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re: Maldives anyone? UPDATE:
Posted on 7/8/23 at 10:00 am to Tyga Woods
Posted on 7/8/23 at 10:00 am to Tyga Woods
Damn.
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Posted on 7/8/23 at 10:23 am to H2O Tiger
That is an awesome write-up. Thanks 
Posted on 7/8/23 at 11:42 am to Tyga Woods
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That’s a 45k trip with flights and 7 nights. Not sure how long they stayed or what kind of points, if any, were used.
Rooms start at 30k Amex points a night. There are quite a few hotels between 50-90k points a night. Of course the really high-end places are more.
I found business class on Qatar for 140k Amex points each way. I have been unable to find 1st class rewards that are available so far.
For two you could easily go there for 8 days for under a million Amex points and at least fly business class on Qatar.
ETA: It looks like Q Suites is business class from what I've found and read on travel blogs. I've confirmed that Q Suites is business class.
This post was edited on 7/8/23 at 11:47 am
Posted on 7/8/23 at 1:47 pm to Tyga Woods
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That’s a 45k trip with flights and 7 nights. Not sure how long they stayed or what kind of points, if any, were used.
Thanks. Can you start a new thread with your trip report?
Posted on 7/8/23 at 2:28 pm to Artificial Intel
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Thanks. Can you start a new thread with your trip report?
I haven’t been to the Maldives. A quick search of flights and hotels gave me the 45k ballpark figure.
Posted on 7/8/23 at 7:13 pm to VABuckeye
We stayed at JW Marriott for 5 nights in an overwater bungalow for 320k points. Which isn’t all that hard to get if you have status and one of their cards.
Posted on 7/9/23 at 7:00 am to kciDAtaE
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We stayed at JW Marriott for 5 nights in an overwater bungalow for 320k points.
I've got 600k points accumulated with Bonvoy right now...
Posted on 7/9/23 at 6:32 pm to Tyga Woods
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That’s a 45k trip with flights and 7 nights. Not sure how long they stayed or what kind of points, if any, were used.
Pretty accurate if you factor in all we did and ate. Luckily we were able to supplement with points also.
Certainly the Maldives can be done much cheaper in economy and a lesser resort. The Waldorf Astoria Maldives is Hiton's best hotel (Travel & Leisure's #3 ranked hotel in the world). A basic reef villa averages $2500 (or 150k Hilton Pts/night) and overwater bungalows are much higher.
Posted on 7/9/23 at 7:14 pm to LSUregit
Would you mind breaking down what you used points on vs what you spent out of pocket?
Posted on 7/9/23 at 7:33 pm to LSUregit
Posted on 7/14/24 at 3:55 pm to LSUregit
Had another awesome trip to the Maldives. Decided to stay at the Conrad to change it up. Would probably recommend the Waldorf Astoria more though. Both mind blowing gorgeous but the WA was just a notch above in most aspects.
Flew round trip Qatar Q-suites again. Probably would not go back if we had to fly economy.
Qatar Airline double beds
Seaplane views
Underwater restaurant
Flew round trip Qatar Q-suites again. Probably would not go back if we had to fly economy.
Qatar Airline double beds
Seaplane views
Underwater restaurant
Posted on 7/15/24 at 1:07 am to LSUregit
I’m here at WA. Flew Qsuites as well. Top 3 vacation for wife and I
Posted on 7/15/24 at 4:46 pm to Hookah
This is the OT baller parking lot, lol. Very cool
Is it really worth the trip and money over the better spots in the Caribbean or even Hawaii? Dropping that many points/ money can get you A LOT elsewhere?
Is it really worth the trip and money over the better spots in the Caribbean or even Hawaii? Dropping that many points/ money can get you A LOT elsewhere?
Posted on 7/15/24 at 9:35 pm to Hookah
If this is top 3, what would be the first 2?
Posted on 7/15/24 at 11:23 pm to LSU1018
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If this is top 3, what would be the first 2?
No particular order but right now I have Bali, Barcelona, and Maldives in my top 3. Take note that it’s not all about location and amenities. I put a premium on memories and experience. Maldives has been the most intimate and luxurious though. Can’t beat a private dinner over water with my own personal chef.
Posted on 7/17/24 at 7:52 am to LSUregit
Your pictures got my attention but joining the MHC... hope you joined on the way there and renewed your membership on the way home.
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