MALDIVES – A FAMILY AFFAIR!
Kanuhura:
Kanuhura – a secret hideaway of barefoot luxury! On a kilometre-long coral island on remote Lhaviyani Atoll, this beautiful hideaway resort dedicates itself to offering uncompromising levels of hospitality, natural Maldivian charm combined to pamper guests and provide the ingredients of a very special welcome for couples and families alike.
Kanuhura Resort Maldives Sea Plane
Kanuhura offers five categories of luxury villas and suites to cater to the individual preferences and needs of guests ranging from Beach Villas, Beach Villa Duplexes, Grand Beach Villas, to spectacular Water Villas and Grand Water Villas. Each villa has its own private outdoor area with mesmerising views to the ocean. Extensive use of hand-crafted wood, raffia, bamboo and other natural materials creates an elegant rustic interior befitting the naturally beautiful island surroundings.
The extremely high standard of dining options offers something for everyone. Thin Rah offers expansive buffets with open-cooking stations where chefs prepare themed cuisines and individual dishes for guests. In one of three pavilions, each with a distinct theme and ambience, enticing choices include fish, seafood and regional specialities, fusion dishes, sushi and sashimi, exotic salads and fruits from markets around the world, homemade ice creams and selections for younger guests. Tables are set in the airy open-sided interior of the thatch-roofed restaurant or out on the beach overlooking the lagoon and poolside for alfresco breakfasts and evenings under the stars.
Candlelit Dinner
Candlelit romance on the shores of the Indian Ocean sets the tone for Veli Café, with its white-linen covered tables and chairs set amidst the luxurious shade of frangipani trees on the beachside wooden terrace. An extensive choice of carefully selected wines make the perfect accompaniment to fresh seafood from the Maldivian atolls, fused with spices, pickles and sauces to form a delectable Thai cuisine.
A private island getaway is just minutes away, across a lagoon channel – perfect for ‘couple’ time or a romantic picnic lunch. Chill out in the bar by sunset, with live music or at the Nashaa Club for a bit more of an up-beat experience.
Clearly a dream world of activities – with water sports, diving (PADI centre) and a luxury Asiatic Spa with a menu of over 40 different treatments! For children, a stunning Kids Club offers complimentary club facilities – to give parents their well earned time-off!
Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa:
Set amongst wild-coconut palms, stunning lush vegetation and nearly two kilometres of beautiful, white-sand beach, this new Shangri-La Resort & Spa offers each guest pampered luxury in a natural, yet boutique-style, environment. Villingili Island is a 70-minute flight from Malé and just an 8-minute boat ride from Gan Island located on Addu Atoll in the south of the Maldives. The eco-orientated resort will boast lagoon beaches on one side of the island and a surf beach on the other. From private ocean retreats to tropical tree-house villas – unique to the Maldives – with panoramic views, finely appointed accommodation will be available in five distinct styles, and equipped with two iPods and a docking station, and other luxurious amenities.
Shangri La Beach Villa
The most discerning palates will be particularly well catered to. Khazaanaage will lead the restaurant selection with three distinctive living rooms focusing on the finest cuisine from the Indian Ocean, the South China Sea and the Arabian Gulf. Those who seek a culinary experience with even more of a difference will surely enjoy a cruise on the luxury yacht with a sensational lunch on the equator. Or dine in the forest or on a private sandbank.
CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La offers innovative therapies in a secluded sanctuary and a unique yoga pavilion overlooking the Indian Ocean. Energetic guests will be able to take a speedboat to Gan Island and, by bicycle, explore five neighbouring islands connected by a 17-kilometre road. There is excellent snorkelling at the resort’s house reef and snorkelling gardens close to the shoreline for less-experienced swimmers. An adventure zone for children to give parents ‘time-out’ is also available.
Diva Resort & Spa:
Paradise is made of this! Diva Resort & Spa is an 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 family break, far removed from the bustle of modern life, on a beautiful island, full of tropical greenery, surrounded by a fabulous lagoon, perfect for swimming and snorkelling and close to the Maldives’ best dive sites.
Located on Dhidhoofinolhu Island in the Ari Atoll, reached by seaplane (25 minutes) from Malé where you will be personally welcomed by a resort rep and your Diva experience begins! The newly created luxury Diva, re-launched in September 2008, promises to be among the leading resorts with quality accommodation and high levels of service.
The gentle, shallow waters of the lagoon lap the steps of your exclusive villa, as you sit reading, sunbathing or taking an outdoor shower in complete privacy, or simply gazing at the wonderful expanse of sea or the neighbouring islands from your own private terrace. Beautiful Maldivian wood flooring, Egyptian cotton sheets and Pierre Frey fabrics from Paris give bedrooms a warm and luxurious feel. The décor has been inspired by the lagoon, with touches of turquoise and shades of beige and ochre, offset by motifs of sea life that bring the ocean setting dramatically to life. The lagoon itself is clearly visible from both the bed and the bath. Each villa has its own luxurious bathroom with a sunken bath. Overall, the setting is fantastic, the décor simply stunning and the whole ambience warm and relaxing. Accommodation options include Junior Suites, Beach Pool Villas, Water Villas, and Family Water Villas (can accommodate 4 adults & 2 teens) on stilts comprising two bedrooms. All inclusive packagesare available at a supplement.
Six restaurants and six bars will serve a world of tastes from Italian, North African/Lebanese, to include the flagship PURE Japanese restaurant. This island has 4 km of white-sand beach and two infinity pools out over the water complementing the superb facilities. Diva’s boathouse is the gateway to the most beautiful dive sites, good choice of water sports, night-time snorkelling, lagoon fishing and catamaran cruises. The new Infinity Spa is a haven of peace and well-being with a hammam and remarkable relaxation gardens. A family perk is ‘The Nest’ Kids Club and ‘The Place’ for teens with great recreational activities and all the mod-cons! By night take to the dance floor at ‘Musik’ with live music to set the mood!
Diva Resort Aerial View
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