dislike)
Nov 13, 2018, 6:22 pm
#20
Join Date: Jun 2006
Programs: AA EP 4MM, UA 1MM, DL 1MM
Posts: 407
We did 5 nights at the Four Seasons in Hong Kong on our way to the Maldives where we spent 4 nights each at both Four Seasons properties there. This was in July. We enjoyed it. It was our first time to the Maldives.
Nov 14, 2018, 10:08 am
#21
formerly known as deathscar
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Hong Kong
Programs: Virtuoso | Four Seasons Preferred Partner | Rosewood Elite | Hyatt Prive - and more
Posts: 2,096
Was just at FS Jumeirah Beach Dubai - good combo possibly with Maldives, and have a chat with the team on doing something special for doing two or all three Four Seasons (Jumeirah + one of LG/KH).
Nov 14, 2018, 11:01 am
#22
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Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 50
Question on Al Maha for you guys... I'm flying through AUH so will have to get to/from Al Maha from there. Looks like I can arrange transport through the hotel.
If my flight doesn't arrive until late on a Friday.. would you go ahead and book the first night at Al Maha and just not arrive till ~1:00 AM or later or would you stay near the airport and leave early next morning?
If my flight doesn't arrive until late on a Friday.. would you go ahead and book the first night at Al Maha and just not arrive till ~1:00 AM or later or would you stay near the airport and leave early next morning?