Introduction Part Two
Planning & Booking
Sheraton JFK Airport
Lufthansa Business Class Lounge JFK
Turkish Airlines Business Class 777-300ER New York (JFK) to Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Istanbul Arrivals Lounge
St. Regis Istanbul
Turkish Airlines CIP Lounge Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Business Class A330-300 Istanbul to Male
Transfer from Male to Conrad Maldives
Conrad Maldives Part One
Conrad Maldives Part Two
Transfer from Conrad Maldives to Male
Singapore Airlines Business Class 777-200 Male to Singapore
Crowne Plaza Changi Airport Singapore
Singapore Airlines SilverKris Business Class Lounge to Singapore
Singapore Airlines Business Class 777-300ER Singapore to Tokyo (HND)
Andaz Tokyo
ANA Suite Lounge Tokyo (NRT)
ANA First Class 777-300ER Tokyo (NRT) to San Francisco
This is the second part of my review of the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island. You can find the first post here.
We were excited for our Whale Shark excursion the morning of our third day at the resort but it was not to be due to wind and rain. The resort/dive team were extremely apologetic and we understood. The last thing we wanted to do was head out on a boat for hours in wind and rain and not be able to get in the water. We decided to make the best of it and figured this was a great reason to return to the Maldives!
Conrad Maldives Ithaa Undersea Restaurant |
Conrad Maldives Ithaa Restaurant |
Conrad Maldives Ithaa Restaurant |
Conrad Maldives Ithaa Restaurant |
After our underwater adventure, we headed back to the quiet zone pool for the rest of the day.
Conrad Maldives Quiet Zone pool |
Conrad Maldives Dhoni service |
Time for dinner |
The next day, our routine was the same. Wake up, yoga, snorkel, shower, breakfast, pool, beach. Nap, snorkel, shower, happy hour. This time, we had breakfast at Vilu.
Conrad Maldives Vilu breakfast |
Conrad Maldives Vilu breakfast |
I should note that during a heavy downpour, we spent some time in the business center above the main lobby. There were a couple of computers, a Nespresso, bottled water, and a bunch of board games. It was a great place to relax and wait out the storm.
Conrad Maldives business center |
Conrad Maldives business center |
Conrad Maldives Sunset Grill |
Conrad Maldives sunrise |
Conrad Maldives sunrise |
After a last minute dip in the quiet zone pool, we headed back to the villa to pack. Our departure was SUPER smooth. Our host had called the evening prior to inform us of our check-out time and seaplane departure. The resort is an hour ahead of Male (to maximize daylight) so that essentially gives you an extra hour to play at the resort before departure. Our flight would be leaving Male for Singapore around 1PM (2PM resort time). Our departure was scheduled for 11AM with a 10:30AM arrival in Male.
Maldives tags |
Conrad Maldives |
Conrad Maldives arrival/departure lounge (at resort) |
Final Thoughts:
We both thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island but I think I would head back to the Park Hyatt (or choose a different resort) next time. Writing this a couple months after our return, I can't help but think that the weather colored my opinion a bit. Our room was fine but certainly not as nice as the Park Hyatt. Food, service, drinks were all great. We were most looking forward to our Whale Shark excursion which was rained out. All that said, I would recommend the resort to anyone looking for a relaxing vacation (although there is plenty to do) in what is the most beautiful place (I've seen) on Earth. We love the Maldives and will definitely be back. There's nothing else like it in terms or natural beauty and isolation.
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