Ricky Zhang May 21, 2022

Video: How to Hack the Maldives Overwater Villas

The Maldives’ overwater villas is one of the greatest prizes in the game of earning and redeeming points.

Here’s how to make your dream vacation to the Maldives happen all on points with Marriott Bonvoy or Hilton Honors – brought to you from the beautiful St. Regis and Waldorf Astoria.

Without further ado, you can watch the video below:

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1 Comment

RS

3 years ago
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Ricky using the word “hack” on a points redemption video???
I don’t normally buy lotto tickets, but clearly anything is possible right now 😂

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