Alphatmldr

I don't think you can avoid losing a night getting there. A better option would be to stay the night in Singapore and fly out the next day on the morning flight.

vg247

Many thanks, just finished searching options and that's what we will do

spellbound2

Not sure if you can fly Singapore with United miles but we're taking a flight SFO-SIN-MLE on Singapore and Silk that arrives in the morning. Maybe that could work?

vg247

Thanks very much spellbound- we decided to do *A SFO-SIN (stay overnight), SIN Airlines to/from MLE, then a few days in Singapore and back via *A again

BobbySteel

Can't believe the luck but was able to get all F ticket on Etihad for the trip from London as well.

Pseudo Nim

I wonder how fast until inventory dries up and the hotel is full of points stayers.

beastieb

We're coming in from LAX through SIN on SQ flights and we land at 11:35AM

JBauer

At first I was told there is speed boat transfer by SPG. That is not correct. More info below:

I have confirmed that our seaplane operates between 6am-4pm for transfers to The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort from the airport.

I suggest arriving earlier than one hour prior to the last transfer.

It takes 45 minutes per way.

This is the only method of transport to and from the resort and the airport.

My previous e-mail had a typo; I apologize.

We do not offer a speedboat transfer here.

The actual seaplane schedule will be determined one day prior to arrival or departure.

The waiting time at the seaplane terminal is subject to change, based on operations and weather conditions.

The resort is not responsible for supplementary charges incurred as a result of cancellations by Trans Maldivian Airways.

The maximum baggage allowance per person is 25 kilograms.

Excess baggage will be charged an additional fee of 5 USD per kilogram.

The cost is 645 USD per person, roundtrip.

mebluemouse

I have checked several days during the peak season and it seems they are all booked out or blocked.

Just call again for several random dates even during low season, no points options now. It seems gone....

Anyone has the similar experiences?

vg247

Yes, numerous friends and colleagues of mine tried and everything December out through April were gone for points only stays. They've indicated hotel only offering cash and points: @$290 usd per night and 94,450pts for a five night stay example, only garden villas

ATL_Terp05

I just tried to book for next June and was also told $290/night and 78,000 pts for 5 nights for a garden villa. I was told all but 4 of the OWB were already booked, which seemed odd for the offseason, even with the amazing rates.

DaveInLA

I was told the same thing. I was about 5 days from getting my 130K points

kkl

yup seems all points redemption is gone. only p/c

Pseudo Nim

So... anyone there in December? I guess this is the time where we cross-reference dates and say hi, hah.

kkl

got off phone to spg. they pulled all award redemptions for re-evaluation.