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loro929
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Talk to me about All-Inclusives in the Maldives
After a lot of going back and forth and researching (we really were set on the Seychelles for a while), we finally decided that our HM destination will be the Maldives. That being said, we are considering hotel options. One of the great things that is more common in the Maldives, and that is not as readily available in the Seychelles are resorts with an All Inclusive Option.
We need to book this within the next week or so (we are travelling in August) and are having a difficult time deciding on a hotel. So far, we have been looking at LUX* Maldives, Centara Grand Island Resort and Chaaya Island Dhonveli. Has anyone had any experience with any of these?
They all seem to have amazing reviews on TripAdvisor, so I was curious if anyone had any personal experience and could offer any insight regarding any of these hotels or your experience in general in the Maldives?
They all seem to have amazing reviews on TripAdvisor, so I was curious if anyone had any personal experience and could offer any insight regarding any of these hotels or your experience in general in the Maldives?
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Re: Talk to me about All-Inclusives in the Maldives
I think you're going to find ZERO people on here who have been. It's just so far and expensive for most people to consider.
I think I've mentioned that I have been planning on going there for awhile. I got quotes about 11 years ago and then divorced. I tried to go when we went to the Seychelles, but the flights didn't work. I then wanted to have my DW there, but weddings aren't legal and I refused to go down that road. Then, I got sick. Lol so, we're aiming for our 5th anniversary. However, I have not heard anything about the resorts you mentioned. None of the ones I have considered are AI. We're leaning toward the W, Cocoa Island an/or Velaa. We'll probably do 2 resorts over 7 nights there (plus 7 nights in the Seychelles and 3 nights in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, or Doha)/p>
Are you working with a TA? Hopefully they can guide you to the one that best suits your needs.
For the Maldives, I absolutely recommend working with someone who is an expert and that means most likely having to do the work over phone, e-mail, or Skype. I work with agents all of the time that are not local. You just have to do your homework. I think reaching out to Linara Travel, Tahiti Legends, or Classic Vacations should help! They are specialists, especially Linara. They are always mentioned in T&L or Conde Nast as the experts and it's who quoted my trip that I never took.