Chewie

I received the exact same response via email.

Dn10

Will be interested to see what responses come back this week from the hotel about the renovations. The overall communication and timing seems strange so hopefully there's more clarity.

kaptain72

So just finished checking on QR at IAH. We were asked for our test results, which we had.The couple at the next counter over (coincidentally also traveling to the Maldives) didn’t and had apparently been pleading with QR staff for a while before we got there. Fortunately I had a print out of the notice from the Maldivian govt showing tests were no longer required if vaccinated and I gave it to them. The supervisor took it somewhere in the back, came back 10 mins later and allowed them to continue checking in gave them their boarding passes.

Derman0524

This might be an odd question to ask. But has anyone been to STR Maldives alone? My gf just broke up with me a couple days ago 1 month before we were set to go so I'm in a bit of a rut and wondering if it's still worth heading all the way down there alone. I'm leaning towards yes but its such a romantic destination that I'd rather go with a special someone.

Any advice would be appreciated, thanks

justlaz

Sorry to hear that. You make your trip however you want to IMO. Yes it's type casted as a 'romantic getaway', but a good property will cater to a wide array of guests including couples, families, and hell even single people. I think staff are pretty engaging enough to not make you feel alone.

pkerr

Here's an idea for you...
https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-30530070

Man finds travel companion with same name as ex-girlfriend

Jordan Axani, 28, broke up with Elizabeth Gallagher in May but couldn't get a refund for the trip.

After putting out a request on Reddit for a travelling companion with the same name and a Canadian passport, he received thousands of responses.

One was from student Elizabeth Quinn Gallagher from Nova Scotia.

Jordan picked the 23-year-old, a homeless shelter volunteer who has a boyfriend, after talking with her on the phone.

Derman0524

bahahaha, that's quite the idea. I mean, my ex bought her own flights and stuff and I can just change the reservation to 1 person but just wondering how bored I'd be alone on the island for 5 nights. I guess we'll see

CPH-Flyer

It depends on how much you enjoy things like snorkeling, diving, etc. That can make you spend quite a bit of time. There are plenty of activities, but a lot of them will come with a price tag.

The one thing I know from countless business trips, I find dining for one a bit dull. Not that I don't enjoy the food, but sitting in a restaurant alone is just a bit strange/tiresome. Go for the Whale Bar for food, as there might be a bit more life. Keep an eye out for anyone else travelling alone, and ask if they'd like to share a table for dinner, as it is more interesting to be able to strike up a conversation.

Derman0524

I travel alone frequently tbh and I'm definitely an independent person but that's the strategy I was thinking tbh but I doubt many solo travelers frequent the hotel! My only thing I'm worrying about is how strict they'll be on the beach dinners. They said it has to be 2 people minimum so the reservation has been booked but I wonder if they'll not allow me to do it if it's only me, we'll see I guess.

jmail1

Does anyone know about the use of the St. Regis lounge on departure? We have a 4:00pm Emirates flight and need to arrive early enough to do an antigen test but it doesn’t look like MLE has any appealing airport lounges.

Derman0524

I appreciate the message. I'll engage myself and make it the best for what it is. Thanks!

nexusCFX

Almost all of my travel is alone, heading to Waldorf Astoria Maldives alone in a couple days. You will be able to make a great time of it if that's what you want to do. Of course, that can be easier said than done when life isn't going well.

The first time I went to Maldives was actually around this same time a year ago, also to the Waldorf Astoria. My best friend had passed away just a couple months prior, we were supposed to go to Japan together but obviously with COVID that didn't happen and now will never happen. I ended up booking the trip very last minute through some "luck" on my part that many folks in India were having to cancel trips to Maldives which opened hotel award space and lightened flight loads, because I just needed to get far away from everything.

I am not normally one for resorts, but I decided to really make the most of the trip by learning how to dive, biking all over the island to snorkel, etc. And at other times there was something about the place, seeing endless ocean for miles or laying there looking up at the sky and listening to the waves, that really allowed me reflect on my life and what had happened in a way I could not have at home.

I hope you can have a great trip.

Derman0524

Damn dude, that was beautifully written and really helped navigate my emotions just now. I'm so sorry for your loss but I'm happy to hear that you were able find some inner peace on the trip. You just convinced me to stick with my plan

cfischer

put it on the room bill. You'll earn 10 points + Elite bonus + 6 from the CC

jmail1

i would recommend bringing it for comfort alone, we’re renting the sets they use for diving and there is a world of difference in quality from the free set. I wish we’d brought ours. As others have said there is a straight wall in front of the sunset villas and the reef in front of the JJA suite. There is almost nothing to see in front of the standard OWV, don’t waste your time.