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A Life Of Relaxation – Maldives Vacations

Sunday, March 21st, 2010

The aquamarine of the Indian Ocean:
Meedhupparu, the only resort in the Northern Maldives’ distant Raa Atoll offering dozens of access to uninhabited islands, unspoiled reefs, atolls and underwater wonders. Take pleasure in the benefits of the gym, sauna and steam room along with the use of the badminton court free of charge. It’s the way of appreciating your stay with us.

The resort’s reputation for good food and beverages is swiftly spreading round the world. They provide spicy Maldivian cuisine as well as Western, Eastern and fusion dishes. Apart from the Main Restaurant, there are various other delicious locations to eat, like enjoying a beach barbecue. Imagine youand your special one, all alone on a lovers’ cruise, or discovering a desert island hand in hand, it’s a dream that comes true at Meedhupparu Island Resort. They offer daytime, evening and all-day excursions to specially-selected islands and other locations.

Spa treatment here will let you get perfect, healthy balance between your inner and outer environments. The resort’s exclusive location guarantees the isolation and serenity necessary for those wishing to achieve total wellness. Here, in comfortable yet ecologically friendly environments of tasteful sophistication, the distressed mind and body is relaxed and rejuvenated through the early medical science of Ayurveda.

Let your concerns dissolve and wash away:
By a private speedboat from Malé, discover the charm of a Maldivian village on a private coral island in the crystal clear sea. Palm-thatched pavilions and bungalows line the white sand, or rise above the blue water. A spa on an island of its own offers soothing Asian secrets. The endless sky is highlighted by the amazing sunrise, sunshine and sunset.

Thatched beach pavilions and bungalows line the perfect white beach at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, while water bungalows are created on stilts over the water. The Royal Beach Villa provide lavish, unique accommodations for guests. From their thatched roofs and timber latticework to the fantastic white stone walls, all the architectural details are designed by local craftsmen using indigenous materials and techniques that date back centuries.

Island Spa: Most island resorts have their own spa. The Island has its own island. In this serene hideaway within a hideaway, you can sense as one with the ocean. Let the mild rhythms of the earth relieve your senses, allowing concerns and anxiety to dissolve and wash away.

Total Seclusion and Comfort:
Only 45 minutes by plane brings you to Noonu Atoll where Zitahli Kudafunafaru Maldives, a Maldivian paradise is situated. Embraced by a pristine beach, and crystal waters, this beautiful tropical styled resort will give you an experience that lasts a lifetime.

Large and luxurious accommodation is comprised of 50 exclusive villas, 30 of which give an all appearance that they float on the crystal waters surrounding the island. The remaining 20 are set amongst the natural landscape. The villas provide all modern services and excellent recreational and leisure activities such as Spa & Wellness, Diving, various exciting water sports, a fitness center, Fresh Water Pool, and excursions. And they have two restaurants and a bar on the resort. Definitely a heaven on earth, it gives total privacy and leisure. A must stay!

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The Perfect Destination For Enjoying The Natural Beauty – Maldives

Friday, March 19th, 2010

Maldives is popular for its marine diversity and especially for its whale-sharks, which average well over 20 feet in length. The country has some of the most impressive sites for diving in the world and the luxurious Resorts offer the best base. The most striking sites are less than an hour from almost all the Resorts. The boat journeys make the diving trips even more enjoyable. Guests set out in dhonis (a traditional Maldivian form of boat), and an experience in itself.

A voyage that you will never forget!
Paradise is made of this! Diva Maldives Resort is a tropical island resort, surrounded by a crystal-clear lagoon and miles and miles of ocean in shades of blue and turquoise. This is the place for a real break, far removed from the commotion of modern life, on a beautiful island, full of tropical greenery, surrounded by a fabulous lagoon, perfect for swimming and snorkeling and close to the Maldives’ finest dive sites.

Accommodations:
- Deluxe Rooms and Junior Suites: A sprawling tree here, a palm tree there, discreetly offering their soothing shade. The Junior Suites and Deluxe rooms offer a unique closeness with nature.
- Water Villas and Prestige Water Villas: Sunrise or sunset, the option is yours. The 84 water villas built on stilts are stretched along the East (Water Villas) and West coasts (Prestige Water Villas) of the island, all in total unity with the ocean and its magic, all in celebration of the water.
- Beach Villas: The Beach Villas are as gorgeous as the Beach Pool Villas, with larger gardens but without individual swimming pools.
- Beach Pool Villas: The west-facing Beach Pool Villas offers sensational views of the lagoon and sunsets. The rooms, with their luxurious en-suite bathrooms, are pure elegance and the extensive use of local wood for the floors and fittings, as well as the Pierre Frey fabrics from Paris, offer added warmth.
- Presidential Villa: Diva’s Presidential Villa is the height of luxury in these remarkably beautiful settings. Attention to detail is obvious as soon as one steps into the villa, a refinement which contributes to a distinctive elegance in this grandiose setting.

Cast away yet connected, Isolated yet welcoming:
W Retreat and Spa – Maldives is a tropical island and luxury playground, where style flirts with soul in a wonderland of sandy white beaches, crystal clear lagoons and spectacular reefs.

Where can you escape: Pamper yourself with lavish Maldivian living. Unwind at the innovative AWAY Spa. Go gourmet at our six eateries. Explore the world beneath the waves at DOWN UNDER. Who wants something out of the ordinary? Our ‘Whatever/Whenever’ team will deliver.

All-Villa Retreat Privacy: Bi-level beachfront and over-water retreats let indoor and outdoor blend; roofs with peek-a-boo views of the sky and glass-paneled floors that reveal lagoon fauna below. Privacy is vital – enjoy your own plunge pool, sundeck, and beach.

Guest Rooms:
- Beach Oasis: Where can you retreat in paradise? Step into your Beach Oasis, your bi-level beachfront retreat is of absolute privacy in tropical paradise.
- Ocean Oasis: Where can find over-water luxury? The indoor/outdoor one-bedroom Ocean Oasis is perched above the lagoon. Catch some rays on the sundeck. Steal a look at underwater fauna through the glass floor.
- Seascape Escape: Who’s ready to be wowed? Unwind in the two-bedroom over-water Seascape Escape.
- Ocean Haven: Take tropical paradise to the farthest. The Ocean Haven is the ultimate over-water getaway and total chill-out arena. Peek under the thatched-roof, this rustic play-hut is loaded with luxury.

The Ideal Location for Enjoying the Natural Beauty:
This is a stunning new resort in the Maldives which delivers 5 star deluxe services which can only be described as a tropical paradise. Dholhiyadhoo Resort and Spa is a 50 minute picturesque flight, located on Shaviyani Atoll, North of Male. Zitahli Dholhiyadhoo is the perfect location for relaxing and enjoying the natural beauty of this luxury island, with its white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters.

Guests have a choice of 100 luxury villa and suites all with private plunge pools. With contemporary yet distinctly Maldivian design, each includes state of the art in room entertainment and personal wine cellar for those guests who prefer to relax indoors. Guests can select to stay in any of the various villas and suites offered:
- Beach Villa Suite with Pool
- Deluxe Beach Villa with Pool
- Super Deluxe Beach Villa with Pool
- Deluxe Aqua Villa
- Super Deluxe Aqua Villa with Pool
- Stand Alone Aqua Villa with Pool
- President Suite with Pool

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Maldives Offers Top-notch Restaurants For Holiday Dining

Friday, March 19th, 2010

Savors of the Malabar Coast:
Cocoa Island is a small, tropical island resort designed for those in search of an easygoing, foot-in-the-sand experience. The rich, warm waters and abundant coral also promise some of the world’s best beaches, snorkeling and diving.

From your over-water bungalow, wake up to a clear horizon. As evening approaches, watch a tiny fishing boat sail the cobalt ocean. Cocoa Island offers indulgent therapies, yoga, diving, gourmet cuisine and exhilarating excursions.

Eat and Drink: Immerse yourself in the flavors of the Malabar Coast, enjoying the Indian Ocean’s abundance of seafood. Our approach to cuisine is modern, light and respectful of South Indian nuances. Menus also present contemporary interpretations of other Asian and Mediterranean classics.

You can eat like a castaway using our in-room dining service, or at Ufaa, our restaurant located beside the infinity pool and sea. Faru, our bar, is also well-liked with fine wines and tasteful cocktails. Ingredients include organic vegetables and the day’s catch, with dishes drawing inspiration from regional and Sri Lankan spices. All menus also feature simple salads and pastas.

For vegetarians: Our menus offer a high percentage of vegetarian dishes. Hot favorites consist of fresh fruit chaat salad with organic honey, lime syrup and almond milk granita, or tandoor aubergine with organic brown rice pilaf, mint raita and tomato chutney.

Seven outstanding Restaurants:
Discover barefoot comfort at the award-winning Conrad Maldives, set on two private islands among miles of idyllic white-sand beach and a perfect reef. Arrive at our Maldives hotel in style in a seaplane over the lagoon, dine in the world’s first all-glass, undersea restaurant and pamper in luxurious spa therapies. Sited in a picturesque corner of the Maldives, our luxury Maldives resort is stretched across two islands, surrounded by a lively coral reef and lagoon.

Dinning: The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island resort is well-known for its fine cuisine. Food lovers will find themselves at home amid the seven world-class restaurants, while for wine connoisseurs, over 10,000 bottles of wine await in the underground Wine Cellar, in the Wine Bar or at any of the resort’s spectacular dining venues.

Ithaa Undersea Restaurant: Dine 16 feet below sea level at Ithaa, the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island’s extraordinary undersea restaurant. Marvel at 180° views of reef and marine life, sip champagne cocktails and sample Maldivian-Western fusion cuisine at this magnificent Maldives venue – the world’s first all-glass, undersea restaurant.

Fine Dining Experiences – Lily Beach:
The chief objective of Lily Beach has been to advance the resort to a high quality, lavish experience. Only natural materials are used for all its Villas as well as Public areas. The final product is a fusion of modern design and local Maldivian architecture. It is a wonderful mixture of wood, different kinds of natural stones and modern design, which blend in artistically with the natural environment of the island.

Dining: Lily Maa, our core restaurant, an open sided restaurant with sand floors and views of the lagoon, will showcase some of the best cuisine served in the Maldives. Our skilled international Chef, will conjure up a amazing variety of ‘world cuisine’, offering open buffets, aesthetically set-up. Two open-cooking stations add diversity to a luxurious and comfortable dining experience at Lily Beach Resort Maldives.

Wish you have a amazing fine dining experience during your vacation? Tamarind, our á la carte restaurant presents you a romantic & distinctive fine dining experience with signature dishes, specially created by the Executive Chef and a magnificent selection of wines to go with.

The casual and lively ‘The Spirit’ is a perfect spot for chilling out. Sandy floors, vibrant colour-schemes, day loungers, tastefully selected lounge music, makes it a very alluring venue to spend your evenings.

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Rejoice Maldives Holidays In Serenity

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

Memories that will last forever!
Kuredu Island Resort is located in an area well-known for its rich fish life. It is a paradise dream in actual life, with more than 3 km of sandy beaches and crystal clear lagoons. Luxurious, thatched bungalows and spacious villas accommodate our guests.

Our guests can choose from 2 resorts and 4 types of rooms. On the western end of the island the spectacular Sangu Resort with exclusive Bar, Restaurant and Reception offers the remarkable Sangu Sunset Water Villas. Whereas Kuredu Maldives offers the cozy and comfortable Beach Bungalows and the beautiful Beach Villas. For the convenience of our guests we have several restaurants, bars and shops in Kuredu; a well assorted souvenir.

Kuredu Weddings: Kuredu Island Resort welcomes newly-weds to celebrate their very special Honeymoon at one of the most beautiful and romantic islands in the world. With sstunning white sand beaches, majestic palm trees and the warm, inviting, crystal clear waters of a turquoise blue lagoon surrounded by a rainbow colored coral reef teeming with incredible fish.

Enjoy the privacy and intimacy of a secluded, peaceful, natural setting and a casual ambience, where “no shoes, no news” is our assurance, and the sunsets are marvelous! The food is wonderful, the staffs make you feel at home, and the star filled heaven is truly out of this world.

Celebrate and remember the special moments of your life:
Tropical Emerald Island poised amidst shimmering pools of turquoise and sapphire. A vision of paradise – even before you set foot on the island. Vilu Reef Island always succeeds to make a remarkable first impression, rivaled only by the experience of embracing the island’s beauty up close. Blessed with sandy beaches and lush greenery, this pure island boasts a treasure trove of gems that await discovery by every guest.

Celebrations: Whether you have just vowed to love each other till eternity, mark a milestone in your amazing journey together or wish to celebrate another year of life. Renew your wedding vows on the beach of the tranquil island of Vilu Reef, just the two of you hand in hand against a golden sunset backdrop. As the Maldivian sunset convert the sky into a kaleidoscope of romantic hues, seal your eternal love. After the wedding, sail away into the sunset in our love dhoni, your first voyage as man and wife. Afterwards, pamper in a romantic dinner under a canopy of thousand stars before retiring to your specially decorated villa.

Holiday in Harmony, With Nature:
A spectacular glimpse of paradise in the center of the vast Indian Ocean awaits the guests as they disembark a journey of discovery, the discovery of Vilamendhoo island resort in the Maldives. Vilamendhoo Island Resort, with a beautiful sandbank jutting out from its western tip, boasts with sandy beaches and blue lagoon surrounding the whole island.

Wander through the dazzling sand, the tropical greenery or get seduced by the hypnotic tranquility of the ocean waves & the silent music that fills the air. Bind yourself harmoniously with nature and let the mesmerizing songs of the sea whisk you away. The Indian Ocean at your doorstep, wide open terraces of the luxury rooms offer an never-ending view of the amazing panorama surrounding the island.

A candlelit dinner for two, exotic cuisines, palm fronds dancing to the rhythm of the wind, gentle waves making barely a ripple in the tropical landscape of blue-green hues. Experience the ultimate romantic dream here. Enjoy an array of Maldivian, Continental & Oriental cuisines at Vilamendhoo Maldives.

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Enjoyable Vacations In Maldives Resorts

Thursday, March 18th, 2010

A stylish and Intimate Tropical Paradise:
The Athuruga Resort Maldives, a private island paradise, is located in the South Ari Atoll of the Maldives. The island is well-known for its green vegetation and the scintillating facade of pristine sand and turquoise waters that will recreate the most romantic atmosphere for any guest that might choose to indulge itself in a holiday in the sun.

The resort’s “all inclusive” package, allows you to enjoy all the food and drinks you want, after paying a certain fee. The resort have a 4-star hotel that comes fully equipped with 46 beach bungalows and 5 garden rooms that will make your stay a most satisfying one. All of the rooms are large and offer breathtaking views of the tropical heaven that is in the Maldives.

The cuisine at Athuruga Island Resort are primarily of international dishes and delicacies with a strong prominence on the Italian cuisine. The restaurant allows you to dine in a elegant manner but at the same time fully relaxed and with an admirable view. With a stunning big blue lagoon close by it is a must for water sports fans. Popular activities are big game fishing and excursions for the holiday makers.

Perfect Spot for an enjoyable Vacation|Holiday:
The Gasfinolhu Maldives is a four star resort located in Maldives. The resort is a wonderful place to stay when one is on a vacation with ones family or one is on a romantic vacation. The island resort has good accommodations, which are really comfortable and cozy. One can choose to stay in the bungalows or in the villas. The rooms are all air conditioned and have attached bathrooms. The rooms have several modern room facilities, and balconies with a spectacular view of the surrounding scenery and the beautiful sea.

The dining preferences are also great over here. The resort has a restaurant and a bar where one can dine and wine in a relaxed manner. The bar has good quality wines and beer to the guests. The setting is casual and the services are great. The recreation options are also good in this luxury island resort. One can play a number of indoor games and or from several opportunities for water sports. The resort also arranges island trips and other excursions for the tourists. The resort also have a spa where can go for a nice and relaxing massage or a facial.

Contemporary Designs with Maldivian Touches:
Raffles Konottaa Maldives, will suit the business world as well as the wealthy holiday couple. With a private dining room for 12 persons, particularly organized Raffles Revelry parties ‘that promise the celebrations of a lifetime’ and a sandbank for private events and dinners. The general design is ‘modern with Maldivian touches’ which means appropriate thatched roofs over beautiful modern interior designs. The rooms are a fair size and come in four varieties: 20 Beach Villas, 21 Water Villas, 7 Signature Villas and one Raffles Villa.

The resort is situated in a fabulous small island in Gaaf Dhaalu Atoll of Maldives. Fantastic excursions and entertainments such as tennis courts and a golf simulator are provided. The Raffles Amrita Spa also offers 6 manicure and pedicure rooms. With this renowned brand come new ideas, that will always be welcome.

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Holiday In Four Seasons Resort Maldives At Kuda Huaa

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Discover the charm of a Maldivian village on a private coral island in the turquoise sea. Palm-thatched pavilions and bungalows line the white sand, or rise above the crystal water. A spa on an island of its own offers calming Asian secrets. Sunrise, sunshine and sunset paint the endless sky. All of it you can discover in Four Seasons Resort Kuda Huraa.

Accommodation
Bungalows and thatched beach panilions line the sandy beaches at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa, while water bungalows are built on stilts over the lagoon. The Royal Beach Villa provides lavish one-of-a-kind accommodations for guests. From their thatched roofs and timber latticework to the beautiful white stone walls, all the architectural details are constructed by local craftsmen using indigenous materials and techniques that date back centuries, to reflect a true sense of the Maldives. Find below a listing of all types of accommodation aoffered at Kuda Huraa.

Bungalows:
Sunrise Water Bungalow
Sunset Water Bungalow
Sunrise Beach Bungalow with Pool
Sunset Beach Bungalow with Pool
Beach Pavilion with Pool
Specialty Suites:
Two-Bedroom Royal Beach Villa
Sunrise Two-Bedroom Water Suite
Sunset Two-Bedroom Water Suite
Sunrise One-Bedroom Water Suite
Sunset One-Bedroom Water Suite
Four Seasons Explorer cabins:
Explorer Suite
State Room

Four Seasons Explorer
Enjoy more during your stay with a cruise on the Four Seasons Explorer, a private three-deck, 11-cabin catamaran that takes guests island-hopping, stargazing and diving in Four Seasons style. Four Season Explorer have Cabins that are bright and airy. All are air-conditioned and include a full en-suite bathroom. An amazing way to balance the excitement of land, this is a special way to experience the Maldives. Four Seasons Explorer permits avid divers, water enthusiasts, nature lovers and 21st-century explorers to discover remote shores and rarely visited dive or snorkeling sites among the untouched reaches of the beautiful atolls. Children over the age of 10 years are welcome.

Sail across the lagoon to the island in a traditional Maldivian boat (a wooden dhoni). Just as the Maldives is a world mixture of cultures (learn more about the country from maldives news updates), from Indian to Arabic, the design of the Island Spa captures an true sense of place. Asian-inspired, innovative treatments rejuvenate in facilities complete with oversized deep soaking tubs and a private garden courtyard with an open-air shower. Indigenous treatments pay tribute to the restorative power of marine nutrients and rejoice in the healing effects of aromatic oils and spices.

Yoga Pavilion
An open-air yoga and meditation platform faces the endless ocean, inspiring those who practice the ancient ritual to get emotional, mental and physical balance. The Resort’s resident yogi invites you to private training sessions, personalized to individual tastes and needs:
Asanas – body positions
Pranayama – breathing techniques
Dhayan – concentration techniques
Yoga nidra – relaxation techniques

There are 7 treatment rooms and fee applies for private sessions so please ask for more information. Reservations for spa services are recommended prior to arrival at the Resort. Treatments include massages, body treatments, facial treatments, island spa rituals, multi-day spa packages and salon services.

In-room massage and spa services: Massage treatments and manicures and pedicures can also be enjoyed in the privacy of your bungalow or suite. You don’t want to miss knowing that there are many resort islands in Maldives with great spa services. All about the other resorts of Maldives are available to search from the resorts category of maldives directory which makes the task much easier.

Experience More Maldives – Paradise Twice Package: Stay at both of our Maldivian retreats (Kuda Huraa and Landaa Giraavaru) for six nights or more, and enjoy complimentary return seaplane transfers for two. Ultimate Romantic Escape – Island Romance Package: Delight in champagne upon arrival and savor a candlelight dinner for two in the privacy of your room. Check availably of these special offers before starting your journey to this private coral island among the other famous maldives travel resorts that are popular for people around the world throughout the year.

“Kuda Huraa has a lovely boutique look to it and feels very private and romantic. Our beach bungalow was to die for with a four-poster bed, indoor shower and private pool set in a tropical garden. The spa of Four Seasons Kuda Huraa is amazing” Conde Nast Brides, UK, May/June 2009.

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Full Moon Maldives – A Desirable Holiday Destination

Monday, March 15th, 2010

A laid-back philosophy for our guests, where friendly staff with a high commitment of service assures a hassle free holiday with those small luxuries you are used to. So leave your shoes and concerns behind and enjoy an island where you are “Free” to be “You” during a memorable maldives travel journey. The recent reconstruction made Full Moon Maldives, one of the most desirable locations in the archipelago.

Living and Accomodation
The new renovation made Full Moon Maldives, one of the most desirable locations in Maldives. All 156 rooms have been created by devoted artisans who have been drawn on the traditions of generations to create a sophisticated natural look with a generous use of wood and thatch to enhance the entire island atmosphere in a truly Maldivian style. Luxurious furniture and services underline the comfort.

Water Suite (1 unit – 149sqm): The gracious beauty of the tropical surroundings blends perfectly with the design of this Water Suite. Individually designed and furnished, featuring one bedroom, a living room and a sun deck with splash pool. Perched just above the ocean, the sea is at your doorstep inviting you to a morning dip, to an afternoon or sunset swim.

Water Villa (4 units – 84sqm): The Water Villas offer an extreme luxury for those who are looking for exclusivity and seclusion; they are built on stilts with private terrace and direct access to the lagoon. Elegance surrounded by pure nature with an incredible view overlooking the turquoise lagoon, luxurious furniture, fittings and amenities underline the comfort.

Water Bungalow (52 units / 54sqm): Build over the lagoon with a private terrace and direct access to the sea. A four-poster bed with mosquito net enhances the room’s comfort and will put you in a romantic mood. A wide range of amenities ensure a luxurious experience.

Beachfront Cottage (55 units / 76sqm): Experience the plush comfort and enjoy exotic splendor of these thatched cottages. Each of these opulent individual sanctuaries is sea facing and surrounded by tropical gardens. A vaulted ceiling, wooden furniture and a private terrace will suggets luxury and style. Bathrooms will open out on to a delightful al fresco garden shower.

Beachfront Deluxe Room (44 units / 52sqm): Drawing inspiration from the old colonial mansions, the Beachfront Deluxe Rooms offers a perfect mixture of by gone charms and innovative design, featuring thatched roofs, private terraces or balcony.

Wine and Dine
Maldives has a beautiful collection of holiday island resorts. Whether you are looking for the perfect location to wine and dine or relax and enjoy, maldive directory offers a choice of all island retreats in the country to select from, according to your preference. At Full Moon you can pamper yourself in a wide selection of culinary choices – be it Thai, Mediterranean, Continental or Asian cuisine. Five delightful restaurants (Full Moon Restaurant, Sand Coast Café, Atoll Grill, Bean Thai, Casa Luna) offers something special for every taste and occasion. Refreshing cocktails, connoisseur wines, liqueurs and cigars are featured in Anchorage Bar and the Drifters Club.

Water Sports and Recreation
Whether a haven for pure relaxation, or an active holiday retreat, the choices are endless. Within easy reach of your room, there are many options for sports or active enjoyment. A shallow lagoon makes it ideal for windsurfing, catamaran sailing and snorkeling trips. Activities include a large fresh water swimming pool, children’s splash pool, Fitness centre, a floodlit tennis court and table tennis. There is also a library, net cafe and a boutique.

Spa
“While most Island resorts have their own spa, our resort’s spa has its own island” and offers an exciting choice of treatments. The architecture of our Spa draws on the inspiration of ancient Maldives. You are guided across a wooden bridge embedded in water, to your single or double treatment rooms. The design is drawn from a heritage of care and wisdom, of balance and tranquility. The Aquum Spa offers spirited experiences with water to bring about lasting rejuvenation.

The menu of the Spa merges east with west using the universal and life-giving properties of fresh seawater, nutritious sea plants, minerals as well as herbs. Each guest is offered a complimentary health consultation. One can book the day long pre-packaged wellness programs, and also the custom-design treatments to suit individual lifestyles.

Excursions
To help you get the most out of your stay in stunning Maldives, we are delighted to offer you a range of excursions and sightseeing trips, specially designed to reveal the beauty and diversity of this unique country.

Big Game Fishing: Spend a morning or an afternoon experiencing the thrill of Big Game Fishing. Blue Marlin and Sailfish are regular catches from our own purpose built Fishing Boat, with experienced Big Game Fishing Crew.

Glass Bottom Boat: Snorkel without getting wet! Watch the colorful reef drift underneath your feet, alive with extraordinary fishes and fascinating sea creatures. Our Glass Bottom boat is a beautiful experience not to be missed!

Male’ Shopping: Discover the streets of this small capital city. A local guide will show you the important sites, including the fascinating fish markets, mosques and Presidential Palace. Don’t miss the chance to visit the local souvenir shops before returning to the island.

Island Hopping: Try a relaxing half or full day island hopping trip to see some of the beautiful islands nearby. Your trip may include locally inhabited islands, other resorts or deserted islands with superb beaches and snorkeling. Contact Guest Services for more details of the trips on offer. Private Island Hopping can also be arranged; a Guest Service Officer will be pleased to discuss your individual plans.

Dolphin Sunset Cruise: Our most admired trip! Join our experienced crew on a traditional Maldivian Dhoni as they track the playful Spinner Dolphins which live around Full Moon. We have a 90% success rate of locating dolphins, but remember they are wild animals and can be unpredictable! This is a truly magical opportunity not to be missed.

Sunset Fishing: Don’t leave the Maldives without trying your hand at the local pass time. Line, hooks and bait are provided, and our Dhoni crew will give assistance to ensure you have lots of fun bringing home the ‘catch’. The following evening your fish will be served in the restaurant for everyone to enjoy.

Kuda Bandos Snorkeling: Kuda Bandos is a small, beautiful island around 20 minutes boat ride from Full Moon. There are no hotels or shops to spoil the serenity of this tropical paradise. Laze away the hours on the pristine white beach, or view the magical underwater world as you snorkel the natural reef. Kuda Bandos snorkeling offers a unforgettable experience for beginners and experienced snorkellers alike. The water gets gradually deeper, so it is ideal for less confident swimmers. Cold drinks can be bought from a counter on the island.

Reef Snorkeling: Banana Reef is famous for its myriad of colorful tropical fish and attractive corals. This snorkeling trip offers a fantastic opportunity to snorkel this well known site, located close to Full Moon. Snorkeling takes place directly from the boat, and is thus suitable for the more confident swimmer. A Maldivian experience to treasure!

Also, don’t forget to read and gain information on maldives news and events before traveling. You must know what is happening in a country at the moment before visiting. It is a safe and smart way to travel to wherever in the world, for a comfortable and exciting vacation.

Scuba Diving
Full Moon Maldives, with more than 45 popular dive sites in close proximity, is a favorite resort for scuba divers. Beginners are especially welcome and an open diver’s license can be obtained. Our experienced Euro Diver team awaits you with dive trips to some of the most amazing dive sites in the world.

Events
“Special Moments”: Why walk down the aisle when you can walk barefoot in powder soft sand, amongst the flowers of an exotic tropical island or give your wedding vow even underwater a midst the coral wonders of the Maldives? What could inspire romance more than the Maldivian incomparable natural beauty?

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Seclusion, Space And Tranquility At Maldives Spas

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

During some moments in life, the self needs seclusion, space and peace to recharge its batteries. Spa treatments give you the privacy and peace that allows you to set aside the cares of the world while skilled staffs pamper your body, as well as your mind, with refreshing treatments. So it is worth finding out about this beautiful country through maldives news updates, for a fully prepared vacation. Allow yourself to pamper in that special spa treatment as well as an unforgettable vacation of a lifetime. Check out these two wonderful spa’s among many, available in Maldives Resorts.

Angsana Spa Ihuru:
Ihuru is a lush and striking island reputed to be the most picturesque in the Maldives. Meaning “old palm trees” in the Dhivehi language, it possesses a beautiful palm-fringed beach of crystal clear waters and pristine white sands. Surrounded by a shallow lagoon and a nearby reef, the island is ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving. Well known for its excellent cuisine, it is also a food paradise, perfect for those who live to eat.

Better still, discover the Angsana spa with a loved one and rediscover vital sensory pleasures – from the pleasure of touch to the aroma of exotic oils like rosemary, lavender, jasmine and frangipani wafting the air.

Set amidst a tropical paradise of palm-fringed beaches and crystalline waters, the magic of Angsana Spa Ihuru is complemented by its stimulating blend of treatments for wonderful maldives vacations.

Pamper yourself in one of our unique spa treatments. You can choose any one of the treatments including the ‘Essence of Angsana’. Also enjoy a Body Polish, Body Treats, Body Massages, Facials and Essential Pampering. It is totally up to you to select how you want to enjoy the luxury of our spa.

Zitahli Resort and Spa Kuda-Funafaru:
“As the sun rises, live every moment of life and as the sun sets, celebrate that day’s inspiration.”

It is with this viewpoint in mind, and the enthusiasm of a dedicated team of Zitahli Resorts and Spa Kuda-Funafaru that we provide a decadent array of organic therapies in lavish pavilion style treatment rooms, complete with plunge pools, herbal baths and luxurious relaxation lounges. Dedicated to a holistic approach to health and well-being, guests will take delight in the spa menu selections and the special attention to individual needs.

Have the luxury and peace of Zitahli Kuda-Funafaru Spa during your holiday. However, if you want to experience other available options in this beautiful country, check the maldives directory. Here you can get access to details on all the island resorts and spas in the Maldives.

Maldives Spas are excellent to experience with your loved ones for a memorable and relaxing vacation. Enjoy spa treatments in these stunning tropical islands!

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Enjoy Absolute Privacy At Eriyadu Island Maldives – Your Ideal Maldives Holidays

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Ever wanted to forget everything and feel nothing? Eriyadu Island Resort of maldives (which is southwest of Sri Lanka, on the equator) makes sure that your dreams to experience absolute isolation and the feeling of immortality are satisfied to its fullest.

Imagine when the sun has swept away the tides across a gulf that ends to these beaches. The tranquil nature & peace you’ve created upon yourself. Feel a breeze from a distant time, hear the gentle laughter & move into a subtle groove that fills this immaculate piece of nature, continuously & harmoniously.

Lie down across the white sand sun soaked beach & let the waves caress you, gently move you, until the end of dusk greets you. Warm yourself against the cheering crowd or the luxury of those forgotten private spots. Those place where time stops & where the tunes are always your songs.

Who wouldnt want to enjoy their perfect maldives vacation at this beautiful island resort. On arrival you’ll be whisked away to the cozy island famous for the most extraordinary dive spots in the world.

Feel a breeze from a distant time, hear the gentle laughter & move into a subtle groove that fills this immaculate piece of nature, continuously & harmoniously.
Lie down across the white sand sun soaked beach & let the waves caress you, gently move you, until the end of dusk greets you. Warm yourself against the cheering crowd or the luxury of those forgotten private spots. Those place where time stops & where the tunes are always your songs.

The bounty of an exorbitant coral reef, an adobe laying atop a tropical island & a gold tinted stretch of your private beach while the day slumbers into the dusk. In the heart of the Indian Ocean, on the end of Malé atoll, lies the island resort, Eriyadhu.

Unlike a foretold folklore or a fantasy-escape, Eriyadu exsists, with its earthy-woody edifice, salty sea breezes & long night bonfires, its all real & its all here. Guests love the natural beauty of the island. The perfect sandy white beaches and miles and miles of crystal clear waters are enjoyed by visitors from all across the world.

Delight yourself in one of the carefully appointed beach fronted deluxe villas just few yards from the lagoon. These rooms are decorated by the dancing shades of the palm trees surrounding the island. Relax on your personal veranda or enjoy a bath in the open air.
Dine beneath the moonlight; fill your senses with the heady sound of crashing waves softly serenading your ears with its own cacophony of music while satiating one’s desires with a scrumptious array of local & international cuisines.

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Have The Experience Of Maldives Vacation – Alila Hotels And Resorts

Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010

For the perfect experience of maldives holidays, Alila Villas Hadahaa is the best choice. Surrounded by only the vast expanse of sky and sea, here in Alila Villas Hadahaa, no boundaries exist between you and the ocean. Panoramic views stretch to infinity. The resort is totally and completely about the ultimate Maldivian experience of turquoise and azure waters and fine white beaches, complemented by tranquil settings. Succumb to the healing sensation of holistic wellness at Alila Villas Hadahaa, where every experience is centred on bringing your mind, body and soul towards a new equilibrium.

The flavors of the Maldives flows into the culinary and wellness experiences too. Savour authentic local cuisine and pamper yourself at the spa retreat, an oasis of indulgence and rejuvenation.

Great care has been taken in the construction of Alila Villas Hadahaa to sustain the natural vegetation in order to maintain the ambience of the island and minimise the environmental footprint of the resort.

Environmental awareness and protection are key considerations in all our guest experiences. Alila Villas Hadahaa is the first resort in the Maldives to adhere to the standards for Green Globe certification in the construction stage and resort operations.

Set on a tropical island in the North Huvadhoo Atoll, Alila Villas Hadahaa is about 400 km to the south from Male international airport. The islands here feature diverse landscapes covered by lush vegetation such as palm, coconut and banyan trees and tropical flowers, and fringed by pristine sandy beaches. The diving is unbeatable with long stretches of unspoilt coral reefs and a huge abundance of marine life unequalled by other visited locations in the Maldives. From lazing on an empty beach to breathtaking ocean adventures, Alila Villas Hadahaa will offer the absolute best experiences of the Maldives Holidays.

As natural as the pristine atolls they adorn, these unspoilt living spaces lift the concept of destination experiences to new heights. All visitors who have experienced the natural beauty and the creative designs of the resort would wonder about its designers. Leading the design team for Alila Villas Hadahaa is Chan Soo Khian, founder and principal architect of Singapore-based SCDA Architects. SCDA was named as one of the Design Vanguards of 2003 by the very prestigious Architectural Record, a monthly publication by the American Institute of Architects.

Soo Khian’s signature style is evident here, in the way he engages nature. His is an architectural philosophy that seeks to bring out the best of a locale and its essence. Indeed, Alila Villas Hadahaa is gentle on the earth. The design and construction blueprints were guided by environmental impact studies prior to implementation. In complementing the spirit of environmental stewardship, Soo Khian is careful to ensure that his design promotes rainwater harvesting and minimises disruption to corals around the island. The concept preserves and reinforces the existing foliage of the island. Waste treatment plants ensure that pollution to the island is minimised.

Surrounded by only the vast expanse of sky and sea, the resort’s 50 island and aqua villas, some with private pool, reflect the unique Maldivian sense of space. Here, no boundaries exist between you and the ocean where panoramic views stretch to infinity. The unique architecturally designed accommodation of Alila Villas Hadahaa is a well planned selection of villas to meet the needs of every guest: 16 Island Villas (100 sqm), 20 Island Villas with Pool (120 sqm) and 14 Aqua Villas (110 sqm).

The Island Villa provides a private island home for guests desiring true solitude and tranquility. Nestled among the natural vegetation of the island, they create an intimate setting for relaxation. Each villa features private deck, bedroom with living area and your own private garden with outdoor shower and bath. The interiors of the villa include natural timber and stone to imbue the minimalist contemporary design with an indigenous touch. Perfect sound from home entertainment system and TV which can be viewed from your bed will complete the experience. There is only a short sandy walk from each deck to the magical blue of the Indian Ocean.

The Island Villa with Pool provides an additional level of lazing and pampering. Enjoying the privacy provided by the natural vegetation, guests will step down from their daybed into their own personal plunge pool adjacent to the outdoor deck.

The Aqua Villa is an ideal retreat from a chaotic world, where guests enjoy panoramic views of the ocean to the horizon and fall asleep to the sound of soft waves lapping below their villa. Each villa features the bedroom with living area, bathroom with oval shaped bath and a full size window opening to a view of the ocean, private deck with daybed, sun lounges and access to the coral-filled waters.

The unique experiences at Alila Villas Hadahaa includes:
• Battuta’s Restaurant – serving Maldivian and Moroccan cuisine
• Relish Restaurant
• Bell’s Bar – the Poolside & Cigar bar
• Spa by Mandara in a natural garden setting
• Gymnasium
• Yoga pavilion
• Two large fresh water pools
• PADI 5-Star Dive Centre
• Library
• CD/DVD library
• Leisure Concierge service
• Alila Living boutique
• Home theatre
• 24-hour in-villa dining

A refreshing and healthy dining experience of the highest standard is offered by the resort.. A choice of two restaurants, “Relish” and “Battuta’s”, both carefully designed to create unique dining environments in terms of design, furnishing and ambience, catering to guests’ needs from early morning until late into the evening.

Also, private dining experiences can be arranged in the comfort of your villa or on your private deck. Our menus are designed to cater for a variety of palates as well as providing specialities of the region and a fascinating fusion cuisine incorporating essential elements of the Maldivian diet.

Throughout the resort, beverage services are varied and exceptional, from a diverse selection of wines, imported beers, and speciality cocktails, to exotic tropical drinks, fresh juices, and coffees prepared in the traditional Italian style.

Celebrate this festive season in a truly surprisingly different location. As one of the oldest inhabited regions of the Maldives, the Huvadhoo Atoll is rich in history. However, this history has remained hidden as only very few adventurous divers have travelled here in the past. While the Maldives is a well established and much sought-after destination, it is only in its southern atolls that travellers can truly experience the original tranquillity and unspoiled conditions of the Maldives which first drew tourists many years ago. The magnificence of nature and culture at Alila Villas Hadahaa’s secluded yet strategic location creates an inimitable hideaway and will allow guests to experience a truly unforgettable season without comprising our promise of privacy and intimacy.

Stay at Alila villas Hadahaa and enjoy a unique Maldivian experience. Bask in the panoramic views of the tropical sky and sea offered by the over the water Aqua Villas and enjoy the special packages for special occasions at special rates offered by the resort for its guests. Some of the Festivities celebrated at Alila Villas Hadahaa are ‘Beach Barbeque’, ‘Bohemian Bonfire’, ‘Sunset Cocktail Hour with the Management’, ‘Moroccan/Maldivian inspired BBQ’, ‘Christmas Eve Celebrations’, ‘Lobsters at Horizon’, ‘Seafood Night’, ‘New Year’s Eve Under the Stars’ and ‘New Year’s Day Brunch’.

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