We were greeted at the Terminal Exit by a greeter from the St. Regis holding the hotel sign on their tablet. He took our luggage and checked it in to the TMA Airline and then escorted us to the St. Regis Shuttle that is air conditioned with luxury seating and free WiFi. A 5 minute ride to the St. Regis Hotel Lounge at the TMA Seaplane Terminal was easy & quick. There we entered the lounge with check in clerks and we were served refreshments, a cool face towel and we were checked in during our wait for our seaplane departure. All-the-while enjoying free WiFi and the views of the seaplanes landing and taxing onto the terminal. Truly 5 star service and attention to detail. TIP: Bring...
Read moreIf you want to get around in the Maldives. The first airport you have to land is Velana International airport. I went to the Hilton island called Conrad to sleep in a water bungalow and eat in “ Ithaa”undersea Restaurant. It’s at a distance, your options are speedboat or seaplane. In my case I had to take a seaplane. This is the lounge they put you in before your flight takes off. It’s pure luxury. Comfortable leather chairs...
Read moreThe lounge is spacious and the food is good. However, the best part about the lounge is the service they provide. During our departure, the staff handled all the procedures including printing the documents we needed, helping us fill them out and then finally assisting us all the way to final immigration. It's a stressful procedure during covid but thanks to their hospitality we were able to do everything with ease...
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