VIVANTA BY TAJ CORAL REEF, MALDIVES – CHIC AND COMFORTABLE!

July 21, 2009
By Terry Youens

VIVANTA BY TAJ CORAL REEF, MALDIVES

Taj Coral Reef Resort Maldives Aerial View

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

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

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

Taj Coral Reef Resort Maldives Hembadhu Spa

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