
Sun, sand and sea; a thousand 'Robinson Crusoe' islands; massive lagoons in infinite shades of blue and turquoise; dazzling underwater coral gardens. Welcome to the Maldives, an ideal tropical holiday destination.
The Maldives are made up of 1,190 coral islands, forming an archipelago of 26 major atolls. The climate is generally warm and humid, with sunshine throughout the year. The islands are a melting pot of different cultures, thanks to settlers from around the world. Some of the local music and dance, for instance, show clear African influences, with hand beaten drums and songs sung in an exotic tongue.
Maldives is half an hour behind Indian Standard Time. Rufiyaa and Laaree are the currencies in circulation. The US Dollar is the most commonly used foreign currency. Dhivehi is the language spoken in all parts of the Maldives. English is also widely spoken by Maldivians.

Paradise Island is a five-star beach resort which excels in terms of style, comfort and service. It lies along the country's beautiful North Malè Atoll, a privileged location just a stone's throw from the country's capital and international airport.
AMENITIES AND FACILITIES
Paradise Island offers guests an extensive variety of services, including romantic honeymoon packages, unforgettable spa treatments, excellent scuba diving and snorkelling trips, a wide variety of water sports, superb cuisine, comfortable rooms and a great view of the ocean.
All the super deluxe rooms are located on the powder white beach and offer the ultimate in comfort with indoor and outdoor showers and a private terrace.
The resort offers karaoke, disco, weekly live bands and cultural shows. In addition to this, open-air barbecues and Maldivian nights are frequently conducted.
An array of local and international treatments are offered to pamper both body and mind at Araamu Spa.
DINING
Paradise Island offers a selection of outstanding restaurants and bars, with something for everyone and every occasion; from light meals and casual snacks to romantic candlelight settings and gourmet fare. The Main Restaurant serves three meals in international buffet style. The Italian restaurant, Al Tramonto, is rich with the flavours of Rome and an atmosphere that captures the Italian passion for good food, fine wine and great times. The Beach Bar offers a variety of drinks down by the beach. The Paradise Bar features live entertainment and cocktails, while the Coffee Shop hosts casual lunches and refreshing drinks round the clock.
SPECIALS
Do take time out for a banana boat ride, to explore some of the islands close by.
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Stay for seven nights and enjoy a free herbal body polish in Araamu Spa.

Royal Island, located in Baa Atoll, 35 minutes by seaplane from Malè Airport, is the place to find peace and tranquillity. It's a honeymooner's paradise; a soft sandy beach surrounded by palm and banyan trees, and a lagoon shimmering under the sun - the perfect romantic setting.
AMENITIES AND FACILITIES
The beach villas, surrounded by palms ensuring complete privacy, are fully furnished with in-house movies, a mini bar, a room safe, Internet access, an open air shower and free tea and coffee.
The overwhelming variety of both inland and water sports, from tennis and badminton to big game fishing, catamaran sailing and scuba diving is bound to keep you entertained throughout your stay.
Rejuvenate your body and mind at the wonderful Araamu Spa. Relax and experience traditional massage therapy techniques that make use of rare herbs and oils, as well as herbal beauty treatments and henna art.
DINING
Those who love food will not be disappointed with the array of dishes at the Maakana buffet restaurant. The hotel also offers additional dining options, such as a romantic candlelight dinner on the beach, or a succulent lobster at the à la carte restaurant, Raabodhi.
SPECIALS
A private Maldivian island covered with beautiful banyan trees and vegetation; an island surrounded by a crystal clear blue lagoon teeming with spectacular tropical marine life; the Royal Island Resort and Spa is simply special.
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Stay for seven nights and enjoy a free herbal body polish in Araamu Spa.

The Hilton Maldives Resort and Spa is a sybaritic combination of three luxury resorts on two islands, surrounded by a vibrant coral reef and lagoon. The resort is renowned for its attentive service, fine cuisine and abundance of leisure facilities. Soft white sand beaches fringed with palms lead to the Indian Ocean. Diving in the world's most remarkable waters is on offer as well as a wealth of other sports.
AMENITIES AND FACILITIES
35 Beach Villas and 44 Deluxe Beach Villas are bright and airy and set on the beachfront on Rangalifinolhu Island. The stunning living areas are arranged around courtyards with fountains, huge outdoor garden-bathrooms offer a taste of the tropics, enormous glass doors substitute walls and ingenious landscaping ensures total seclusion.
All Deluxe Beach Villas have a private pool and garden. The spacious interiors and exclusive furnishings combine to produce an elegant blend of luxury and natural harmony in contemporary Maldivian style. The outdoor bathing pavilion, a thatched structure with a huge sunken bath surrounded by gardens, is a truly unique feature. The 35 beach Villas are smaller in size and do not offer private pools.
DINING
Koko Grill is set on the idyllic beachside between the lagoon and the Japanese Water Garden, with guests seated around the grill where a chef prepares Japanese-European fusion-style Teppanyaki. The popular Wine Cellar restaurant, which seats up to 12 guests around its oak table, offers the finest cuisine and hand-picked wines.
Sunset Grill is 50 metres away from the shore on stilts, over a reef where fish and coral can be clearly seen. This à la carte restaurant offers grilled seafood specialties, matched by the most sought-after wines from boutique wineries from around the world.
Vilu Restaurant serves a delectable fusion of Euro-Asian cuisine and New and Old Worlds wines, at the edge of the azure lagoon.
Ithaa Undersea Restaurant is the only all glass undersea restaurant in the world. Set five metres underwater on a coral reef, Ithaa gives diners a 360-degree view of the surrounding reef life, while offering a novel fusion Maldivian-western menu. Ithaa, which means 'pearl' in the local language, promises a unique dining experience.
Mandhoo Spa Restaurant, named after a nearby island, offers fresh, organic spa cuisine and freshly squeezed juices and smoothies.
At the newly opened Atoll Market Place, the restaurant is the kitchen and the kitchen is the restaurant. The restaurant is an interactive sensory experience of sound, scent, vision, taste and touch where guests stroll through the restaurant's eight different show kitchens, each featuring a different type of cuisine.
SPECIALS
Winner of the 'Best Resort in the Indian Ocean' at the 2004 World Travel Awards and runner-up for the 'Best Resort in the World' in Business Traveller magazine, the resort is renowned for its attentive service and fine cuisine.
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Stay for three nights and get US$ 40 credit towards spa treatments.

The Taj Exotica embodies unstinting luxury and utter harmony with nature. The resort is brilliantly designed to perfectly integrate with the island's natural beauty.
LOCATION
Nestled in one of the largest lagoons in the Maldives, this romantic retreat is a style-conscious haven of relaxation, peace and tranquillity. The resort is just 20 minutes away by speedboat from the international airport.
AMENITIES AND FACILITIES
Guests can experience excellent amenities in any of the 24 semi-detached Lagoon Villas on the water, 31 private detached Deluxe Lagoon Villas, Four Beach Villas, Four Deluxe Beach Villas (including private plunge pools facing the beach), or the exclusive Rehendhi Suite.
All villas at Taj Exotica offer tantalising tropical-inspired décor and warm hospitality to stir the senses beyond expectations. The villas are palm-thatched, built of local materials and delightfully appointed in classic Maldivian style. Each Beach / Deluxe Beach Villa has an open-air bathroom with a shower and a shaded verandah. Lagoon / Deluxe Lagoon Villas offer bathtubs overlooking the sea and private sundecks with ladders into the lagoon.
DINING
From casual all-day eateries to formal fine dining, guests can look forward to a wide selection of delectable dishes and refreshing drinks at the resort. 24 Degrees is a quaint and inviting spot for Asian and Continental dishes. At Deep End Restaurant, guests can take pleasure in a soothing ambience as well as a selection of savoury Mediterranean dishes. The contemporary Equator Bar is the ideal spot for guests to unwind over delicious refreshments.
SPECIALS
If the timelessness of island life is not relaxing enough, the Taj Mandara Spa is a haven for the senses, both physical and spiritual. Soothing, aromatic and rejuvenating treatments are administered in ocean facing rooms.
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A complimentary bottle of wine.

Soneva Fushi, in the North Baa Atoll region of the Maldives, is the ultimate island destination. Somewhat off the beaten track, Soneva Fushi is a thirty-minute seaplane journey from Malè. This 'Robinson Crusoe' style hideaway in the Maldives is set on the privately owned tropical paradise island of Kunfunadhoo
AMENITIES AND FACILITIES
Soneva Fushi has sixty-five residences on an island surrounded by a coral lagoon. Each villa boasts luxuries found in the world's best hotels. However, utmost care has been taken to make the resort as environment-friendly as possible.
Outside each Villa lies your very own stretch of soft white sandy beach and the dense vegetation in between each villa creates patios and gardens for secluded enjoyment. Each bathroom opens onto a private garden. In the Deluxe Crusoe Villas, an open staircase leads to the upstairs bedroom. Various room categories are available with and without private pools.
DINING
Options range from simple barbecues to gourmet feasts complimented by an amazing wine cellar. At the main restaurant, an à la carte dinner offers a different menu each night. Also on offer, a variety of specialty evenings throughout the week. The bar here opens at an amazing 8.30 am each morning and stays open until the last guest leaves at night! Me Dhuniye restaurant serves fusion cuisine and snacks at lunch and new world Asian cuisine at dinner. The restaurant's bar sports a sunset theme.
Soneva Fushi's climate controlled wine cellar has some of the best wines from around the world, some of which are not commercially available. The light Mihiree Mitha lunch is served by the beach in front of the main bar.
SPECIALS
The unique Soneva Fushi Resort and Spa is committed to creating a genuine luxury 'Robinson Crusoe' experience. With a marked absence of media noise and footwear, the resort's theme is 'No news, No shoes'.
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Spend seven nights here and get two nights free. Complimentary for honeymooners: a Soneva Spa treatment, a bottle of champagne, a candlelight dinner and a photo album.

Maldives
This promises to be a unique holiday. Even the transfer to your hotel from Malè International Airport is quite out of the ordinary - in a boat or seaplane!
Spend at least four nights at Maldives, indulging in parasailing, fishing, diving, snorkelling, sunbathing, beach volleyball and even soccer. The Maldives are famous for their rare underwater beauty. The profusion of psychedelic colours and the abundance and variety of underwater life have fascinated divers and snorkellers since the Maldives were discovered as a diving destination. The high level of visibility, sometimes exceeding 50 metres and the warm temperatures throughout the year make diving in the Maldives a delight. Maldives has some of the best dive sites in the world and many visit these islands repeatedly for the sole purpose of diving. Every resort here has professional dive schools with multilingual instructors who conduct courses for beginners as well as expert divers. Many of the resorts have excellent house reefs. A short swim from the beach, snorkellers can experience the same pleasures from the surface.
Sit back and relax at your hotel and enjoy the spectacular sunsets. We also suggest an island hopping tour. These islands boast a profusion of both inhabited and uninhabited islands for you to explore. For a private getaway, charter a dhoni for the day and be whisked off to an inhabited island for a picnic.