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SIX SENSES LATITUDE LAAMU, MALDIVES

Celebrate the magic at Six Senses Latitude Laamu, Maldives:

Six Senses Latitude Laamu is located on the privately owned Olhuveli Island in the Laamu Atoll, towards the south of the Maldives archipelago. With a strong focus on attention to detail, Six Senses Latitude Laamu is designed to offer individual style along with a strong sense of community. The result is an eco-friendly yet luxurious guest experience blending natural and diverse design personalities with the island’s lush vegetation.

Six Senses Latitude Laamu Water Villa Exterior

The stunning villa accommodations provide an eco-friendly yet luxurious interior design with breathtaking water views. Six Senses Latitude’s innovative restaurants, bars and leisure activities blend relaxation with outstanding food and beverage concepts, whether in the lush jungle, on the tropical beach or above the turquoise water. The Six Senses Latitude experience is exemplified by personal butler service from arrival to departure. Highly skilled Six Senses Spa therapists use fresh natural products to provide a comprehensive range of award-winning signature treatments plus rejuvenation specialities of the region.

Elegantly designed to provide an unparalleled level of privacy, comfort and luxury:

Six Senses Latitude Laamu consists of 100 luxurious Beach Villas, Water Villas and Water Villa Suites, elegantly designed to provide an unparalleled level of privacy, comfort and luxury. Villas are elegantly designed with a focus on natural materials creating a soft yet stylish retreat for guests. Surrounded by beautiful lush vegetation, luxurious Beach Villas offer private access to the beach and the cobalt waters beyond. The stunning Water Villas, and the incredible Water Villa Suites, offer breathtaking views with private access to the lagoon by means of steps into the inviting crystal clear waters.

Six Senses Latitude Laamu Beach Villa Interior

Six Senses Latitude’s innovative restaurants blend relaxation with outstanding cuisine:

Longitude offers a range of creative menus from both hemispheres including both casual and formal dishes to suit any taste. Longitude provides dining daybeds and over-water nets on split level pavilions to create a relaxed and memorable experience.

The Organic Restaurant, perched above the resort’s own organic garden to provide sunset views, offers à la carte dishes with fresh produce from the garden or in the Atoll, plus daily line caught fish. It doesn’t get fresher.

Altitude is a 6.4 metre high glass tower rising out of the ocean showcasing its own well-stocked collection of wine, a Meat and Cheese Deli and a tasting table in its centre – the coolest table in the Atoll.

Six Senses Latitude Laamu Water Villa Desk

Lounges & Bars:

Ice is for all those with a sweet tooth. From the crêpe bar and cocoa kitchen to the 40 flavoured ice creams, the choices are endless. With daily cooking clinics, just leave room for the tasting. Beans and Leaves is your lounge with a view, a huge selection of tea blends and coffee roasting on site. This is the place to graze throughout the day. Chill Lounge & Bar is a relaxed multi-level panoramic bar. Experiment with over 200 different brown and white spirits in the Spirit Tower or simply sit back and relax on daybeds and over-water netting whilst the resident Mood Jockey sets the tempo from sunset to sunrise.

Six Senses Latitude Laamu Chill Bar

Six Senses Spa:

Located on the shores of the island, the Six Senses Spa offers five secluded treatment rooms plus two single and two double treatments Nests within the island’s natural vegetation. Highly skilled Six Senses Spa therapists use fresh natural products to provide a comprehensive range of award-winning signature treatments plus rejuvenation specialities of the region. Visiting practitioners offer guests lifestyle consultations and specialised holistic treatments including reflexology, acupressure, reiki and shiatsu. Other facilities include sauna and Kneippe experiences, plus sound therapy and a fully equipped gym with lap swimming pool. Yoga and personal training programmes are offered on the raised meditation pavilion with views over the ocean.

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PERFECT COMBINATION

Sri Lankan Airlines will take you to a paradise of sandy beaches, cascading waterfalls, abundant wild life, tea estates, and ancient cities. Explore Sri Lanka on a 5-day Classic Sri Lanka Tour before continuing your journey to the secluded beaches of the Maldives. Indulge at the five-star retreat Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu for the ultimate relaxation and dining experience.

Lighthouse Hotel and Spa Sri-Lanka Galle Aerial

Sri Lanka is a country of diverse landscapes, rich in culture, history and incredible beauty:

‘Serendib’ was the one-time name for the ancient island of Sri Lanka – whence the word ‘serendipity’, the enviable art of chancing upon pleasant and unexpected discoveries. On the map no more than a teardrop at the tip of Southern India, Sri Lanka’s 25,000 square miles encompass a superb natural environment. The greatest lure of all for today’s visitor are the superb beaches in the south-west – ideal for an informal and easygoing holiday lifestyle rather than sophistication and luxury, and enhanced by the friendliness of the island’s smiling people.

For those drawn by the island’s beautiful interior and its 25 centuries of history a journey into the hills offers much to enjoy. Here echoes of past civilisations abound and Buddhist shrines and vast ruined palaces dot the landscape. And everywhere the eye is met by the lush vegetation of the tropics – a tapestry of sweeping tea-plantations, rugged mountains, cascading waterfalls and forests of sandalwood and mahogany.

Taj Exotica Bentota Sri Lanka Wedding Couple

Classic Sri Lanka Tour:

The Classic Sri Lanka Tour is a scenic journey of discovery through Sri Lanka’s rich cultural, religious and natural heritage. On arrival at Colombo Airport meet your driver-guide for the transfer to your luxury hotel in Dambulla for an afternoon of relaxation.

The following morning an eventful day commences starting with a visit to Sigiriya.  Climb the 15th century rock fortress built by King Kashyapa (477-495 AD). Later visit the world-renowned frescoes of Sigiriya, and then continue to Polonnaruwa to see the ruins. On day 3 enjoy the elephant-back safari in the lush jungle around Kandalama. Afterwards visit Dambulla, the most impressive of Sri Lanka’s great Rock Temples with many carved statues of Lord Buddha. Travel to Kandy on day 4, the colourful former capital of the Sri Lankan kings for a brief city tour; visit the Temple of the Tooth Relic. Later visit Kandy town for a glimpse of true local traditions.

After a leisurely breakfast on day 5 visit the Elephant Orphanage in Pinnawela, arrive in time for feeding and bath time! Then travel by road to your choice of beach resort or return to Colombo for onward connection.

The Fortress Sri Lanka Beach Loungers

Ceylon Tea Trails:

What better way to relax after your tour or simply retreat from the beach than to stay at Ceylon Tea Trails for a few days! Lying at an altitude of 4,000ft are four classic colonial bungalows built originally for British tea estate managers in the days of the Raj, now restored to offer guests the unique experience of life on a tea estate in a truly magical setting. Hospitality is second-to-none with exquisite meals served (including packed lunch if required), butler service and sumptuous accommodation. An inviting swimming pool, tennis, croquet and in-room spa treatments are all available. A three-night stay is suggested but this can be tailor-made to suit your personal itinerary.

Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu – an inviting variation on the Maldives desert-island theme:

With a magical tropical setting of an island lush with tropical vegetation, fringed by beaches of white sand and surrounded by a turquoise lagoon, Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu attracts guests seeking that ‘lost in paradise’ experience, enhanced by flowering plants, vines and palms providing seclusion to the individual villas. Informal in mood yet extremely stylish, the resort offers a choice of dining and bars, recreational facilities including a PADI dive centre, non-motorised water sports and the Coco Spa for true pampering with some great yoga programmes. There is so much diversity and you can select ‘Uniquely Coco Experiences’ – an intimate moonlit dinner for two, a sumptuous picnic on the beach, a private retreat to a desert island. Dream away – for dreams come true with ‘Uniquely Coco Experiences’ designed to create memories uniquely personal to you.

Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu Maldives Sunset Lagoon Villa

Exquisite accommodation blending Maldivian inspired architecture with contemporary design:

Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu’s 98 villas offer a choice of exquisite accommodation, blending Maldivian inspired architecture with contemporary design and the finest, most luxurious comforts. Nestled amid the island’s lush vegetation, the Beach and Deluxe Villas invite you to relax in a spacious bedroom with high-pitched ceiling and king-size bed, to shower in your open-air garden bathroom and to enjoy the peacefulness from your private terrace. Deluxe Villas also feature a luxurious spa bath and plunge pool.

Fanning out into the lagoon, the Lagoon Villas envelope you in both intimacy and openness; luxuriate in the spacious bedroom with king-size four-poster bed and bathroom open to glorious ocean views. Take a cool dip in your private splash pool with clear views into the beautiful lagoon. The sumptuous Sunset Lagoon Villa is the height of exclusivity. An indulgence of space featuring a king-size four-poster bed, living room decked with designer furnishings, luxurious ocean-view bathroom with deluxe spa bath and indoor/outdoor shower. Enjoy the private terrace with large sunken fresh water splash pool over the lagoon and outdoor seating positioned for the most stunning views – all in undisturbed privacy. Enjoy too the privilege of being attended on by a personal butler and in-villa spa treatments on request. Life doesn’t get more pleasurable than this.

Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu Maldives Lagoon Villas

Exceptional cuisine and mesmerising views – all combining to create magical dining experiences:

Maldivian-style pavilions create distinctive settings for your each and every mood, accompanied by exceptional cuisine and mesmerising views – all combining to create magical dining experiences. At the Cornus Seafood Grill & Restaurant you may savour the taste of fresh seafood cooked to your preference, enjoy traditional grill items or select from the many flavours of Asia, with dishes from Thailand, Sri Lanka or the Maldives. For international cuisine, the Cowrie Restaurant offers a diverse and exciting buffet bringing European and Asian cuisine together in a selection sure to satisfy all appetites. A true island ambience captured in a tranquil garden setting. Dine on Maldivian, Thai, Indian and other Asian speciality dishes beneath a canopy of stars, serenaded by the lapping of the ocean.

As the sun goes down find yourself a seat at the Lagoon Bar and watch the sun set gently on the horizon. Built on stilts over the lagoon, the Lagoon Bar is perfect for enjoying romantic sunsets. After dinner, continue your evening in the Conch Bar and enjoy the evening breeze with other guests. This casually stylish beachfront bar invites you to slip off your shoes, feel the sand between your toes as you sip on designer cocktails, gazing upon panoramic ocean views.

The Spa on Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu:

There is no better way to rejuvenate or re-energise than to receive the pampering of a spa treatment. The Spa on Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu provides a total sensory experience. The all natural treatments draw on the ancient health and beauty traditions of Asia, from cultures that celebrate beauty and refinement and honour nature’s precious gifts.

Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu Maldives Herbal Bath Spa

Enter the blue, richly coloured ocean, teeming with marine life, breathtakingly serene:

Be as relaxed or as active as you choose. The island presents a treasure trove of surprises, on land and in the water. Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu features a myriad of pleasures to thrill and delight you. Enter the blue, richly coloured ocean, teeming with marine life, breathtakingly serene. You never tire of its wonders. Besides the ocean and island adventures, the resort offers a playground of activities ranging from yoga and volleyball on the beach to court games such as tennis and badminton.

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VIVANTA BY TAJ CORAL REEF, MALDIVES

Taj Coral Reef Resort Maldives Aerial View

The recently renovated Vivanta by Taj Coral Reef, Maldives has reformed this Maldivian favourite into a refreshing new contemporary concept.  At Hembadhu on the North Malé Atoll (50 minutes by speedboat), this lovely resort hotel offers the rare combination of a relaxing hideaway with the comforts of a well-equipped and stylishly appointed villas, a range of improved activities, and a redesigned JIVA Spa incorporating elements of Indian heritage.  With an exquisite house reef the dive centre now has even more activities and offers  excellent 24-hour diving!  Guests can also enjoy a distinctive dining experience, from all-day casual to Teppanyaki or seafood specialities.

Stylishly appointed villas:

Chic and comfortable Beach Villas feature a grand entrance, interiors with light pastel shades and total privacy.  Twelve elegantly-styled, spacious Beach Villas with thatched roofs are equipped with large comfortable sea-facing bed, 32-inch flat-screen LCD television with home theatre system, iPod docking station, IDD cordless telephone, WiFi Internet, and mini-bar including organic food and beverages.  For your added comfort, individual climate control and clean air system, glass enclosed shower stall, fluffy cotton towels and bath robes, and outdoor shower allowing natural light and uniquely designed open space.  Elegantly-styled Deluxe Beach Villas (16) are more spacious and boast an amazing beach view through large glass bay windows.

Taj Coral Reef Resort Maldives Deluxe Lagoon Villa

For the ultimate in indulgence, the delightful Deluxe Water Villas (32) feature a grand jetty entrance leading to an elegantly-styled villa with a thatched roof.  The magnificent outer deck is equipped with sun loungers and space for a romantic dinner, refreshing deck rain shower, and a wide wooden ladder leading to the inviting lagoon.  Each bathroom has a beautiful lagoon view, deep soaking tub, and shower stall with rain shower.  Two stunning Nirvana – Beach Suites are also available, each featuring a fabulous plunge pool.

A variety of fresh and enticing culinary options:

Latitude places emphasis on Pan Asian cuisine where all main course items are served à la carte from a daily changing menu.  The restaurant offers a private dining room along with a wine display, an ideal venue for private wine dinners offering tailor-made menus by the Executive Chef.  Latitude serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Open – The Grill is an alfresco dining experience overlooking the lagoon and the swimming pool.  It provides a young, stylish, interactive experience at the Teppanyaki Grill where the meal is accompanied with flavoured organic sea salts and a choice of different olive oils while the Sushi chef demonstrates his skills at the Sushi Bar.  The visible distinguishing feature here is a wood fired pizza oven that dishes out Italian classics all day long.  At night exclusive private dinners can be arranged here, slow cooked Italian delicacies savoured under the twinkling and bejewelled night sky.

Taj Coral Reef Resort Maldives Bar Deck Evening

Overlooking the windswept infinity swimming pool and house reef, Reef Bar is designed to soothe the senses.  This breezy open-air bar with live entertainment and recreational activities, offers an ideal setting for the perfect evening.  Sip a sundowner from amongst its Vivanta creations; it will keep you young and vivacious all night long.

JIVA Spa – For the ultimate spa experience

JIVA Spa offering all-natural treatments draw on the ancient health and beauty traditions of Asia, from cultures that celebrate beauty and refinement and honour nature’s precious gifts.  The exotic aromas of spices and fragrant blooms, and the gentle sound of soothing music, will bathe your senses and lull you into a state of relaxed bliss.  JIVA Spa features massage rooms, a steam room and retail boutique.

Taj Coral Reef Resort Maldives Hembadhu Spa

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ISLAND HIDEAWAY AT DHONAKULHI MALDIVES

A fine balance between nature, privacy and luxury appealing particularly to the young at heart:

Island Hideaway Resort Maldives Water Suite Outdoor Deck

Located on Dhonakulhi Island in the virgin Haa Alifu Atoll  (reached by a 45-minute flight to Hanimaadhoo Airport and a 20-minute speedboat transfer), Island Hideaway has earned a reputation as a top ‘boutique’ luxury resort in the Maldives since its inception.  Set on a 1.4km long crescent-shaped island amidst lush vegetation and fringed by white sandy beaches with a house reef only 10-30m away, the resort maintains a fine balance between nature, privacy and luxury, appealing particularly to romantics.  Notably, a main focal point of the island is the unique diving experiences!  Dine in the privacy of your villa or savour the pleasures of the two restaurants ranging from Maldivian cuisine, Asian and seafood grills.  Guests will appreciate a whole range of excellent recreational and leisure facilities to suit all, including a stunning spa by Mandara and a Kids Club offering a complimentary children’s programme featuring cookery courses, young marine biologist and young environmentalist courses.

The resort is a rustic celebration of nature:

Designed as an intimate, luxurious resort, with exceptional levels of attention to detail, the resort is a rustic celebration of nature, with custom-made, hand-finished natural materials used throughout.  A stay in these havens of peace and serenity will leave you fresh, revitalised and rejuvenated!  A fine balance between luxury, privacy and nature – very unique in the Maldives!

There are six types of spectacular residences to choose from:  Funa Pavilions for 176 square metres of luxurious solitude (with separate bedroom and lounge areas, outdoor bathroom and beachside terrace); beachfront Rambaa Retreat Villas (spread over 385 square metres) and Dhonakulhi Residences – the latter with compounds of over 550 square metres house living and dining pavilion annexes, a rooftop terrace and splash pool with Jacuzzi; Jasmine Garden Villas boasting 705 square metres of land and each with a swimming pool, garden and private beach area; Hideaway Water Suites in the lagoon with their own sauna, steam room, and in-villa spa treatment facilities; and superb Hideaway Palaces, set on a sandbank in a compound of 1,420 square metres housing raised pavilions for living-area, master bedroom, two guest rooms and a dining pod – the ensemble surrounded by a number of swimming pools and adjacent to a private beach area.  Welcome to paradise!  Welcome to Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi!

Island Hideaway Resort Maldives Residence Evening

Whatever takes your fancy…….

Whatever takes your fancy and whatever the time of day or night, the resident chefs remain entirely at your disposal.  They can conjure up a myriad of succulent gourmet dishes to tempt your sensations and satisfy any taste at any time.  Enjoy succulent international cuisine and grills at the Matheefaru Restaurant with stunning sunrise views.  Or fine dining at its best with a focus on Asian speciality and Maldivian cuisine at the Gaafushi Restaurant – built over the water.  In-Villa Dining at Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi is a fine-dining experience within the comfort and convenience of your villa, with a variety of international cuisine to choose from 24/7.

Island Hideaway Resort Maldives Gaafushi Restaurant at Dusk

Meeru Bar hosts the largest Malt Whisky collection in the Indian Ocean.  Live music and Maldivian cultural shows are also available.

The Hideaway Spa by Mandara:

If pampering your body and soul is your idea of heaven, the Hideaway Spa by Mandara has it all.  Created with sensitivity to the guest experience, the design emphasis is on space, privacy and luxury.  Carefully selected finishes to overwhelm all of one’s senses, a combination of coconut and teak timber furnishing, sukayambi stone, java rosso tumble stone, pink slate, onyx and silk fabrics with internal waterways, waterfall walls and sand floors make the entire spa a ‘sanctuary for the body and mind’.  The Hideaway Spa is managed by Mandara Spa, well-known for their quality and sophistication, hand-picked, well trained masseurs to blend in well with the resort philosophy and attention to detail.  The Hideaway Spa by Mandara features 4 Spa Land Villas, 2 Lagoon Spa Villas – each offering an intimate and romantic experience.

Island Hideaway Resort Maldives Outdoor Spa Treatment

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BANYAN TREE MADIVARU MALDIVES

A brand new exclusive island sanctuary that will touch the senses of its guests:

Banyan Tree Madivaru Beach

Banyan Tree Madivaru Resort & Spa sets unprecedented standards of luxury accommodation in the Maldives.  Madivaru Island features a pristine white sandy beach, a beautiful lagoon and is surrounded by breathtaking house reefs, where guests can expect a high level of privacy coupled with the finest service yet in the quintessential Banyan Tree experience.  The Banyan Tree Madivaru Resort & Spa features an exclusive cluster of freestanding Tented Pool Villas – the first of its kind in the Maldives.  It boasts inspired desert island décor with timber flooring, two outdoor showers, handcrafted wooden furniture and luxurious tent canopies.  Meals and scheduled excursions are all-inclusive, ensuring that guests enjoy the very best of fresh catches and marine activities.  Island Hosts are available around the clock to ensure that guests want for nothing.  With an established reputation in the Maldives, Banyan Tree Madivaru Resort & Spa has created an exclusive island sanctuary that will touch the senses of its guests.

Tented Pool Villas:

Banyan Tree Madivaru Resort & Spa comprises 6 Tented Pool Villas.  Each Tented Pool Villa comprises three individual tents, distinctively equipped to function as living, sleeping and bath areas.  The spacious bath tent features a pair of spa beds for enjoying in-villa treatments that include signature Banyan Tree Spa massages and facials.  Interior furnishings exude a warm and tropical ambience, replete with timber flooring, rattan and teak furniture, handcrafted wooden and canvas accents, and luxurious ceiling canopies.

Banyan Tree Madivaru Tented Villa

Romantic dining, a moment to treasure:

Designed to provide guests with the ultimate private retreat, guests can opt for in-villa dining or dine at Boa Keyo, an all-day dining restaurant and bar lounge. Named after an indigenous tree that covers large parts of the island, guests can take in a refreshing cocktail and cool off indoors in the welcome shade of this elegant restaurant.  In the evening, the outdoor deck of Boa Keyo is perfect for a glass of wine and spotting eagle rays, turtles and manta rays that may appear in the shallow lagoon waters.

Banyan Tree Madivaru’s in-villa dining options offer guests the complete enjoyment of the resorts’ Maldivian epicurean delights and seafood bites in the privacy of their tented accommodation.  Enjoy lazy breakfasts in bed, cool lunches by the pool, or an intimate dinner for two.  For an extravagant experience under the stars, a private barbecue by the beach may also be arranged by your very own Island Host and personal Chef.

For an alternative dining experience, let yourself transported to a deserted sandbank, where your footprints in the sand will be the only sign of human life.  Your Island Host and Chef will whip up an elegant setting and exquisite meal.  Whether it is breakfast, lunch or dinner, each occasion will offer a different perspective, yet every choice will be a moment to treasure.

Banyan Tree Madivaru

Marine Exploration:

Regarded by some locals as Maldives’ most beautiful island, Madivaru Island is nature’s gem in the sparkling North Ari Atoll, where pristine white sandy beaches, a beautiful shallow lagoon and breathtaking house reefs surround the island.  It is a haven for guests who enjoy marine adventures. Let Banyan Tree’s experienced dive experts take you on an exploration of Maldives’ rich diverse underwater marine environment or join the regularly scheduled excursions on The Banyan Madi which include sunset cruises, morning and night fishing, dolphin safari, and manta sighting cruises.

Banyan Velaa Cruise:

The classic double-mast Turkish gulet boasts 6 splendidly appointed cabins and impeccable onboard service to woo the intrepid seafarer where you can cruise to the most unforgettable dive sites of the North and South Malé Atolls.  Experience the best diving that the Maldives has to offer with one, two and three-night adventure packages including full board departing from Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru.

The Banyan Tree Spa:

The Banyan Tree Spa experience is conducted in-villa for the ultimate island indulgence.  Side-by-side treatment beds in the bath tent are transformed into an oasis of calm as guests receive facials or massages in the privacy of their own environment.

Banyan Tree Madivaru Private Pool

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KUREDU ISLAND RESORT MALDIVES

On the northern edge of the Lhaviyani Atoll, 40 minutes by seaplane from Malé, Kuredu is one of the largest islands in the Maldives with about 3 kilometres of sandy beaches. The informal and lively resort boasts a wealth of facilities as well as a varied choice of accommodation in three separate resort areas. The diving here is especially good and there’s an excellent choice of sports, including a 6-hole pitch & putt course, tennis and kite-boarding! A variety of cuisines is served in the six restaurants with excellent options to upgrade your meal plan to all-inclusive or even Gold All Inclusive!

Kuredu Island Resort Maldives Aerial View

Exotic, thatched bungalows and spacious villas:

Nine room types of accommodation offer an amazing variety to perfectly fit into your individual concept of holiday. Be it the location of your accommodation, the restaurant you wish to dine in, or the facilities in the room – the choice is all yours.

Beach Bungalows line most of the northern beach of the island and are comfortably furnished with rattan furniture and a spacious open-air bathroom with walk-in shower and tastefully arranged garden. The Garden Bungalows are located amidst a tastefully landscaped garden just behind the Beach Villas in the north-eastern part of the island. The Garden Bungalows are the same as the Beach Bungalows in design and facilities offered. They are just a few steps away from the beach.

Kuredu Island Resort Maldives Jacuzzi Villa

Cosy, comfortable Beach Villas with magnificent views of the Indian Ocean, are located on the fine white beach just a few steps from the beautiful lagoon on the south centre part of the island. These villas have a spacious bedroom and sitting area, a small garden and are exquisitely furnished with wrought iron furniture, romantic open-air bathrooms, walk-in shower and feature a furnished veranda. Romantic Jacuzzi Beach Villas with views of the Indian Ocean are located at the southern beach a few steps from the beautiful lagoon. Each villa has a spacious secluded garden with a wooden deck and a Jacuzzi.

Fabulous Sangu Water Villas on wooden columns in the north-west side of the lagoon feature a romantic view of the sunset from the secluded furnished veranda, sun deck and steps down to the beautiful lagoon. From the veranda you can watch baby reef-sharks learning to hunt or small rays resting in the quiet lagoon. These villas have a spacious bedroom and sitting area and are exquisitely furnished with wrought iron furniture and panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. The bathrooms feature a walk-in shower overlooking the turquoise lagoon.

The Sultan Pool Villas are located at the west centre part of the island, tucked into rich tropical vegetation and are the epitome of tranquil luxury within the unique Kuredu profile. The villas have a large wooden deck with an outdoor ‘open-wall’ concept living room with thatch ceiling under a cedar shingle roof, comfortable stylish seating overlooking the private swimming pool, surrounded by a lush tropical garden. The bedroom is furnished with a romantic four-poster king-size bed in teak wood. Each has a separate dressing area with a walk-in wardrobe and a mini pantry equipped with a mini-bar and wine cooler. A magnificent semi-open bathroom with twin ceramic counter top washbasins and a large shaded walk-in rain shower, a Jacuzzi bath tub and all amenities set amidst yet another private tropical garden. For the comfort of the guests, each pool villa also has a private beach cabana with sun loungers.

A delicious assortment of cuisine:

Bonthi Restaurant is located within the signature building of Kuredu in the centre of the island and is the main restaurant for the guests in Beach Bungalows and Garden Bungalows. Bonthi serves international and local cuisine on rotating theme nights chosen from around the world. Koamas Restaurant is also situated in the renovated signature building of Kuredu, serving international and local buffets with show cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner for all guests in villas on the southern coast of the island comprising some Beach Villas and Jacuzzi Beach Villas. Sangu Restaurant is the allocated restaurant for the guests in the Sangu Water Villas. This restaurant does not accept table reservations for guests below 12 years of age.

‘O’ Restaurant with a deck spreading over the water on the eastern end of the island has an ambience of being at one with nature. This is the allocated restaurant for the new Beach Villas on the north-eastern part of the island. The ‘O’ Restaurant restricts admission to all its facilities only to guests above 12 years of age. The Sangu, ‘O’ Restaurant & Koamas serve wide buffets with show cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests in the Sangu Water Villas, Jacuzzi Beach Villas and Beach Villas can also eat in main restaurants other than their allocated restaurant if they choose to with a prior table reservation subject to above mentioned age restrictions.

Enjoy a romantic evening at The Beach serving your choice of BBQ steaks, lobster and seafood for dinner. The Far East with a Thai chef offering treats from all of Asia, is open for dinner only. Don’t miss the fabulous Lobster Curry. Fianco’s is an all-day Italian dining and snack restaurant open between 10:00 am to 11:00 pm. serving late breakfast, pizza, pasta, hamburgers and sandwiches. Tea House is the local choice, serving Maldivian snacks, short-eats and curries, hot but very tasty. No alcoholic beverages are served in this outlet.

Island Bars:

Babuna Bar is the main bar within the main signature building featuring entertainment and disco dancing. Akiri Bar is a quiet bar for a romantic evening. Pool Bar located by the main swimming pool specialises in cool cocktails like, margaritas, daiquiris. Sangu Bar (with the sunset view) is the bar for Sangu guests. ‘O’ Bar is luxury entwined with a breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean. Visit the Golf Bar and quench your thirst with a cold beer or a soft drink after your golf practice.

Sai Kotari is a romantic tea house. Situated at the end of Kuredu harbour, Sai Kotari offers  exclusive fresh Ceylon tea in 9 different flavours and a variety of coffee cocktails from dusk till midnight.

Duniye Spa:

Enter a world of complete sensory heaven where time is left at the door and a new journey begins: step into a sacred place of touch and aroma here at Duniye Spa. Duniye Spa offers an exquisite range of treatments to start you on your journey. The menu is flavoured by the world’s time-honoured beauty, healing and rejuvenation traditions. These ancient traditions are reflected in the way the treatments are delivered – with mindfulness, grace and a spirit of generosity.

Kuredu Island Resort Maldives Spa

Sport Facilities:

Many sports facilities are available for the active guest. The latest addition to the sports facilities is the 6-hole Pitch & Putt Golf Course and the full length Driving Range. The golf course also features a Pro Shop where you can rent or purchase golf clubs as well as other golf equipment, and a bar. There is a fully equipped air-conditioned gym with a multi-station workout machine, treadmills, exercise bicycles, dumbbells and bell bars. There is also a floodlit tennis court with international standards. Volleyball on the beach is organised daily. Football, badminton, table tennis and darts are other popular sport activities.

Kuredu Island Resort Maldives Beach Sports

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FILITHEYO ISLAND RESORT

One of the prettiest islands and a perfect hideaway for a relaxing holiday or honeymoon:

Enveloped by soft white sandy beaches, surrounded by a house reef and the lush greenery and tropical flowers swaying in the sea breeze, Filitheyo must surely be one of the prettiest islands and a perfect hideaway for a relaxing holiday or honeymoon.  Located in the unspoilt Faafu Atoll 35 – minutes’ seaplane ride south from Malé and a short 10-minute dhoni boat ride, this island resort has been developed with careful consideration for the natural environment to enhance the sense of serenity and privacy.  An impressive range of recreational facilities on the island includes a spa opened in 2008, a qualified dive centre and water sports facilities.  Priding themselves on offering exceptional value, an attractive option of an all-inclusive plan allows guests to savour the sumptuous exotic themed buffets served nightly – plus the extras!

Filitheyo Island Resort Maldives Aerial View

Each villa offers a serene and homely lifestyle with spectacular sea view:

Choose from an array of 125 villas scattered around the rim of the island.  Surrounded by lush tropical vegetation the villas offer a serene and homely lifestyle.  Filitheyo Island Resort offers 94 exclusive Superior Villas (semi-detached) and 15 Deluxe Villas (detached) – thatched bungalows with open-air bathrooms which are dotted amongst the shady palm trees, each with a spectacular sea view and direct access to the beach.  Relax on the Maldivian swing on the deck of your spacious Water Villa (16) and enjoy the uninterrupted view of the turquoise sea and dazzling white sand.

Filitheyo Island Resort Maldives Water Villa Sunset

Restaurants & Bars:

Whether dining in the Main Restaurant or the à la carte Sunset Restaurant, Filitheyo offers a diverse set of cuisines to tease your taste buds.  When it comes to dining, the island has its own team of experienced, international chefs who create sumptuous exotic themed buffets nightly in the Main Restaurant.  The Main Restaurant offers a buffet style breakfast with home-made pastries, breads and jams.  Your culinary journey features international and Asian cuisine, a Sashimi/Sushi counter, complemented by a New World wine list.

Filitheyo Island Resort Maldives Restaurant

Have a private dinner set just for you on the beach and enjoy a sumptuous meal with your loved one.  Choose from a romantic Lobster Menu, Chef’s Signature Menu, Honeymoon Dinners, exotic Taste of Thailand, or vegetarian options.  The Sunset Restaurant & Bar hosts a weekly Steak & Seafood Beach Barbecue.  Enjoy the soothing tropical breeze whilst listening to the calming rhythm of the waves Filitheyo-style!

Conveniently located opposite the Main Restaurant, Filitheyo Bar offers a sensational selection of tropical cocktails, wines, beers and spirits.  A daily Happy Hour sets the mood for a romantic evening!  Located on the western side of the island, the Sunset Restaurant & Bar has an impressive selection of contemporary international dishes.  Take a break from swimming and enjoy a freshly blended juice or a tropical cocktail at the swim-up bar next to the pool.  The Sunset Bar also serves authentic Italian coffees and New World wines.

Filitheyo Island Resort Maldives Beach Lunch

The Spa at Filitheyo:

The Spa at Filitheyo makes the dream complete.  Three quietly tropical double Spa Rooms and one single Spa Room where you can relax body and mind as your senses are indulged and your vitality restored.  The Asian-inspired menu offers you choices to soothe and relax your muscles, de-stress your mind, uplift your soul, rejuvenate your skin and restore your sense of well-being.  Each of the double Spa Rooms has a private outdoor shower and plenty of space to relax in style.

Sport and Recreation:

If the tranquillity of the beach is not what you are looking for, you can get active!  The resort offers a large swimming pool, beach volleyball, table tennis, and a gym while at the water sports centre you can go catamaran sailing, windsurfing, canoeing or snorkel along the impressive house reef.

Diving Centre:

At the only resort in the atoll you have access to a wealth of unique and unspoilt dive sites.  These underwater coral gardens are rich in rainbow-coloured tropical fish, turtles and fascinatingly minute plant life.  The Werner Lau Diving Centre offers Barakuda (CMAS), SSI and PADI diving courses with never more than two students per instructor.

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MEDHUFUSHI ISLAND RESORT MALDIVES

Welcome to Medhufushi, a naturally quiet, serene, authentic Maldivian island:

Complete tranquillity! This five-star island resort is located in the unspoilt Meemu Atoll, reached by a 40-minute scenic seaplane flight from Malé.  Being a kilometre long and 200m wide the feeling of privacy and space pervades and the resort is popular with those seeking a secluded location but with plenty of activities by day, including many water sports and sea-excursions while the over-water spa offers pure pampering.  Two restaurants offer a choice of buffet or à la carte dining, whilst celebration beach dinners can also be arranged.

Medhufushi Island Resort Maldives Aerial View

Comfort in complete harmony with its exclusive tropical surroundings:

Enjoying first class comfort in complete harmony with its exclusive tropical surroundings, well appointed thatched-roof Beach Villas feature air-conditioning, ceiling fan, hairdryer, satellite television, direct dial telephone, wooden floor and deck, part open-air bathroom with outdoor shower; Two-Bedroom Beach Villa Suites enjoy a sitting area and part open-air bathroom with bathtub and outdoor shower.  Detached Water Villas are built on stilts over the crystal clear lagoon with private wooden deck with furniture featuring a Maldivian swing.  Exclusive Honeymoon Water Villas have a king-size bed, bathroom with private Jacuzzi, and furnished wooded deck.

Medhufushi Island Resort Maldives Honeymoon Villa

Renowned for its culinary delights, exotic cocktails and New World wines:

Medhufushi Island Resort is famous for its exquisite range of culinary delights which can be described as unpretentious, diverse and creative.   Located beside the pool and overlooking the magnificent lagoon, Malaafaiy Restaurant offers a buffet style breakfast with home-made pastries, breads and jams.  Your culinary journey around the globe features international and Asian cuisine, a Sashimi/Sushi counter, complemented by a New World wine list.  Located over the water, the Alfresco Restaurant features a wide range of à la carte specialities in an open-air setting which will allow you to enjoy the soothing tropical breeze whilst listening to the calming rhythm of the waves.  Enjoy sensational cocktails and an impressive New World wine list.

In the casual setting of the Vilu Bar enjoy tropical cocktails, freshly blended juices and spirits with a magnificent view of the island and the lagoon.  The Vilu Bar is the perfect venue for an aperitif or a nightcap at the end of another day in paradise.

Medhufushi Island Resort Maldives Pool and Bar Birds Eye View

The Spa:

The over-water spa on Medhufushi relaxes your body and mind,  releasing you of fatigue and allowing you to escape into a heaven of wellbeing and calmness.  A place to recapture a sense of oneself; to rebalance, relax and rejuvenate.  Pamper yourself.  Unwind and enliven your body and soul with a selection of traditional Maldivian-style treatments.  Complete tranquillity!  Welcome to Medhufushi Island Resort!

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ZITAHLI KUDA-FUNAFARU RESORT & SPA

The feeling of space and exclusivity; ideal for couples in search of paradise for a serene honeymoon:

Commence your magical journey with a 45-minute seaplane flight over the breathtaking azure waters of the Indian Ocean.  Surrounded by untouched reefs, turquoise waters and pristine beaches, Zitahli Kuda-Funafaru Resort & Spa is a charming new five-star deluxe property in Noonu Atoll, the fourth atoll north of Malé.

Zitahli Resorts and Spa Kuda Funafaru Beach View

The resort is surrounded by a house reef and will offer guests the feeling of space and exclusivity; ideal for couples in search of paradise for a serene honeymoon.  The 50 well-appointed and spacious villas are located on the beach front or built over the lagoon with stunning views, complemented by all the luxury in-room facilities you could desire.  During your stay you will be able to make the most of a host of activities to help you enjoy the ultimate island experience.  Guests will be able to enjoy a gourmet dining experience at the resort’s signature restaurant, Mosaic, which features a fusion of creative and contemporary cuisine from the sun-kissed Mediterranean.  The island also features a dedicated land based spa with six treatment rooms and yoga pavilion, great freshwater swimming pool, and dive school with a comprehensive menu for water sports.  Five Degrees North and Indigo Bar are where you can spend your time in the evenings soaking in the sunset!

Designed to inspire peace, solitude and relaxation:

Zitahli Kuda-Funafaru Resort & Spa hosts 50 contemporary chic villas designed to inspire peace, solitude and relaxation, while still offering privacy and seclusion from other guests.  With villas carefully placed 12-15 metres apart, all are spacious and feature open bathrooms with dazzling view of either the beach or turquoise lagoon.  Thirty villas give the appearance that they float on the idyllic waters surrounding the island.  The remaining 20 are nestled amongst the natural landscape. All Super Deluxe Beach Villas and Super Deluxe Aqua Villas are equipped with private plunge pools.

Zitahli Resorts and Spa Kuda Funafaru Villa

Wine & dine:

With mouth-watering delicacies and thirst quenching drinks dining at Zitahli Kuda-Funafaru Resort & Spa is yet again another new experience that you’ll enjoy during your stay.  Mosaic, located on the water’s edge, is the focal point of Zitahli Kuda-Funafaru Resort & Spa, taking in amazing sunsets and offering an extensive menu of local seafood and international fine-dining.  Relax at Breeze which caters to your every taste anytime of the day.  Breeze through this casual restaurant and enjoy international cuisine at your leisure.  Enjoy à la carte all-day or buffet style for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Zitahli Resorts and Spa Kuda Funafaru

Explore the international wine list at Five Degrees North.  Enjoy a relaxing aperitif before a romantic dinner at Mosaic.  Sample poolside drinks at Indigo.  Indigo Bar is ideally situated for the spectacular view from morning until evening as the sunset paints the sky red.

Zitahli Resorts and Spa Kuda Funafaru Mosaic Night

Spa:

“As the sun rises live every moment of life and as the sun sets celebrate that day’s inspiration…”

It is with this philosophy in mind, and the passion of a dedicated team, Zitahli Kuda-Funafaru Resort & Spa provides a decadent array of organic therapies in opulent 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.  A combination of herb infused skincare and body specific therapies result in a perfect mind and soul balance.

Zitahli Resorts and Spa Kuda Funafaru Spa Huts

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ANGSANA VELAVARU

Imagine an island thousands of miles away ………

Imagine an island thousands of miles away with swaying palm trees, pristine beaches and a turquoise lagoon teeming with the world’s most vibrant marine life. And imagine spending days of utter indulgence with your loved one here.  This little property in the unspoilt South Nilandhe Atoll is a dream retreat for those hoping to discover the underwater world, or simply relax.  Small in scale, exclusive in style, Velavaru, meaning ‘Turtle Island’ offers a romantic retreat in a serene and idyllic island setting.  Sate your appetite with a veritable medley of Asian and Mediterranean flavours, glorious fresh seafood with a touch of Maldivian flavour, or perhaps a private barbecue.  The Angsana Spa will refresh and revitalise while a host of activities is sure to suit all tastes including cookery classes, diving and guided excursions.  A diving excursion at Velavaru is an adventure of a lifetime as the sites remain largely unexplored.  Perfect for those seeking some serious R&R!

Angsana Resort and Spa Velavaru Maldives

Enchanting villas, breathtaking views:

Winding their way seductively around the outer reaches of Velavaru are 79 villas leading to enchanting vistas of the Indian Ocean.  The Beachfront Villa lends an intimate ambience with a bedroom that opens onto an expansive veranda, offering picturesque views of the  beach and  ocean beyond.  Wake up to views of the Indian Ocean and end the day with sunsets that take your breath away.  The Beachfront Jet Pool Villa features a dazzling jet pool available for your private use all day, the perfect abode for decadent lounging.  Seek respite in the comforts of an open-air private pool at the Deluxe Beachfront Pool Villa.

Angsana Resort and Spa Velavaru Maldives Beachfront Villa

The opulent Velavaru Villa covers an expansive 323 square metres and is the perfect choice for those who wish to holiday in style with friends and loved ones.  There’s nothing more indulgent than whiling away a whole day just lounging in the comforts of this villa’s luxurious features.

An abode fit for royalty, the Angsana Villa extends over an incredible 473 square metres; it is a combination of four villas.  Sitting regally on its private beachfront, the villa features separate living, dining and lounge areas.  Exquisitely enhanced by an open-air jet pool and private pool, grandeur seeps from every nook of this magnificent villa.

In-Ocean Villas are an exclusive cluster of 33 two-storey water villas positioned on the edge of the reef, one kilometre from the island of Velavaru.  Be pampered by a personal villa host in one of 20 In-Ocean Villas or 11 In-Ocean Premier Villas.  Each room is surrounded by spectacular ocean views, overlooking an outdoor infinity pool or plunge pool enclosed by a private pool deck with private access to the shimmering Indian Ocean.

Let romance take over as the skies light up with the sparkle of a million stars!

While the Maldives occupies its own little niche in the world, the cuisine found here is of a decidedly more international variety.  Sate your appetite with a veritable medley of Asian and Mediterranean flavours.

Dining at Funa is a complete sensory experience.  Specialising in the freshest catch and creations, this lively seafood grill and restaurant is built right above the blue ocean.  Hear the lapping waves beneath you and feel the breeze gently caress you while you dine.  Here, you can enjoy the freshest seafood with a touch of Maldivian flavour, right off the grill.  Let romance take over as the skies light up with the sparkle of a million stars.  Sit back and enjoy the gorgeous view of the Indian Ocean and its magnificent sunset while savouring a candlelight dinner.

Angsana Resort and Spa Velavaru Maldives Private Dinner

An all-day dining restaurant offering a choice of indoor or alfresco dining, Kaani offers something for everyone.  Choose between the buffet or à la carte specialities, and enjoy the best of cosmopolitan cuisine with an added touch of Asian flavour.  Each dish is specially designed to tempt and satisfy your taste buds.

The spot for quick pick-me-ups, exotic cocktails and tasty finger food are available at the beachfront bar Kuredi all day.  Its cosy and intimate setting is the perfect spot for refuelling before you head back to the beach or as a prelude to a dining experience at the other dining outlets.

Angsana Velavaru Spa:

AngsanaVelavaru Spa places special emphasis on the use of aromatherapy and the sense of touch to pamper the body, mind and soul.  It is conceptualised, developed and managed by the award-winning Banyan Tree Spa and promises to deliver standards of excellence that have become synonymous with the Banyan Tree brand.  Angsana Velavaru Spa embraces the contemporary, holistic and non-clinical tropical garden spa concept.  Dedicated to inner wellness and sumptuous relaxation, the Angsana Velavaru Spa complex comprises a full suite of spa baths, steam rooms and outdoor showers.  Angsana Velavaru Spa offers award-winning blend of natural treatments in any of the nine spa pavilions and three treatment rooms.

Angsana Resort and Spa Velavaru Maldives Spa Treatment

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