Hey bargain buddies,
I'm going to the Maldives for the start of my honeymoon next year (I know, not very OzBargainy) but the good news is I'm burning some Hilton points instead of the actual/equivalent $9000 USD hotel bill for the 5 nights.
Like many of its counterparts, the resort is on it's own island which means it controls all sale of food and beverage and nothing is complimentary (apart from the breakfast/happy hour as I am Hilton diamond).
My question is, which food should I be bringing with me to help tie me over for the 6 days and keep some costs down, keeping in mind they do have a small bar fridge in the villa but its a 24hr + transit from australia so it would have to keep.
Importing booze isn't an option due to Sharia law, which seems very convenient.
Weight is some what of an issue due to the seaplane transfer restricting me to 32kgs per person.
I was thinking indomie cup of noodles, arnotts shapes (of course) UHT iced coffee like nippys/barista bros.
Any other suggestions?
Note: Just to clarify I will be buying most meals at the expensive restaurants I'm just looking to have some options so Im not having to pay $150+ for lunch most days.
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Been to CMR twice for a total of 12 nights. Wouldn't bother bringing anything. Breakfast goes until late so have a lateish breakfast, eat at the free afternoon tea and have your cocktails will tide you over til dinner. Rangali bar and room service are the cheapest priced, I've never needed to buy lunch there.
Spend the day at the beach snorkelling and you won't notice being hungry.