Maldives Honeymoon Services

Adhaaran Select Meedhupparu

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Overview

When your heart desires a moment far away from your desk full of papers, just make this sweet escape to nature, adorned with enthralling beauty. Meedhapparu, the only resort in the northern Maldives’ distant RaaAtollisawaits you with warm welcome.An ecstatic wonderlandin the aquamarine heart of the Indian Ocean, embraced with uninhabited andpristine reefs, exquisite atolls and underwater delights.The breathtaking beauty of exotic islands is always pumped up to make it an unforgettable witnessing for you.Enjoy this moment of your lifetime with the immaculate hospitality and a host of facilities. Add to it the sophisticated luxury and comfort to serve you an experience that lets you live with exceptional pleasure.

Accommodation

Feel yourself in utmost care with scintillating atmosphere in the fully air-conditioned chalets and suites.Enjoy your days and nights coming to you with an all new sense of freshness and warmth.

Facilities and Services

For sheer comfort and convenience the finely decked rooms areequipped with facilities like:

 Electric fans
 Minibar
 Tea and coffee-making facilities
 Electronic safe
 IDD phone
 Attached bathrooms with indoor and outdoor hot and cold showers
 Hairdryer
 Same-day laundry service

Suave gym, sauna and steam room besides a free badminton court speaks of our gratitude to you.

Leisure and Activities

Have a blast, with your own adventurous spirit or with your special one, exploring the rapt beauty of this Eden; Meedhupparu has it all arranged and ready for you. With day time, evening and all day excursion to selected islands and breathtaking sites, you just can’t romp better. Among the various destinations and activities that you can enjoy are:

• Night Fishing
• Fisherman Island
• Uninhabited Islands
• Desert Island BBQ
• Morning Fishing
• Sunset / Sunrise Photo Flips
• Lovers’ Paradise

Sport

To get rid of the obvious effect of your hectic schedules you can set your mind all charged up with wonderful sporting activities. Some clean and chilled splash of blue or refreshing indoor and outdoor games promise you a true celebration. Here are some glimpses of the enthralling amusements:

o Water polo
o Pool table
o Table tennis
o Badminton
o Indoor games
o Beach volleyball
o Fully equipped dive school with water sports centre
o Windsurfing
o Snorkeling
o Boating
o TV lounge theater
o Discotheque
o Jacuzzi
o Animation programs.
o Sauna and steam bath
o Ayurvedic health care

Ayurveda: To rejuvenate your mind and body,Meedhuppura offers a perfect Ayurveda Course that ensures a perfectly balanced health. The locations are chosen to provide desired privacy and tranquility for this primevalscience of healthcare.

Be it special health conditions, beauty routines or general stress relief treatments, they are all carried out by trained professionals under diligent supervision by resident consultant physician Dr. Alawattegama. To conform to these regimes, the Ayurveda Restaurant serves a variety of dishes and beverages offering natural health benefits.

Eating and Dining

The quality compels one to appreciate and justify the reputation of the food and beverages served by Meedhupparu. From spicy Maldivian and delicious Western cuisines to aromatic Eastern or perfectly blended fusion dishes, you won’t miss out on taste and health. At Meedhupparu, you have an array of restaurants such as the Main Restaurant, Fine Dining Restaurant, Ayurveda Restaurant, Lounge Bar and Disco and Grill Bar. You may also flow with your mood and have some wonderful dining experience in the Pavilion or a beach barbeque.

Adaaran Club Rannalhi

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Overview

A haven for fun-lovers and equally pleasant if you want to laze around; Club Rannalhi offers a perfect fun-filled holiday destination. Relish the pleasure of the exquisite beauty of the natural forces blended with the Club’s fancy delights. Experience and marvel the protection of greenish-blue ocean water, on twinkling white sand where enjoyment is a day and night ritual.

Accommodation

Water Bungalows

Club Rannalhi’s Water Bungalows are standing examples of sheer elegance. With glass floors to keep yourself at proximity with the beauty of the marine life, you couldn’t ask for something better. The suave Water Bungalows get you more with a private sun deck to bask in the sun’s warmth. Could there be a place better for a refreshingly luxurious hiatus?

Room Facilities

· Private sun deck

· Glass floor in the room to watch underwater marine life

· Personal safe

· Tea/ Coffee maker

· TV with Satellite channels

· Mini Bar

· King Size or Twin Beds

Standard Rooms

Rannalhi’s beautiful double-storied chalets, decked with full facilities, offer meaty experience with their space and comfort.

Room facilities:

· A Separate Terrace/ Balcony

· Great TV viewing experience on a Flat Screen with Satellite Channels

· Direct dialing IDD phone facility

· A mini bar

· King Size or Twin Beds

· Shower Cubicle in spacious bathroom

· Hot and cold fresh water

Leisure and Activities

How about some excitement to spice up your holidays? Club Rannalhi brings to you some exciting excursion trips to indulge in.

Night Fishing- Enjoy the privilege of watching the magnificence of sunset in awe, with your bait within water inhabited by exquisite species of fishes. Club Rannalhi’s assists with baits, lines, and weight and an affable boat crew.

Get served with your own catch of the night at dinner- perhaps, the most exquisite gift you can buy for yourself.

Island Hopping

Easily the most exciting excursion. Spoil yourself on an isolated island where a special barbeque lunch awaits your arrival. Swim in the exotic waters and relax under the sun; the Island Hopping is the best way to steal an exciting bite from the Maldivian lifestyle.

Fisherman’s Island

Peep into the lifestyle and cultural heritage of a community of people inhabiting one of Maldives’ enchanting islands. A perfect place to buy local handicraft items and souvenirs to remind you of the magical holidays in Maldives, forever!

Morning Fishing

Yet another fascinating early-morning experience that lets you hunt fishes the Maldivian way, in the charming presence of the ocean and coral reefs. Enjoy this amidst the green, tall palms and shining sandy beaches.

Male’ Shopping and Sightseeing

Visit the capital of Maldives, Male’, to feel the vibe of the lifestyle of Maldives. Witness the splendor of the marble and gold Grand Mosque.

Services and facilities

Boutique
Provides an array of clothing, mementos and indispensable accessories.

Gems and Jewellery Shop

A collection of exquisite Sri Lankan gemstones and jewellery to choose from.

Animation

Revel in the excitement of Water Aerobics, beach games and a resident DJ to set the mood for you.

Ayurvedic Massage Centre

Enliven your senses with the rejuvenating power of Ayurvedic massage. Why spend a lazy time when you can kick the morning afresh!

Eating and Dining

Restaurant with Theme Nights: Just the ideal place to hang around and make friends. Theme nights give you a taste of globally appreciated cuisines.

Coffee shop: Delighting hot and cold beverages to revive your mood, at your disposal.

Bars: A couple of bars to allow cuddling of ideas and moments of joy make your stay an eventful season. Choose from the award-winning Dhoni bar that offers the privilege of enjoying the play of wind and water, or harbor yourself to the secure confines of the Bungalow Bar.

Adaaran Ocean Villas

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Introduction

A perfect blend of local culture and sophistication, Ocean Villas provide you the best that Maldives has to offer. With about 40 exclusive resorts, one is never out of options to build their perfect Maldivian memories. Make your very own personal paradise with golden mornings and silvery oceans. Luxury at its best!

Find an amazing mix of luxury, comfort and facilities that let you forget all and just live for the moment. Warm hospitality will linger in your memories. Take your pick, bask in the exotic fragrance of oils in your bath tub or get your share of the nature at the oceans; find all!

To give you a sneak peek, the facilities provided by Ocean Villas are:-

Exclusive Private Islands

Can it get better than this? Take the opportunity of enjoying in the privacy of two private islands owned by Ocean Villas. Dine and relax with the best butler service available 24x7. Enjoy boat rides to the main island, and back. Imagine no one to invade your privacy while you enjoy the multiple cuisines we provide. Truly, a heaven on earth.

Accommodation

A collection of 40 exclusive Ocean Villas, lodging a bath tub in the air-conditioned rooms, from which emanates a pleasing fragrance.

King size bed with four posters
24*7 Butler at deck
Mini bar
Telephone+IDD
Espresso machine
Satellite TV+DVD home theatre
Private dining area on deck
Access to the wardrobe from bathroom and bedroom

Leisure and Activities

Relaxation & Spa

Pamper yours senses and go back to your regular life with a renewed zeal. The spa services make sure that you bid adieu to the island re-energized to face the challenges again.

Healthy and revitalizing massages at the spas by our therapists forbid you to think. Pamper yourself and live.

SPORTS and RECREATION

Water Sports- Surrounded by ocean, there is a lot of action for sports-lovers. You surely will miss something if you do not experience the blue ocean and the white beach with water skiing, wind surfing, banana riding, catamaran sailing courses, kite surfing etc.

Diving Schools- Make under-water friends as you explore the deep secrets of the ocean.

Day Fishing- A mid day fishing excursion.

Kuda Bandos Excursion- A whole day spent at picnic island with lots of snorkeling, sun bathing and finally a heavy barbeque.

Photo Flight- Explore the Maldives with a 15 minutes aerial view.

Fisherman’s Island Visit thulusdhoo- Get a chance to see the tradional way of life of the native people.

Male’ tour- Explore the capital city with its old and new ways.

Sunrise & Sunset Fishing- Patience is essential, but you will surely be rewarded for it. The two periods of day promise lots of fun catching fishes, while chatting with family and lots of friends, amidst the grandeur of nature.

Renewal of Wedding Vows- A specially decorated area to re-live that memorable day again, the traditional Maldivian way.

Eating and Dining

Be it the local sea food or international cuisines, we have it all. Come to Ocean Villas and your taste buds won’t feel neglected, neither would your senses. With the option of having your table set indoors or outdoors by the butlers, get a chance to dine with nature. Give yourself the fascinating dining experience at Ocean Villas; they won’t forget it anytime soon.

Adaaran Prestige Water Villas

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Overview

Welcome to the Water Villas. Set in the middle of Indian Ocean, 130 Km away from Male’, the resort is the epitome of class and elegance. The Water Villas provide just the perfect honeymoon ambience to synchronize your heart beat with the natural bounty.

ACCOMMODATION

Water Villa- It is a kind of hotel within a hotel that presents to you its culinary brilliance to sweep you off your feet. Forget the stress of your daily life, while you enjoy the luxury of a posh dining area, wide variety walk-in cellar and an exclusive cigar bar that avails designer Cuban cigars.

FACILITIES

Surrounded by the nature in abundance, the resort provides 20 exotic suites. Keeping every need of yours in mind, each suite has been prepared with utmost care. A private Jacuzzi on the open sun deck, LCD TV with Home Theatre System, DVD collection, mini bar, safety deposit box are some of the facilities available. Enjoy the mornings or the nights the way you want; you are never too far from the ocean to miss it.

Personal Butler- Luxury at its best. A personal butler with every suite, to escort and be at your beck, 24x7. Your personal butler will animate your culinary megrims in the most fascinating way possible. Ask him to serve indoor or outdoor, and he will ensure that you have a happy time savouring delicacies.

LEISURE and ACTIVITIES

Besides plunging into a host of thrilling activities, like scuba diving, water skiing, diving and wind surfing, you may give in to the temptations of the 4-star deluxe Meedhupparu Island Resort, which offers you a swimming pool, air-conditioned gymnasium, sauna and steam room. You can also enjoy your favourite sports such as table tennis, lawn tennis and billiards.

Relaxation and Spa

You have plenty to explore while relaxing. Reach out to the palate of the sky and witness the beauty of celestial bodies while you stretch yourself in the comfort of your open terrace. Play with your fancies, come back and pamper them with plush bathroom fittings that would leave you craving to spend more time in the bathroom.

EATING and DINING

Fine Dining: You do not need to resist your temptation to sit and enjoy with family and friends, laugh and speak your heart out. The Wine Cellar beneficed with an assortment of French classics and New Worlds, a good lounge and an exquisite cigar bar create the spark to set the right mood for you.

Dining Out: Feel romance in the air when you dine out on the island, under the shelter of the sky, with the stars watching over. Watch the shining greenish-blue ocean while you bask in sun’s glory, at breakfast. Lunch could be equally surreal in the mystic landscape. You just need to explore!

Adaaran Hudhuran Fushi

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Introduction

Hudhuran Fushi, meaning ‘white gold’, is the perfect name for a perfect place with nature at its best. Come and experience the beauty of Hudhuran Fushi.

Accomodation

Surrounded by water and sandy paths, Beach Villas at Hudhuran Fushi represent the modern Maldives. With sand around, the Villas indulge the modern side of you perfectly with its sophisticated décor and facilities.

Facilities

Talk about any luxury and the resort is at your beck and call. From food to gymnasium, there is no need of yours that won’t be sated here.

1. Swimming pool+ children’s pool

2. Karaoke Lounge

3. Children’s Play Area

4. Souvenir Shop

5. Gem & Jewellery Shop

6. Safe Lockers in All Rooms

7. Luggage Storage Room

8. Courtesy Room

9. hospitality with tradition

Leisure and Activities

Day Fishing- A mid day fishing excursion.

Kuda Bandos Excursion- A whole day spent at picnic island with lots of snorkeling, sun-bathing and finally, a heavy barbeque.

Photo Flight- Explore the Maldives with a 15 minutes aerial view.

Fisherman’s Island Visit thulusdhoo- Get a chance to see the traditional life of the natives.

Male’ tour- Explore the life of the capital city with its old and new ways.

Sunrise & Sunset Fishing- Patience is essential, but you will surely be rewarded for it.

Enjoy the patient moments of catching fishes.

Renewal of Wedding Vows- A specially decorated area to re-live that memorable day again the traditional Maldivian way.

Relaxation & Spa

Overview- With an aim of pampering you in every way possible and leaving you all rejuvenated, the therapists available give you the best spa experience.

Spa- A sea-facing spa, 2 couple treatment rooms with Jacuzzi, a couple treatment room with bath tub for aromatic flowers, while another one for manicure, pedicure and facial treatments at the spa.

Find calmness like nowhere else at the Coconut Spa. With a combination of French touch and Asian skills, Coconut Spa will leave you wanting for more.

Reflexology- Operated by trained Chinese staff, the treatment lets you relax your muscles.

Sports & Recreation

Water Sports- The excitement of water sports makes your stay the most memorable ever:

Wind Surfing

Catamaran Sailing courses- International license

Water Skiing (courses conducted)

Banana Riding

Canoeing

Surfing- Easy accessibility to famous surfing breaks like Ninja, Lohi’s, Pasta, Sultan, Cokes, Honkies, Chickens etc Hudhuran Fushi makes surfing a popular interest here. With 7 surfing breaks within 20 minutes Hudhuran Fushi Resort becomes the best and safest place to surf.

Eating and Dining

Four restaurants of Hudhuran Fishi serve the finest global cuisines to indulge your taste buds. The bars around the resort are haven to laugh and release stress.

Our variety of cuisines make sure that every client gets a homely taste at the resort.

Restaurants- The main restaurant ‘Banyan’ provides Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and theme nights to its esteemed clientele.

‘Hiyala Bar’, from 10 am to mid night and 7 days/week, provide a variety of drinks.

“Sunset’, the bar-cum-restaurant, from 10 am to mid-night, 7 days a week, serves your choice of food, drinks and entertainment.

‘Lohi’: Surf Bar & Café overlooks Lohis surf break, making the destination very popular with the surfers, courtesy its breathtaking view of the breaks; from 12 pm to 6 pm, 4 nights/week and 12 pm to 1 am 3 nights/week.

The best Maldives holiday planner arranges an exotic vacation in Adaaran Hudhuran Fushi for you with ease and grace. Contact us now!

Adaaran Prestige Vadoo

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INTRODUCTION

Vadoo Villas, the pioneer Water Bungalow in Maldives, were built in 1998. Located in the vicinity of Male’, the Capital of Maldives, they lure you to devote yourself to a luxurious life in the confines of sophisticated Vadoo Villas. Lush gardens and a magnanimous swimming pool under the glory of sun add to the joy of your holiday experience. A mere 15 minutes’ distance from the speed boat and 5 miles from the Male’ International Airport ensures that you are well in time on either side.

ACCOMMODATION

Prestige Villas

Vadoo Villas have luxury incorporated into the finest aspects of service. Serene environment adds to the privilege of having a personal butler 24x7 at your service, available at any of the 50 villas you choose. An in-room spa adds pleasure to the experience of those who prefer to stay in. What more?

bathroom lounge with glass bottom
Jacuzzi in bathroom
a mini bar
home theater system with surround sound
espresso machine
two satellite TVs

All this to enhance your staying experience!

Japanese Style Villas

Japanese Villas on the ocean front offer aesthetic Japanese architectural delights to the appreciating few.

butler to present delicacies, 24x7, at your disposal
an in-room spa
home theatre system with surround sound
espresso machine
mini bar
Jacuzzi in bathroom
bathroom lounge with glass bottom to let you admire the beauty of marine life

Ryokan Style Villas

Meet your Japanese hostess who will lead you to ‘Shin’, ‘Gyo’ and ‘Sou’ to choose your own style of room from the three stalwarts of Japanese architecture.

SERVICE and FACILITIES

Besides every scintillating room facility mentioned above, the Vadoo Villas offer you the luxury of having a dinner with your partner under the vast sky, with a private butler to furnish the best of delicacies at your disposal. A personal pool to share warm moments with your partner, and pleasant and dedicated staff enliven the comfort of your stay in the Vadoo Villas.

LEISURE and ACTIVITIES

Feel the adrenaline rush with surfing in Hudhuran Fushi by dhoni boat. Wind Surfing provides you the excitement you’ve been looking for so long.

Discover the world of water with some adventurous diving excursions, equipped with every amenity needed to make your venture adventurous, though safe.

Sunrise, Day and Sunset/ Night Fishing

Marvel the beauty of the Indian Ocean and the plethora of life it beholds. The fishing experience at separate periods of day offers loads of excitement while you await your catch. You may even expect the worst of predators to come out of water!

Photo Flight (15 meters)

Get an aerial view of Male’ and witness the secret of Maldives’ beauty- the greenery, the vast ocean and the sparkling sand, in a twin engine sea plane.

Renewal of Wedding Vows

Why not enliven your marital relationship with yet another blissful Wedding vow in the serenity of Maldives. Elaborate decoration with coconut leaves and local flowers, and a Club Car for the couple to give you a fantastic taste of the old moments refreshed in an exotic ambience. Champagne toast, cocktails on arrival, decorated room on the Wedding night and sparkling wine to sprinkle some magic in the air; undoubtedly, the best gift you can give to your beloved.

EATING and DINING

Fine Dining

Your butler would arrange your dinner indoor or outdoor as per your wish. Champagne and delicious sea-food makes your mood enviable.

Dining Out

Rush out to a desolate island reserved exclusively for Vadoo Villas, pull out a bottle of champagne; sit back and relax in peace and privacy.

Let the expert Maldives travel planner plan the perfect holidays for you.

A Complete Clothing Guide to Visiting the Beautiful Island Of Maldives

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‘What to wear in Maldives?’ It is a familiar question often asked in forums. If you are planning to visit the spectacular island of the Maldives, then it becomes imperative that you know what kind of clothing you must wear in Maldives. Since this splendid island mostly experiences hot and humid climate throughout the year, it is recommended that you checkout some cool options of light clothing in natural and breathable fabrics like cotton, linen or silk.

Temperature is comparatively warm during the daytime; so, packing a wide edged hat is not a bad option at all- trendy and comforting. Bikinis are very much accepted for the females, but mind it, the country is strictly against nudity as it is against topless sunbathing.

Usually people in beachwear are discouraged to enter the hotels and restaurants. Dressing up in smart and relaxing casuals is considered the order of the day. For men, basically, smart tailored shirts with full length or 3/4^th trousers made up of lightweight material is advised, while ladies can be seen wearing almost everything ranging from shorts with smart tees to long flowing dresses or skirts.

Your holiday to Maldives is almost incomplete without an excursion to some of the traditional villages that have a strong bonding with the local culture. On a visit to these villages, you must dress yourself graciously so that you do not end up hurting the Maldivian culture.

Taking Care of Footwear

The only kind of footwear that is suitable here are either flip-flops or low heel sandals as the majority of these awe-inspiring Maldivian islands have sandy pathways that allow easy movement with flat base footwear. However, if you are looking forward to some sort of adventurous water-sport activities, then make sure to take along your dive shoes for the corals are quite strong.

It should be carefully noted that Maldives has its own set of specific rules for the dress code that you must check out prior to packing your bags. It is necessary to ensure that you are dressed in decent clothing so that you do not offend the customs and social norms of the Maldivians.

Once you have taken care of all these things, there is a extensive bunch of adventure and scenic beauty awaiting your arrival to present to you blessed times ahead.

Why is Maldives so popular among tourists

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We cannot forget the famous saying which goes like: All work and no play make jack a dull boy. Hence the contemporary style has changed a lot. A vacation has become must for all. Some prefers the sea, some forest, some mountains. Recently it has been seen that sea is attracting the mass a lot. Further, when we think of sea, we imagine the deep blue ocean along with silicon beach and, of course, to add to the topping is the delicious and soft sea food.

To get all of these together, Maldives is the best choice. Maldives is very popular among tourists too. There are different reasons for the cluster of islands to be the favorite spot of tourists. The pristine and the sandy beaches located in the vicinity of the Indian Ocean attract all. Divers as well as leisure travelers find Maldives the ideal place to enjoy the sun, water and landscape together. The growing nature of the hotels along with their branches at the beaches proves that Maldives is the place to be in for any holiday.

Every beach in Maldives is fascinating and there are a lot of beaches. Hence a traveler may choose to enjoy on a beach in Maldives as per his own choice and convenience. Water sports are another fascination that is on a rise in Maldives. Tourists demand it; Maldives' benevolent waters provide it elegantly.

Maldives, also known as the Republic of Maldives, is an island nation consisting of a group of atolls in the Indian Ocean. Located in the South of the Indian Lakshadweep Island, the inhabitants of this land were Buddhist. The people, their beliefs, their customs are very unique and tourists are always interested in acquiring every bit of information.

The food at Maldives is as cosmopolitan as the land. The special kind of food is also one of the reasons for tourist to visit Maldives. The main ingredients of the food at this place are coconut, fish and starchy items. Skipjack Tuna in dried form or fresh is the all-time favorite. Few other fishes which are in demand are little tuna or ‘latti’, yellow fin tuna or ‘kanneli’, frigate tuna or ‘raagondi’, bigeye scad or ‘mushimas’, wahoo or kuruma and Mahi-mahi or fiyala. These fishes are consumed in boiled or processed form. Starches like rice, flour, tubers like taro or ala, sweet potato or ‘kattala’ or tapioca or ‘dandialuvi’ as well as fruits like breadfruit or ‘bambukeyo’ or screwpine or ‘kashikeyo’ are consumed by tourists too.

The weather in Maldives changes from time to time since it is situated by the equator and has monsoonal weather. Maldives have two seasons mainly, wet season (southwest monsoon) and dry season (northeast monsoon). However, as the place is situated by the sea, the climate is usually moderate and people can visit the place throughout the year. Some of the main tourist attractions in Maldives are Baa Atoll, Coral reefs, beaches, Grad Friday Mosque, Fuamulaku, Kudahuvadhoo.

Marco Polo referred to Maldives as the 'Flower of the Indies' and it, rightly, is attracting tourist from all over the world.

Dolphin safari in Maldives

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What if Maldives offers you a sight of some rare species on this planet? Take dolphin for instance. The marine animal is very closely related to whales and porpoises. Recent researches show that there are around forty species of dolphins that exist. Watching dolphins gambol in and out of the sea is delighting, and its patrons are increasing day by day. Maldives has been a tourist spot and has a number of reasons to be the favorite center for tourist attraction. Even Maldives offers it’s tourist with the pleasure of Dolphin watching. This activity is popularly known as Dolphin Safari.
The mammals are seen swimming and performing antics up in the clear blue water in Maldives. There are many tourists who visit Maldives specially for the Dolphin safari. Tourists say that there is a different kind of excitement in Dolphin safari at the Maldives and it is a lifetime opportunity to engage in such an activity. At the Dolphin safari many Dolphin can be seen at a time. Hence the interaction with them is a life time achievement. Such a Dolphin safari is only possible at Maldives and nowhere else in the world. The main reason for a wonderful Dolphin safari at Maldives is that many Dolphins can e seen at a time hence it becomes a dolphin lovers' dream venue.
To enjoy the Dolphin Safari tourists need to book the excursion on a cruise ship which is known as DHONI. These ships generally stats their journey in the morning or in the afternoon. This is so because the Dolphins can be spotted in day light. The spinner dolphins who are also by far the most acrobatic type of dolphins that one will witness upon the excursion is the most common type of Dolphin. This type of Dolphin can be easily spotted at Maldives. The other types of Dolphins that can be seen at Maldives are Fraser's dolphin, the bottlenose dolphin, the Risso's dolphin, the striped dolphin and the sharp toothed dolphin.

Maldives also gives its tourist the extreme pleasure of watching the Dolphins in the most relaxed ambience. The turquoise waters, the sandy beach and the Dolphins are a rare experience.
Maldives is very popular among tourists too. There are different reasons for Maldives to be the favorite spot for tourists. The pristine and the sandy beaches located in the vicinity of the Indian Ocean attract all. Divers as well as leisure travelers find Maldives the ideal place to enjoy the sun, water and landscape all together. The growing nature of the hotels along with their branches at the beaches proves that Maldives is the place to be in for any holiday.

All the beaches are very fascinating in Maldives and there are lot many beaches too. Hence the traveler may choose the beach at Maldives as per their own convenience. The water sports at the beaches in Maldives are increasing day by day as per public demand.
Marco Polo regarded Maldives as the Flower of the Indies. The place is unique by its nature as it is satiated by the equator. Hence the ambience along with few tourist attraction in Maldives makes this place worth a holiday.

Why Drinking in Maldives is a Heavenly Affair

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The quiescent cluster of beautiful island in the Indian Ocean always occupies an important place on the dream calendar of every person wishing to spend holidays. Painted in the happy shades of all what life desires, the island of Maldives has everything to make your holidays special. Maldives is synonymous with the pleasures of life where you become a butterfly enjoying the beauty that the place has to offer.

The assortment of matchless opportunities opens up a plethora of activities to be indulged in when you are plan your vacation to Maldives. And of course, what is a holiday without sating your soul with some of the finest alcoholic beverages in the world. Let’s whirl through the exclusive bars and lounges that with pep up your stay in Maldives.

The Thundi Bar: Synonymous with the ultimate in luxury is simply a sparkling glorious spot of green against the cobalt ocean. The stunning ambience of the cocktail bar will offer you an exotic experience. The entire ambience and the colourful cocktails on offer have an intoxicating effect that simply lulls you to drink the lease of life. Sitting by the edge of the sea-front, you can enjoy the crimson ball of fire melting away in the horizon while you enjoy the drinks with a tropical theme.

Sundowners Bar Bandos- Probably the best place in Maldives to enjoy the stunning colors of nature interplay with the horizon, giving out a warm glow to light up your heart. Open daily, the bar serves some of the most exotic drinks in the island. With soft music making every moment more romantic than the other, you will be completely relaxed as you watch the twinkling appear in the sky as soft music fills the air.

• Sunset Bar and Grill, Conrad Rangali Island Resort: Exotic is that one word that you can use to describe your experiences at the Conrad Maldives. Besides offering a cornucopia of gastronomic experience, you will simply be awed at the one of its kind underwater restaurant where you can enjoy the best of champagne. The Wine Cellar boasts of some of the best wines of the world. This will surely be an experience of its kind, second to none.

There is more to Maldives than the bars and lounges mentioned. The island promises to make your dalliance royal. Providing the perfect romantic escapades, you can also try out the local flavors that will make you feel one among the islanders- the popular Sai and the Raa. Drinking is an indulging affair in Maldives.

The Platinum Plan: at Lily Beach Resort

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The archipelago of the Maldives islands near the equator offers a visual treat with its rich tropical foliage. Aptly called the pearl of the Indian Ocean, Maldives has everything required for perfect holidays- the golden honey-colored beaches, clear blue waters, reflections of the happy shades of life.
The Lily Beach Resort paints the perfect picture of an ideal accommodation that you probably can think of. Offering the ultimate in luxury, the Lily Beach Resort represents all that your tropical fantasy is about. The cozy accommodation options with a great exclusive ambience speak loads of the services on offer. ‘Indulgence’ and ‘pampering’ symbolize Lily Beach Resort and its facilities well.

The Platinum Plan
Lily Beach Resort offers the Platinum Plan making the luxury on offer affordable. The all-inclusive plan is aimed at offering value-for-money along with the embalming tranquility fused in the atmosphere of Maldives. The plan aims at offering an array of exotic services defining the ultimate in luxury- perfectly customized for you.

Starting from the customer pickup and drop from the Airport for arrival and departure, your every need will be taken care of.

Alcoholic Welcome Drinks: will be greeted with some of the premium alcoholic drinks to refresh you after a weary journey. Lily Beach Resort has everything that you can think of to make your stay luxurious.

They also boast of an exotic restaurant that serves both À la carte and a sumptuous buffet spread.

Lunch and dinner are included in the Platinum Plan and you can indulge in the huge variety of barbecue and grills along with the Life-Cooking station.

Lily Maa Restaurant: A great way to start your love affair with food, the Lily Maa restaurant simply ensures that your passionate culinary demands are taken care of.

Tamara Spa: Access to the Tamara Spa, which signifies the last word in self-indulge and pampering. Here, an exotic ambience combined with natural fragrance is soothing to the most tired of the souls.

Mesmerizing views and the signature treatments will simply stimulate your body and soul helping you to rediscover inner serenity.

There’s also a bar and a lounge where you can quench your thirst with signature drinks and non-alcoholic cocktails to your heart’s desire.

Aqva Poolside Bar: Access to the Aqva poolside bar for unlimited cocktails and drinks while soaking in the sun on the luxury swimming pool.

With live weekly entertainment, mini-bar, cigarettes of four Brands all blends together to make the romantic escapade to Maldives all the more celestial.

When are you planning to milk the Plan?

What's in Store for Your Kids in Maldives?

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Maldives has always been the popular island getaway for romantic escapades with the entire visual treat it offers. The tiny tropical island ringed by the silver sand and turquoise lagoons with the burst of colors of the coral reefs have earned the tiny island great repute as the perfect honeymoon destination. A perfect hot spot for honeymoon and romance, you will be surprised by what’s in store for families, especially for kids.

The remoteness and romantic tranquility of Maldives led to the misconception that the island is only for romantic escapades. However, the modern Maldives has plenty in store for your kids giving you more than adequate chances to rekindle love by the beach, as the crimson ball of fire melts away into the horizon.

Maldives is all about the sun, sand and sea. Most of the popular resorts are coming up with great options for kids to ensure that they have the best of time while the mums and dads are busy spending the sweet nothings. Most of the resorts offer baby-sitting facilities at $10 per hour. Nominal, isn’t it?

Kids’ Club and Dedicated Restaurants

The Kids’ Club at One & Only Kanuhura Resort offers amazing recreational activities with the best of kid’s pool and outdoor barbeque grill. They also have dedicated kids’ restaurants where they can dig into the cornucopia of tropical fruit delights with a heavy indulgence of mangoes, oranges and avocados and pineapples.

Then there are the never-ending beach activities. Special arrangements can also be made for you to experience the abundance of marine life and psychedelic fish right from your villa deck. If you are romantic at heart, you can also make arrangements for a thatched roof beach bungalow and let your young one experience a personal getaway in the Robinson Crusoe Island, all at a mere request.

Interesting Activities

The kids can look forward to a power-packed activity that will include plethora of water sport activities like the hermit crab racing, sand castle building, boat racing, sea shell finding, wake boarding, mono skiing, wind surfing, knee boarding and the favorite banana riding.

The coconut boat regattas are a fun-filled activity with the kids racing with the boats or watch them float in the blue crystal waters. Both these banana boats riding and the coconut boat regattas will give quite a bit of adrenaline pump to your little ones. The lovely little sprinkles of salt water splashing on you would be amongst the best of Maldivian experiences.

Special Treats

Special arrangements for the kids in ‘glass bottom’ boats to explore the colorful marine life and the ever vibrant coral reefs are a perfect visual treat to the eyes. With more than 21 species of whales and dolphins to find, you will love the close encounter with them. There are also activities like cooking classes, learning Creole songs, dance typical to the island and other activities to develop children’s creativity of their dream vacation to Maldives.

After all, what’s life without happy kids around!

Dining Pleasures in Maldives

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The lip-smacking delights of Maldives will leave you licking your fingers and asking for more. The gourmet spread reflects the perfect mélange of the cosmopolitan nature of Maldives- so well reflected in its food.

Dining pleasures in Maldives are as diverse as they are pleasurable. For a delightful experience, you will fall in love with the lavish barbeques and the romantic escapades with some of the most exotic wines and bars. The range and variety of wine that you will come across will simply sweep you off your feet. The popular local picks remain the Raa and the Sai.

The taste, smell and the look of the food has always been passion inducing; the very sight of the sumptuous buffet spread is a visual treat. Every food that you taste in Maldives is cornucopia of extravagant culinary pleasure- crossing previous benchmarks of standards every time. Simply indulge in the local flavors with the freshest of herb and savor the taste of Maldives.

Sea Food
Delectable- Of the most popular flavors offered by the sea food spread will keep you licking the fingers. It isn’t uncommon to find seafood in the tropics, but Maldives has a special style of its own. If you are looking for a romantic dinner for two, probably for you and your beloved, then Ocean Pavilion restaurant can assist you with some unique moments to bless your meal.

Other Cusinies from the World and Pandarus Chicken
You are at the liberty to choose your pick from the range of Mediterranean, Continental, Asian, Thai and Chinese Cuisines, besides the local flavors that are enjoyed by tourists here. Keep a prowl for the lavish spread of caviar, tiger prawns and the specialty Maldivian food served. It’s hard to catch their taste elsewhere. Don’t miss out the Pandarus Chicken- a magnificent delicacy from Maldives that offers delicious chicken pieces wrapped carefully in Pandarus leaves.

Dalliance with Food
You get to experience a plethora of gourmet delights in the Taj Exotica with a dedicated Salsa restaurant. Indulge in some of the best culinary delights in Keneree Magu which is considered the best in Maldives. Don’t miss out the beneficing extravagance of fruits that comprises an important part of desserts- pineapples, avocado, oranges, mangoes- the list fails to end. A dalliance with food awaits you in Maldives.
The range of the tuna dishes, be it sun dried and processed or cooked, are an absolute delight to savour. Flavored and spicy, the dishes will leave you licking your fingers. Coconut and coconut milk are important ingredients that lend taste-bud a tinkling smooth creamy taste to the local dishes. Dishes like the smoked and shredded fish, barbequed fish with chilli and the spicy fish cakes are widely appreciated amongst the visitors. Already salivating?

5 Best Ways to Spend a Great Day in Maldives

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The ‘Paradise on Earth’ set amidst golden sandy beaches easily mingling with the lush green tropical foliage is a visual treat to the eyes. The lovely interplay of colors of the cerulean waters and the sensational golden beaches is plainly hypnotizing since the island is always pulsating with life, yet enveloped in all the splendors of tranquility and embalming remoteness.

Splash in the Sun and Sand
Maldives will surely make all your tropical fantasies come true with an admirable tint of all the adrenaline rush that you wanted to experience on your holidays. Of course your holidays to Maldives won’t be complete without soaking your skin in the sun and embedding your feet in the sand. And wthe availability of multilingual instructors and a plenty of water sports like snorkeling and scuba diving and the old favorite fishing, you will love to indulge in the adventures here.

Culinary Delights of Magical Maldives
Holidays and gastronomical pleasures are of course synonymous to each other, and all the more so in Maldives. The cuisines of Maldives are a delightful blend of the local flavors along with the lovely international variety that will leave you asking for more. Though a strong and predominantly Muslim flavor is reflected, the influences are global and extremely rewarding! Fishes like the skipjack tuna, yellow-fin tuna, mahi-mahi processed dry are a gastronomic delight.

Diver’s Enthrallment in Maldives
Yes; diving in this colorful glory is every diver’s dream with 26 atolls, vibrant colors of the coral proliferating and shallow lagoons making it a divers’ paradise. The abundance of marine life with cozy caves and caverns and bursting colors of the coral are a visual treat. The rare and exotic underwater beauty is what makes Maldives so special with an underwater visibility of almost 50 meters that lets you witness the enchating beauty of marine life. The popular diving hotspots are North Male atoll, North Nilandhe atoll, South Male atoll, Baa atoll and South Ari Atoll.

Lazing around on the Gorgeous Beaches
The magic of enchanting, virgin nature is what the sun kissed beaches of Maldives are all about. Simply relax and unwind the stresses of modern hustle-bustle while the fresh sea breeze caresses away all the blues. The heavenly beaches have a holistic and rejuvenating effect that will refresh and soothe you to the core. Not be missed are the beaches of Maldives- Bandos Island Beach, Kanuhura Island Beach, Fun Island Beach and the Mihiri Island Beach.

Shopping till you Drop
What’s a holiday without shopping? A dream destination for local artifacts and handicrafts, you will love the plethora of clothing, perfumes, accessories and those made from shell. Tobacco and jewelry are an absolute must-buy. Beneficing you with an overall amazing experience, you can also enjoy the local sights and sounds in the markets of Male.

It is not just the place you choose that makes your holidays memorable; more important is how you spend the time. Relax, but do not forget to keep your spirits alive. Pep up your spirits and prepare yourself for a wonderful season ahead.

Why Maldives Holidays Are So Special

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Remember those mermaid tales featuring talking seas and coral castles that you used to read as a child, or things like Treasure Island or Crusoe? A Maldives holiday is special because, not compromising on providing you utmost comfort, it evokes all those tales right back with embellishments that you can witness yourself. With beautiful sandy beaches, lush tropical trees and flowers, cerulean waters and plentiful fishes, the Country of a Thousand Islands gives you picture-perfect scenery mixed with light-hearted, sun-kissed charm and quiet exclusivity. Voted as one of the best beach destinations in the world, Maldives is the best place to go to if you are wishful of a silent repose in a healing ambience.

Accommodations, ranging from rustic island retreats to give you a piece of native Maldives, to the finest, well-conceived luxury resorts ever, are available to fill your experience with true contentment. Few other places in the world would offer you gourmet cuisine served under stars on the sands, or spa therapies and Ayurvedic treatments in over- and under-water suites. Most resorts would offer event arrangements for you to have the best wedding or honeymoon you could think of. Wed in difference, in tropical style and barefoot luxury, but everything will still be assuredly low-key and quiescent. Gentle blessings and languid bliss are availed to you as you wish – with beach barbeques, sunset cocktails, or candlelit dinners against a backdrop of local music.

Make the best of your dreams of any snorkeling and diving excursions with Maldives. Here are some of the world’s best diving spots and clear, warm seas rife with vibrant underwater life. Plentiful enough to fill a biologist’s dreams, the marine life here promises to pull an aspiring amateur biologist out of you as well. These gorgeous waters, home to over three hundred species of fish, are most noted for their dazzling array of colorful coral reefs. Many professional PADI schools in Maldives provide beginner as well as advanced diving courses to help you dive headlong into your passion for the underwater world.

Pristine pearly beaches with fine, powdery sand crystals lightly crunching underfoot – ah, would that not be a reason to keep walking forever? With the warm turquoise water glittering like aquamarines under the bright tropical sun, waiting for you to wade in the shallow, gentle pools around the sands, Maldivian beaches, no wonder, are some of the best all over the world. Flop down and relax! The waves are sure to lull you with a beautiful inner peace and harmony with the world. Or watch the dolphins and whales gamboling in the sea – a quarter of the world’s species must be something to behold, don’t you think?

The best part about a Maldivian holiday, however, is not the wonderful vistas or welcoming waters. It isn’t the castaway fantasies coming true; it’s the fact that even after decades of facing massive and very successful capitalization, the island nation is still as virginal as if you were the very first sailor to chance upon it. The sands are clear and the seas are warm; with a view to yourself and no other soul around, the experience is as exclusive as it is exquisite. Efficiently raising the breathtaking beauty to dangerous advantage is its untouched quality, which is a large part of what drags people from every corner of the world to a vacation in Maldives.

Night Fishing in Maldives

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The beautiful Maldivian climate, atmosphere and environment provide it its wonderful tropical warmth that makes for golden days and velvety nights. Deep waters, dazzlingly clean sands, wonderfully pure air and light sunny breezes ruffling the gorgeous vegetation together make the place perfect for any kind of recreational activities, most notably fishing. The seas replete with a veritable garden of wildlife form a major part of the livelihood of the natives and the country’s economy as well. Blessed as the island nation is with all kinds of aquatic species, some of them new to science, the fish like tuna, grouper, dolphin, barracuda, emperor, rainbow runner etc., pose as very attractive catch to tourists from all over the world.

Night fishing upon the vibrant horde of fish in the Indian Ocean is the most famous kind of fishing in Maldives. To be sure, it is a huge incentive for people from all over the world who flock to the little country with an inordinate amount of nature’s blessings. Snappers, emperors, barracuda, squirrelfish and other reef fish and jacks – these are your usual nocturnal companions. Jump aboard the traditional Dhoni boat just as darkness begins to set in. Under the gorgeous twilit sky soon to be dotted with pinpricks of brilliant light, you can excitedly fish for exotic fish just waiting for you to put your fishing rod in the water. Or you can lie back on the Dhoni deck and turn your face up for the stars’ kisses.

Tradition dictates, for night fishing, the use of a feathered barb-less hook on a line attached to a fifteen-foot long bamboo pole. With the right tools, and just a little bit of help from the native fishermen, your trip is sure to end rich with the bounty of your own catch in your hands. And why not! The fish here is plentiful and catching a huge load is really very easy. Pretty enough to be excited by the prospect of catching them, easy enough to catch to keep your interest and elusive enough to provide a fair game to the aficionados, the marine life at Maldives will enchant and engross.

The bountiful trip ends with another treat: after you reach the sands, your fish is taken off your hands to either be grilled on the beach barbeque under the stars, or to be given to the local restaurant to undergo gourmet preparations. Trust the chef’s hands; with an experience like theirs in an area of intensive game fishing, your food is sure to be cooked to perfection when it arrives on your table the following noon!

In a thoughtful expression of love towards the wonderful marine life, the Maldives Government has strictly prohibited the hunting of whales and dolphins as well as the use of harpoon guns. This ensures the well-being of the wildlife along with taking care of the guests’ entertainment, since the wildlife is, after all, a part which drags these guests to Maldives from far-flung corners of the world. That, and the charm of being one with the night winds and stars and moon!

Four seasons Landaa Giraavaru Resort, Maldives

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Unmarked, beach-bordered coral islands welcome you with pearly sand and cerulean seas stretching as far as you can see, at the Four Seasons Resort, Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru.

This tropical hideaway is dotted with spacious, neat thatched villas perched on the sea and sand. Yours is the kind of relaxation you want, as lush vegetation, ruffled by soft sea breezes, refreshes you on the open-air bale (traditional thatched hut) living spaces, while the sophisticated, teak furnished villas are complete with air conditioning and Wi-Fi connectivity and television. Relax, rejuvenate or let the bird in you listen to the call from nature – we aspire to let you feel truly free, as relaxed as you can want to be.

Their pride and joy- The Spa and Ayurvedic Retreat- assists you on a quiet path to ultimate soulful rejuvenation. At our Spa Complex, Indian experts serve you with custom-made spa treatments, Ayurvedic therapies and yoga sessions in thatched pavilions and suites. The surroundings are a delight to the eyes, and the treatment rooms have attached steam rooms and deep baths or outdoor showers. Resting pavilions, juice bar and beauty salon top the package off neatly, providing everything that you need to complete a perfect relaxation session.

The Ayurvedic Retreat employs the ancient life-science that has been carefully imported with the assistance of experts hailing from Kerala and Sri Lanka. By paying close attention to your diet, yogic practices and meditation, magnificent physical, nutritional and emotional benefits are begotten from the Ayurvedic therapies of yore. Measures like herbal bathtubs and steam benches will help you unwind like nothing else, while walks in the herbal gardens will leave you with a larger understanding of oils and potions with Ayurvedic connotations. The resident Ayurvedic physician will be glad to provide consultation on healthier meals and lifestyles as per your specific dosha.

The Four Seasons Explorer, our complimentary cruise, offers satisfaction to a myriad of interests – there’s something for you with us if you’re an avid diver, water enthusiast, nature lover, explorer, or simply content to watch.

39-meters long catamaran with 11 cabins and three decks accommodates no more than 22 passengers, giving you a superbly exclusive fees.
It is equipped with a top-notch restaurant with indoors and outdoors dining, massage services, dive centre, air conditioning, bar, library and lounge to make your repose absolute.
And the casual dress code of sundresses and shorts makes life seem all beach and sun and party!

Each degree of your food fanaticism will be satisfied here like never before on one single table. We promise as much as we aspire to make your dining experiences one of their kinds. Our chefs will dish out sumptuous food that will titillate you with each bite and leave you full, be it diverse Asian dishes, fresh and earthy Lebanese fare, hearty and spicy Moroccan food, popular all-time favorite Italian cuisine, or freshly caught fish or local organic meats. You will find the settings just as delightful as your platters when you overlook the lagoon, gazing into the blue on the rooftop, or lounging beside the pool. You can also opt for the romance of private in-villa dining. And if you would like to familiarize yourself with every grain of sand on the premises, beach picnics and dinners, Dhoni breakfasts and entertaining private parties of any size are just a word away.

Arrangements for the perfect weddings, celebrations or meetings are pieces of cake at the Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru Resort. Planning is taken complete care of, from catering to honeymoons, conferences to itineraries, tabletops to gardens and consultations of all sorts. You only need to choose around and then watch as your wonderland is up and ready in no time. Make special occasions even more special amidst sun-kissed beaches and waters and the music of breeze-ruffled trees with us.

Underwater Life Of Maldives

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Maldives is known to have settings and features that are truly splendid. Maldives’ main feature of attraction is its distinguishing marine setting and the astonishing elements that are an indispensable part of its underwater life. The major reason for the flourish of such a huge variety of beautiful species under the Maldivian water-surface is the existence of the perfect conditions for development of coral reefs. These numerous species of corals provides an arrantly perfect habitat for a huge number of underwater creatures. This is one of the main reasons for the abundance of underwater creatures found in the water-bodies of Maldives. The excuisite underwater life, as a result, witnesses huge tourists’ influx to Maldives to get the elegant marine experience.

To start off with, corals would be the best thing to initiate the discussion on any topic related to the marine life of Maldives. Both low and high growing corals are found in the water bodies of the Indian Ocean, surrounding Maldives. These together make the scenery beneath the surface of the ocean water purely exotic and splendid. The most common and popular types of corals found here are: mushroom, the brain, the staghorn, the star corals, etc. They have been named on the basis of their growth shapes. These beautiful corals apparently form a consummate place for the sea creatures to live in.

If you desire to see the ambit of beauty, of which even sharks are an integral part, then Maldivian waters take you to the horizons. You can find numerous species of sharks and, apart from being astonishingly beautiful, the species found here are truly rare.

Some species of sharks found here are: grey reef shark, silvertip shark, nurse shark, white-tip shark, black-tip shark, etc.

Moreover, in Maldives, you don’t have to worry about the risk of being in the same water with the sharks or being surrounded by them. The ones in the Maldivian waters don’t attack the humans as they, generally, may in other places! We, however, do not advice you to mess with them, unnecessarily! Avoid creating a fuss; sharks always have the inherent tendency to devour.

The other forms of sea creatures in Maldives are also some of the rarest and belong to unique species. The turtles found here are among the most attractive species; the most common being the hawksbill turtle. In addition to them, there are numerous varieties of eels and rays as well. The manta ray and the eagle ray are the most commonly found rays in Maldives. Other types of underwater creatures in Maldives involve the likes of squids, crabs, prawns, octopus, etc. belonging to various species.

The immeasurable species of fishes found here add to the bliss of Maldivian waters. The water currents in the Indian Ocean are highly responsible for their accumulation in the Maldivian location. More than 700 species of fish can be seen in the crystal clear waters of Maldives. The main species found here are tuna, dogtooth tuna, jacks, butterfly fish, angelfish, clown fish, long nose hawkfish, triggerfish, etc. The list would just go on without a break; such vast and rare is the marine life of Maldives.

No matter who you are- a professional diver or a normal tourist- one of the main reasons of going to Maldives shall be to experience the glorious world of sea creatures and underwater life in the water, and you are sure to get stormed by the variety. Get your head under the water and peep into the magnificient underwater life.

Water Bungalows of the Maldives

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"I wonder if the water could be my abode, if I could swim... live among the elegantly coloured sea creatures and watch them play in the motley-coloured sea-world. "
The exclusive Water Bungalows in the Maldivian resorts add an extra dimension to your varied fantasies.

At any time of the year, the ever glorious Maldives serves a unique proposition in terms of excellent travelling experience. The Water Bungalows of Maldives boast of unparalleled offerings. These special crowd pullers fall under the wide range of accommodation choices available on the glorious islands. Based on the features and surroundings, these water bungalows serve the flavor of signature Maldivian Island resort lifestyle. Standing on a sundeck, surrounded by crystal blue waters, with the scintillating breeze laving your face – every fancy just comes true here. Most of the resorts feature these luxurious water bungalows which are textured to pure elegance. To suit the atmosphere, these water bungalows are built with tropical theme. These look like a topping of luxurious huts dropped strategically over the vast blue blanket of Maldivian water.

The best ones of these water bungalows featured by select bungalows are presented here:

Kurumathi Maldives
The lovely water bungalows of Kuramathi offer a supreme value choice. The bungalows are finely decorated with hues of browns and creams. Built on stilts of the blue lagoon, these bungalows feature rainfall showers, a wooden deck and stairs leading directly towards the water. Kuramathi Island is especially known for its Water Bungalows with outdoor Jacuzzi. They are situated near to the house reefs and feature airy bedrooms, bathrooms with twin vanity and rainfall shower. and the large deck houses the Jacuzzi. You can go for dining on board or dining at a’ la carte restaurant -all inclusive. Among all the water bungalows the Kuramathi Bungalows are considered the best.

Sheraton Full Moon Resort & Spa
The Water Bungalows at Full Moon Maldives offer another exquisite option. Amidst glorious ocean water, the villas furnished with romantic 4 poster beds lend a delighting view. The private terrace in each villa includes steps of similar style that lead to water. The Water Villas of Full Moon are comparatively smaller than those of Kuramathi, but have a nice serene surrounding. Besides, the Beach Villas of Full Moon Maldives are also quite irresistible. Hence, tourists often choose a mixed accommodation program of staying both at the Beach Cottages for some days and at the Water Bungalows for the rest.

Meeru Island Resort
The all inclusive option may turn out to be the best in case of Water Bungalows at Meeru. The island is a little larger in area and offers plenty of amenities. Like Kuramathi, this island also accommodates two types of Water Bungalows. The standard Water Bungalows are a little over the water and thus are commonly termed as beach-cum-water villas. They have been built with fantastic interiors and are of superior value stretching the eminence of Maldivian Water Bungalows. For a greater sense of class and grandeur you are free to opt for the Jacuzzi Water Villas with grand features including a Jacuzzi for two.

Baros Maldives
Finally! The 5-star Water Bungalows of Baros are truly stunning with spectacular view of the vast ocean. These villas are built of wood, and feature coconut thatched roofs. Each Bungalow has a spacious deck which serves as an attractive private lounge. You can definitely expect a 4 poster bed and an open air bathtub.

It becomes imperative to mention that these water bungalows are extremely popular and thus, you need to book a little early to find one for yourself. For an offering so close to the cherished water life, swiftness, blended with excitement, becomes a prerequisite. Watch the world of the placid ocean from the comfort of your room, day or night. The Water Bungalows let you derive inspiration for romance and cuddle up with your partner.

If it’s excitement of water world, it’s the Water Bunglows of Maldives!

Fishing in Maldives: An Unforgettable Experience

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It is not only an occupation, not just an amusement; it is the ‘lifeblood’ of Maldives and it is fishing that we are talking about. The deep connection of fishing to the beginning of the Maldivian connection, indeed, vivifies Maldives’ charm. The history of Maldives indicates that this Marine Life Paradise was first discovered by fishermen, who were looking for an abundant source of underwater marine life. Now it is the second main industry of the nation and is supported by the Government, actively. Several initiatives of liberalization and deregulation have been undertaken to increase export and invite more foreign investments. Both on commercial and recreational basis, fishing is considered to be an integral part of Maldives’ social mainstream.

Some Facts:

Fishing industry contributes 20% share to the GDP, and 10% of the population is employed in this occupation.

Presently, the entire fishing fleet of the nation comprises of over 1500 small fishing boats called ‘dhoni’. Most of them have been mechanized for increasing efficiency.

The Exclusive Economic Zone of Maldives covers around 9,00,000 square kilometers, where special fishing rights are granted.

The most common catches are Tuna, Groupers, Dolphin Fishes, Barracuda, Rainbow runner etc. The different types of fisheries include:

Reef Fisheries: Fishery for reef fish and other organisms which are sheltered by coral reefs

Pelagic Fisheries: For fishes found in the open ocean, like small schooling forage fish and larger predators like Tuna and Ocean Sharks

Mariculture: Inland culture of marine organisms in sea water like pearls, giant clams and spiny lobsters

But fishing in Maldives is not only a commercial activity among the locals; the frenzy escalates with fishing as a recreational activity for tourists. The turquoise water, the sun-soaked bright white beaches and the tropical weather makes Maldives an incredible fishing park. Most of the resorts organize fishing trips that generally end with a wonderful barbecue dinner under the tranquil dark sky. All you need to do is get into your comfy casuals, grab your fishing rod and get on your special ride (here, boat) to experience some delirious moments with the tuna, groupers, dolphin fishes, barracuda, rainbow runner, emperors, trevally and many blue water superstars around. To add more excitement, showcase your sleight at the two most popular fishing tours-

Big Game Fishing and

Night fishing

Prognosticate the weather, discern and choose a location and you can advance towards catching big fishes like sailfish, yellow tuna, marlin, barracuda, wahoo and many other big fishes. The Big Game Fishing is generally excursed out of the atolls and the mornings suit the sport better. You can hire the boat and/ or all the latest fishing equipments from your resort or dive school in Maldives, but before going for the fun, make sure you gather information about the fishing norms, protected fishing areas and the best fishing territories. It is a real treat when it comes to night fishing in Maldives. Amidst nature’s nocturnal splendor, the excursion becomes a fascinating experience with the soothing music of waves and the dreamy night view. But, this time as well, you have to be obedient with the norms in Maldives. The Government strictly prohibits using harpoon gun and hunting whales and dolphins. However, you can definitely enjoy catching snappers, emperors, barracuda, squirrel fish and jacks.
So, what are you imagining? Already draped in your fishing kits?

Cruising in Maldives: A Fantasy Come True

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Exploring the seas never gave you more incentive than the excuse of cruising in the Maldives does. The tropical climate that prevails on Maldivian atmosphere, throughout the year, is perhaps a cherry on the cake. The best time to be abound the seas is from August to February. Let us now take a look at what a typical cruise around the Maldivian atolls entails. The Hulumale lagoon, an extension of the airport reef, is a must as an anchor-point for the boat. There are some familiarizing dives to the depths of the ocean floor that contains enough wealth to blind one’s eyes with out-of-the-world spectacles. These are then followed by other dives in regions like the Banana Reef or the Airport outside. Mantas reign uninhibited in these regions, especially in summer. Reef fish, reef sharks, moray eels, turtles, sea snakes and a terrific variety of rays are other denizens of the part of the Indian Ocean surrounding Maldives.

Continuing on the cruise, you would move on to the North and South Male atolls, the Ari atoll, and other surrounding atolls, keeping confined to mostly the central areas of Maldives. These atolls also fall under the most beautiful, most viewable part of the Maldivian islands.

On your cruise yatch, there are at least twenty different kinds of activities you can indulge in. These are equipped with sundecks where you can lie in lazy comfort to sunbathe with the water lapping around, pools and game rooms where you can indulge in chess or cards, facilities of television, phone and mini bars, air conditioning, lounges: the boats score very high on the convenience scale. The charming little boats will also be free of any bouts of motion- or sea-sickness; so, worry not. Neatly topped with friendly crews, excellent food in various popular and delectable cuisines, and impeccable service and hospitability, the yatches are almost just as fun as your cruise!

What you fill the cruise is actually up to you. Are you the kind that has been brought to your glorious hideaway in search of pure peace and intimate privacy? You could lie on the decks under the sun or the stars. You could dine in full view of the playful Maldivian aquatic life. You could contemplate the depths of the mighty, beautiful ocean you sail upon. Or are you the kind that seeks to fill days with as much adventure as you could garner, away from the dull routine of your city life? Go fishing; enjoy water sports like snorkeling or scuba diving; set sail in the lap of the ocean; be one with the wind with paragliding or windsurfing. The choice, we take pleasure to announce, is very exclusively yours!

Ithaa, Hilton Maldives – the First Underwater Restaurant

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A pearl- untouched, pristine, unique and enfolded in the ocean’s womb- is certainly the right analog to Ithaa, the world’s first underwater restaurant brought forth by the Hilton Maldives Resort. Putting all the false “underwater” claims of other restaurants surrounded by aquarium views to shame, Ithaa stands ,majestically, submerged in the deep blue belly of the Indian Ocean, five meters below sea level. Hilton Worldwide Resorts, with their wide global network of resorts in exotic locales like the Americas, the Arabian Gulf, the Asia-pacific, the Caribbean, Europe, Egypt and the Indian Ocean, have invested a whopping sum of five million US Dollars to create the most sensational experience of dining amidst the dazzling wealth of the Maldivian sea life.

Mr. Ahmed Saleem, one of the owners of the Hilton, conceived the idea in Bali after a stay in a room that was built in the side of a hill, overlooking a river. Coming to fruition three years later with the completion of its installing process in November 2004, and with its grand opening on April 15th 2005, the underwater Ithaa restaurant is an experience beyond the wildest dreams of an avid diver. Designers, MJ Murphy, New Zealand take great pride in calling it their own creation, and so does the construction firm in Singapore.

Offering 270 degrees of panoramic sea view, the curved transparent acrylic walls sit upon a bed of timber, supported on four concrete-filled steel piles driven into the seabed. A top-notch air conditioning system operating at 60% humidity and varying temperatures throughout the day was next in order, and followed up with installation by a team of divers and 50 natives for approximately thirteen hours, the job was done. Now, the restaurant is truly a pearl perched amidst the resort’s renowned house reef and the electric blue lagoon.

The restaurant is reached by a wooden walkway from the nearby overwater Sunset Grill Restaurant. After a session of drinks over the water, the guests may descend to Ithaa via a spiral staircase and ogle at the five-by-nine-meters-large intimate little setting, seating only fourteen people at once. Exclusivity and romance are key points against the backdrop of the really aquatic beyond-the-glass jaw dropper!

As expected, the cuisine served in the dazzlingly unique restaurant is just as delectable as the novelty of the experience of dining with the ocean’s denizens milling around. Playing up the theme of Contemporary Maldivian cuisine, the chefs take native spices and traditional flavors and turn them around to whip up fusion dishes that are at par with some of the best restaurants in London or New York.

The kitchen does not fail to catch your attention with starters like pan-fried vegetable Samosas, duck and fish dishes, smoked salmon and Maldivian herbal tea. Keeping up with the fusion spirit are selected Maldivian flat breads and main courses that include red snapper, vegetables in mild curries, baked duck and roasted lamb in Maldivian preparations, reef fish and lobster with delicate sauces and served with Maldivian rice on the side. Desserts such as candied mango mousse, or frozen yoghurt, or muffins or tropical fruit would surely not fail to end the finest meals in a befitting style. The wine concept titillates just as much, coming as the drinks are from the fine Champagne estate Louis Roederer.

The stirring picture of chicken roll filled with lime and dates on a curry paste sauce on your plate, a tall flute of champagne on the side, and sharks and rays lazing over the wide coral reef or staring you in the eyes, just a tilt of the head away, should be quite enough to call an abstaining saint on for a visit, surely!

Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru - Oozing Indulgence

2010-09-29T16:12:00.016+05:30

Need a reason to smile? If you possess an affinity for house reefs, you’ve got one stout reason just here - Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru. Come along!

There is an increased preference particularly among the tourists fond of tropical holiday destinations. A major portion of them ask if there is a house reef among the lined-up attractions. If, by any chance, you identify yourself with them, Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru is highly recommended. Banyan Tree offers you the distinct Maldivian experience with one of the best house reefs in Maldives. Most of the thousand-plus islands here are custom-made for a fascinating desert island escape, and Vabbinfaru stands no exception to it. A dense knot of palm at your back and a sparkling white baby powder-like beach in front, fading towards the crystal blue water-words fall short to describe how mighty it feels like being there.

Even the accommodation is touched by the embryonic sense of Maldives. The 48 rustic villas are nestled in a densely forested island large enough to comprise them all and let anyone breathe in the cozy air. In every air-conditioned villa, you enjoy a bedroom with an open terrace, four-poster king-sized bed, recessed sitting area, daybed, open-air jet pool and private sundeck. The Vabbinfaru Villas are complemented by a private pavilion in the garden. These villas are designed to make a suitable stay for families and small touring groups. But what serves uniqueness is the conical thatched roof villas that theme the idyllic aura of Maldives.

When it comes to dinning, the adventure of choosing from an assortment of cuisines extends your bliss. There are options of delicious Maldivian cuisine and international cuisine at the beachfront Ilaafathi or Sangu garden restaurants. You may savor a private barbeque at the terrace of their villas if you would love to spend some quality time with your partner. The Sandbank Dinner of fresh sea food is the last thing to be missed ;it bestows the moment with the unique ocean-scape of Maldives. The fun, however, is incomplete unless you cook what you like to eat. So why not master your cooking skills with Maldivian dishes? The culinary demonstrations are specially organized for you to learn cooking traditional Maldivian dishes from the resort chefs. You can, thereby, always relive the moments spent in Maldives, at home. The mere thought entices you, isn’t it?

Needless to say, a tour in Maldives must consummate with perfection by lying on the tranquil bed of a spa. Banyan Tree Spa Vabbinfaru promises unmatchable service and an unforgettable indulgence while bringing the fine balance in your health. There are five deluxe spa pavilions, with side by side couple massage beds and open air showers. The two standard rooms are named Hirundhu Maa and Dhiggaa Maa, and the three deluxe rooms are
Huvandhu Maa, Finifen Maa and Asuru Maa, decked beautifully with local exotic flowers.

If you thought that something is still missing, Vabbinfaru doesn’t fall behind when it comes to the very popular recreations activities. The celebrated Diving ecstasy of Maldives can be enjoyed in the PADI Gold Palm Five Star Resort Dive Centre. Other than that, there are various watersports, marine lab, health and fitness room, culinary demonstration, star gazing, day excursions and special arrangements for wedding ceremonies.

What stands out of all the experiences is the Banyan Velaa trip. It’s an awesome sailing experience on a Turkish gullet that is a 30 meter long classic flagged double mast yacht.

There are one, two and three night packages with a customized itinerary based on prevailing ocean conditions and availability of picnic islands and dive sites. Don’t forget to catch; they are unique items on the list.

We would love to see you in consonance with our conviction that Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru stands tall as a high-class resort. Stay here to breathe in the aura of its optimism.

Top Ten Things To Do In Maldives

2010-09-22T18:19:00.015+05:30

Life is short and you want to enjoy every moment of it. Why not, then, engage in what Maldives has to offer to you! The extent of activities, that you may indulge yourself in, is extremely wide and fascinating. Right from things demanding physical involvement to the ones involving mere observation, there is a lot awaiting your arrival in Maldives.

Each activity is captivating in itself, offering varying levels of fun and enjoyment. Mentioned below are ten best activities, according to us, which you can engage in, while in the Maldives:-

• Water Sports & Activities: There is a lot to do on the Maldivian islands; crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean provides you enough opportunities to play. Parasailing, snorkeling, banana boating, scuba diving will let you open yourself up and you can float, dive and cuddle up with water. The importance of water activities in the Maldives is such that even professional water sports enthusiasts visit this place to experience the excitement of water sports on offer here.

• Sightseeing: Maldives has numerous repositories and buildings that are worth watching. The beauty and grace of these sights are capable of leaving any person astounded. Some of the famous places that you can visit in the Maldives are Hukuru Miski, Sultan Park, National Museum etc, in the capital city of Male’. The National Museum is situated in a palace where you will find a number of old instruments and sculptures.

• The Flora And Fauna: You sure wouldn’t want to miss this. Look out for the beautiful life under the Maldivian waters! They serve as a beautiful habitat to the amazing flora and fauna of Maldives. A huge variety of rare species of fishes, squids, whales, dolphins and many other stunning creatures living among the fascinating structures of coral elements and rare stones send out waves of visual pleasure. Although less in number, the birds and trees belong to rare families and they are a great source of attraction to the visitors.

• Living On A Liveaboard: Another very interesting thing to do in Maldives is to experience the islands' beauty on a liveaboard. The people who benefit the most out of liveaboards are the divers. Dive into the water and pick up the chance to get the divine experience without worrying about going back to various diving spots to dive every time.

• Experiencing The Nightlife: Just in case you thought that nightlife in Maldives can’t be exciting, a typical night in a good Maldives resort is beautiful, mild and just the way one would want it to be on a vacation. The well-arranged bars and discos facilitate the purpose of letting the visitors loosen up and provide them with moments to enjoy their life. It's balmy, modest and just perfect.

• Fishing: The comely water bodies in Maldives allow tourists a very pleasant experience of fishing. In addition to this, fishing in the night can also be looked upon as a very good activity to do here.

• Island Hopping: As the name suggests, it has to do with hopping from one island to the other! You can visit the islands which are situated next to the island you are staying on. Observe the fascinating life of the local people on these islands and view the exotic scenery. You are bound to receive a holistic sight of the lifestyle of the local inhabitants.

• Wedding: Get wedded! With wedding bells ringing for you, you may want to get married on a Maldivian island; it might just be one of the most delightful experiences. The fantastic locations and settings on the islands are just perfect for a dreamy wedding.

• Massage At a Spa: Apart from the water sports and the beautiful sceneries in the country, the spas in Maldives are worth spending a considerable amount of time in relaxing and reviving your body muscles, where each has that perfect ambience to soothe you. Come to the spas in Maldives and rejuvenate your senses! There is a wide variety to choose from.

• Enjoying The Food: Maldives offers plenty of restaurants and eating spots, which provide multi-cuisine dishes to excite the taste-buds of every person visiting the place. No wonder that Maldivian food is so popular worldwide! The food, here, is heavenly for sea-food lovers.

Do you need more reasons from Maldives to attract you? Maldives is calling!

Planning A Trip To the Maldives

2010-09-11T14:10:00.015+05:30

As one steps on the land of the Maldives, nature's grandeur forces any heart to skip a beat. The eyes witness a magnificent view of nature's glorious creation on earth - the Maldives. The green colour of the islands surrounded by pure blue water bodies of the Indian Ocean and the glistering white sand is bound to take anyone's breath away. It has been rightly termed as 'The Tropical Paradise'.

The country has separate islands, which are separated by the sea. 99% of Maldives is covered by sea. There are over five thousand coral reefs and plenty of reef fish, corals, marine mammals, and so many other marine lives which make diving in the Maldivian sea an unforgettable experience.

As you take a first look of the islands, you can find numerous coconut palms surrounding the acres of land. This adds to the grace of the islands. The view of the islands, while travelling on a seaplane, is the most tremendous experience one can ever have. Approximately 1190 coral islands grouped in a double chain of atolls (coral reefs) constitute the country of the Maldives. Spread across an approximate area of about 90,000 sq. kilometers, Maldives is one of the most disparate countries in the world.

Home to an extended variety of ecosystems, the country is best known for its elegant coral reefs, which acts as a habitat to about 300 species of fish. This is one of the most fascinating reasons as to why the Maldives is considered as a highly recommended place for spending vacations or to experience moments of sheer bliss

To Keep In Mind:-

Before making a trip to the Maldives, many significant issues have to be kept in mind. To ease off the job, here are a few points which can be considered -

Getting To The Maldives- Getting to Maldives is not as tough as one might think because it is a tropical area surrounded by water bodies. The Male' International Airport is just 15 minutes from Male', the capital of Maldives. The airport is small but fully equipped with all the necessities that should be present on an airport. The tourists get highly efficient assistance at the airport to make their way to the islands and resorts. There are various means of getting ahead once you reach the airport such as- seaplanes, boats etc.

Clothes To Be Picked- The climate in the Maldives is dominated by mild sunshine on the islands. Hence, the ideal type of dressing items that should be packed before getting to Maldives is light summer clothes, preferably cotton and accessories.

Arrangement Of Stay- Tourists coming to the Maldives should have a prior peek at the accomodation facilities at their selected resort of stay. There are numerous classic resorts in the Maldives with every facility one can think of. There are starred resorts and hotels for the luxury loving people, who have a lot of moolah to spare, as well as low end hotels for the budget-conscious crowd. However, the beauty of the stay in the Maldives still remains untouched, irrespective of any other element. To get a better understanding of the accommodation arrangements, tourists can seek assistance from various service providers available.

Choosing reliable service providers also makes the whole holiday more planned, organised, convenient and affordable. A particular service provider should be chosen from the kind of offers they provide, as the offers vary from operator to operator.

Fascinating Activities- There are various activities which can make your trip memorable and cherished, for a lifetime.

Scuba diving
Water sports
Excursions to various exotic local islands
Spa and wellness
Snorkeling
Surfing
Fishing
Angling
Reef casting
Sailing

So, it is upto you to decide which form of excitement is to be experienced in the splendid Maldives and it is for sure that the place will leave your memories of this visit tingling your mind forever.