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- Conquering your Fear of the Dark in the Maldives: Night DivingThe underwater world can be compared to any vibrant city, traffic in all directions and there’s a completely different feel to its atmosphere at night. Creatures and characters come out that we don’t see by day and the darkness adds … Continue reading → […]admin
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- Conquering your Fear of the Dark in the Maldives: Night DivingThe underwater world can be compared to any vibrant city, traffic in all directions and there’s a completely different feel to its atmosphere at night. Creatures and characters come out that we don’t see by day and the darkness adds a mysterious feel, not knowing what may be lurking around the next corner. Without experiencing […]
- Couples Travel in Maldives – How to Decide Between Romance and a Dive AdventureDive safaris have not famously been synonymous with romance and luxury cruises. While the resorts and island beaches are known to hold the romantic side of things, the dive cruises seem to be for the avid divers who are thinking about diving first and romance later. So what about couples in which one dives and […]
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We at Maldives Dive Travel will do our best to ensure you have an amazing experience on your diving holiday in the Maldives, so don’t hesitate to get in touch! Stopping off on one of the many islands around the Maldives is a popular habit, as you can mingle with the friendly locals and absorb some of their culture and traditions. They will be more than happy to engage in a spot of spontaneous beachside football or volleyball, throw together a barbeque, start jamming with some traditional Maldivian drums along with singing and dancing and maybe even some night-time swimming. One can see how liveaboard safari trips on your holidays Maldives have a little something for everyone.
The manta ray survival status is not known because so little research has been done about them, but it is known that the numbers in Japan, the Philippines and Mexico where they have been hunted severely are extremely low and they are rarely seen by scuba divers on a manta ray dive.
The life of the manta ray in maldives vacations cheap is a very peaceful affair, and their hunting style is no exception.
As filter feeders, all the manta ray has to do is simply glide through the water, allowing food – mainly plankton, fish larvae and tiny fish – to enter his grill and filter out through his gills.
Once you have decided to go on Hanifaru holidays, you will not look back. Travelling to Hanifaru Maldives, for many will be the highlight of a life of diving. Nowhere else on earth can you find as many manta rays as you will find in the Hanifaru Maldives, and because of a recent move to protect Hanifaru manta rays in the Hanifaru malediven area, it is hoped that diving in Hanifaru Bay will remain one of the most amazing Hanifaru Maldives diving spectacles in the world for many years to come.
So, in short, if you have the opportunity to Maldives Baa Atoll, you should not pass it up!
Wine and cheese in the best tropical island paradise setting in the world. What more could you ask for?
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A small, intimate bar with black sand floor and designer lighting, the Wine bar of the Conrad Maldives combines the excitement of matching 101 of the world’s best cheeses with complementary wine chosen by its famous sommelier. An extensive tasting menu of cheeses, wines and bread is The Wine Bar’s main attraction, and selected nights are dedicated to ‘cheese fondue’ or to a special ‘wine versus chocolate’ challenge. Reservations are a must! The Wine bar is open everyday from 5pm -1am. The attire is casual… so you can float freely and enjoy yourself in wine heaven.
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Expect nothing but a perfect summer island paradise getaway with the Naladhu Maldives
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A perfect setting for the perfect getaway. Thats what comes into mind when it comes to the Naladhu Maldives! Experience delightful powder white sand and turquoise lagoons glazed with a azure horizon. Your search for the perfect vacation ends here at the Naladhu Maldives.
Accomodation
Guests of the Naladhu Maldives stay at ultra luxurious houses instead of just rooms of bungalows. All houses come with its own villa master who are on call of anything guests need 24/7. Do not shy from your requests because they are trained to attend to each and every imaginable whim. The whole idea of the houses is for guests to get the feel of ”their own private beach house” at the Maldives.
Dining
Great memories are always accompanied by great food. The restaurants of the Naladhu Maldives like the Flavours offers three dining options and a wide range of cuisines from international and Thai delicacies. But what is encouraged in the Flavours restaurant is to challenge the chefs to tailor your own meal. Indulge in a savory personalized dining experience at the restaurant or even at your own “house”. Another famous restaurant is the Baan Huraa Thai Dining, it means small coral reef in Thai. It is located on a small location off the island that is connected with a boarded walkway between Naladhu resort and the neighboring resort Bodu Huraa. Even the short walk to this restaurant is a magical treat, experience the sun and the view of azure waters while walking for about a minute on the boardwalk. At the end of the bridge feast your eyes on this tastefully decorated restaurant, the food is just amazing. The adventurous types would go for authentic hot Thai food which is perfect for a sunny breezy day! This Thai restaurant cannot be more authentic because even the staff is Thai!
The Spa
Why else would you go to a getaway! Of course you have to be pampered and rejuvenated. Choose from a wide variety of in-house treatments to restore your soul and to take away the toll of the urban grind.
Recreation
Whether its scuba diving, snorkeling or kayaking the Naladhu Maldives offers the perfect setting. Kayak to the nearby deserted island or waterski over a placid emerald lagoon, all water activities here are a treat! The Naladhu is also a great place for surfers then the tide is right. A handful of famous surfing destinations are just a quick ride away from the Naladhu. Also available are Surfing programs or packages by Tropicsurf guaranteed to give you a great time learning! Scuba diving is always a great choice in the Maldives both beginner and advanced divers are bound to get the best views of the underwater paradise of Naladhu.
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Sit and wonder inside the exquisite Wine Cellar of the Soneva Gili Maldives
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Situated between the restaurant and the garden lies the gourmet wine cellar of the Soneva Gili. Instantly visible and easily adorable with soft undulating wood singled roofline. Enter the doorway made of copper seeting and decoraded carved wood then be amazed by the softly lit glass staircase that descends beneath the ground level of the spa to the cavernous cellar. Lined with a softly dappled satiny smooth stucco plaster finish and recessed free-form wine racks on display with more than 300 labels of the finest. Running almost the entire length of the cellar is a six meter driftwood tree trunk that is slotted with holes perfect for accommodating eight individual glass table tops and personal wine glass shelves.
The cellar is designed to seat just eight wine gourmands. From here the cellar will host a degustation dinners that consist of seven delightful courses each paired with its own wine. Courses and wines vary at each and every visit at the cellar, you just don’t know what to expect! Dinner starts at about 8pm and lingers on for two hours or more just like the gourmands would.
Wine tasting is schedules from 6pm and usually includes several wines. They are designed to introduce guests to vintages and old and new worlds. Tasting is accompanied with cheese and charcuterie from the cellar vaults. A gourmands dream at the Soneva Gili.
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Known all over the world is the high standard of the Hilton Hotels. Now they come to the Maldives and present their take on the wonderful Maldives.
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Welcome to the beautiful Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi Resort and Spa. Surrounded by over 52 acres of white sand and vegetation. The Hilton Maldives is set on the Noonu Atoll and is only a 45 minute seaplane ride from the Male International Airport.
Accommodation
There are 150 majestic villas that offer breathtaking views of the ocean. From ultimately private and serene water villas to the relaxing good for groups beach villas that are hidden inside delightful plants and coconut trees. Villas have their own wine cellars and over sized terraces that are perfect for watching the sunset or a place to spend those lazy afternoons.
Dining
There is a huge plethora of dining opportunities at the Hilton Iru Fushi. The best chefs with the best ingredients prepare the most amazing and delightful meals that will surely spark on your happy side. Lunch at the beach, private barbecues at a sandbar, dining alfresco under the big bright Maldivian sky. Tailor made dishes are most welcome because it gives the chef a challenge and will probably thank you for the experience. Enjoy your food and enjoy life in the Maldives.
The Spa
Set within the island, the spa is a delightful retreat with 20 individual spa pavilions surrounded by tranquility inducing vegetation for privacy. The spa takes a holistic approach to health and wellness with a range of treatments using modern techniques and top of the range products, as well as traditional ayurveda based principles. The complex also features hydrotherapy pool, steam, sauna, whirlpool bath and relaxing areas for the guests.
Leisure and Recreation
The Maldives is the best place in the world to explore underwater flora and fauna. So make sure you learn or at least try the island hopping and snorkeling. The Hilton Iru Fushi has a PADI Gold Palm Dive Center with multilingual instructors to make sure everyone can learn fast and have a great time fast.
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Right by the beach overlooking the neighbouring island of Dhiffushi is where guests can find The Asian Wok.
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The Asian Wok Maldives Walkway Entrance
The mecca of Asian cuisine here in the Maldives. The Asian Wok is one of the Maldives more popular Asian restaurants. The restaurant is famous for their takes on local Maldivian dishes, Sri Lankan, Mongolian and of course Chinese! Upon arriving you get filled with excitement because the aroma starts to invade your senses and your stomach starts wobbling around with joy. The restaurant sported a nice al fresco dining experience under the stars which was a nice distraction while we were waiting for our food.
See all that food inside the Asian Wok Maldives
We ordered stir fried yellow noodles with vegetables, Kutti Rothi which is a kind of stir fried bread with vegetables, Crispy fried tofu which was simple but surprisingly great tasting, a special kind of rice that smelled really nice was served along with a whole plethora of vegetarian fares for our Hindu friend Anil. For me the ultimate surprise was how good the vegetarian dishes were! they were infused with the taste of meat or by some kind of sauce but it was delightful. Stuffing yourself with light vegetables and tofu instead of oily meat is much for satisfying this time around. Don’t get me wrong I am a huge fan of meaty dishes, but today I may consider going veg if the food is this good back home. Another popular fare at the Asian Wok is their iced coffee, it is a good refreshment at any time of the day. It perks you up and cools you down! Ah! the good life! Service was a breeze as can be expect on highly efficient Asian restaurants and the price is really not something you would think about when dining here. I’d pay double and eat here everyday if I could. Good eats!
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Visit the Maldives and make sure you experience at least one of these architectural and culinary marvels!
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The Maldives is a tropical island paradise that offers the ultimate island getaway. Island Resorts offer escape and luxury along with the highest level of service. Holidays here are all about no shoes and no news; strolling down or relaxing on the beach, water sports and the exquisite dining, be it on a private beach, your very own sandbar barbecue or in the best restaurants in the world with the freshest and best ingredients. The Maldives offers luxury accommodation like nowhere else and this is no different when it comes dining. Here’s a look at some of the most exotic dining locations to choose from:
Ithaa Underwater Restaurant, Conrad Maldives Hotel
Situated 15 feet below the surface of the Indian Ocean, this is the only all-glass, undersea, aquarium style restaurant on the planet. Surrounded by the world famous Maldivian coral reef on all sides, dine while manta rays and other exotic, colourful marine life glide by. The restaurant only seats fourteen diners per service so is extremely exclusive. The food at the restaurant is as good as the surroundings serving a world-class fusion of Maldivian and Western cuisines. The restaurant is also famed for its champagne selection and cocktails and each diner is presented a genuine fresh pearl.
The 24 Degrees, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa
A far more casual dining experience than Ithaa but by no means casual in its service and quality. The chefs here offer to personalise any dish and this al fresco restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 24 Degrees is famed for its traditional Maldivian breakfast dishes but the curries available on the pan-Asian evening menu are what draw people from all over the islands. The traditional Maldivian vegetable curry is a popular choice and the desserts here are worth more than just a mention. Everything is cooked before your eyes in the display kitchen and you can be sure you’ll be getting magnificently prepared food made from the finest and freshest ingredients.
The Ocean Pavilion
If you want the most romantic and personalised dining experience available in the Maldives, arrange a meal for two in The Ocean Pavilion. This stunning dinner setting is located around a mile off the coast and surrounded by the Indian Ocean on all sides. It is only reachable by boat and once booked you’ll be chauffeur sailed to the venue and left with a mobile phone so you can arrange to be collected. The set menu features a chilled selection including caviar, lobster and champagne and the decor is littered with candles, big cushions and flowers making it the most magically romantic setting.
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Make no mistake in having the best summer holiday vacation of your life with the One and Only Maldives Island Resort!
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The One And Only Maldives
This wonderful island resort is a place of wonderful blue ocean and and turquoise lagoons. A jewel among a string of coral atolls, lagoons and white sand. It is a wonderful sunny holiday of privacy, warmth and magic. A promise of great memories food and service and most importantly a promise of satisfaction and fulfillment along with the realization that the wonderful things in this life are just around you. The One and Only Maldives offer the ultimate holiday getaway for those who are seeking the epitome of summer holidays on the best tropical setting in the world. The Maldives! The One and Only Maldives was named one of the best hotel island resorts in the world by Conde Nast UK Travelers. Located at the island of Reethi Rah just 35 kilometers from the HuleHule Airport. Come to the One and Only with style and avail of the 75 minute luxury yacht trip from the airport to the island of Reethi Rah.
One and Only Maldives Accommodation
With 130 villas to choose from; those who frequent the Maldives always recommend the Water Villas because they provide the exceptional experience of privacy and oneness with nature at a level that no land based or bungalow can provide. The water villa of the One and Only Maldives is situated above the crystal azure waters of the lagoon, giving you direct access for easy breezy snorkeling and cooling off with split level verandas and steps directly to the ocean. The water villas are connected by walkways from secluded points on the island. Providing a truly private and intimate natural experience. The villas have outdoor covered terraces to enjoy the azure horizon of the Indian Ocean. Of course other villas are also available for all discerning guests.
The One And Only Maldives Dining
The One and Only Maldives incorporates with its restaurants a innovative and fresh cuisine state of mind. Guests shall enjoy a level of service and culinary creativity that is unsurpassed in tropical island resorts. With only one aim and that aim is perfection. The resort features its own organic Chef’s Garden and special items such as high quality and hard to find kinds of beef, pork and spices. The One and Only Maldives dining experience can be described as perfect through passion and flair!
The One and Only Maldives Activities
For those who want to experience the height of relaxation and rejuvenation the Spa of the One and Only Maldives is a sure bet. Located at a secluded area of the resort with expansive relaxation lawns and manicured gardens the One and Only Maldives The Spa commands a immense space with spectacular views of the ocean. The natural and healing therapies are conducted in eight luxurious treatment villas, each with its own thatched roof and designed to instill a deep soothing effect via the environment. Guests must try getting treatments on the over-the-water double treatment suites.
Scuba Diving at the One and Only
It is usually a great idea when in the Maldives to Scuba dive or at least do some snorkeling. Why? because it is the best place in the world to do so! The One and Only Maldives is a within proximity of the best Thilas, giris, drop-offs, corners, channels, and wrecks. The One and Only is probably one of the best and safest places to learn Scuba diving. The highlight is probably the 1981 Wreck of the ship the Maldives Victory which is now currently a Rastafari protected marine area with excellent turtle and manta rays lurking around.