Kuramathi Island Resort

An emerald jewel in the turquoise Maldivian waters, Kuramathi is a stunning island retreat with acres of luxuriant vegetation surrounded by spectacular beaches tapering into an endless sandbank. Villas blend contemporary design and nature, and are set on the beach, amongst lush gardens or over water looking out to the vast Indian Ocean. Dining options are diverse and many of the six bars offer refreshing cocktails and evening entertainment. A variety of water sports, diving and excursions are also available. The house reef offers hours of adventurous snorkelling and for ultimate relaxation, try some of the innovative therapies available at our spa. Welcoming and friendly service, all inclusive packages, Bageecha kids club, sports centre,...

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Kurumba Maldives

The original Maldivian resort, popular Kurumba offers quality at great value, along with a convenient location, traditional style, fabulous leisure facilities and sublime hospitality - in cosmopolitan surrounds fringed with delectable beac...

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Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives welcomes you to discover your tropical island paradise. Speedboats ferry you across the turquoise waters from Malé International Airport to our contemporary Resort in just 40 minutes. Slip into island life from the moment you arrive, with world-class South Malé Atoll diving and surfing on your doorstep. Our villas ooze style with a modern and refreshing design and boast special touches like outdoor showers and iPod docking stations. Offering smart casual dining, extensive water sports, dedicated Kids Club and activities and Spa relaxation, the Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is the ideal gathering place for friends and families. Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives offers you the perfect balance...

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Medhufushi Island Resort

Medhufushi is a five-star resort located in Meemu Atoll , surrounded by beautiful lagoon which is 130km from Male’ international airport via a 40 minute by a scenic seaplane flight. This stylish hotel on the unspoilt and calm island of 1km in length and 200m in width, offers a touch of Maldivian architecture with a personalized service.  Medhufushi offers 2 restaurants and 1 bar which you could choose from to wine and dine. The Malaafaiy Restaurant located beside the pool, overlooking the lagoon offers buffet style breakfast, lunch and dinner with culinary influences from around the world. The Alfresco Restaurant located in over water pavilion offers breathtaking views of the sunset. Alfresco, is the perfect location for those wanting...

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Bandos Island Resort & Spa

The island of Bandos is a perfect setting for that romantic getaway or those two weeks of bliss away from work. The sense of calm and serenity the island emanates is truly otherworldly. The gentle lull of the sea, the whistling breeze, and the rustling of the palm fronds on the beach will help transcend you from the hurly-burly rigours of daily life. This aural feast, complimented by an all colourful visual one, where the turquoise of the lagoon, the lush green vegetation, the pearl white beaches, azure blue sky and generous offerings of golden sunshine inspires in us the question, did heaven and earth mee...

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Sun Island Resort & Spa

It is quite unusual to find a resort in the Maldives which grows its own fruit and vegetables in orchards located in the centre of the island and where you can pick up the phone and have a pizza delivered to your room on a bicycle. With a wide variety of entertainment and sports options, this is an ideal resort for families with older children as well as for young couples. Children will enjoy the large swimming pool, the huge beach that surrounds the entire circumference of the island, the variety of sports and the electronic games centre. Adults will love the dive centre,the romantic atmosphere of the resort and the variety of nightlif...

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Paradise Island Resort & Spa

Welcome To Our Spectacular Maldives Island Resort Imagine an island right in the middle of the Indian Ocean, with bright white beaches, a lagoon awash in deep blues and aquamarines, and soaring coconut palms swaying in the breeze. This is paradise - Paradise Island Resort & Spa to be precise, an uncompromising destination of luxury and comfort. A network of paved pathways winds through the lush grounds, connecting the oceanfront accommodation , gourmet dining spots , sports facilities , and an inspiring spa - each serving to make your Maldives island resort holiday whatever you’d like it to be. Treat yourself to true tropical-inspired luxury at this alluring Maldives island hotel, where unforgettable experiences await. - Set on the island...

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Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa is a colourful garden island with all the charm and intimacy of a traditional Maldivian village. Located just 25 minutes by speedboat from the airport, the island’s accommodations, restaurants and recreational facilities are all close at hand, arranged around a beautiful central promenade lined with borders of tropical flowers. Beach Bungalows fringe the island, each with high thatched roofs, private verandahs and their own pool. Water Bungalows and larger one-bedroom water suites offer views across the Indian Ocean, with steps from a private sundeck leading into the lagoon below. The Resort’s award-winning Spa – The Island Spa – is the only one in the Maldives on its own secluded isle and offers...

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LUX* Maldives

Dhidhoofinolhu is one of the largest islands in the Maldives, 1.8km long and 200m across. It is a real heaven of tranquility, with lush tropical vegetation running alongside 4km of white sandy beaches. The island is surrounded by a magnificent, sheltered lagoon, rich in marine life, with the wonderful spectacle of rays and colourful tropical fish swimming around. In the heart of this beautiful setting, Naiade has added a new jewel in its crown, Diva Maldives. It is a masterpiece, combining the natural beauty of Maldives and a tropical outdoor style of life, close to nature with refined luxury and eleganc...

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Anantara Veli Resort & Spa Maldives

Anantara Veli is a soft white sand resort island in Maldives, surrounded by turquoise waters. Nestled on Veligandu Huraa island in the South Male Atoll, Anantara Veli Resort & Spa, Maldives is a brief 30 minutes by private speedboat from Male International Airpor...

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Constance Halaveli Resort

Floating in the North Ari atoll and shaped like a curved Dhoni (Maldivian boat) is the five star Constance Halaveli Resort. It is a place where time seems to have stopped and dreams become reality. Water and sand combine and lie in contrast to the exuberant green of the foliage. The shadow of the 86 villas falls on the turquoise lagoon. The three restaurants and the spa ensure that both body and mind are well cared for. Constance Halaveli Resort is a place to relax and regenerate in overwhelming peacefulnes...

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Sunsets Photos from Maldives

Sunsets in Maldives can be spectacular, colorfully intense, almost unreal but yet so unbelievable true. View our collection of some of the best and absolutely dazzling sunsets from around the Maldives. ...

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TAJ EXOTICA RESORT & SPA MALDIVES

Rooms: 62 luxuriously designed palm-thatched villas Airport Transfer: 20 minutes by speedboat from Ibrahim Nasir International Airport Recommended for: Spa, Diving, Honeymoon, Weddings An exclusively private and romantic luxury property, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa is spread idyllically along a pristine beach surrounded by a lagoon, contemporary luxuries complimented with the natural beauty of this private island makes it a wonderful holiday destination for honeymooners and luxury seekers alik...

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Six Senses Laamu

Six Senses Laamu is located on the privately owned Olhuveli Island in the Laamu Atoll, towards the south of the Maldives archipelago. With a strong focus on attention to detail, Six Senses Laamu is designed to offer individual style along with a strong sense of community. The result is an eco-friendly yet luxurious guest experience blending natural and diverse design personalities with the island’s lush vegetation. ...

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Angsana Ihuru -North Male' Atoll

Locally known as the “local palm trees”, Angsana Ihuru is located in the pristine waters of North Male’ Atoll. Providing holistic spa pleasures, ecological adventures and world class cuisine, the resort is ideal for guests who want a real tropical and luxurious experience.Room Beachfront Villa Offering astounding views of the brilliant sunset and Indian Ocean from a private veranda with dining and sitting area, the Beachfront Villas are comfortably equipped with queen sized beds. The air conditioned villa comprises of private garden with loungers and swing and a refreshing outdoor shower. Beachfront Jet Pool VillaProviding unrestricted access to the beach, the Beachfront Jet Pool Villas boast splendid vistas of the cerulean Indian Ocean...

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Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

  Cast away on a secluded atoll in the paradisiacal Maldives archipelago, you experience a sense of magic & romance at the quintessential Maldives all-inclusive resort, Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru. You’ll find paradise here – catching the sea breeze as you wake up in the morning, diving into the blues of the Maldives and swimming in between wondrous sea creatures, luxuriating in the comfort of your elegant five-star Maldives beach villa or a luxury Maldives spa, and marveling at the beautiful Maldives sunset and magnificent splash of stars in the nigh...

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MALE' THE CAPITAL

Male’ is considered as one of the smallest capitals in the world, whilst it is also known as one the most densely populated areas in the world with over 75,000 people (almost one third of the population) living on two square kilometer of land. Male' is different from all other islands in the country with high-rise multi story buildings, paved roads and latest luxury vehicles, the main government offices are located in one area while the main streets are lined with shops and private offices, In the old bazaar area which is still considered as the country’s hub of wholesale and retail trade, the lanes are so narrow that a single vehicle would find it difficult to navigate through, especially with its throngs of busy people. There are no beaches...

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Maldives resorts listed by The World Geography

Maldives is very famous for its natural beauty which includes the blue ocean and white beaches, accompanied by clean air and pleasant temperatures. Due to its extraordinary underwater scenery and clean water, Maldives is ranked among the best recreational diving destinations of the world. It consists of 1.192 coral islands, of which over 50 were turned into a marvelous resorts. 1. Lily Beach Resort & Spa at HuvahendhooLily Beach Resort & Spa is located on Huvahendhoo Island surrounded by a beautiful house reef. Offering 5-star luxury and an all inclusive package is rare in the Maldives, something Lily Beach is renowned for. Huvahendhoo Island, situated on the south-east of Ari Atoll in the Maldives is a mere 25-minute scenic flight by Sea Plane from...

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MALDIVES HISTORY, CLIMATE AND CULTURE

It is believed that the first settlers of the Maldives immigrated from neighboring countries; these events date back to 5 th Century BC. Traders from Arabia , India , Sri Lanka etc…visited the Maldives to exchange goods during the early days. These visitors contributed much to the language and culture of the Maldives . Maldivians practiced Hinduism & Buddhism during the early days; a Moroccan Scholar converted the country to Islam in 1153 AD. And since then Maldives has been a 100% Muslim Nation. The abundance of cowry shells, coir rope and ambergris in Maldives attracted the Portuguese to Maldives . Consequently the Portuguese launched attacks against Maldives until they captured the country in 1558, In 1573 the Portuguese were chased...

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MALDIVES

The Maldives " The beautiful garland in the Indian Ocean" or as some say, the necklace of pearls. This is the dream holiday destination for millions all over the world. A country known as the idyllic, peaceful heaven, with more than 1190 "Robinson Crusoe" like coral islands surrounded by vast shimmering lagoons of aquamarine and turquoise and endless azure sea- the country with 99% water compared to the 1% land. The nation's largest attraction is the underwater coral gardens, with its colourful inhabitants " the richest collection of multicolored fish and live coral reefs which adds up to a diver's paradise. For the thousands of visitors who pursue this dream and find their way here, services of the highest quality is offered. From October...

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Reach Maldives

Airlines Servicing Male Airport (MLE) The following charts show the main airlines flying to the Maldives.  Note that some only fly during the peak season and that these are subject to change.  For more detailed information, check the Maldives Airports Company website and the flight schedul...

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Jumeirah Dhevanafushi

The phrase  ‘getting away  from  it all’  is  redefined by  the  stunning geographical appeal and  seclusion of  the  beautiful Maldivian archipelago, consisting of a string of pearl-like island atolls. A natural phenomenon  that were once part of  the mountainous  landscape below  the crystal waters of  the Indian Ocean, only two hundred  islands  in the Maldives are currently populated, making this destination the ultimate remote paradise. Hidden away on the south end of the rich Maldivian  landscape  lies the enchantingly sublime  Jumeirah Dhevanafushi. Instantly  informal and  inviting, carpeted end-to-end  in abundant...

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Jumeirah Vittaveli

Escape to an idyllic world where spectacular beauty fuses with blissful comfort An unspoilt island resort beckons in the heart of the Indian Ocean Lose yourself in a pure horizon- where the calm breeze whispers notes of serenity beside the iridescent water and vast stretches of pristine sand Like the archipelago of islands that it belongs to- a constellation of treasures awaits leisure travellers who share a passion for luxury experiences Unforgettable experiences are the result of this perfect blend of spectacular beauty and gracious hospitality-where guests capture the essence of opulence in its most essential form Impeccable choice- seamless service and unadulterated pleasure shape the character of this resort paradise- where every detail...

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ZITAHLI KUDA-FUNAFARU RESORT & SPA

A new experience, a new beginning and a new sense of appreciating nature. surrounded by untouched reefs, turquoise water and pristine beaches, this breathtaking luxury resort offers an unrivalled level of style, personalized services and privacy. spectacular and sleek Zitahli Kuda funafaru is destined to inspire peace, solitude and relaxation. at Zitahli Resorts & Spa Kuda-Funafaru we offer warm maldivian hospitality ensuring a memorable experience. ...

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Underwater Adventures at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

  At Conrad Maldives, located on the stunning and remote Rangali island, you will discover an Underwater Paradise more impressive than most. Not only does it boast its own underwater Restaurant, the resort offers to take you for a ride in their unique mini-submarine “Nemo”, from which you can gaze in awe at the wonders underneath the sparkling blue surface of the Indian Ocean – experience breathtaking 360 degree views of the resort’s stunning coral reefs and get up close and personal with the island’s own resident Manta Rays, meet sea turtles on their way to lunch, or float with a swarm of surgeonfish. If you’d rather get to know the underwater wonders the old-fashioned way, Conrad Maldives has an excellent dive...

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