Joanna James
Beautiful coral atolls surrounded by the warm Indian Ocean and an abundance of marine life coupled with age old customs and traditions - mean there's plenty to do and experience in Maldives.
Beach pit dinners as offered at the high end resorts is literally a pit dug into the beach; furnished with luxurious seating the dinners served here are gourmet delights. You can savour the best of cuisine while enjoying a fabulous sunset and sipping cocktails. Enjoy the gentle breezes wafting across the ocean as dusk turns to night and a myriad of stars light up your dining venue.
Take away the trappings of utter luxury in Maldives and you are left with the simple pleasures of life. In Maldives one of the best forms of relaxing mind body and soul is to get yourself into a hammock on a lonely sun bleached beach. Let the wind whip your hair and gentle warmth of the sun lull you into a much needed siesta.
Over the water villas are one of the best treats awaiting you in Maldives; definitely one of the most unique experiences to savour in the archipelago the fabulously luxurious villas are perched out at sea. You have a private terrace from which diving into the ocean is a treat at any time of the day. Sit in a private Jacuzzi and enjoy a mesmerising sunset or look forward to a private dinner under a blanket of stars with nothing but the ocean surrounding you and your loved one.
Get aboard a traditional wooden dhoni and sail into the folds of a dazzling sunset. There is no better treat than relaxing and enjoying the gentle rocking of the ocean. These beautiful traditional vessels are a treat to savour and add loads of charm and memories to your trip.
The waters around the archipelago are known for their fabulous visibility; hence snorkelling is quite a treat. Simply head out to the nearest coral reef from the beach of your resort and be rewarded with sights of turtles, tropical fish, giant rays and much more.
Underwater restaurants are the newest rage in Maldives with below deck eateries taking centre stage at many luxury Maldives resorts. The glass panel walls and see through roofs mean you are surrounded by tropical marine life while tucking into the best gourmet cuisine.
Imagine waking up to the lull of the ocean and thought of stepping out into a soft white sand beach; a reality when you opt to spend your holiday in a Maldives beach house. A beach house at one of the Maldives 5 star hotels translates to the luxurious villa. And at places like Adaaran Prestige Vadoo you have a choice. These luxuriously light and airy abodes are resplendent with traditional architecture and furnishings as well as all modern trimmings such as Jacuzzi, personal pool and deck over the ocean.
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