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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.


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.


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.


Ranveli Village Honeymoon Sensation

Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Ranveli is nothing if it isn’t authentic. When you’re here, its perfect natural beauty overwhelms you and takes over your senses, transfixing you. It’s hard to believe its real, but this is real as it gets.

Your private beach bungalow may be comfortable and accommodating, but you won’t find yourselves there much during the day. Experience the best in Maldives, Snorkeling or diving in the tropical underwater landscape of the wonderful coral reefs. Navigate crystal clear waters as you canoe or sail on the island’s immense lagoon.

Or just choose to watch the tide change and reflect on life from a gently swaying hammock. Let your stress gently melt away by the warm breeze and you go for a beach walk and get your toes in the sand.

Dream Honeymoon
The ranveli village maldives is one of the most stunning Beach & Marine life resort destination. Stroll peacefully along the endless beach in Ranveli. Enjoy snorkeling and Diving in crystal waters and experience the thrill of games and dazzling entertainment. Here, a dream Honeymoon becomes reality and what better way to compliment your stay than these enhancements:

Package included.
- Bottle of Wine on arrival.
- Decorated Bed with Fresh flowers in your room.
- A special honeymoon fruit basket with Cookies.
- A romantic sunset cruise on the catamaran/boat.
- One Free Couple massage, in our Lansimoo Spa (Foot, Back Massage or Head Massage) any of one massage from these three options.
- Romantic dinner for 2 under the stars on Ranveli Village Beach.

The above can be acquired on presentation of a recent marriage certificate dated within a three month period. The copy of the certificate is to be sent to Ranveli Village at the time of booking. All these available options and more, makes your honeymoon just the way you would like it to be, and so much more!

Ranveli literally means Golden Sand in the local language. The island with its beautiful sandy beaches, the tall palm trees and crystal clear water, is a self-contained paradise. One may say that this is the ideal place for a maldives vacation! One of its most distinguishing features, and also its most beautiful, is the long white beach that stretches away from the island. Like a deliberately constructed road to the edge of the sea, this naturally created stretch of white sand lets you understand the true meaning of “a walk on the beach”.

This is why it is one of the finest spots in Maldives for the perfect beach vacation. However, you may want to obtain maldives travel information in more details to select the best vacation spot in Maldives for you. No matter which resort, it would be like a dream come true!


Overwhelm Your Senses With Maldives Spa Treatments

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Covered beneath lush palms, is a tropical paradise so pure and delicate where the stunning and majestic underwater world will turn you wordless! For this is where your dreams become reality, time and time again, at Maldives Resorts! Each Maldives Holiday Resort Spa is a tranquil sanctuary itself. The treatments are designed for the guest to revitalize and refresh to rejuvenate their body and soul.

Value and Sophistication – Hideaway Spa:
The Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi Maldives Spa, Resort and Marina is a new luxury boutique resort located on the privately-owned uninhabited virgin island of Dhonakulhi, North Maldives, Indian Ocean.

Hideaway Spa: If pampering your body and soul is your idea of heaven, the Hideaway Spa by Mandara has it all. Created with compassion to the guest experience, the design emphasis is on space, solitude and luxury.

Well-known for their class and style, the spa is managed by Mandara Spa. It has hand-picked, well trained masseurs to blend in well with the resort philosophy and attention to detail. A combination of coconut & teak timber furnishing, sukayambi stone, java rosso tumble stone, pink slate, onyx and silk fabrics with internal waterways, waterfall walls and sand floors gives the ultimate treatment. 4 Spa land villas and 2 Lagoon Spa Villas offer an intimate experience.

Araamu Spa – A Unique Experience with Each Treatment:
Among the sparkling jewels of the Indian Ocean one that excels and dazzles above all, the most beautiful precious stone, Royal Island Resort, does integrity to its name.

Araamu Spa: In the local Dhivehi language “Araamu” means “comfort”, “pleasure” and every feeling in between. The philosophy at Araamu Spa is untainted pampering of the body, mind and spirit.

Araamu Spa is a holistic haven in a peaceful Maldivian fishing village setting, featuring six outdoor wooden pavilions including two deluxe pavilions with sunken Jacuzzi and steam bath. There are five indoor treatment rooms specially designed for Indian Ayurvedic treatments with steam, sauna and whirlpool. Treatments are designed to revitalize, refresh and rejuvenate.

Using local and foreign herbs, oils and flowers as well as well-known skin care products, a multicultural team of professionals brings a variety of treatments from all over the world including Thailand, Indonesia, India, Hawaii and of course Maldives, making Araamu Spa stand out from the rest in diversity and quality.

Unwind and Rediscover at Rihiveli Spa:
In a convivial, back-to-basics family-style environment, rediscover the joy of heart-to-heart communication in a pre-gadget, less-complicated world, where people are your best companions. Nature pleases your needs and home is where you derive comfort and pleasure here in Rihiveli Beach Resort.

Rihiveli Spa (A Balinese-style massage centre): Surrender to the healing touch of our masseuses as they ease the tight knots out of your muscles. Adept in different massage techniques, they’ll help you embark on a journey of perfect bliss and utter relaxation.


Seek Heaven On Earth – Maldives Resorts

Monday, March 15th, 2010

Maldives consists of hundreds of luxury island resorts – the ideal holiday retreats, which offer something for everyone! You can witness the natural beauty and more in the comfort of luxury villas and bungalows. Each resort presents a naturally Maldivian holiday experience, with extraordinary twists to suit everyone. What more can you ask for? Travel to Maldives, and discover the ultimate holiday experience!

A Private and Romantic Resort Island:
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives, a private and romantic island resort, spreads perfectly along a white sandy beach and the serene lagoon. The award-winning resort, now re-launched, impeccably extends the magic of the island’s blessed natural beauty in its design even as it presents the finest modern luxuries and services.

Jiva Grande Spa: An reliable Indian spa, offers a variety of signature wellness experiences. Activities: A choice of gourmet cuisine, water sports, and recreation make for a special and ultimate destination.

Rooms & Suites: Each of the resort’s magnificently designed 62 villas is furnished in natural tones and textures. The warmth of wood, the scent of flowers and the soft glow of lamps and candles create an intimate environment in the villas. Expansive ocean views and a soothing breezes relax the senses.

Food and Wine: From casual, all-day dining to formal, fine dining, guests can savor a selection of gourmet cuisine, cool beverages and the choicest wines. The resort offers a distinctive dining experience at its restaurants. The menus feature traditional and contemporary favorites of a variety of international cuisines that are complemented with fine wines from the resort’s cellar. Guests can dine at the restaurants or any location on the island of their choice.

Leave your worries behind. Seek heaven on earth:
It is an emerald jewel in the turquoise Maldivian waters with acres of luxuriant vegetation and spectacular beaches tapering into an endless sandbank. Wander the narrow winding paths lined with thick foliage that snake their way across the island. Watch the ancient banyan tree and spot the cranes nesting in the highest branches.

Walk leisurely along sandy white beaches and dip your toes in the water to cool off on a balmy day. Spend leisurely hours discovering the vibrant reefs or an afternoon of extravagance at the spa. Indulge in dining and wining experiences to suit your every wish.

Whether you are one half of a couple on a romantic getaway or part of a big family seeking to enjoy quality time together, whether you would rather pamper in sensual spa therapies than spend an afternoon exploring the vibrant reefs, there is literally something for everyone. Come to Kuramathi Resort Maldives and explore the Maldives at its best. Unwind, get comfortable and enjoy our beautiful island: sun, sand, surf, mouth-watering food, diverse facilities and, of course, welcoming and friendly service.

How may we indulge you?
Get on a voyage of discovery towards an island once uncharted now discovered. The treasure is within your grasp. Cast away the map, for it is no longer required. Cinnamon Resort Maldives is a perfectly ’rounded’ island, spanning over 35 acres, with nature’s breathtaking ‘aquarium’ all around and a beautiful coral garden beneath.

Rooms: Permit us to lead you to your very own hideaway. Gaze out at azure waters. Wiggle your toes in the soft, white sand. Be warmed by the sun. Prepare to lose yourself in an experience that is the epitome of luxury. All our rooms are set in villas facing the sea or in the waters of the ocean. They have been especially designed to blend harmoniously into their surroundings.

Facilities: A morning spent soaking up the sun, an afternoon in an underwater coral garden. Choose a moonlight boat ride or an absolutely indulgent day at the spa. Go for fishing the Maldivian way or go shopping for mementos or gifts. Fill your days with activities. Or actively follow the art of doing nothing. Just let us know how you want to spend your holiday, and we’ll set it up for you.


Luxury Holiday Accommodations In Maldives

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Set in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is a beautiful country with more than hundreds of luxury resorts. You will find paradise here in any Maldives Resort – catching the sea breeze as you wake up in the morning and gazing at the beautiful Maldives sunset and magnificent splash of stars in the night. Accommodation in the resorts, which is important for all luxury vacations – are all serene, visionary and naturally modern.

Lavish Villas
You will discover a sense of magic & romance at the quintessential Maldives all-inclusive resort, banyan tree vabbinfaru maldives. Here are the types of accommodations which you can choose from at Vabbinfaru Maldives.

Vabbinfaru Villa: An extravagant beach hideaway with a personal touch with a large landscaped garden with ocean views, which is also ideal for small wedding parties.

Deluxe Beachfront Villa: The stylish interior of the villa has been created to be bright and breezy – it opens on to a large sundeck at the front that leads to the powder-soft beach.

Deluxe Oceanview Villa: An enchanting garden which is very much treasured for its generous space, privacy and shady greenery. This is a heavenly place to pamper with an in-villa BBQ.

Beachfront Villa: With its private outdoor jet pool and sundeck, it is ideally suited for a romantic getaway.

Oceanview Villa: Delivers unparalleled privacy with its very own open-air jet pool on a wooden patio with the sound of waves lapping on the flawless shores.

Slumber: Modern Bungalows or a Nautical Experience?
It is like a waking dream at huvafenfushi, with the pristine waters below your ocean bungalow’s glass floor. It is absorbed in surreal beauty in a private courtyard onshore. Here, you will have a wide selection to choose for your ideal accommodation. Huvafen Fushi invites you to choose from 43 naturally-modern bungalows – on land or over water. Otherwise you may opt for a very nautical experience with Sensuelle or the Dhonis, fitted with modern indulgences.

Bungalows: The rooms included are bungalows and pavilions which have all necessary services and modern amenities. You can select from Beach Bungalow, Lagoon Bungalow, Deluxe Beach Bungalow, Ocean Bungalow, Ocean Pavilion or Beach Pavilion.

Sensuelle: A land & sea experience, Sensuelle, is a 68-foot (21-metre) luxury yacht. It has a master bedroom with oversized bath and king-sized bed, two bathrooms and a spa room and personal spa therapist. Along with a personal wine cellar, bar and chill-out area you will also find all other modern amenities.

Dhonis: Ivory sails with a elegantly sloping bow with the classic silhouette of a dhoni. ‘Dhonis’ refer to the traditional sailboat of the Maldives. For those who want to go indigenous we offer 5 dhonis, 65-foot (20-metre) handcrafted vessels fitted out with designer luxuries. Highlights include fully air-conditioned below-deck living spaces with modern luxury. Also an on-board chef, a wine cellar and gourmet mini bar with 24-hour discreet and dedicated crew is available.

Cube: Situated in a lush oceanfront garden enclave with direct access to the beach, CUBE is a sanctuary set in a world of its own. The open-plan interior merges the warmth of organic textures with innovative shape and form. Overlooking the clear lagoon from one level up, is the master bedroom and two guest rooms with all modern amenities to complete the luxurious experience, including a 24 hour personal butler.

A home away from home
At baros resort maldives you can stay at any of the villas designed to make you feel at home.

24 Deluxe Villas: Set back in a glade of flowers by the beach, the Deluxe Villas have been created with flawless style that conveys sheer sophistication.

15 Baros Villas: Situated on a blissfully sun-blessed beach, each Baros Villa is discreetly secluded by tropical vegetation, with a wooden deck perfect for lounging just a pace or two from the lagoon. Also a romantic rain shower in a secret garden.

30 Water Villas: Placed along a crescent-shaped boardwalk curving over the lagoon – just a minute from the beach – it is intimately exclusive, with a private deck for sunbathing and wooden steps for taking a dip into the lagoon.

5 Baros Pool Villas: Each Villa stands alone in a secluded tropical glade with a private swimming pool of pure excellence, just a few steps away from the turquoise lagoon lazily lapping against the shore.

1 Baros Residence: Surrounded by green foliage and bird-of-paradise blossoms, this is an intimate place to stay, to share secrets, to relax. Retreat to your private pool, and swim among the ferns and blooms of a tropical garden. To complete the experience, a butler is on call to offer warm and willing service whenever required in this romantic hideaway.