The Maldives is a bucket list destination for so many, so after Dubai with so few countries
open, we thought it was the perfect time to put our saved up credit card points to use
and make the long trip over to the Maldives.
It's happening! (laughing)
This was the trip of a lifetime, but just
like all of our other travels it wasn't going to be without speed bumps. So, Qatar Airways and the
Maldives requires a Covid test 96 hours in advance in order to go there. Qatar Airways though has
two unique rules about getting a Covid test though, you have to get a Covid test from their
specific laboratory, even in foreign countries. And specifically for Turkey, you had to get a Covid test
within 48 hours before boarding the plane. We made it to the airport, we were able to get checked in,
get to the lounge, even had everything ready to get to the Maldives. I really really can't believe that
we were able to pull this off with the credit card points, I'm so super thankful. Boarding's gonna
begin soon for the first of three flights today third one's a little bit unique and
we can't wait for that one.
If you're gonna go to the Maldives, it's a muslim country and they
don't like to bring alcohol in from outside at all. It's restricted simply to the resorts that
there are for the tourists. Don't buy some at duty free, they're gonna take it away from you.
See, nobody next to us so it's just Gok and I, of course I had to move closer to her (laughing)
because I get separation anxiety obviously.
About to take off... to Doha!
We got to Qatar Airport right now we have for about a two and a half hours of
layover and this airport is really, really impressive.
Fortunately, in between flights
we were able to come to this lounge and grab free drinks and food thanks to Priority Pass.
Not one, but two masks. That's how we travel in 2021 unfortunately, but
thankfully we're off the plane we could relax just a little bit before our next flight.
Now we are going to the gates and gonna hop on the next plane...
That guy is loud!
We were on the last call glad we made it in time, but
this is the first time I saw the last call on the board, Steve never does that
Woooo!
Oh my god! Look at these (seats)!
This is my seat (she wishes)!
We're almost there, barely slept it's going to be a fun next few hours, that's for sure.
Warm enough for you?
Yes, pretty warm!
Okay!
There are probably like 30, 40 people just holding different tags... and we can't find our hotels (tag).
We finally found our hotel check-in and after a quick Covid check, they
took care of everything and made sure we were ready for our last most special flight.
Should I take it?
Pretty relaxing its going to be... (laughing). .. look at this!
From here on out, yup.
11 hours of travel, just a little bit of sleep. We're both exhausted, Gokce
is actually napping right now. We made it to the last leg of our journey though, the only
thing left is the seaplane transfer from the main Maldives island over to our hotels island.
And in the meantime we get to wait in their own lounge here at the seaplane terminal
We are at the most exciting part of our journey. right now we're gonna hop on a sea plane. it's a little
nerve-wracking because obviously we've never done that before, so it's a very unique experience.
It's happening! Look at this like a boat you hop on them from here.
Look at this, the cockpit is right open, there's no door here ... this is co cool!
Fasten your seat belt and this a no smoking flight.
We have two resorts' people on our plane here and uh (woo it's moving!), the fan turned on so it's probably
gonna get a little bit too noisy for us to talk so we'll see you at the Conrad.
(in Dhivehi): You are welcome.
Talk about a welcome drink.
Coconut drink?
This is really good, well done.
Going to our room, finally!
It took like how many hours so far?
A lot of hours.
We're going to our room!
Finally made it
Ooooooh, Steve look at this!
Conrad Maldives has some other room types they would like to walk us through
and they are waiting for us right now outside. So, we're gonna go check out those rooms as well.
And here's there outdoor shower...
That's amazing... this is surreal, what do you think?