Listly by Ana Silva O'Reilly
On my recent trip to the Maldives, I learned something truly fascinating: there are 12 ways to describe the word blue in the local language. And blue just happens to be my favourite colour.
I don’t know the actual words (and I did try to google them), but here is my interpretation of what I saw.
1. ‘I can see 12 shades of blue without trying too hard’ shade of blue. And if I take a deep breath, the world stands still.
2. ‘I will never leave my room because I have a pool and the sea’ shade of blue. On one of
Source: http://mrsoaroundtheworld.com/luxury-travel/asia/finding-12-shades-blue-maldives/
. And if I take a deep breath, the world stands still.
On one of the days, we were so lazy we ordered in breakfast and lunch, and I am not ashamed to admit it (says she who never orders room service, ever).No need to go anywhere, when you have a room like this at Constance Halaveli.
And I can just stare at the horizon. Or read a book.I sat down for hours at Iru Fushi
And if I see someone else, I will wonder what they are doing there.Not a soul, if I don’t want to see anyone – at Lux Maldives
. If you leave your room for a walk around the island.
Seriously, 80% of the clothes I took were indeed blue. I kid you not.Navy dress, a tan and a smile. Sunset happiness at Iru Fushi
And I cannot tell you how lovely this freshly squeezed papaya juice was.How is that for the perfect colour combination? At Lux Maldives
No need for lounges and business class (who am I kidding?)It was a little bit noisy, but oh so convenient. Arriving in style at Constance Halaveli
Because I was almost transparent when I arrived to the Maldives. Seriously.
. One of my favourite moments of the day.
And one cannot be happier either. At Constance Halaveli
I am almost an Olympic champion at ‘beaching’, I kid you not.I am better at this than skiing. At Iru Fushi.What is your favourite shade of blue?xoMrs. ODisclaimer: I was a guest of Lux Maldives, Constance Halaveli and Iru Fushi on my recent trip to the Maldives. Reviews on each property coming soon.