{"id":44032,"date":"2025-11-25T10:26:54","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T23:26:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=44032"},"modified":"2025-11-25T10:38:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T23:38:48","slug":"upgrades-that-are-totally-worth-the-money","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/upgrades-that-are-totally-worth-the-money\/","title":{"rendered":"Upgrades That Are Totally Worth the Money"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Smoke and mirrors or unmissable value? We break down which upgrades are actually worth paying for.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering splashing out on an uber-luxurious room or bonus dining package? The true value of an upgrade lies in what you look for from a holiday, whether you favour a flop-and-drop with added indulgence or a city break with seamless service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read on for the most popular upgrades that offer extra bang for your buck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_68654815b1ae0cc40524490499c17ef6\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: MERUSAKA Nusa Dua, Nusa Dua, Indonesia\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/merusaka-nusa-dua\/2ee716a0-f461-4133-8802-c2f996448c44\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP  mapped \" data-name=\"MERUSAKA Nusa Dua\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><div class=\"splide__list\"><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/70yzgjfar30fxwjzkag.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/70yzgjfar30fxwjzkag.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/70yzgjfar30fxwjzkag.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/70yzgjfar30fxwjzkag.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/70yzgjfar30fxwjzkag.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"MERUSAKA Nusa Dua, Nusa Dua, Indonesia 1\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/67qkbg3aha2aliq5085.webp\" 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alt=\"MERUSAKA Nusa Dua, Nusa Dua, Indonesia 4\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/punyoysrwpwh1pkc5qg.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/punyoysrwpwh1pkc5qg.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/punyoysrwpwh1pkc5qg.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/punyoysrwpwh1pkc5qg.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/punyoysrwpwh1pkc5qg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"MERUSAKA Nusa Dua, Nusa Dua, Indonesia 5\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/qnqwkxp6janz0bmebgbe.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/qnqwkxp6janz0bmebgbe.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/qnqwkxp6janz0bmebgbe.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/qnqwkxp6janz0bmebgbe.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/qnqwkxp6janz0bmebgbe.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"MERUSAKA Nusa Dua, Nusa Dua, Indonesia 6\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/38ekybspuikt6um9pxuc.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/38ekybspuikt6um9pxuc.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/38ekybspuikt6um9pxuc.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/38ekybspuikt6um9pxuc.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/38ekybspuikt6um9pxuc.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"MERUSAKA Nusa Dua, Nusa Dua, Indonesia 7\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/7cnkfe5mwatnnkkq09so.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/7cnkfe5mwatnnkkq09so.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/7cnkfe5mwatnnkkq09so.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/7cnkfe5mwatnnkkq09so.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/7cnkfe5mwatnnkkq09so.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"MERUSAKA Nusa Dua, Nusa Dua, Indonesia 8\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_details\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/merusaka-nusa-dua\/2ee716a0-f461-4133-8802-c2f996448c44\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP deal_card mapped \" data-name=\"MERUSAKA Nusa Dua\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t\t<div class=\"dealcard_details_inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Nusa Dua, Indonesia<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">MERUSAKA Nusa Dua<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You&#8217;re sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 3 outdoor pools, a fitness center, and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.<\/div><div class=\"rating_box\"><span class=\"rating_count gold \">8.5<\/span><span class=\"rating_label\">Very Good<\/span><span class=\"rating_reviews\">28 reviews<\/span><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$448<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. All-inclusive packages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-7-1024x576.png\" alt=\"-\" class=\"wp-image-44039\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-7-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-7-350x197.png 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-7-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-7-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-7.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Lily Beach Resort &amp; Spa Maldives. Source: supplied.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re dreaming of a flop-and-drop with little reason to venture far from your sunbed, you can make considerable savings by opting in for an <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/are-all-inclusive-packages-worth-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/are-all-inclusive-packages-worth-it\/\" rel=\"noopener\">all-inclusive package<\/a>. With breakfast, lunch, dinners, snacks, free-flowing drinks and sometimes even experiences and activities included, you can indulge to your heart\u2019s content without having to cover an itemised bill at the end. It\u2019s especially convenient and valuable for families with several mouths to feed, with no need to even leave the resort. All-inclusive offers hold particular value in the Maldives, where the higher costs of imported foods and branded drinks can quickly add up \u2013 especially when one cocktail can cost $US15-20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Private airport transfer upgrades<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The convenience of having return resort transfers locked in before you even pack your case is a win not only for your to-do list, but your wallet. There\u2019s no need for flagging taxis, negotiating rates on the spot or bundling onto busy buses; you\u2019re safe in the knowledge that you\u2019ll have your own air-conditioned, private car that will transfer you directly from the airport to the resort and back. Families can also pre-book baby seats and extra space, so everyone can travel in safety and comfort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_1b2925bf1af065897baae220b5539fc4\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives, North Male Atoll, Maldives\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/centara-grand-lagoon-maldives-asia\/006RF00000JWTvCYAX\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash  LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><div class=\"splide__list\"><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" 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src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/43gpszbifeylkfkhfhf9.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/43gpszbifeylkfkhfhf9.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/43gpszbifeylkfkhfhf9.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/43gpszbifeylkfkhfhf9.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/43gpszbifeylkfkhfhf9.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives, North Male Atoll, Maldives 6\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/lap7m9t9n23t9pwy2j.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/lap7m9t9n23t9pwy2j.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/lap7m9t9n23t9pwy2j.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/lap7m9t9n23t9pwy2j.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/lap7m9t9n23t9pwy2j.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives, North Male Atoll, Maldives 7\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/5i87nbtd0rbofqww6up.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/5i87nbtd0rbofqww6up.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/5i87nbtd0rbofqww6up.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/5i87nbtd0rbofqww6up.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/5i87nbtd0rbofqww6up.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives, North Male Atoll, Maldives 8\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_details\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/centara-grand-lagoon-maldives-asia\/006RF00000JWTvCYAX\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash deal_card LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t\t<div class=\"dealcard_details_inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>North Male Atoll, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives<\/div><span class=\"inclusions_label\">Your handpicked inclusions:<\/span><div class=\"inclusions_list\"><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/childs_face.svg\" alt=\"childs_face\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>One child (11 and under) stays and eats free, on an extra bed<\/span><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/coffee_cup.svg\" alt=\"coffee_cup\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Daily buffet breakfast at The Gallery<\/span><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/crossed_utensils.svg\" alt=\"crossed_utensils\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Nightly dinner at The Gallery and Bluefin<\/span><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/martini_glass.svg\" alt=\"martini_glass\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Two nightly drinks per adult with dinner <\/span><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/taxi.svg\" alt=\"taxi\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Roundtrip speedboat airport transfers from Mal\u00e9<\/span><\/div><div class=\"inclusions_more\"><strong>+3 more<\/strong><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rating_box\"><span class=\"rating_count gold \">9.3<\/span><span class=\"rating_label\">Exceptional<\/span><span class=\"rating_reviews\">30 reviews<\/span><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 villa from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,699<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,839<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$9,547<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-59%<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Hotel\",\n    \"name\": \"Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives\",\n    \"address\": {\n        \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n        \"addressLocality\": \"North Male Atoll\",\n        \"addressCountry\": \"Maldives\"\n    },\n    \"telephone\": \"+1201 977 8523\",\n    \"aggregateRating\": {\n        \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n        \"ratingValue\": \"4.7\",\n      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Club access upgrades<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you value your personal space and VIP treatment, an upgrade to a room with <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/are-hotel-club-rooms-worth-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/are-hotel-club-rooms-worth-it\/\" rel=\"noopener\">club access<\/a> is a sound investment. So what is a club upgrade? It\u2019s a certain room type (often on a higher floor of the hotel, with better views) that includes access to a luxurious club lounge space, which can offer a quiet breakfast away from the bustling buffets, all-day drinks, evening canapes and perks like private check-in and checkout. It\u2019s also a great place to work, read and make the most of the Wi-Fi, or simply wait in comfort for your flight. If you\u2019ve the time to relax with drinks before dinner each evening, it\u2019s a very nice perk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Room upgrades<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This one really depends on the resort, the room and what you value most. Perhaps ocean views are a non-negotiable, you like added privacy, your own pool, or the luxury of butler service. Different room types are often located in different areas of the resort, with premium rooms located on higher floors or in corner positions with preferred views, or closer to club lounge and pool facilities. Upgraded room types can also offer bonus inclusions, which makes them even better value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Overwater villas in the Maldives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-5-1024x576.png\" alt=\"-\" class=\"wp-image-44033\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-5-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-5-350x197.png 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-5-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-5-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-5.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Centara Grand Maldives. Source: supplied.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you picture this far-flung paradise, it\u2019s likely the overwater villas that come to mind. If you\u2019re planning a once-in-a-lifetime trip, an upgrade to an overwater villa simply has to be done. Stepping directly from the stairs into the crystalline waters, admiring uninterrupted views of the sunset from your terrace, and even watching the marine life pass by through a glass-panelled floor: this one\u2019s worth the splurge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Interconnecting rooms or suites for families<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While interconnecting rooms (two hotel rooms joined by an interior door) can add a considerable cost to your holiday, when it comes to the added comfort, space and improved sleep for the <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/the-ultimate-family-holiday-guide\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/the-ultimate-family-holiday-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">entire family<\/a>, it\u2019s priceless. For families with young kids sharing one room, it can mean lights out as early as 7pm, shared beds and luggage and belongings dominating the floor space. Interconnecting rooms offers the luxury of a separate space for the kids, individual beds and a more peaceful, spacious setup for the duration of the holiday. Likewise, individual villas or suites with multiple rooms and kitchen facilities will make a family getaway go much more smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Experience upgrades<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-8-1024x576.png\" alt=\"-\" class=\"wp-image-44046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-8-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-8-350x197.png 350w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-8-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-8-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/image-8.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Gold Coast Ballooning. Source: supplied.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like your escape with a little more action? <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/hotel-inclusions-that-give-you-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/hotel-inclusions-that-give-you-more\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Select packages<\/a> can include experiences specific to the destination, like Great Barrier Reef cruises in Queensland, or local village tours in Bali. As well as adding extra value, they\u2019re a great way to immerse yourself in the destination you\u2019re visiting and scratch beneath the surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p><em>Feature image: Hideaway Resort &amp; Spa Maldives. Source: supplied.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lux_UI lux_offer_carousel\">\n\t\n\t<h3>Discover Maldives<\/h3>\t\n\t<section class=\"splide lux_offer_carousel_feed\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Discover Maldives\">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000NJNEzYAP\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_d20ef61b7bd9b85ad43830d02c00cfdf\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/pullman-maldives-maamutaa-asia\/006RF00000NJNEzYAP\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Pullman Maldives Maamutaa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/9kdfxg85zqwf4boo9zx.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/9kdfxg85zqwf4boo9zx.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/9kdfxg85zqwf4boo9zx.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/9kdfxg85zqwf4boo9zx.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/9kdfxg85zqwf4boo9zx.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/9kdfxg85zqwf4boo9zx.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Pullman Maldives Maamutaa, Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Pullman Maldives Maamutaa<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Maldives All-Inclusive Overwater Villas with A La Carte Dining, Free-Flow Drinks &#038; Roundtrip Transfers<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 villa from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,809<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,071<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$9,255<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-57%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000Oxkk9YAB\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_d20ef61b7bd9b85ad43830d02c00cfdf\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/mercure-maldives-kooddoo-resort-maldives-asia\/006RF00000Oxkk9YAB\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/q3jeml4qcjlm8vo6ginb.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/q3jeml4qcjlm8vo6ginb.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/q3jeml4qcjlm8vo6ginb.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/q3jeml4qcjlm8vo6ginb.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/q3jeml4qcjlm8vo6ginb.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/q3jeml4qcjlm8vo6ginb.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort, Kooddoo Island, Maldives\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Kooddoo Island, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Maldives All-Inclusive Oasis: Adults-Only Bliss with Free-Flow Drinks &#038; Domestic Flight Transfers<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 villa from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,159<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$2,598<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$6,965<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-52%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000PcdJjYAJ\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_d20ef61b7bd9b85ad43830d02c00cfdf\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/hard-rock-hotel-maldives-asia\/006RF00000PcdJjYAJ\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Hard Rock Hotel Maldives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/zcks6j7sjfrfjo9063hv.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/zcks6j7sjfrfjo9063hv.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/zcks6j7sjfrfjo9063hv.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/zcks6j7sjfrfjo9063hv.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/zcks6j7sjfrfjo9063hv.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/zcks6j7sjfrfjo9063hv.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Hard Rock Hotel Maldives, South Male Atoll, Maldives \" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>South Male Atoll, Maldives <\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Hard Rock Hotel Maldives<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Award-Winning Maldives Icon with Daily Breakfast, Nightly Dinner &#038; Roundtrip Speedboat Transfers<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,989<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,614<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$4,381<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-53%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000HALMNYA5\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_d20ef61b7bd9b85ad43830d02c00cfdf\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/lily-beach-resort-and-spa-maldives\/006RF00000HALMNYA5\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Lily Beach Resort &#038; Spa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/2h4palzrqdz5l8eh7qso.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/2h4palzrqdz5l8eh7qso.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/2h4palzrqdz5l8eh7qso.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/2h4palzrqdz5l8eh7qso.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/2h4palzrqdz5l8eh7qso.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/2h4palzrqdz5l8eh7qso.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Lily Beach Resort &amp; Spa, Huvahendhoo, Maldives\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Huvahendhoo, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Lily Beach Resort &amp; Spa<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Maldives #1 Resort: All-Inclusive Luxury with Unlimited Free-Flow Drinks &#038; Roundtrip Mal\u00e9 Transfers<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 villa from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,999<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,220<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$9,340<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-56%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000JWTvCYAX\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_d20ef61b7bd9b85ad43830d02c00cfdf\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/centara-grand-lagoon-maldives-asia\/006RF00000JWTvCYAX\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/4mdf9kid57dtmnhzuod.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/4mdf9kid57dtmnhzuod.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/4mdf9kid57dtmnhzuod.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/4mdf9kid57dtmnhzuod.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/4mdf9kid57dtmnhzuod.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/4mdf9kid57dtmnhzuod.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives, North Male Atoll, Maldives\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>North Male Atoll, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Brand-New Maldives Overwater Luxury Villas with Daily Breakfast, Nightly Dinner &#038; Cocktails<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 villa from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,699<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,839<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$9,547<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-59%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000OxzpfYAB\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_d20ef61b7bd9b85ad43830d02c00cfdf\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/avani-fares-maldives-resort-asia\/006RF00000OxzpfYAB\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/649rwc8cy131rqt189h.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/649rwc8cy131rqt189h.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/649rwc8cy131rqt189h.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/649rwc8cy131rqt189h.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/649rwc8cy131rqt189h.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/649rwc8cy131rqt189h.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort, Baa Atoll, Maldives\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><div class=\"countdown\" data-type=\"offer\" data-time-remaining=\"263030\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Baa Atoll, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Maldives Private Island Sanctuary with Daily Breakfast, Nightly Dinner &#038; Roundtrip Domestic Transfers<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$2,279<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,850<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$4,100<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-42%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000SkfhZYAR\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_d20ef61b7bd9b85ad43830d02c00cfdf\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/centara-mirage-lagoon-maldives-asia\/006RF00000SkfhZYAR\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/3aizortdzra8csafv01r.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/3aizortdzra8csafv01r.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/3aizortdzra8csafv01r.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/3aizortdzra8csafv01r.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/3aizortdzra8csafv01r.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/3aizortdzra8csafv01r.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives, North Male Atoll, Maldives\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>North Male Atoll, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Maldives Private Island Bliss with Daily Breakfast, Nightly Dinner &#038; Roundtrip Speedboat Transfers<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$2,349<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,913<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$5,105<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-52%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000ThiczYAB\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_d20ef61b7bd9b85ad43830d02c00cfdf\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/nh-collection-maldives-reethi-resort-maldives\/006RF00000ThiczYAB\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/sgnr70fhenwcru9nbb9.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/sgnr70fhenwcru9nbb9.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/sgnr70fhenwcru9nbb9.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/sgnr70fhenwcru9nbb9.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/sgnr70fhenwcru9nbb9.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/sgnr70fhenwcru9nbb9.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort, Fonimagoodhoo, Maldives\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Fonimagoodhoo, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Grand Re-Opening: Maldives Private Island Bliss with Daily Breakfast, Nightly Dinner &#038; Seaplane Transfers<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 villa from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,399<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$2,834<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$7,080<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-49%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_ffc96c98-f823-416f-bcba-2d6823bbb99e\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_d20ef61b7bd9b85ad43830d02c00cfdf\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/you-and-me-maldives-adults-only-premium-all-inclusive\/ffc96c98-f823-416f-bcba-2d6823bbb99e\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP carousel  \" data-name=\"You &#038; Me Maldives - Adults Only - Premium All-Inclusive\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/i335h5p6r615mi46rn.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/i335h5p6r615mi46rn.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/i335h5p6r615mi46rn.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/i335h5p6r615mi46rn.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/i335h5p6r615mi46rn.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/i335h5p6r615mi46rn.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"You &amp; 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You&#8217;re sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a sauna. Additional amenities at this resort include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,170<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"offer_x\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search?destinationName=Maldives&#038;destinationId=le_2723d092b63885e0d7c260cc007e8b9d&#038;adults=2&#038;children=none\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"carousel\" data-name=\"See more escapes\">\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide_cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta_tag\">Looking for something else?<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View all<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"cta\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search?destinationName=Maldives&#038;destinationId=le_2723d092b63885e0d7c260cc007e8b9d&#038;adults=2&#038;children=none\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"carousel\" data-name=\"See more escapes\">See more escapes<\/a>\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Smoke and mirrors or unmissable value? We break down which upgrades are actually worth paying for. Considering splashing out on an uber-luxurious room or bonus dining package? 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