For Luxury Travelers
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For Luxury Travelers
MËRGIMI Travel & Tours For Luxury Travelers © 2014 Adress: Marshall Tito Bezisten, 1st floor Struga, Macedonia Phone: + 389 46 786989 + 389 46 781205 Cell: + 389 70 856852 Email: info@mergimi.info Web: www.mergimi.info Layout & Design Art Director - Bledi Shaqiri Concept by Mërgimi Company 2 Elegant Hideaway 3 4 Elegant Hideaway 5 INSIDE. 05 Welcome 06 Inside 07 Maldives 09 Atoll Hideaway Holiday Maldives LUXURY SELECTION 10 Anantara Kihavah Villas Maldives 48 Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi 12 Anantara Dhigu Maldives 50 Jumeirah Dhevana Fushi 14 Anantara Veli Resort & Spa Maldives 52 Jumeirah At Vittaveli 16 Angsana Maldives Velavaru 54 Kanuhuraa Maldives 18 Angsana Maldives Ihuru 56 Lux* Maldives 20 Banyan Tree Maldives Vabbinfaru 58 Lilly Beach Resort & Spa 22 Banyan Tree Maldives Madivaru 60 Naladhu Maldives 24 Baros Maldives 62 Niyama Maldives 26 Beach House Maldives 64 One & Only Reethirah 28 Conrad Maldives Rangali Island 66 Park Hyatt Maldives Hadaha Location: Across equator in the Indian ocean 740 km from Sri lanka 30 Constance Halaveli Resort 68 Soneva Fushi Coordinates: 8 28’ 60 N 76 55’ 0 E 32 Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu 70 Six Senses Laamu Coastline: 590km 34 Coco Palm Bodu Hithi 72 Shangrilla’s Villingili Resort & Spa Communications: The international code for Maldives is +960. 36 Dusit Thani Maldives 74 Taj Exotica Resort & Spa 38 Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa 76 The Residence Maldives 40 Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru 78 Viceroy Maldives Resort 42 Gili Lankanfushi 80 Velassaru Maldives 44 Huvafen Fushi Maldives 82 W Retreat Maldives Maldives The Sunny Side of life Due west of the Southern tip of India, In the Indian Ocean is a tiny Nations of Islands dubbed as the Pears of Indian Ocean; The Maldives Islands. The 1190 Islands of the Maldivian Archipelago are surrounded by the finest white sand beaches & Warm crystal Clear waters offering an extravagant utopia of unparalleled colour and marine life. Almost 99% of the country is the ocean and only 1% is spread to 26 atolls, No part of Maldives is more than 2.4m above the sea level. Like a bird defying gravity, the plane graciously glides down towards Male’ Airport, A glance out of the window and you heart skips a beat, A vision is so unique that you can’t help but wonder if it is real. Only nature could have created such splendour as the Maldives. The beauty does not recede with the touching down of the plane. The little green patches transform into graceful palms that gently sway to the cool breeze, endless white beaches with sand so soft that it caresses your feet. Waters so clear that you see the fish playing in the depths of the lagoons. Language: Dhivehi Climate: The wet season Southwest monsoon runs from middle of May of November, in this season Maldives experiences torrential rain, Central, Southern and Northern parts of the Maldives receive annual average rainfall of 1924.7mm, 2277.8mm, and 1786.4mm. 46 Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives 6 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 7 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours Travel Agency MËRGIMI Travel & Tours company, founded in 1993. Mërgimi offers to clients cheap Flight tickets, Hotels, Packages, Bus tickets, Cruises and Trips. Now our clients can book from anywhere 24/7 on our website: www.mergimi.info 8 Elegant Hideaway 9 ANANTARA KIHAVAH VILLAS MALDIVES Room Categories Available Beach Pool Villa : The 258 square meter beach pool villas are nestled directly on the powdery white sand beaches with interiors that are complemented by Thai silks, rich earthy colours and elegant wooded accents. Over Water Pool Villa : Built over the water out of groove lined timbers, with high ceilings and hardwood floors, these 259 square meter over water pool villas make you feel at one with the adjacent ocean. Two Bedroom Beach Pool Residence : With 785 square meters of space, an oversized king master bedroom and a double queen guest bedroom make way for a partially open air bathroom. With a separate living room as well as the service of a 24 hour villa host service your every need is taken care of in style. Two Bedroom Over Water Pool Residence : These two bedroom villas boast outdoor daybeds, a private pool complemented by an expansive living room and 861 square meters. Dining Underwater Dining : Sea, Fire, Salt, Sky, dining complex is a one of a kind over and under water dining concept, exclusive to Anantara Kihavah Villas. Imagine roast lamb with rosemary grilled on a Himalayan salt block, bringing an inventive touch and rich taste sensations to your palate. Gaze at angelfish playing along the colourful ocean floor, just meters from your table as you indulge in a decadent moulten chocolate cake. Dive through the crystal clear waters or just enjoy yourself aboard a private sailboat during the day. Refresh your mind and soul at the Anantara spa, watch sunsets with your beloved or indulge yourselves in sumptuous dinners by the pool. Choose to simply spend nights listening to the sounds of the rhythmic waves in an overwater villa. An Anantara Kihavah villa offers your own private and luxurious sanctuary. Take pleasure walking through the vast open space touched with tropical nature, with private pools, high ceilings interiors decorated with timber and marble flooring. Step into one of the world’s first underwater restaurants and wine cellars indulge in flavours of culinary art and wine served amidst the scenic beauty of the underwater world. Discover the true meaning of luxury and secluded paradise at this beautiful resort in the Maldives. Location Room Categories Baa Atoll Beach Pool Villa 33 134 km from Male’ Airport Over Water Pool Villa 40 Transfer Two Bedroom Beach Pool Residence 01 Distance 35 min by Sea Plane Two Bedroom Over Water Pool Residence 02 Three Bedroom Beach Pool Residence 01 Plates : Start every perfect day with a lavish breakfast selection all day dining restaurant. Return in the evening for a romantic candle lit dinner. For connoisseurs desiring local gourmet flair, Plates also offers a selection of Maldivian dishes a diverse and tantalising cuisine full of fresh seafood and bold aromas. Manzaru Pool Bar and Restaurant : Sunshine butlers are always on hand with a fruit skewer or cold towel to cool you down. Day swim up pool bar serves exotic juices and tropical cocktails, allowing you to sip the nectar of the islands from the water’s cool embrace, before we tempt you with casual lunches of crisp salads and traditional pastas served pool side. Dining by Design : This signature Anantara experience is not to be missed. Simply select your dream location, whether a barbecue for two on the beach, an eclectic feast on the boardwalk, or a picnic in a palm grove, and the dedicated Anantara team of chefs and butlers will take care of everything else. Diving Anantara Kihavah Villas offers a range of activities to get you on, in and under the water, whether sailing on a boat, deep sea fishing or exploring the brilliant reefs at 30 meters below the sea, join their expert dive team and encounter magnificent creatures up close at UNESCO protected dive sites of the Baa Atoll. Spa To renew and rejuvenate your inner sense of wellbeing, stroll across the jetty to six over water treatment suites and pamper yourself at the hands of professional therapists. Relax with treatments that draw from the wisdom of the earth, using the healing properties of natural ingredients to enrich, detoxify, polish and restore. Experience a soothing touch, delivered with luxuriant oils produced from indigenous sources. 10 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 11 ANANTARA DHIGU MALDIVES Room Categories Available Sunrise / Sunset Beachfront : Each of 68 Beachfront Villas, reminiscent of the tranquil Maldives resort bungalow. Take in the endless vista off the shores of Dhigu, with either a sunset or sunrise facing villa. Soothe your cares away in your terrazzo bathtub for two, cool off under the outdoor rain shower and unwind on your terrace Sunset Pool Villa : The Pool Villas are an expansive and luxurious, Take a long soak in your private terrazzo tub lined with orchids. Plunge into your glittering pool. At sunset, settle into pure romance while sipping champagne in the privacy of your stylish villa Anantara Pool Villa : Offers expansive luxury with 180 square meters of laid back comforts. Awaken each morning in a sumptuous king size bed. Dip into your full sized private pool. Spend a leisurely day in island paradise, then retreat to your villa’s private beachside decking in time to toast the sunset Two Bedroom Anantara Pool Villa : Spanning 400 square meters, these sumptuous villas comprise 2 bedrooms, each with a private bathroom, Stroll out onto your private beach side deck, languish in your private pool, and indulge in world class cuisine. Sunrise / Sunset Over Water Suite : Suspended above the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean. Lounge on your private waterfront sundeck or lie back in your infinity edge tub. Rest on a tropical wood lounger with colourful silk cushions on your over water deck class cuisine refreshed by sea breezes with a common outside area featuring fine dining facilities to your villa’s private beachside decking in time to toast the sunset Nestled on Dhigu Island in the South Male’ Atoll, Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa, Maldives is a short 35 minutes by speedboat from Male’International Airport and promises an ultimate tropical escape that you have always dreamt of having away from all the noise and stress. Feel free, treat yourself to spa therapies, walk barefoot and above all, spend time with the love of your life. Once arrived at the resort, 68 beach front villas, over water suites and luxurious beach bungalows await. Each bungalow flawlessly combines an island charm with contemporary conveniences and amenities. Reconcile and revel into lavish, flawless style and Anantara’s gracious service at Anantara Dhigu Maldives. Location Dining Room Categories South Male’ Atoll Sunrise Beach Villa 37 Anantara Over Water Pool Suite 02 25 km from Male’ Airport Sunset Beach Villa 18 Sunset Family Villa 02 Transfer Sunrise Over Water Suite 19 Two Bedroom Anantara Pool Villa 05 Sunset Over Water Suite 19 Sunset Pool Villa 02 Anantara Pool Villa 06 Distance 35 min by Speed Boat Sunset Over Water Pool Suite : Immerse yourself in one of 2 secluded pool suites, graceful 182 square meter residences. The expansive living room leads to a palatial bathroom with a rain shower, an infinity edge bathtub and a private pool. Soak in the gentle rays from your private sundeck or step directly into the lagoon. Fushi Café : Enjoy informal dining at leisure, including American breakfast buffets and themed Maldivian dinner buffets set to the tune of the Bodu Beru band. Fuddan Fusion Grill: Sample the freshest seafood scooped straight from the ocean or feast on imported steaks at this lively fusion grill. Flame grilled, tandoori,wok sautéed, fired in a wood oven. Tell us how you like it prepared or ask for staff suggestions. Diving As beautiful Anantara looks from up above it certain does from underwater as well. Surround yourself in a panorama of fabulous marine views on a full day dive safari led by the experts from Anantara’s own PADI 5* Dive Centre. If you’re a beginner, get your feet wet first with one of PADI certification courses that will guide you toward taking your first breaths underwater. Or, simply snorkel leisurely on the edge of the lagoon. Spa Indulge. Enliven. Release. Relax. Pamper your body,soul and mind with a range of Anantara Spa’s world renowned signature treatments, enthralling bath and steam rituals and holistic therapies. Anantara Spa Dhigu is a true retreat of serenity, with over water treatment suites nestled on one of the world’s most remarkable tropical island settings. 12 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 13 ANANTARA VELI RESORT & SPA MALDIVES Room Categories Available Over Water Bungalow : Anantara Veli Maldives’ spacious 62 square meter Over Water Bungalows on a pristine stretch of tropical paradise come with hardwood floors and a coconut thatch roof combined with stylish contemporary décor. Indigenous fabrics stretch across your bed, while tropical flowers and jasmine scents float through your bathroom. Your private lodging’s sun terrace gives each guest their own space to relax with direct access to the lagoon, and a day bed. Step inside to find a wealth of comfortable accommodation features including flat screen TV and high speed internet access. Deluxe Over Water Bungalow : The spacious 92 square meter Deluxe Over Water Bungalows at Anantara Veli Resort & Spa offer all the charms of the Maldives coupled with comfortable accommodation. Enjoy a separate dressing area and outside double sun deck. Recline on your sun loungers that look out over the glorious turquoise waters of the expansive lagoon. Every Deluxe Over Water Bungalow allows direct access to the lagoon, as well as an interior infused with a soft island design aesthetic. In room facilities in these luxurious Maldives bungalows include flat screen television, mini bar and high speed internet access ensuring that you have both all the comforts of home and modern accommodation. Dining If you are looking for the romantic, happily ever after kind of a place, then Anantara Veli is the right place for you. Only 35 minutes away in a speed from Male’ International Airport, this heavenly island awaits for the ever in love couples. Talk a walk hand in hand across the beach while little waves caress your bare feet, spend a day luxuriating at the spa or fascinate yourselves diving underwater. At Anantara Veli, the wonders of nature are harmonized by the elegant simplicity design, with over water bungalows providing the tranquil getaway that you seek balanced by all the contemporary amenities you would expect of a luxury resort in the Maldives. Baan Hura : With internationally acclaimed Thai chefs, Baan Huraa offers a unique dining experience of authentic flavours of the Orient. Savour dishes made from the freshest ingredients from the Northern and humid Southern provinces of Thailand. 73 Degrees : Dine at the sumptuous breakfast buffet of fresh tropical fruits and juices, cereals, homemade breads, grilled meats and vegetables and a made to order omelette station. Diving Location Room Categories Kaaf Atoll Distance 55 km from Male’ Airport Transfer 35 min by Speed Boat 14 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours Over Water Bungalow 36 Deluxe Over Water Bungalow 14 As beautiful Anantara looks from up above it certain does from underwater as well. Surround yourself in a panorama of fabulous marine views on a full day dive safari led by the experts from Anantara’s own PADI 5* Dive Centre. If you’re a beginner, get your feet wet first with one of PADI certification courses that will guide you toward taking your first breaths underwater. Or, simply snorkel leisurely on the edge of the lagoon or peruse the Maldives’ fabled coral gardens on our daily guided snorkelling trips. Spa Anantara spas are renowned internationally for their quality, warmth and expertise. Anantara Spa offers 5 luxurious treatment suites over the lagoon, nestled in the island’s abundant greenery. Treatments use natural ingredients and their healing properties to enrich, detoxify, polish and revitalize. Escape the cares of everyday life with indigenously inspired luxury treatments for body and soul. 15 ANGSANA MALDIVES VELAVARU Room Categories Available Beach Front Villa : lends an intimate ambience with a bedroom that opens onto an expansive veranda, offering picturesque views of the Maldives beach and Indian Ocean. Beach Front Jet Pool Villa : With a dazzling jet pool in a Maldives beach hotel available for your private use all day, the Beach front Jet Pool Villa is the perfect abode for decadent lounging. Deluxe Beach Front Pool Villa : is all about indulgence. Seek respite in the comforts of an open air private pool at any time of the day. Velavaru Villa : Covers an expansive 323sq m and is the perfect choice for those who wish to holiday in style with friends and loved ones. Angsana Villa : Tends over a spacious 473sq m; it is a combination of four villas. Sitting regally on its private beachfront, the villa features separate living, dining and lounge areas. In Ocean Pooll Villa : Two storey water villas positioned on the edge of the reef, one kilometer away from the island of Velavaru. Dining Choose your preferred cuisine and ambience. Enjoy a sumptuous meal in the privacy of your In Ocean Villa. Or step into the exclusive ‘Azurro’ bar and restaurant for Italian cuisine and boutique wines from the floor to ceiing rack. Lounge at the ‘Kuredhi’ bar all day and enjoy cocktails and snacks. Dine à la carte or enjoy a lavish continental and Asian buffet at the ‘Kaani’ restaurant. Enjoy a romantic meal under the stars, suspended over water at the ‘Funa’ restaurant, which serves fresh seafood with a Maldivian flavour. Embark on a vacation filled with twilight memories and passion in Velavaru Maldives or ‘Turtle Island’. An unspoilt island on the South Nilandhe Atoll, Angsana Velavaru brings new meaning to carefree abandon in paradise. Funa : Specialising in the freshest catch, the lively seafood grill and restaurant is housed above the ocean. A whole host of activities including, but not limited to, diving / snorkelling explorations, night fishing trips & dolphin spotting excursions are available at the resort. Of course, don’t miss the award winning Angsana Spa for a revitalizing body rub. Kaani : All day dining restaurant offering a choice of indoor or outdoor dining. Location Azurro : The stunning Italian gourmet restaurant and bar offers unrestricted views of the Maldives horizon, and caters exclusively to In Ocean Villa guests. Room Categories Dhaalu Atoll Beach Front Villa 28 Sunset In Ocean Pool Villa 17 55 km from Male’ Airport Beach Front Jet Pool Villa 30 Sanctuary In Ocean Pool Villa 03 Transfer Deluxe Beachfront Pool Villa 18 Velavaru Villa 02 Angsana Villa 01 In Ocean Pool Villa 14 Distance 40 min by Sea Plane VELAVARU Diving Discover the beautiful underwater world of Maldives with Velavaru’s full equipped PADI Gold Palm 5 stars dive center. The friendly and international experienced diving instructors will guide and teach you diving from beginner up to dive master level courses in a safe and fun atmosphere. Explore the depths of the ocean. Being a secluded resort in the South Nilandhe Atoll, offering 30 diving sites that are virtually unexplored. PADI 5 star Gold Dive Centre is managed by professionals who provide classes for beginners as well as experienced divers. Spa From time to time, the self needs solitude, space and peace to recharge its batteries. Spa retreats are designed to be sanctuaries for the inner self, to refresh and rejuvenate your spirit as well as your physical being. Privacy and tranquillity allow you to shed the cares of the world while we pamper your body, as well as your mind, with the invigorating treatments get reuvenated with massages and treatments tailored to your needs. Experienced therapists use natural ingredients such as local flowers and fruits, and combine Western and Oriental therapies to lull you into quietude. Choose from open air spa pavilions and air conditioned treatment rooms and look forward to walking out with a spring in your step. 16 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 17 ANGSANA MALDIVES IHURU Room Categories Available Deluxe Beach front Villa : Soak your cares away in an open air jet pool. Or enter a bedroom that opens into a veranda where you can relish the tranquillity of your private garden. Be it sipping pina coladas on the sun lounger, or napping in your Maldivian swing Beach front Villa : With views of the cerulean Indian Ocean from your own veranda and set amidst the lush foliage is an open concept bathroom, where you can bask in the warmth of the morning sun while enjoying a refreshing outdoor shower. Dining Riveli : At the Riveli (which means ‘beam of light’ in Maldivian), you’ll definitely be intrigued by Asian, Mediterranean and Maldivian flavours. Meaning a shallow bay where turtles gather, Velaavani : Bar is where exotic, cocktails and snacks are available all day long you’ll occasionally spot turtles and dolphin as you unwind to the sea’s gentle melody. On the beach, at a sandbank or in a private villa, the possibilities for private dining are limited only by your imagination. Beach BBQ : Dine under the stars & enjoy your own private BBQ in front of your villa. Enjoy a romantic evening with your partner in the warm gentle breeze, listening to the soft sounds of the Indian Ocean. Angsana Ihuru is a pure, beautiful, eco and guest friendly retreat located on the North, striking island of which the most pictures has been taken. This resort has style, sophistication and colour. Ihuru is fun and the place for marine lovers with a wide range of water spots. Ihuru is romantic, and the place for loved ones to create magic and beautiful moments together. Location 17 km from Male’ Airport Beach Front Villa 20 Beach Front Jet Pool Villa 25 Diving Transfer 25 min by Speed Boat Spa Dining : Enjoy a relaxing massage at the award winning Spa, after which experience the culinary delights of the chefs with a 5 course dinner in the romantic ambience of the Spa. Sandbank Dining : The breath taking view of the setting sun will what your appetite as we whisk you away on a speed boat towards the ultimate dining destination private sandbank. Enjoy a romantic dining experience, served a sumptuous BBQ dinner, while sipping champagne, surrounded by the ocean under the stunning Maldivian night sky. Room Categories North Kaaf Atoll Distance Saturday Beach Dinner : A special Lobster Menu, served on the beach every Saturday. Enjoy a magnificent meal fresh from the grill, while enjoying the view of the glimmering ocean under the stars. IHURU You’ll be thrilled to know that one of the most captivating wreck diving spots in the world is to be found in just 5 min swim from the very own house reef, at a perfect depth for most divers. For orientation and safety purposes, you’ll be a companied by an instructor on your first dive. If you are not an experienced diver, further training is advisable. A wide range of diving programs are suited for all levels of diving experience and cater to a variety of interests. Spa From time to time, the self needs solitude, space and peace to recharge its batteries. The spa retreats are designed to be sanctuaries for the inner self, to refresh and rejuvenate your sprit as well as your physical being. Privacy and tranquillity allow you to shed the cares of the world while we pamper your body, as well as your mind with invigorating treatments. Better still, experience the Angsana spa with a loved one and rediscover essential sensory pleasure of the touch to the aroma of exotic oils like rosemary, lavender, jasmine and frangipani wafting the air. 18 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 19 BANYAN TREE MALDIVES VABBINFARU Room Categories Available Vabbinfaru Pool Villa : Enjoy space and privacy at the Vabbinfaru Pool Villa. Bordered by lush tropical greens, this exclusive beach hideaway is the epitome of romance and intimacy. Mellow out on your beachside terrace, enjoy a leisurely read by the outdoor living pavilion and watch as the sun dips behind the waters at dusk. The 120 sqm Vabbinfaru Pool Villa features a king-size bed, an outdoor living pavilion as well as a beachside terrace and a private garden with a pool, jet pool and outdoor shower. Ocean View Pool Villa : The stunning deluxe villa is an intimate enclave of tropical living. Overlooking the sparkling Indian Ocean, each villa is nestled within a green canopy of tranquillity and privacy. The beach peeps through the leaves enticing you to soak up a golden tan. Sip a cool cocktail by your sun loungers and enjoy the soothing sounds of the sea right at your doorstep. The deluxe ocean view pool villa features a nautilus shell-inspired ceiling and framed glass doors that create a cocoon of relaxation and spaciousness. The villa also includes a signature teakwood four-poster bed, extended wooden deck with sala, as well as a private garden area with a pool, jet pool and outdoor shower. Beach Front Pool Villa : Located right on the pristine white sand beach, the Deluxe Beach front Pool Villa offers intimate access to the beautiful turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Step out into the sunshine, watch your footprints disappear into the sand with each gentle wave and dive into the cool inviting waters. The 110 sqm Beach front Pool Villa features a kingsize bed and a private garden with a pool, jet pool and outdoor shower. Looking for magic, romance and serenity? Vabbinfaru is the place. A beautiful beach, beautiful lagoon and a beautiful island entwined with the international company Banyan Tree to make your dreams of the perfect holiday come true. The perfect island for relaxing and rejuvenating yourself and to become one with your true self away from stress and to unwind from work load. For the adventurer a range of fun activities are offered, such as ocean diving or snorkelling, night fishing, and sightseeing at Male, island hopping or memorable sea plane trips Location Room Categories North Kaaf Atoll Distance Vabbinfaru Pool Villa 02 17 km from Male’ Airport Ocean View Pool Villa 19 Transfer Beach Front Pool Villa 27 20 min by Speed Boat Dining Guests can choose from scrumptious Maldivian and international cuisine at the beach front Ilaafathi or the Open Air Sangu Garden restaurants, or savor quiet time with a private barbecue in the seclusion of their own villa terrace. Make the most of your Maldivian sojourn with a sandbank dinner of fresh. An extensive range of appetizing snacks and light meals are served all day long at the open air Naiboli Bar, along with cocktails. Naiboli Bar : An extensive range of appetising snacks and light meals are served all day long at open air Naiboli Bar, along with your favourite cocktails. Relax as the sea breeze, sandy beach underfoot and breath taking views over the Indian Ocean are a backdrop to chatting with friends, enjoying board games, using the complimentary Wi Fi, or simply unwinding in the warm and relaxed atmosphere. Diving As a five star Gold Palm Resort dive centre, Banyan Tree offers the full range of PADI and Nitrox courses and engages diving instructors who are highly professional, enthusiastic and PADI certified. We pay individual attention to each guest, so courses and dives are conducted in small dive groups. Professional diving instructors teach in different languages including English, Italian, French, German, Mandarin and Japanese, and take great care to create an environment that’s relaxed and interesting. Spa Luxuriate in any of the five spacious outdoor spa pavilions, each with side by side couple massage beds and open air showers. Three deluxe pavilions feature exotic copper bathtubs handcrafted in Sri Lanka and private Rain Mist Rooms specially equipped with rain shower and steam mist facilities. 20 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 21 BANYAN TREE MALDIVES MADIVARU Room Categories Available Banyan Tree Maldives Madivaru comprises 6 Tented Pool Villas. Each Tented Pool Villa comprises three individual tents, specifically equipped to function as living, sleeping, and bath areas. The roomy bath tent features a pair of spa beds for enjoying in villa treatments that include signature Banyan Tree Spa massages and facials. Interior furnishings radiate a warm and tropical ambience, replete with timber flooring, rattan and teak furniture, handcrafted wooden and canvas accents, and luxurious ceiling canopies. Tented Pool Villa : comprises 6 Tented Pool Villas. Each Tented Pool Villa is a set of three individual tents, distinctively equipped to function as living, sleeping, and bath areas. The spacious bath tent features a pair of spa beds for enjoying In Villa treatments that include signature Banyan Tree Spa massages and facials. Interior furnishings exude a warm and tropical ambience, replete with timber flooring, rattan and teak furniture, handcrafted wooden and canvas accents, and luxurious ceiling canopies. Dining Sandbank Dining : Escorted by your island host and a chef, they will whip up an elegant set up and exquisite meal. Once the tide comes up to your knees you know it will be time to slowly pack up and return to the island. Breakfast, lunch or dinner… each time of the day will offer a different perspective, yet each will be a moment to treasure. The beautiful and exotic Banyan Tree Madivaru is set in North Ari Atoll and a joyous 25 minutes from Male’ International Airport via sea plane. Madivaru is one of a kind resort with its desert island decor with timber flooring, hand crafted wooden furniture and luxurious tent canopies. And is a set example of classic, luxurious and high standards with the undivided attention and services. For a fun filled day jump into a pool of adventure with Madivaru’s dive experts and explore the diverse underwater. And for a more relaxed day, just take a stroll around the island Location Room Categories North Ari Atoll Distance 46 km from Male’ Airport Transfer 30 min by Sea Plane Tented Pool Villa 06 Boa Keyo Restaurant & Bar : Boa Keyo is the name of an indigenous tree covering large parts of the island. The name is also given to the cosy restaurant and bar, which, like the trees, give welcome shade during the heat of the day. Indoors, the tents are spacious and comfortable, furnished elegantly and the ideal place to retire to when it gets too warm on the beach. The outdoor deck overlooks the Indian Ocean. This is the place to relax with a cocktail or fine wine from early evening until long into the night. Keep your eyes glued to the crystal clear waters to spot eagle rays, turtles, dolphins or even manta rays. Private In Villa Dining : Enjoy a private barbecue or a selection of inte national dishes by your villa or on the beach. Let your island host and a personal chef treat you to an extravagant experience under the stars. Diving It is a haven for guests who enjoy marine adventures. Let Banyan Tree’s experienced dive experts take you on an exploration of Maldives’ rich diverse underwater marine environment or join the regularly scheduled excursions on The Banyan Madi (yacht) which include sunset cruises, morning and night fishing, dolphin safari, and manta sighting cruises. Spa The Banyan Tree Maldives Spa experience is carried out in villa for the ultimate island extravagance. Side by side treatment beds in the bath tent are transformed into an oasis of calm as guests receive facials or mas sages in the privacy of their own environment. 22 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 23 BAROS MALDIVES Room Categories Available Deluxe Villa : Four poster King size bed • Indoor bathroom with shower and bath plus outdoor rain fall shower • Branded bathroom amenities • Flat screen TV • DVD/CD player • Wireless and high speed Internet access • Bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer. Baros Villa : King size bed • Open air bathroom indoor shower and bath plus outdoor rain fall shower • Branded bathroom amenities • Flat screen TV • DVD/CD player • Wireless and high speed Internet access • Bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer. Water Villa : Four poster King size bed • Indoor bathroom with shower and bath overlooking the sea • Branded bathroom amenities • Wine chiller • Flat screen TV • DVD/CD player • Wireless and high speed Internet access • Bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer. Baros Pool Villa : Each Villa stands alone in a secluded tropical glade with a private swimming pool of pure translucence, just a few steps away from the turquoise lagoon lazily lapping against the shore. The four poster bed sitting deep within the Villa looks out over the veranda and sundeck to the pool. There is also a daybed in the shade on the veranda and a table on the wooden deck for in Villa dining under the stars. Dining Lime Restaurant : Open sided pavilions over the water for the heart and soul of good dining. Breakfast choices are tastefully displayed. All day dining with enticing dishes from around the world. Lighthouse Restaurant : Gourmet menu with excellent wine selection served in an atmosphere of relaxed refinement. 25 minutes away from Male’ International Airport in a speed boat, a rare and simple beauty stands elegantly on the blue lagoon, filled with greenery and surrounded by a reef that is filled with wild colors of marine life. In Baros, you can spend days with serenity and expect the best of service for your dream holiday in the Maldives. Both young and elderly couples will enjoy this delightful piece of paradise with exciting cuisine and recreations to suit your style. Baros is a place without pretense, where you can relax and just be yourself. Location Sails Bar : The centre of conviviality, open sided serving refreshing juices, beers, wines during the day and featuring cocktails and liqueurs to mellow music in the evenings. Room Categories North Male Atoll Deluxe Villa 24 16 km from Male’ Airport Baros Villa 15 Transfer Water Villa 30 Baros Pool Villa 05 Baros Residence 01 Distance 25 min by Speed Boat Small Luxury Hotels of the World Cayenne Grill : Al fresco dining in the thatched gazebo above the lagoon offering seafood, meat and vegetarian infused with the flavours of the tropics. Lighthouse Lounge : The peak of perfection with panoramic views, the upstairs room of the Lighthouse provides the perfect gallery to enjoy pre or post dinner drinks. Villa Dining : On demand 24 hours a day, meals and drinks are served with discretion in the confidential privacy of the guest’s villa. Out Villa Dining: Dine anywhere on the island on request. Private barbecues, romantic dinners, candle lit picnics and more. Diving Begin with Discover Scuba Diving, an introductory dive in the lagoon with one of the professional diving instructors. Progress to the PADI Scuba Diving Program and upgrade to Open Water Diver certification, enabling you to dive anywhere in the world. Baros Maldives is the gateway to 30 superlative dive sites Spa Treatments are designed for pure relaxation while powerful botanical ingredients deliver the promised comfort. Guests can choose from a range of massages, facials, body exfoliations and wraps. Knowledgeable therapists are present to recommend treatment programs for detailed concerns 24 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 25 BEACH HOUSE MALDIVES Room Categories Available King Water Villa : Perched over pristine turquoise waters, there is no other place to be than on the private deck in the infinity pool, taking in the breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean. Glass panelled floors allow observation of the exotic marine life, while steps lead directly onto the soft sandy lagoon for a refreshing dip. The bathrooms are partially open air and feature i Spa bathtubs. King Ocean Villa : This villa reflects the tradition and cultural heritage of the Maldives. Carvings inspired by the 100 year old Mosque on the nearby Utheem island, as well as other traditional Maldivian crafts enhance the interiors. Continuing the rustic theme are the beds, made of teak in its original form. The expansive terrace features an infinity plunge pool, a traditional Maldivian swing un’dhoali and an over water hammock. There are separate areas for lounging, dining and sleeping, as well as air conditioned bathrooms with i Spa bathtubs and rain showers. King Beach Suite : With more space to enjoy the tropical surroundings, these luxurious retreats feature separate areas for lounging or entertaining, dining and sleeping. Guests can also enjoy the lavish i Spa bathtub and rain shower in the bathrooms and relax in their private beach cabana or plunge pool. Grand Water Pavilion : Set above the pristine turquoise waters with an elegant thatched roof, the solid timber structure and breezy open spaces make this spectacular villa a perfect haven. The villa features 2 bedrooms, a private swimming pool, 2 lavish i Spa bathtubs, private dining area, a spacious lounge with a state of the art home entertainment system and a large sun deck where the sweeping panoramic views of the Indian Ocean can be enjoyed. Maldives is one of the most exotic and exclusive holiday destinations in the world, with exquisite islands, never ending turquoise waters and long stretches of milk colored sandy beaches. Among these is the Beach House. Located on the lush Northern Atoll of Manafaru Island. A truly unique journey from the moment you reach Male’ International Airport. From here a domestic flight, with beautiful aerial sights that you will never forget, takes you to Hanimaadhoo. And from there, you will cruise straight to the resort in speedboat. A combination of truly Maldivian hospitality and Asian traditions, the Beach House is an eco aware resort, a part of the prestigious Waldorf Astoria Hotels and Resorts. Grand Beach Pavilion : The ideal retreat for a family or group. The refreshing sea air and stunning views can be enjoyed from the private deck or in the swimming pool, while pampering can be arranged in the massage treatment room. The villa consists of two bedrooms, a dining room, two open air bathrooms, a sauna, steam room, i Spa, and state of the art entertainment. The game lounge on the first floor can be turned into a third bedroom to accommodate 2 extra adults or children. Dining Location Room Categories Haa Alif Atoll Water Villa 30 320 km from Male’ Airport Beach Villa 22 Transfer Ocean Villa 17 Beach suite Villa 12 Grand Water Pavilion 01 Grand Beach Pavilion 01 Distance 80 min by Sea Plane The Cellar : Located well under sea level, it is home to an extensive collection of fine vintages from boutique wineries around the world. With regular wine appreciation sessions and hosted degustation dinners, this is the ideal place for those with discerning tastes Medium Rare : Romantic beach front setting, Medium Rare artfully blends unique Maldivian cuisine with classic Waldorf Astoria heritage cuisine. The essence of the Maldives can be savoured in freshly caught and prepared seafood. Also served are a selection of top quality imported meats, luxurious delicacies and boutique wines from around the world. Diving Offer a full service PADI diving school, with dive opportunities ranging from offshore adventures to deep sea excursions further afield. Catch a glimpse of sleeping turtles, schools of barracuda, manta rays, moray eels and the famous long nose hawk fish. Spa The Spa offers full treatment programs, Ayurvedic therapy, and specialized meditation and yoga sessions. All treatments incorporate fresh, local ingredients, with herbs and coconuts frequently picked directly from own gardens. Each private treatment room features an outdoor courtyard, rain shower and flower bath, creating a personal oasis of relaxation and indulgence. 26 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 27 CONRAD MALDIVES RANGALI ISLAND Room Categories Available Beach Villas & Twin Beach Villas : The 35 Beach Villas offer up to 150 square meters of ocean front living, beach views, a private terrace and a wonderful outdoor garden bathroom. The Villas boast a natural decor and local touches that have a true Maldivian. Twin Deluxe Beach Villas : This Deluxe Beach Villa offers a prime beach front location with a pool and terrace. The courtyard has an open air bathroom and spa bath. Deluxe Beach Villas : Set on the beach front of Rangali Finolhu Island, and full of lights and space, all 44 Deluxe Beach Villas cover up to 300 square meters and combine spacious interiors and exclusive furnishing to produce a sophisticated blend of luxury and natural harmony in a contemporary Maldivian style. Water Villas : The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island’s 28 luxurious Water Villas cover 74 square meters and are built on stilts over the turquoise Maldivian waters with sweeping views of the Indian ocean and the resorts’s beach. Twin Spa Water Villa & Twin Water Villa : Built on stilts over the water in the spa village, these villas includes an in villa massage room and sun deck. Deluxe Water Villa : The six spacious Deluxe Water Villas offer a true taste of Maldivian luxury and design within their 115 square meters. Spa Water Villa : Up to 500 meters out to sea, the Spa Water Villas are the perfect retreat with their secluded setting where the therapeutic sound of lapping waves soothes and distresses. Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is set on two beautiful islands connected by a 500 meter walkway, right on the lagoon. And it offers only the best for the luxury seeking tourists. This exotic island is located in the South Ari Atoll and takes 30 minutes in a sea plane from Male’ International Airport. It boasts of the World’s only all glass undersea restaurant, two spas and accommodation choices to suit your style, out of which the two bedroom Sunset Water Villas offers 24 hour butler service to cater to your every desire. Location Superior Water Villa : Experience island life in one of the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island’s 12 superior Water Villas, each of which measures 74 square meters and is set on stilts above the alluring azure waters of the Indian ocean. Room Categories South Ari Atoll Beach Villa 35 95 km from Male’ Airport Water Villa 28 Transfer Spa Water Villa 21 Sunset Water Villa 02 Deluxe Water Villa 06 Deluxe Beach Villa 44 Superior Water Villa 12 Distance 35 min by Sea Plane Premier Water Villa 02 Dining MALDIVES RANGALI ISLAND Real experience to savor. The World’s first all glass underwater restaurant will stay in the memory forever, where Koko Grill this al fresco Japanese Teppanyaki restaurant show cases some amazing flavours from the East. A dining experience where you will find an extensive wine list to complement the wide range of culinary delights . Diving The Dive Centre, managed by Sub Aqua, has multilingual instructors and offers PADI courses in what is one of the most beautiful underwater classrooms in the world. Daily trips for divers are run to a multitude of sites. A favourite dive site of the Maldives is Manta Point, only 10 minutes away, and there are many other beautiful dive sites to choose from which showcase the diversity of the amazing aquatic life in the South Ari Atoll. Spa The Spa Retreat is a destination spa set on stilts over the ocean off the main island, while the Over Water Spa offers total luxury in glass floored treatment rooms above a coral reef in the resort’s lagoon. This is the tropical idyll at its best 28 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 29 CONSTANCE HALAVELI RESORT Room Categories Available Water Villa : Floating above the turquoise lagoon with views out across the Indian Ocean are Water Villas. Each beautiful wooden villa provides a secluded residence perfect for a luxury romantic getaway. Family Beach Villa : If you want to get away with the whole family but don’t want to compromise on style or exclusivity then Halaveli’s Family Beach Villas offer the perfect solution. Set in its own private, gated garden with a sun terrace and plunge pool, each spacious contemporary villa can sleep up to 2 adults and 2 children. Beach Villa : Spend your days bathing in the Maldies’ sunshine on your private sun terrace and then cool off with a dip in your very own plunge pool. If you are feeling more adventurous then why not venture beyond your own secluded garden to the beach and ocean beyond. Double Storey Beach Villa : If you want to holiday in luxury with a larger group of friends or family, why not stay in one of Halaveli’s elegant and spacious Double Storey Beach Villas? Set over 2 floors the stylish, contemporary design unites the internal and external space so that you can dine under the stars and bathe in the stunning open aspect bathroom. Presidential Beach Villa : A study in understated elegance and contemporary design the stunning Presidential Beach Villa is the epitome of luxury travel set in the heart of paradise. Created from natural rich woods and classic marble the villa is a refined yet airy space of high raftered ceilings and clean modern lines accommodating up to 6 adults and 3 children under 12 years. While enjoying an aerial view of the Maldives Islands, it takes only 20 minutes in a sea plane to reach Halaveli or if you prefer to enjoy the sea, a speedboat will take you there in 75 minutes. Halaveli is a treat for the marine enthusiasts. Close are the three of the best diving sites in the Maldives (Shark Point, Maayathila and Halaveli Wreck). The resort has recently been placed on the 2010 Conde Nast Traveller Hot List which is a further testament to its soaring appeal. Halaveli welcomes not only couples and marine enthusiasts but also families with children and provides a variety of amenities to make their stay more enjoyable. Location Room Categories South Kaaf Atoll Water Villa 57 52 km from Male’ Airport Beach Villa 20 Transfer Two Storey Beach Villa 08 Presidential Beach Villa 01 Distance 25 min by Sea Plane Dining Main Restaurant : The main buffet restaurant and bar “JAHAZ” is open for breakfast and dinner and serves international food and features themed evenings and special events. Specially restaurant and bar “JING” on stilts features specially fusion cuisine where East meets West offering Asian dishes combined with a European touch. Healthy asian fusion over water. open for lunch and dinner. Beach Grill : “MEERU” offers a wide selection of seafood in an “al fresco” setting. It has a casual and barefoot atmosphere and is located on the beach. Diving The TGI Diving Centre’s international and multilingual PADI instructor team is a PADI 5 star Instructor Development Gold Palm Resort and offer courses from beginners through to instructor level. They are located above the sea near the main jetty. The warm tropical waters around Constance H laveli warm tropical waters around Constance Halaveli Resort teems with a rich diversity of marine life. Spa A place of easeful relaxation, cleansing and rejuvenation. A place created solely to sooth your senses, nature your body, mind and soul. Complete unique spa experience offering natural healing and nurturing beauty from within. All the products are natural and hand crafted, the oils, scrubs and wraps have been created to a unique formula for Spa de Constance. Packages are available for men and women and tailor made for each guest. 30 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 31 COCO PALM DHUNI KOLHU Room Categories Available Beach Villa : Invites you to relax in a spacious bedroom with high pitched ceiling and king size bed. The Beach Villas offer an open air garden bathroom for showers at sunrise or under the stars at night. Deluxe Villa : The Deluxe villas are complemented with a sunken bath in the open air bathroom, and a private fresh water plunge pool on the outdoor terrace. A four poster bed with mosquito net enhances the romance of the villas Lagoon Villa : Lagoon Villas are fitted with Jacuzzi bathroom overlooking the turquoise waters of the lagoon, sunken fresh water splash pools on the large sun deck, four poster beds and luxurious furniture, fittings and amenities Sunset Lagoon Villa : An extravagance of space featuring a king size four poster bed, living room decorated with designer furnishings, deluxe ocean view bathroom with luxurious spa bath and indoor/outdoor showers. Enjoy the private terrace with large sunken fresh water splash pool over the lagoon and outdoor seating positioned for the most stunning views – all in undisturbed privacy. Dining Maldives Atoll of islands dispersed in the Indian Ocean. A tropical paradise is the only way to describe Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu. Located on the private island of Dhuni Kolhu, in the Baa Atoll, Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu is the ultimate hideaway in the Maldives. Dhuni Kolhu is located just 124 km from Male’ International Airport or a scenic 30 minutes flight by sea plane. Set on this lush and tropical island the resort is fringed by white sandy beaches surrounded by a crystal clear emerald lagoon. Location Beach Villa 57 124 km from Male’ Airport Deluxe Villa 27 Transfer Lagoon Villa 12 Sunset Lagoon Villa 02 Distance 30 min by Sea Plane Small Luxury Hotels of the World 32 Diving Room Categories Baa Atoll MËRGIMI Travel & Tours Cowrie Restaurant is a huge atmospheric dining room, with a Maldivian tent like roof and features live cooking stations. International cuisine is served buffet style. Situated in an idyllic location with views of the ocean yet tucked away in lush vegetation, Cornus Restaurant offers specially dishes including Maldivian, Thai, Indian and other Asian delicacies. Beginner or passionate, the underwater world is at toe tip. Unique species, mesmerizing colours and absolute serenity are the fascinating features of the Maldivian dive sites. Discover the Baa Atoll with PADI certified dive school. Spa The Coco Spa at Dhuni Kolhu is a peaceful space created to pamper personal desires for beauty, well being and relaxation. Discover the benefits of treatments from Indonesia, Thailand and India. A collection of Ayurvedic inspired products enhances this truly unique spa experience In villa spa treatments are available if preferred From Skin to Within’ offers a full range of ancient healing and classic techniques in ”the journey for a joyful living ” for the body, mind and soul. 33 COCO PALM BODU HITHI Room Categories Available Island Villa : The Island Villas offer a large open plan space featuring a spacious bedroom, en suite dressing room, contemporary bathroom with a central bathtub overlooking the ocean and two showers (indoor & outdoor). Outdoors, the villas offer a private courtyard with a pool and day bed, a relaxation area and a private sun deck with lounging and dining areas. Water Villa : The Water Villas offer a king bed and spacious bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers, double washbasins and a large bathtub. The large living area opens on to a private terrace with outdoor seating and a pool, split level sun decks and direct access to the breath taking lagoon. Escape Water Villa : The Escape Water Villas feature a king bed and spacious bathrooms with a designer bathtub, shower and double washbasins. A spacious outdoor deck is the ideal spot for lazing, sunbathing, dining or chilling in the large private pool. Escape Water Residence : The ultra luxurious Club Villas are located in an exclusive cluster away from the rest of the resort, connected by a walkway perched above the lagoon. The contemporary thatched roof villas offer complete seclusion and feature a chic bedroom, spacious lounge, indulgent bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, a private outdoor terrace with infinity pool and pavilion for sunbathing and dining. An extensive pillow menu and choice of daily aromatic pillow mist sprays allows you to further personalize your villa. Surrounded by a vast lagoon Coco Palm Bodu Hithi’s beauty cannot be imagined. Filled with natural grown vegetation and a long beautiful sandy beach just to die for. In the luxury of your gorgeous villa overlooking the Indian Ocean, you can unwind, pamper yourself and for a purely magical moment, breathe in the aroma of the sea. With fine dining, a therapeutic spa treatment, this island is a promise to make your serene dream come true. Plan your holiday, live the life and have beautiful memories forever. Location Room Categories North Kaaf Atoll Island Villa 44 29 km from Male’ Airport Water Villa 16 Transfer Escape Water Villa 16 Escape Water Residence 24 Distance 40 min by Speed Boat Small Luxury Hotels of the World Dining Air Restaurant offers fusion cuisine served either in buffet style or a la carte and is the perfect setting for casual dining at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Aqua Restaurant offers romantic dining in an outdoor setting over the water, serving freshly caught seafood and fishes with a touch of spice and Asia. Set on the beach with a panoramic sunset view of the lagoon and infinity pool, Latitude serves a wide selection of classic & contemporary beverages and snacks. Altitude Wine Room is an all glass venue for guests to taste unique wines from the old and new world whilst gazing at the sunset. Breeze is an al fresco BBQ restaurant set on the beach for casual a la carte dining, offering an innovative concept in a perfect tropical setting. Diving Whether you’re a skilled diver or hoping to try for the first time the Maldives offers an impressive opportunity to discover the underwater world. Unique species mesmerizing colours and total tranquillity can be found in the North Male’ Atoll guided by PADI certificate instructors. Spa Coco Spa at Bodu Hithi leads a path to rejuvenation and opens the gate to the spirit. The stunning spa sits over crystal waters and features private treatment rooms each with its own pool, bath or relaxation deck. Talented therapists offer a large array of treatments from Indonesia, Thailand, India and tailor made healing treatments for mind and body, while enjoying the views of the Indian Ocean. A collection of Ayurvedic inspired luxury skin care products and treatments will help you find your individual sense of wellbeing. Coco Spa also features two Yoga pavilions and a fully equipped fitness space over the water, offering a choice of daily classes. 34 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 35 DUSIT THANI MALDIVES Room Categories Available Beach Villa with Pool : Mudhdhoo Island dense with palm trees and indigenous flora creates a natural castaway haven for 15 Beach Villas. Fifteen Beach Villas are complete with wooden decks with private pools. Designed for luxury travellers, the beach villas feature 122 square meters of space. Five interconnecting Beach Villas are ideal for families. Lagoon Villa with Pool : The best of both worlds. Up to 128 square meters of spacious living with a unique combination of beach and lagoon access. Plunge into your own private pool or make the turquoise lagoon your backdrop for lounging in the deck chairs. Ocean Villa with Pool : The ultimate Maldivian experience. Dive straight into the lagoon from Ocean Villas, a full 178 square meters of accommodation perched over the ocean. Ocean villas boast a spacious deck, private pool, large daybed and sala. Ocean Pavilion with Pool : Total indulgence. If space is what you seek, the two bedroom Ocean Pavilions offer luxurious living, a larger swimming pool, as well as indoor and outdoor dining facilities. The two bedroom Ocean Pavilions with Pool offer extreme privacy and generous living area of 250 square meters. Indoor and outdoor dining facilities, sundeck and private swimming pool complete the Ocean Pavilion with Pool. Lounge on the deck or head down the lagoon access stairs for a snorkel. Dine in the privacy of your pavilion and pair it with the bottle of champagne from your own wine cooler. Beach Residence with Pool : Total indulgence. If space is what you seek, the two bedroom Beach Residence with Pool offers cavernous living spaces, larger swimming pools, as well as indoor and outdoor dining facilities. Dusit Thani Maldives blends graceful Thai hospitality with the unparalleled luxury setting of destination Maldives. Encircled by white sandy beaches, a rich house reef and turquoise lagoon, our resort on Mudhdhoo Island is just 35 minutes by sea plane from the capital Malé and 10 minutes by speedboat from the new domestic airport in Baa Atoll. The 100 villas and residences each offer a haven of modern sophistication with luxurious amenities and technology. Our selection features Beach Villas, Beach Villas with Pool, Lagoon Villas with Pool, Ocean Villas with Pool, and the exclusive Ocean Pavilions and Beach Residences. All villas are finished with modern amenities including complimentary Wi Fi, iPod docking stations, Internet Protocol TV with 46” plasma screen and Bose surround system, plus in villa wine coolers. Location Room Categories Baa Atoll Beach Villa 31 Two Bedroom Ocean Pavilion With Pool 02 35 km from Male’ Airport Beach Villa With Pool 15 Two Bedroom Residence With Pool Transfer Lagoon Villa With Pool 30 Ocean Vill With Pool 20 Beach Residences With Pool 02 Distance 35 min by Sea Plane 02 Dining Dusit Thani Maldives offers a fine selection of dining with uncompromising service, quality and spectacular views. All day dining restaurant, Market is a convenient location for meals and snacks including classic favourites, light options for lunches and a wide international buffet selection for breakfast. Benjarong Thai restaurant delivers a unique experience for guests who value authentic Thai flavours. At the Sea Grill, enjoy fresh ocean catch together with the highest quality steaks from all over the world. Sala Bar located on the second floor of Benjarong provides a cool and calming vista of the azure lagoon. Sand Bar is the perfect spot to socialize and mingle by the pool while enjoying a creative selection of fresh cocktails. Sea Grill : At the Sea Grill restaurant, you can enjoy the best of the ocean together with the highest quality steaks from all over the world. Benjarong : Benjarong, Dusit Thani’s signature Thai restaurant delivers a unique experience for guests searching for authentic Thai flavours. Benjarong’s dishes are created with ingredients from all over the world. Sala Bar : located at the second level of Benjarong provides a cool and calming vista of the turquoise lagoon. Spa Meaning “garden in heaven” in Thai Sanskrit, Devarana Spa was especially designed from the concept of the garden situated at heaven’s gate as described in ancient Thai literature “Traibhumikatha”, written in 1345 A.D. (1888 B.E.) by Phraya Lithai. Devarana Spa will excite the senses and make spa lovers feel truly special as if you are in heaven. 36 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 37 FOUR SEASONS RESORT MALDIVES KUDA HURA Room Categories Available Beach Pavilion with Pool : Just steps from the ocean, Beach Pavilions with Pool offer elegant comfort, indoors and out. They feature a spacious deck with a sparkling new plunge pool and a shaded bale embracing views of the tropical greenery. Beach Pavilions with Pool offer direct access to the white sand beach. A large, 62 square meter (667 square foot) outdoor sun deck is complete with a private plunge pool and furnished with a daybed and comfortable seating. Elegantly renewed in every detail, the spacious, air conditioned sleeping quarters feature upholstered chairs, flat screen television, full stereo system, DVD/CD player, a writing desk, and armoire with private bar. The full bathroom, which includes a deep soaking tub and separate shower, both with courtyard views, leads to the private outdoor walled courtyard and exotic Maldivian open air shower. Sunrise Beach Bungalow with Pool : Offering direct access to the pristine white sand beach, and now more spacious than ever before, Sunrise Beach Bungalows with Pool feature a deck with infinity edge plunge pool and a shaded bale. Tropical foliage and mature palms create a garden setting. Sunrise Beach Bungalows with Pool include an expansive, 82 square meter (882 square foot) deck leading to the plunge pool, and sun loungers, a dining table and chairs for two. Redesigned to offer even more space for living and sleeping, these handsomely reappointed, air conditioned bungalows feature a comfortable sofa and seating, plasma screen television, DVD/CD player, writing desk and an armoire with private bar. A dressing room enhances privacy and offers ample closet space. The full bathroom, which includes a deep soaking tub and separate shower, both with courtyard views, leads to the private outdoor walled courtyard and exotic Maldivian open air shower. Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Hura is situated on the North Male’ Atoll. It takes just 25 minutes by speedboat from Male’ International Airport. Kuda Hura is an island that offers everything that is special about Maldives, surrounded by a vast lagoon and inhabited islands, where you can visit for a taste of Maldivian culture and island life. A place where you will get to swim with beautiful marine creatures or indulge at the Island Spa, a heavenly place in itself being built on its own small island adjoining to the main resort. Or for the more adventure minded, Four Seasons Explorer, an 11 cabins, 3 deck catamaran may be hired to discover remote shores, and rarely visited dive sites on overnight trips Location Room Categories North Kaaf Atoll Sunset Water Bungalow 16 Sunrise Two Bedroom Water Suite 01 20 km from Male’ Airport Sunrise Water Bungalow 16 Sunset One Bedroom Water Suite 02 Transfer Beach Pavilion With Pool 25 Two Bedroom Royal Beach Villa 01 Sunrise Beach Bungalow With Pool 23 Sunrise One Bedroom Water Suite 02 Sunset Beach Bungalow With Pool 09 Distance 30 min by Speed Boat Sunset Beach Bungalow with Pool : Offering direct access to the pristine white sand beach, and now more spacious than ever before, Sunset Beach Bungalows with Pool feature a deck with infinity edge plunge pool and a shaded bale. Tropical foliage and mature palms create a garden setting. Sunset Beach Bungalows with Pool include an expansive, 82 square meter (882 square foot) deck leading to the plunge pool, and sun loungers, a dining table and chairs for two. Redesigned to offer even more space for living and sleeping, these handsomely reappointed, air conditioned bungalows feature a comfortable sofa and seating, plasma screen television, DVD/CD player, writing desk and an armoire with private bar. A dressing room enhances privacy and offers ample closet space. The full bathroom, which includes a deep soaking tub and separate shower, both with courtyard views, leads to the private outdoor walled courtyard and exotic Maldivian open air shower. Dining Baraabaru : Guests may choose to dine in the restaurant’s brightly colored interiors on the spectacular deck above the waters or in a private dining gazebo, The open kitchen features an open tandoori bar, where guests can watch as the chefs prepare fine Indian cuisine. The food is complemented by a wine list chosen to suit the tropics, with an emphasis on light wines and champagnes. Diving A large number of excellent dive sites, including marina protected sites, are located near the Resort and transfers are carried out by specially equipped dive dhoni’s. The resort operates its own dive centre, licensed by PADI, a multilingual team of dive instructor’s offers courses for beginners and advanced divers, as well as leading daily dive trips. Spa A serene hideaway within a hideaway, the island spa at Four seasons resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa has its own island, here you can feel as one with the ocean let the gentle rhythms of the earth soothe your senses, allowing cares and tensions to dissolve and wash away 38 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 39 FOUR SEASONS RESORT MALDIVES LANDA GIRAAVARU Room Categories Available Sunset Water Villa With Pool : Take in stunning sunsets from these villas, ideally positioned on a double loaded jetty off the northwestern end of the island. With one king bed and One full bathroom, plus two outdoor showers, full ocean and sunset view. Sunrise Water Villa With Pool : Bask in beautiful sunrises from these villas, ideally positioned on a double loaded jetty off the northwestern end of the island. Beach Villa With Pool : Walk vast swathes of white sand just steps from the shimmering lagoon outside your sprawling Beach Villa with Pool. Beach Bungalow With Pool : Commune with nature in your bungalow’s foliage filled garden that overlooks the lagoon. Family Beach Villa With Pool : Just steps from the crystal lagoon, the Family Beach Villa with Pool features a 12 meter (39 foot) lap pool, sand floor living room and spacious study with sofa bed ideal for families with small children. Two Bedroom Family Beach Bungalow With Pool : With fresh, seaside chic interiors and their own beach front, these bungalows feature a second bedroom linked by a short corridor, making them ideal for families with older children and teenagers. Cd Player, Down Pillows, DVD player, Fax Machine request, Hair Dryer, Hypoallergenic pillows on request, in room steam Iron & Ironing board on request, Lighted make up / Shaving mirror, Multi- line telephone with voice mail, Refrigerated private bar, Satellite television, Tea / Coffee maker, Twice daily housekeeping service, wired or wireless internet access Landaa Giraavaru offers everything for individuals with different enthusiasms. This is a family holiday destination, where the island doesn’t forget to entertain teenagers and children, a romantic retreat for couples seeking serenity and seclusion, a long stretch of soft sand for elderly couples just to lay and gaze at never ending ocean and atmosphere and for marine lovers, boost your stay island hopping aboard the deluxe Four Seasons Explorer catamaran that offers three, four or seven night cruises to remote shores and dive sites. Situated close to Malé Airport, Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru is part of the Baa Atoll. A short, sea plane journey with beautiful aerial sights take you from the airport to the resort. Location Room Categories Baa Atoll Dining Blu : from the restaurant pavilion on one side or the Blu Bar pavilion on the other, you can watch the sun sink below the horizon. The restaurant serves light antipasti, pizza and pasta during the day and fine Italian cuisine in the evening Sunset Water Villa 14 Two Bedroom Land & Ocean Suite 02 120 km from Male’ Airport Sunrise Water Villa 14 Two Bedroom Royal Beach Villa 01 Transfer Beach Villa With Pool 30 Two Bedroom Water Suite 02 Al Barakat : serves authentic Arabian cuisine. The restaurant is built over water, off the main jetty. A Shisha Bar is located on the ground level. The main dining area on the rooftop features comfortable low seating. Beach Bungalow With Pool 29 Diving Sunrise Water Villa With Pool 05 Sunset Water Villa With Pool 05 Distance 30 min by Sea Plane Experience the thrill of diving under the close supervision of a PADI instructor. This three hour course consists of a theory briefing and a confined water session up to 12 meters (40 feet). Participants in this course must be over 12 years old. Orientation dive, guests are required to participate in an orientation dive before engaging in boat diving activities if you have not been diving within the last three months and/or have fewer than 30 logged dives. Spa The Spa and Ayurvedic Retreat is a resort in itself, providing a comprehensive approach to physical, spiritual and mental wellbeing, with a special emphasis on yoga and Ayurveda. 40 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 41 GILI LANAKANFUSHI Room Categories Available The concept the forty four stilted villas plus the vast Private Reserve uphold the philosophy of Intelligent Luxury. They are crafted in a traditional style from natural materials and offer roof top and over water sun decks, featuring open air bathrooms, sumptuous daybeds and a personal entertainment center. For ultimate privacy, also have seven Crusoe Residences that are only accessible by personal boat. The interior decoration has been devised to recreate a natural habitat, using sustainable woods, natural materials and traditional fabrics, whilst still offering all the modern day amenities and creature comforts of true luxury. At Gili by Lankanfushi it is very sensitive to the environment. The utmost care has been taken in developing the island with respect to its ecological balance. The Maldives is a paradise for snorkelling and diving and the resort has its own fully equipped PADI diving school plus a variety of water sports. This place tops the list of must do destinations for those in the know. Generic amenities include: • King sized bed | • IDD telephones and Wi Fi capability. • Air conditioning | • Private access to the beach. • Bose entertainment system | • Outdoor covered bathroom and rain shower. • 32 inch flat screen TV with satellite channels | • Private garden with daybeds. • Personal bar and fresh beverage facilities | • Panoramic dining deck and viewing platform. • Panoramic dining deck and viewing platform. Intelligent luxury, the philosophy of Gili Lankanfushi. A tiny island located on of the largest lagoons in the Maldives, with ever, all over water villas, with exotic 360 degrees views of the ocean. Gili is set on the private tropical island boat ride from the Male’ International Airport. Gili Lankanfushi provides a very romantic atmosphere mingled with highest international standard luxuries to create a wonderfully tranquil and natural experience with incredible opportunities to be closer to the ocean without leaving their front door. Water and land sports of all types are also offered along with a superb spa and gymnasium. Gili also sister resort to Soneva Fushi, which has won numerous prestigious international titles itself. Location Room Categories North Kaaf Atoll Villa Suite 29 12 km from Male’ Airport Residence 08 Transfer Crusoe Residence 07 Private Reserve 01 Distance 20 min By Speed Boat 42 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours Dining Leaf Restaurant : is perched high above the resort’s Organic garden. It serves the freshest possible food, picked and caught only hours before it is served. Growing in the garden is a whole range of different papayas and the chilli patch has a private table for dinner parties. Longitude Restaurant: is brassiere like, offering salads, fresh fish and pasta as well as an a la carte, daily changing menu. There is also a full range of cooking classes, where guests can enjoy learning about various cuisines from Asia and Western world. Diving Dive centre offering snorkelling, diving excursions and certification courses, in one of the most beautiful and untouched reefs in the world. Spa Six senses spa offers five secluded treatment rooms plus two single and two double treatments nests within the island’s natural vegetation. Highly skilled Six senses spa therapists use fresh natural products to provide a comprehensive range of award winning signature treatments plus rejuvenation specialist of the region, Visiting practitioners offer guests lifestyle consultations and specialized holistic treatments including reflexology acupressure and shiatsu. 43 HUVAFEN FUSHI MALDIVES Room Categories Available Beach Bungalow : Beach bungalows offer overhead fan, espresso machine, private bar, L’Occitane amenities, daybed, safe, IDD telephone Bang & cordless telephone, 32” plasma screen, Bose surround sound system with DVD and a sumptuous deck overlooking the beach with daybed and dining table. Lagoon Bungalow : These Bungalows with their split level layout lead into the tropical waters and feature a private deck with a separate sunbathing deck with panoramic views. Your Bose surround sound system with its 40” plasma screen has speakers throughout. Deluxe Beach Bungalow : In addition to the offerings of the Beach Bungalows, the Deluxe Beach Bungalows have a much larger outdoor living area. The front timber deck is ideal for lying back and watching the flying fish. Ocean Bungalow : Exploring your three tier deck, you find a freshwater infinity pool, dining area, alluring daybed and sunbathing the race. The living room, featuring a 50” plasma and Bose surround system, is easily transformed from state of the art to soothing massage room with glass floors for viewing the pristine waters below. Ocean Pavilion : 330 sq m. Set 200 meters out over the Indian Ocean. Pri vacy is assured as access to these wooden walkways is only for Pavilion residents. Your private fibre optic lit infinity pool flows from the indoors out and blends with the horizon. The master bedroom is open plan. An infinity edge Kohler bath that fills from the ceiling forms the centrepiece, while a hydro body spa shower is pure indulgence. Huvafen Fushi meaning ‘Dream Island’ in Maldivian language is true to its name. Experience a dream like holiday at Huvafen Fushi operated by multi- award winning Per Aquum. This island is located on North Male’ Atoll within a private lagoon and it takes a short 30 minute cruise in a luxurious speed boat from Male’ International Airport. Lavish bungalows with designer facilities and a 24 hour on call butler are at your service. Get ready to slip into a trance from the moment you step down onto the white sandy beach, this is where your dream begins. Location Beach Pavilion : The master bedroom on the upper floor of fers views through your glass floor down to the infinity pool as well as straight out through your floor to ceiling glass window to the lagoon. Pri vate beach. Open air shower and gardens nestling your oversized bath. Room Categories North Kaaf Atoll Beach Bungalow With Plunge Pool 08 24 km from Male’ Airport Deluxe Beach Bungalow With Pool 08 Transfer Lagoon Bungalow With Plunge Pool 12 Ocean Bungalow With Plunge Pool 12 Ocean Pavilion With Private Pool 02 Beach Pavilion With Private Pool 01 Distance 30 min by Speed Boat Small Luxury Hotels of the World CUBE 01 Dining Celsius : Open and easy. Outdoor or indoor. Sample Celsius by candlelight or in the bright Maldivian sunshine, refreshed by cool ocean sprays. Luxe but laid back dining on white sand floored deck branching out over the lagoon Diving Huvafen Fushi provides diving opportunities for both beginners and qualified divers alike – take your first diving steps with the resort’s Discover Scuba Diving course or a specialist program working towards your diving license, and with such an isolated spot to dive and minimal boat traffic, the area is largely undisturbed offering the utmost in diving privacy. Spa A spa that invites you to try something new and different. Visionary treatments and settings. From over water pavilions to the world’s first underwater treatment rooms. 44 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 45 HOLIDAY INN RESORT KANDOOMA MALDIVES Room Categories Available Beach View Villa : Like all accommodation types available in Kandooma Maldives, the semi-detached beach villas come with large picture windows that positively invite the outdoors inside. Whitewashed floor boards evoke a sense of fresh coolness, yet feel warm and textured to bare feet. Luxury comes from light summer duvets and generously proportioned bath towels. Flat screen televisions, a place to plug in your mp3/iPod, indoor out door showers and wifi broadband are standard, in addition to all the other usual amenities you would expect of a world class lifestyle resort. The beach villas are 36 square meters in size. Sea View Beach House : The sea facing duplex villas offer the luxury of space. Located at the water’s edge, the villas present a striking mix of natural elements and modern design. Bedrooms located at the first floor level and so enjoy views of the sea. The living area underneath the bedroom is furnished with designer seating laid out on a carpet of fine white sand. The duplex villas are 72 square meters in size, with 36 square meters on each level. Family Villa : As the name suggests, are ideal for families or a small group of divers, and are the size of two duplex villas together. They offer sleeping space upstairs as well as living and dining below. Sea View Over Water Villa : Water villas offer the ultimate in the Kandooma Maldives experience. Hovering above coral and marine life in the shallow clear waters, guests will enjoy their time on their private sun deck, dangling their feet in the water, or at high tide, relaxing in a partially submerged hammock. Expansive living space is complemented by a large open bathroom which offers an outdoor shower and bathtub and views of the water. The water villas are 65 square meters in size. Kandooma Island lies just 35 km south of the Male’ International Airport, via a forty minute speed boat ride to the South Male Atoll. 13 hectares in area, it is named after the Kandoo tree which is found in abundance on the island. For guests arriving late at night, the resort also offers the convenience of night transfers to the island. This tropical isle is favored because of its close proximity to many excellent dive sites. The Kadooma Channel and Kandooma Caves and Kandooma “thila” (an undersea mount) all contribute to making this area one of the Republics’s most sought after destinations for divers. Location Dining Room Categories Kaaf Atoll Garden View Villa 16 35 km from Male’ Airport Beach View Villa 44 Transfer Garden View Beach House 11 Sea View Beach House 63 Island View Overwater Villa 05 Sea View Over Water Villa 14 Distance 40 min by Speed Boat The Deck : Thai Mediterranean Cuisine. Serves Tapas & finger food. Sh ishas with various flavours. Pre dinner drinks & sunset cocktails. Comprehensive beverage menu. Seats are on raised sun beds with lounge pi lows, outdoor seating. Bokkuraa Coffee Club : Offers comprehensive beverage list including fresh ground coffee, fresh loose leaf tea and fresh fruit juices. Hearty snacks and light food. Kids menu available. Outdoor seating along the pool area. Panoramic views of the ocean. Pool Bar : Order from a menu of fresh salads, sandwiches, wood fired pizza or pick up a choice cut of eye fillet or lamb loin to be grilled by yourself under the shade of a coconut grove, pausing briefly for a sip of your favourite beverage, chatting to fellow sun loungers with grillers. The Lounge : Offers morning coffee and afternoon tea. Catch the buzz in late afternoon as divers gather to watch themselves on the day’s dive video, cocktails to watch the sunset, bar top games, light snacks and then a movie under the stars three nights in a week after dinner. Diving This tropical isle is favoured because of its close proximity to many excellent dive sites. The Kandooma Channel and Kandooma Caves and Kandooma “thila” (an undersea mount) all contribute to making this area 46 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 47 ISLAND HIDEAWAY AT DHONAKULHI Room Categories Available Funa Pavilion : The 7 Funa Pavilions on the beach front with their chalk white walls promise peace and privacy in a living area covering 176 square meters. Characterized by their own garden, a separate sleeping and living area with teak flooring, open air bathroom and a wooden patio area facing the beach with two thickly cushioned teak sun beds. Raamba Retreat : The elegantly rustic Raamba Retreats with their open floor level outdoor terraces and landscaped gardens offer the perfect seclusion for a peaceful retreat. The Lounge and the Bedroom in the Raamba Retreats are generously spaced. The Bedroom has a walk in closet area and en suite Bathroom with indoor and outdoor bathing facilities and a ‘two person’ hand crafted bath. Dhonakulhi Residence : Scattered along the white sandy beach front of the Island Hideaway. Each Residence, in a compound of over 550 square meters, has an open plan living area with a timber deck outdoor seating. The French windowed spacious bedroom overlooks the generously proportioned outdoor Jacuzzi Splash Pool. Jasmine Garden Villa : The exotic Jasmine Garden Villas are a spectacular expanse of 705 square meters of land. Each of the 5 Jasmine Garden Villas sits on the beach front and has its own exclusive 9.5 meter by 4 meter private Infinity Swimming Pool and garden area. Hideaway Water Suite : First of their kind in the Maldives. Erected on wooden stilts in Dhonakulhi Island’s shallow turquoise blue lagoon and spread over 235 square meters of timber deck, the two standalone Hideaway Water Suites have their own ocean view treatment room, sauna, steam room, outdoor round bathtub. You will experience a totally different Maldivian resort life with Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi from the moment you arrive at Male’ International Airport. A 45 minute photo flight with exotic aerial view takes you to a domestic airport in Hanimaadhoo, followed by a 20 minute cruise in a speed boat straight to Dhonakulhi. Shaped like a crescent Dhonakulhi is considered a large resort with a land area of 234,000 m². The best part of Dhonakulhi is that it is not only covered by coconut and banana trees, but also rich dense bushy trees giving it a distinctive look. And belongs to the ‘Small Luxury Hotels of the World’ group. Location Hideaway Palace : Hideaway Palaces remain unparalleled and represent the epitome of exclusivity, privacy and refinement. Each Hideaway Palace is sprawled over an expansive 1,420 square meters of land, located on a golden natural sandbank and erected one facing sunrise, and the other facing sunset. Room Categories Haa Alif Atoll Water Suite 02 230 km from Male’ Airport Funa Pavillion 07 Transfer Hideaway Palace 02 Ramba Retreat 07 Jasmine Garden Villa 03 Dhonakulhi Residence 20 Distance 45 min by Domestic Flight Small Luxury Hotels of the World Dining Asian speciality restaurant featuring innovative Indian cuisine prepared with devotion and presented with panache; located over the water in a stunning position with mesmerizing views over the Indian Ocean, Varied and sophisticated use of seafood this cool, coral sandy floored restaurant is a beautiful place to experience International and Maldivian cuisine. Diving If the setting above sea level has all the ingredients of a “holiday heaven”, the experience awaiting you below the water’s surface is even more spectacular. Dhonakulhi has its own house reef 10 30 meters away, no comercial diving activity in this Virgin Atoll Haa Alifu and over 20 fabulous untouched dive sites within a 5 60 minute range. Spa Pampering your body and soul and achieving total peace and tranquillity is your idea of heaven, the Hideaway Spa by Mandara has it all. Created with sensitivity to the guest experience, the design emphasis of the Hideaway Spa is on space, privacy and luxury. The spa design is supported by a service style that considers the guest’s need for escape, unobtrusive delivery and extraordinary attention to detail. 48 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 49 JUMEIRAH DHEVANAFUSHI Room Categories Available Beach Revive : Welcome to your own private villa on the beach. These 13 beautifully appointed Beach Revives are all uniquely positioned, each with their own enchanting charm and opulent comfort. Inside your spacious villa, there is ample room to relax and enjoy the sunrise or sunset through large sweeping windows. Or greet the sun from extravagant day beds on your own private open deck. Equally breathtaking is the stars peck led night sky viewed from your delightfully private beach and garden. Island Revive : Here is the idyllic hideaway that is what dreams are made of. Everything you could ever desire in luxury amenities, with awe inspiring panoramic views everywhere you look, are found in eight perfectly positioned Island Revives. Let all your cares drift away as you relax in your private pool, private garden or private beach. Add to this, the most sumptuous space exemplified in the deep marble bath and spacious changing room and you will redefine absolute bliss. Island Sanctuary : This exclusive Island Villa is the ultimate hideaway. Tucked away amidst tropical foliage, it has lavishly appointed interiors and offers a bedroom and bathroom as spacious as they are luxurious, with a delightfully deep marble bath for two, separate changing rooms and a walk in semi open rainfall shower. Outside, everything you see is yours: your own private sun terrace and tropical garden, private pool and of course, your own private stretch of perfectly pristine beach. Ocean Revive : A truly sublime retreat for the most discerning luxury traveller. Built above the crystalline waters of the Indian Ocean at the resort’s Water Village, each of these beautiful Ocean Revives offers an elated sense of splendour with soothing hues and vast interiors; perfectly complimented by beautifully covered private decks with steps leading into the ocean. Translating into “unique island”, Dhevanafushi takes the essence of the Maldives to create new and distinctive experiences for guests. It recognises the individuality of luxury travellers and the importance of personal experiences. The uniqueness of every guest is reflected in the originality and space of the interior design. The vision of the designers is to create an exclusive ‘two resort island’ reflecting boutique escape luxury, private island spirit, haute couture, a discreet and glamorous ambience, personalised and thoughtful service, privacy and exclusivity Dining Location Room Categories Gaaf Alifu Atoll Beach Revive 13 230 km from Male’ Airport Island Revive 08 Transfer Ocean Revive 14 Ocean Sanctuary 02 Island Sanctuary 01 Distance 45 min by Domestic Flight DHEVANAFUSHI MALDIVES The resort features three restaurants and one bar, offering a variety of culinary options. At Jumeirah Dhevanafushi, their philosophy is based on recognising individual needs and they have developed a unique personalised gastronomic experience. their main island restaurant, Azara offers a variety of delicacies to be enjoyed at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Mumayaz, the casual beach grill is the ideal destination for dining under the stars. Whilst, Johara, the restaurant at the Ocean Pearls offers contemporary cuisine with influences of Japanese, South East Asian and Maldivian and guests can opt for full size dishes or choose a selection and dine tapas style. Diving Jumeirah Dhevanafushi features a PADI 5 star dive center, offering guests access to one of the best reefs in the Maldives. The coral reefs will be one of the highlights of your stay. Explore the vibrant underwater coral gardens famed for their abundance of fish and turtles, with professional scuba or snorkelling equipment. Spa Talise spa covers 1,700m² and includes three private over water treatment rooms and one VIP room. The range of individual treatments makes use of traditional and alternative therapies, with skilled masseurs creating absolute harmony. Talise Spa specialises in treatment rooms for couples and is set in luxurious surroundings which include a yoga platform over water and a relaxation area to sit and enjoy the breathtaking sunsets. 50 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 51 JUMEIRAH VITTAVELI Room Categories Available Lagoon Suite : These two storey suites are designed with individual outdoor covered terraces on stilts crafted with split level wooden verandas that lead into the turquoise waters of the lagoon. Presidential Suite : The ultimate in privacy, the Presidential suite offers private beach, spa facilities, private arrival jetty, outdoor dining facilities and a rooftop terrace where your personalized chef and butler attend to you and your guests. Beach Villa : Welcome to your own private villa on the beach. With an individual foyer, all 36 stunning beach villas have spacious interiors, with a breathtaking open air shower. Outdoor day beds created for languorous relaxation by an individual pool are interspersed along a meandering stretch of coastline. Beach Suite : Treasured family moments are guaranteed with the eight generously sized suites. Comprising a two bedroom duplex, a dazzling pool leads onto a vista of sun kissed beach, mesmerising waters and azure skies. Each Beach Suite has its own stunning rooftop terrace that is an idyllic spot for magical moments of unfettered peace. Presidential Suite : The epitome of island resort grandeur. Absolute privacy and inimitable magnificence, Jumeirah Vittaveli boasts a single villa fashioned to fulfil the ultimate desire of hospitality for even the most seasoned of luxury travellers. With a palatial interior space, the villa offers three bedrooms including a children’s bedroom, two private swimming pools and a deck with outdoor seating, shower and spa. With walkways perfect for midnight strolls, this is the epitome of island resort grandeur. A classic work of Mother Nature entwined with elegant structures and Jumeirah’s world class luxury. This island is a magical escape at every turn for the romantics and the adventurers, couples and families, the young and the elderly. It takes only 20 minutes in a speed boat from Male’ International Airport to reach this serene island with a ‘wow’ every step forward. With high class wood, stone and barasti thatched roofs; the resort is an unspoilt beauty. Jointly with Jumeirah’s award winning service and meticulous values, Jumeirah Vittaveli is a must for the discerning explorer. Location Room Categories South Kaaf Atoll Beach Villa 20 20 km from Male’ Airport Beach Villa Sunset 16 Transfer Lagoon Villa 23 Lagoon Villa Sunset 16 Distance 20 min by Speed Boat Lagoon Suite 07 Two Bedroom Beach Suite 08 01 Presidential Villa VITTAVELI MALDIVES Dining Choose Mu : Beach Bar and Grill for a fun beach side experience with candlelight and cocktails leading the way for an evening of delicious seafood and meat grilled to perfection. Awaken your senses with the rhythmic sounds of the waves and awaken your appetite with the sizzling of barbecue temptations. The specially of Fenesse, the Over water Restaurant lies in the magnificent interplay between sophisticated Mediterranean cuisine and the striking design element. Samsara : All Day Dining stands for traditional Pan Asian cuisine and Maldivian delicacies. From entrees through to desserts, dishes are prepared at live cooking stations and served in creative Asian utensils. A picturesque and spacious area, perfect to enjoy your food and meet travelling companions. Diving Immerse yourself in the sea with snorkelling, canoeing, windsurfing and diving in the world’s rarest coral reefs, or benefit from the selection of children and family swimming pools and clubs for guaranteed entertainment and magical memories. Spa Talise Spa presents a tantalizing range of skill fully delivered treatments be it a revitalizing massage, an uplifting facial or an indulgent body wrap, its guaranteed to give you satisfaction. The Spa menu is completed with treatments solely intended for Jumeirah Vittaveli, Maldives. 52 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 53 KANUHURAA MALDIVES Room Categories Available Kanuhura encompasses 100 villas and five categories, all with sea views and either access to their own white sand beach or a private wooden staircase leading straight down into the clear waters of the lagoon. Beach Villa : 68 thatched individual Beach Villas ring the island’s sand fringe, and feature a decked terrace leading to a private stretch of beach, in front of the lagoon with a large thatched umbrella and wooden sun loungers. Lush foliage between the villas provides privacy. Duplex Beach Villa : 5 villas are arranged into Beach Duplexes , a pair of two villas joined together with connecting doors between the bedrooms, allowing for privacy. Interconnecting bedrooms have en suite bathrooms and separate decked verandas. Duplex villas are perfect for families or friends travelling together. Grand Beach Villa : The largest villas are the two exclusive furnished Grand Beach Villas (188 m2), featuring one double and one twin bedroom, each with large en suite bathroom and free shaped Jacuzzi bath. The bedrooms are separated by a generous living room with dining area. Both feature large veranda and wide beach front, ideal for families or those requiring total privacy. Water Villa : Out on the water, set along mighty sun bleached wooden stilts stretching from the centre of the island. 18 Water Villas,125 square meter. Grand Water Villa : 2 Grand Water Villas 135 square meter. Each villa has a wooden stairway with handrails leading directly into the inviting waters of the lagoon where the depth allows for a refreshing swim or exploratory snorkel at any time of day the sea is at your doorstep. Imagine a place that is nothing but surf and sun; limpid lagoons, swaying coconut palms, sandy beaches, extensive reefs and the leisurely Maldivian way of life combine to make a truly idyllic setting where paradise meets reality. Everything has been designed with the luxury and comfort of travellers in mind, which is why per capital it is the busiest tourist area in the world. Half a million people every year rediscover this paradise. The Maldives offers some of the best diving in the world, with a range of sites for both beginners and experienced divers to enjoy the underwater wonders. For those who prefer to explore the fascinating underwater world just by donning a mask and a pair of flippers, snorkelling in the lagoons is easy, safe and lots of fun. Sunny, unique and unspoiled. Location Room Categories Lhaviyani Atoll Beach Villa 68 35 km from Male’ Airport Duplex Villa 05 Transfer Grand Beach Villa 02 Water Villa 18 Grand Water Villa 02 Distance 40 min by Sea Plane Dining Kanuhura provides cuisines of unimaginable variety food for romance, for relaxation, for the sheer pleasure of company. The dress code in all the restaurants is casual smart. Men are requested to wear trousers during dinner. Thin Rah : is a large airy restaurant with its fold back louvre windows, immense thatched roof with inverted funnels letting in the light and air, and outdoor eating area with sand floor and view of the main pool and lagoon, serving the best of European and Asian cuisine for breakfast and dinner. Kandu : is another restaurant set on Jehunuhura, Kanuhura’s own private Robinson Crusoe like island. It is the first resident restaurant set on a private islet in the Maldives. Open for lunch and in the evening the island hosts private parties or romantic hideaways for two. Diving Scuba diving excursions and PADI certification courses to guided snorkelling trips. Lhaviyani Atoll has more than 40 excellent dive sites to explore, including two wrecks and two Marine Protected Areas, all within easy reach of Kanuhura. Spa The Spa at Kanuhura is a holistic sanctuary where guests will find themselves in a serene world of delicate scents, low lighting and natural marine products, where a wide range of treatments are on offer from trained therapists. The Spa comprises eight treatment rooms, including four doubles for side by side couples’ treatments, as well as an outdoor beachside spa pavilion. 54 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 55 LUX* MALDIVES Room Categories Available The Deluxe Room & Junior Suite : A sprawling badamier tree here, a palm tree there, discreetly offering their soothing shade. The Junior suites and deluxe rooms offer a unique proximity with nature. Everything has been carefully planned for the living spaces to smoothly blend with the site Water Villa & Prestige Water Villa : Sunrise or sunset the choice is yours. the 84 water villas built on stilts are spread along the East and West coasts of the Island, all in total communion with the ocean and its magic, all in celebration of the water. Water surrounds those who choose these villas an omnipresent recurrent theme in the turquoise blue and and colored cushions The Beach Villa & Beach Pool Villa : The Beach Villas are as attractive as the beach pool villas, with large gardens but without individual swimming pools. Your every need, the west facing beach pool villas offers sensational views of the lagoon and sunsets. The rooms with their luxurious en suite bathrooms are pure elegance and the extensive use of local wood for the floors and fittings, as well as the pierre frey fabrics from Paris give an addes warmth. Dining Senses : Middle East style food inspired by Lebanese, Indian and Indian Ocean cuisines, The restaurant leads on to a terrace and an infinity pool, stretching as far as the sea. Lux* Maldives is one of a kind. A long stretch of a green patch with a white surrounding, a blue lagoon and another stretch of beautiful and elegant over water villas connected to the island by a walkway. The sea has never been closer than in the luxurious Water Villas, standing on stilts over the lagoon. You can simply dip from your own secluded deck into the water. Style has never looked better on an island, with special and luxurious packages offered for those couples who wish to celebrate their wedding. Lux* Maldives is located at Dhidhoofinolhu, one of the largest islands in the Maldives, 1.8 km long and 200 m across and it takes 30 minutes in a sea plane to reach, a journey which is short, but will take your breathe away with the beautiful aerial sights. Maldives from up above, is a spectacle to cherish. Location Room Categories South Ari Atoll Water Villa 46 Prestige Water Villa 38 104 km from Male’ Airport Beach Villa 45 Presidential Water Villa 01 Transfer Junior Suite 12 Deluxe Room 36 Beach Pool Villa 12 Family Water Villa 03 Distance 30 min by Sea Plane Noo Restaurant : A spectacular, shell shaped restaurant, featuring international cuisine, the restaurant is located at center of the Island, serving breakfast, and dinner in buffet style with live cooking stations ranching from Pizzas, Rotisserie, work and grill stations Iru Bar : The brightly colored circular bar, Iru the local word for Sun, is located on the sea facing the sunset. The bar is an ideal venue for an unforgettable aperitif at the end of the afternoon, Iru offers an extensive selection of champagne, serves ‘a la carte ’ snacks Veli Pool Bar : The bar adjoins the circular swimming pool that extends out to sea, looking out into the crystal clear lagoon on three sides. The bar serves a full snack menu with pizzas sandwiches spring roll, etc Diving Two diving sessions are organized daily, with at least one monitor for 4 divers. The sites are about 1.5 km apart and the fauna includes tuna fish, barracudas, king fish, eagle rays, small white sharks and turtles. Dive sites include Maamagili, suitable for beginners Aa Thila for the more experienced and Thifushi Beru Thila for advanced divers. Spa Imagine a spa location so exquisite that even the journey there takes your breath away. The exclusivity of a private island where the spa is nestled in a garden of Eden. Lush vegetation and natural botanicals make the perfect surroundings for the 5 star deluxe spa retreat infinity. 56 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 57 LILY BEACH RESORT & SPA Room Categories Available Sunset Water Suite : The pride of the resort, these grand water suites offer uncompromising views of the ocean with an amazing private deck, and lagoon access. With a separate sitting area along with 4 poster King Size beds, an oversized day bed, day loungers, 14 sq.mts infinity pool. Fully air conditioned, ceiling fan, coffee/tea/espresso making facilities, safe, free internet access, CD/DVD player, satellite TV and a 52” LCD flat screen TV. Deluxe Water Villa : With a distance of 15 feet between each villa, these villas are aesthetically appointed with a single piece hand crafted standalone bathtub with Jacuzzi and an additional 7 sq.mts Jacuzzi pool on the deck offering a fantastic view of the entire lagoon accessible by your private stairs. A combination of natural wood and white marble flooring, a 4 poster king sized bed, an over sized daybed, and 42” LCD flat screen. Lagoon Villa : Spacious self contained villas, half over the water, are appointed with natural wood flooring and stone flooring in the bathroom, king sized 4 poster beds, an oversized day bed and 29” LCD flat screen TV. All these villas have direct access to the lagoon from their private decks. Beach Villa : Nestled along the shores of pristine beaches the elegantly designed villas feature natural wood & stone flooring, a queen sized bed, an over sized day bed and 29” LCD flat screen TV. In villa Facilities : Air conditioning, ceiling fan, coffee/tea/espresso making facilities, safety box, complimentary internet access, CD/DVD player with home theater system and satellite TV This is a wonderful opportunity for you to get on a sea plane from Male’ International Airport, spare 25 minutes and just admire the beautiful and mesmerizing aerial sights presented before you disembark onto Huvahendhoo. This is where the fun in your holiday starts. The resort offers sublime spa, on site dive centre and a family friendly vibe to make it the perfect all rounder and not to forget the never ending beach all around the island, for you enjoy as you wish. Huvahendhoo strives to liven up your days, enchant your evenings, and stimulate you to a heightened state of well being. Location Room Categories South Ari Atoll Beach Villa 57 80 km from Male’ Airport Lagoon Villa 16 Transfer Deluxe Water Villa 36 Beach Family Villa 06 Sunset Water Suite 04 Distance 25 min by Sea Plane Dining Lily Maa : Open air main restaurant offers a panoramic view of the lagoon and showcases some of the finest cuisine served in the Maldives. Our experienced International Chefs, will delight you with a wonderful combination of sumptuous buffet and ala carte Fine dining experiences. The two open live cooking stations add variety of freshly prepared dishes to a sumptuous and relaxed dining experience. Tamarind : Fine dining a la carte restaurant offers Indian and Chinese fusion cuisine. The unique over water setting combined with distinctive signature dishes prepared by our Executive Chef will complement the excellent wine selection and make for an unforgettable dining experience. Diving With exceptional dive sites around Huvahendhoo, the ocean pro divers have access to more than 50 dive sites in South Ari Atoll. Dive team offers theoretical and practical lessons (in English, French, German, Italian & Japanese) by a international team of professional instructors with knowledge of the best dive sites within the vicinity.A choice for everyone is available, from the beginner to the very advanced, by PADI standards. Spa Over water Spa pavilions are designed to be a sanctuary for the inner self, refreshing and rejuvenating your spirit as well as your physical being. The unique glass floor in combination with the natural materials and exotic fragrances reflects the very spirit of ‘Mandara’ 58 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 59 NALADHU MALDIVES Room Categories Available Beach House with Pool : Capture your own stretch of pristine white beach and revel in 300 square meters of exquisite space and comfort. With identical facilities in both Ocean Houses with Pool and the Beach Houses with Pool, your only decision is which of the perfect settings you prefer. A Beach House with Pool opens into a rear garden that leads to a tranquil beach on the lagoon side of the island and is surrounded by lush tropical vegetation to provide a cocoon of privacy. Ocean House with Pool : Providing totally unobstructed views of the jewel blue waters and rolling waves of the Indian Ocean, an Ocean House with Pool is the ultimate choice for privacy. With a hardwood deck stretching out over the ocean, you will be lulled into total serenity by the waves breaking. Each Ocean House with Pool has the additional pleasure of a private cabana located on the beach, which is yours for lounging during day or dining in the evening. As with the Beach House with Pool, each Ocean House with Pool is a symphony of style with elegant hardwood furnishings, cool tones and contemporary ambience. The decadently appointed al fresco bathing pavilion with a waterfall shower and private steam room is shaded by bougainvillea and frangipani and gives way to the private 32sqm infinity edge pool. Dining Naladu, meaning ‘beautiful island’ in Maldivian offers you that peaceful solitude that you have been dreaming of forever. On this island 19 beautiful and chic houses sit grandly on the beach, including living areas both inside and out, private infinity edge pools and your own ‘House Masters’. The staffs go beyond measures to make your experience exclusive, providing a huge range of activities, snorkel gear and kayaks are spread across island for you to pick and go as you desire. Location Room Categories South Kaaf Atoll Distance 20 km from Male’ Airport Transfer 35 min by Speed Boat Small Luxury Hotels of the World Ocean House With Pool 13 Beach House With Pool 06 Naladhu offers the following as mere suggestions of the many settings available for your very own intimate affair: •Picnic or candlelit dinner on the powder white beaches of Naladhu •Lagoon sunset on the Living Room pool deck •Private island hideaway at nearby Guli Fushi •Private beach cabana dining •Dinner aboard the Riyaa, our ‘dhoni’, for a sail across the lagoon. •Coconut grove by firelight •Wave breakers private dining deck •In house dining prepared by the Living Room chef •Barbeque on the deck Diving Naladhu’s on site PADI Dive Centre offers a full range of SCUBA certification courses. With classes ranging from SCUBA discovery to advanced open water, wreck diving and even rescue dives, Naladhu residents are sure to find an adventure suited to their abilities. Every day, the centre offers up to four dives at a variety of locations in fact, within a half hour radius of island, there are no less than 20 world class dives to enjoy. All dives are guided and divided into small groups for maximum comfort and enjoyment underwater. Just take yourself, as the Dive Centre has everything else you require towels, equipment, suits and onboard refreshments.Choose your desert island, and your House Master can arrange the rest. Spa From invigorating scrubs, healing Thai massages to breathing and yoga stretches. Unwind with your choice of luxury spa therapies designed to pamper and revitalize. Naladhu’s team of spa professionals brings you treatments and therapies that exquisitely complement your Maldives holiday experience. Offering spa luxury, Naladhu’s own team of spa professionals have devised a series of day retreats for you to enjoy in the privacy of your own Beach or Ocean House. 60 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 61 NIYAMA MALDIVES Room Categories Available Beach Studio : Beachfront studios with a modern twist. Views of the crystal clear lagoon from the wooden terrace. Open air bathrooms leading to the water garden. The elevated couch swinging in the ocean breeze. A deep tub to steep in. Deli In snacks for the taking. A trail of stepping stones to a personal waterfall. Plush beds next to sun soaked decks. Splashes and spirals of crimson against white. Indulgent rain showers. A 40 inch plasma TV and BOSE™ surround sound system modernity with Maldivian flair. The comforts of luxury, the freedom of nature. Family friendly studios overlooking a secluded beach. Water Studio With Private Pool : The Beach Residence: 560 sqm Three bedroom elegance anchoring the island. Expansive living. Steps from the white sand. Steps from the sea. In room technology and in room office. A dream haven on an oversized bed. Where luxury lives. Dappled sunlight on the wooden deck. Ocean breeze mornings. Your personal Thakuru. Design innovation, beauty surrounds. Deli In on the lush couch. Dine In on the terrace. Comfort perfected. Clear sky, clear water. Modern sophistication. Tropical senses.Beachside living refined to an art. Beach Pavilion : One and two bedroom pavilions amid lush, hushed surrounds. Day bed cocoon lounges. Infinity pool and Jacuzzi dips. A personal Thakuru for every need. Garden breeze in an open air bathroom. Deep bowl sinks for cleansing. Rain shower bliss. Azure and green mosaics.Secluded beach access, exclusive dining areas and living spaces to entertain. Candlelight through the royal palm leaves.Deli In or dine out. Champagne flutes on the deck. A lounging bed by the sea. High tech living, low maintenance days. Spread across two stunning islands, NIYAMA is the latest addition to the award winning Per AQUUM collection. With over sixty villas, it has been classified as the brand’s first resort and is filled to the brim with the sorts of edgy features that Per AQUUM is renowned for. From the world’s first underwater club to the signature restaurant that appears to float on the Indian Ocean, the resort is an exciting take on the traditional luxury castaway experience. Studios and Pavilions include over water and beach options, have one or two bedrooms, most have a private pool and some come with extras including 24 hour butler service. And, each of them has a fridge packed with gourmet deli food including cheeses, olives and cold meats to graze on throughout the day. Location Room Categories Dhaalu Atoll Beach Studio 22 Beach Pavilion 01 250 km from Male’ Airport Beach Studio With Pool 20 Ocean Pavilion 02 Transfer Water Studio With Pool 24 The Beac Residence 01 Deluxe Water Studio 12 One Bedroom Beach Pavilion 01 Water Pavilion 01 Distance 40 min by Sea Plane Dining Epicure : Niyama will challenge the conventional with its culinary exhibitionism, leading guests on a gastronomic adventure starting at Epicure for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with take away options from the international gourmet deli. Fahrenheit : Unwind at Fahrenheit, watching the Maldivian sunset from the rooftop with a glass of your favourite drink in hand. Tribal : designed as a modern day campsite with culinary offerings influenced by the cuisines of South and East Africa, the Middle East, Asia and South America. Live cooking for guests to observe and close interaction with the Tribal Chefs. Cooking preparations include hot rock grills, Asado grills, woks and open fires. Deli In : Another first for Per AQUUM is Deli In. Each Studio and Pavilion will be stocked with a fridge brimming with gourmet deli items; cheeses, olives, cold cuts, wines to name a few. Merging the timelines between meals and offering greater freedom to relax throughout the day. Spa A first in the Maldives, LIME Spa at NIYAMA will be open 24 hours. Treatments will utilise and infuse indigenous holistic components from around the globe to create unique experiences. LIME will include his and her beauty salons, a contemplation garden and Quench, the juice bar. Each of these areas will be designed to heighten guests’ relaxation, allowing them to enjoy the tranquillity and space around them. PUMP the 24 hour gym will be equipped with state of the art gym equipment for those looking to maintain their routine or try something new. 62 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 63 ONE AND ONLY REETHIRAH Room Categories Available Water Villa : Situated above the crystalline waters of the lagoon, Water Villas are connected by walkways from secluded points on the island. A truly sublime retreat, these villas feature outdoor covered terraces on stilts and split level verandas with steps into the ocean. Netting suspended like hammocks from its edges are perfect for breezy sunbathing. Please be advised that due to Maldivian law, and for the safety of all our guests, children under the age of 12 are not permitted in the Water Villas. Beach Villa : Occupying their own stretch of sandy shore, these villas afford direct views of the ocean and access to a private beach. Decor is sleek with clean lines, a perfect foil for the tropical wood and thatch exteriors. Large verandas with picturesque outdoor seating areas and sun bed, external showers for after sun refreshment, and comfortable, spacious interiors provide for an indulgent getaway. All accommodation includes: • 24 hour Dedicated Villa Host • Unpacking / packing luggage service • Complimentary pressing of one garment per person • Fresh fruit daily • Bottled mineral water • Selection of teas and Espresso coffee • One&Only beach tote • Laundry for children ages 2 and under • Teen amenity and daily programme • Complimentary Water Sports One of the most glamorous resorts in the whole of Maldives. Quick to establish itself and to join the group of prestigious ‘Leading Small Hotels of the World’, and a winner of the 2008 Conde’ Nast Travelers Award for number one resort in the World and in the Gold List of 2010, voted by UK readers. Reethi has promised and proved that the service will leave you awed, sights that will mesmerize and pure luxury that will leave you with beautiful memories to last a life time but would soon return for more. Designed with elegance and contemporary style, this island offers the best of romantic seclusion and exclusively features some of the world’s largest luxury villas. Location Room Categories North Kaaf Atoll Water Villa 30 Grand Beach Villa With 1 Bedroom & Pool 02 35 km from Male’ Airport Beach Villa 54 Grand Water Villa With Pool 02 Transfer Beach Villa With Pool 25 Duplex Beach Villa 03 Duplex Beach Villa With Pool 04 Distance 55 min by Speed Boat Grand Beach Villa With 2 Bedroom & Pool 05 Dining Reethi Restaurant : Far East fusions create the perfect dishes in stylish surroundings. There is also a cellar featuring no less than 18,000 bottles of exquisite wines to act as the perfect meal accompaniment. Tapasake : Modern Japanese elegance as the sun sets, sushi and sash mi in paradise created by a skilled in house chef. This spectacular over water restaurant is one to savor. Fanditha : Serving healthy char grilled meats, light salads and mezze pla ters whilst a DJ plays ambient soothing tunes to create an atmosphere of memorable stature. Rah Bar : Daytime wraps, snacks, salads and sundries for swimmers and sunbathers to enjoy. By night, the venue becomes a club with live music where you can enjoy a tipple of your choice. The champagne cocktails . Diving Thilas, giris, reefs, drop offs, corners, channels, wrecks and visibility of up to 50 meters make this a wonderful and totally safe place to learn to dive, and an equally rewarding centre for further exploration by the a ready qualified. Shark dives, the 1981 wreck of the Maldive Victory, the Rasfari protected marine area and some excellent turtle and ray viewing are highlights. Spa One & Only Spa by ESPA is a tranquil island retreat. A place where te nsion dissolves with the gentle ebb and flow of the Indian Ocean. Here, well being consultations are on offer for guests seeking holistic, indivi ua ized programs combining fitness, nutrition, beauty and rejuvenating trea ments. 64 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 65 PARK HYATT MALDIVES HADAHAA Room Categories Available Park Villa : Each villa features a private deck, large bedroom with a living area, a private garden with beach access and outdoor bath with a terrazzo tub and shower area. The interiors of the villas include natural timber and stone to imbue the minimalists contemporary design with an indigenous touch. Park Pool Villa : The Park Pool Villas provides an additional level of luxury and pampering. Enveloped by the lush vegetation providing for complete privacy, step down from the spacious day bed on to your own private plunge pool. Each villa features a private deck, large bedroom with a living area, a private garden with beach access and outdoor bath with a terrazzo tub and shower area. Park Water Villa : Each villa is strategically located on the jetty to ensure 180 degree views of the sea and sky allowing for a mesmerizing view of the sunset and direct access to the coral filled waters below. A bedroom with living area, spacious indoor bathroom with a terrazzo bath adjacent to ceiling to floor windows, a private deck and a luxurious day bed allows for the complete Maldivian experience. Dining Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa is a place where no boundaries exist between man and nature. A place surrounded by the vast expanse of the sky and oceanic views stretching to infinity; a place that is private and unique. The resort’s 50 Park and Park Villas, some with their own private plunge pool and Park Water Villas reflect the unique sense of space. The resort takes great care to preserve the natural environment and is the only resort in the Maldives to be Earth Check certified for its environmental sensitivity on the island and to the delicate marine life. Be ready to lose yourself amongst the breathtaking scenery, to unwind at the award winning spa or to immerse in the spectacular and mesmerizing underwater world so unique to this atoll. Create long lasting memories at Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa. Location Room Categories Gaaf Alif Atoll Park Villas 16 405 km from Male’ Airport Park Pool Villa 20 Transfer Park Water Villa 14 Distance 50 min by Domestic Flight Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa offers a revitalizing dining experience of the highest international standards. Guests can avail themselves to “The Dining Room” providing international cuisine in an alfresco setting, “Ba tuta’s” the only authentic Maldivian restaurant in the Maldives providing local traditional and Moroccan inspired cuisine. Private dining experiences can be arranged on your private deck, on the beach or the jetty. The Bar caters to the discerning traveler with a variety of imported beers, a sele tion of wines, seasonal cocktails and a choice of fine cigars. Diving The PADI 5 Star Dive Centre “Blue Journeys” welcomes all diving enthusiasts to discover a mesmerising seascape of unspoilt coral reefs and diverse marine life unique to the Gaafu Alifu atoll. All guests can collect their snorkeling equipment from the dive centre where the dive instructors or the in house Marine Biologist will prepare and brief visitors on snorkelling tips and techniques as well as educating all visitors on the conservation of the reef. Spa Vidhun Spa : Maldivian inspired resort spa, you can embrace the pure beauty of the island and experience the power and history of Maldivian holistic wellness. Harvesting fresh local ingredients from in and around the atolls to power the healing techniques of our indigenous curative heritage, Dhivehibey, we work to ensure that the good health of guests shines both inside and out. Balancing hot, cold and dry humours in the body to generate Sehathu, good health, our local herbal, botanical and marine resources provide for a pure Maldivian healing experience designed to make your spirit shine. Local elements include native plants and herbs of the Maldives including the national fruit Coconut, and the national flower Rose. Other natural gems include lemon and papaya the plants which grew during the early inhabitation of the Maldives. 66 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 67 SONEVA FUSHI Room Categories Available Soneva Fushi offers just 65 accommodations, which capture the very essence of a luxurious castaway fantasy. The Jungle Reserve and the two Retreats offer the premier accommodation. Each villa opens to its very own stretch of white sand beach just a few steps away, whilst many also include Private Sea Water Swimming Pools. Each bathroom extends to a private garden, whilst utmost care is given to the environment. Soneva Fushi is the original desert island hideaway. The resort that set the tone and the standards for every subsequent Soneva. Now comes the unmissable opportunity to own a home there, with the development of an exclusive collection of twelve extraordinary villas that redefine the word luxury – the first private residences available to foreigners in the Maldives. The guest villas are extremely spacious and make excellent use of local natural materials. • Air conditioning • Mini bar • Personal safe • Hairdryer • Television and video on request • CD/DVD hifi system • Private sitting area with access to beach The Most Earth Friendly Retreats in the World’s Most Spectacular Wilds by the National Geographic Adventure Magazine, the Gold List 2010 by Condé Nast Traveler, Best Island Retreat by Brides Magazine (Published by Condé Nast), these are only a few of the prestigious titles awarded for Soneva Fushi Six Senses Maldives. Soneva Fushi accommodates a lounge at the sea plane terminal (Male’ International Airport) The water landing is at the Soneva Fushi airport pontoon, from which guests are transferred by motor boat to the island’s jetty where the management and hosts receive you warm heart. It’s a true luxury to start off on the best holiday of your life. Location Room Categories Baa Atoll Soneva Fushi Villa Suite 02 Rehendhi Villa 15 Soneva Fushi Villa Suite With Pool 06 113 km from Male’ Airport Crusoe Villa 08 Soneva Fushi Villa Suite With Pool & Spa 01 Transfer Crusoe Villa With Pool 06 Two Bedroom Crusoe Suite With Pool 02 Crusoe Villa With Pool Spa Suite 01 Two Bedroom Crusoe Suite With Pool & Spa 01 Soneva Fushi Villa 05 Soneva Fushi Villa Suite & Tree House 01 Soneva Fushi Villa With pool 09 The Retreat 02 Jungle Reserve 01 Distance 30 min by Sea Plane Soneva Fushi Villa With Pool Spa Suite 01 Dining Welcome to the World of Soleni, Baa Atoll’s longest established diving center. Their multi- lingual staff speaking English, French, German, Italian and Japanese, and small dive groups ensure that you get the best attention at all times. Whether you have always wanted to take that first breath underwater, learn to dive or are a certified scuba diver, Soleni can cater to your needs. Mihiree Mitha : Serving an international breakfast buffet including Asian dishes and Maldivian specialities and a popular light lunch menu. Ever Soneva So Hot and So Cool: Freshly churned Ice Creams Open daily from 12 noon till dark. Pick your favourite flavours and garnishes for your sundaes. Located near “Mithiree Mitha”. Diving The World of Soleni, Baa Atoll’s longest established diving center. There multi lingual staff speaking English, French, German, Italian and Japanese, and small dive groups ensure that you get the best attention at all times. Whether you have always wanted to take that first breath underwater, learn to dive or are a certified scuba diver, Spa Central to the Six Senses Spa is a large reflecting pond and water walls, setting the tone for soul therapy. A refreshing menu of holistic and traditional treatments conducted by highly skilled therapists using all natural products compliments the Six Senses signature journeys in addition to Thai, Balinese and doctor assisted Ayurvedic and nutritional programs. Private Spa Suites are an option with several villas. 68 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 69 SIX SENSE LATITUDE LAAMU Room Categories Available Ocean Villa : Lush forest surrounds these stylishly sustainable beach houses in the utmost romantic privacy. Facilities: Plumped up beach loungers have been strategically placed for sunshine and shade between the sparkling sea and high ceilinged retreat. Inside, organic cotton sheets and customized pillows top the cloud like bed, angled to optimise blue views. Shower in open air bamboo encircled privacy then climb to the treetop deck for a uniquely Maldivian panorama of emerald jungle to sapphire seascape and unobstructed equatorial sunset. Two Bedroom Lagoon Villa With Pool : Lush forest surrounds this stylishly sustainable beach house for families or couples travelling together. Facilities: Plumped up beach loungers strategically placed for sunshine and shade surround the private pool between the sparkling sea and high ceilinged retreat. Inside both bedrooms, organic cotton sheets and cu tomizable pillows top the cloud like bed, angled to optimise blue views. Shower in open air bamboo encircled privacy then climb to the treetop deck for a uniquely Maldivian panorama of emerald jungle to sapphire seascape and unobstructed equatorial sunset. Lagoon Water Villa : Weathered wood jetties lead to these over water havens included by high bamboo enclosures. Facilities: Relax outside on padded daybeds, over water hammocks or at the glass dining table set above the gently swaying sea. Within each high ceilinged retreat, organic cotton sheets and customized pillows top the cloud like bed angled to optimise blue views. Soak up more Indian Ocean from the all glass bathtub and shower in the open air alongside a private water garden. Climb up to the treetop deck for a uniquely Maldivian panorama of the sapphire seascape and unobstructed equatorial sunset. Eco friendly meets luxury: this is the standard set for the latest addition to the Maldivian resorts brought to you by the same minds that brought you Soneva Fushi and many other prestigious hotels and properties. From Male’ International Airport hop onto the domestic to flight to Kadhdhoo Airport which will take a 40 minutes and from there the resort is just 15 minutes away in a boat. This deluxe retreat offers beach and over water accommodation which combines graceful, organic design with eco awareness to dazzling effect. The virgin beach front area and primarily organic produce in the resort’s original cuisine is an example of Six Senses’ admirable environmental commitment. With the main focal point being on attention to detail, Six Senses Laamu is designed to offer individual style along with a sturdy sense of community. Location Room Categories Laamu Atoll Lagoon Beach Villa 13 250 km from Male’ Airport Ocean Beach Villa 13 Transfer Lagoon Water Villa 48 Ocean Water Villa 22 Distance 40 min by Domestic Flight Two Bedroom Lagoon Beach Villa With Pool 01 Dining Leaf Restaurant : is perched high above the resort’s Organic garden. It serves the freshest possible food, picked and caught only hours before it is served. Growing in the garden is a whole range of different papayas and the chili patch has a private table for dinner parties. Longitude Restaurant : is brasserie like, offering salads, fresh fish and pasta as well as an Longitude Restaurant: is brasserie like, offering sa ads, fresh fish and pasta as well as an a la carte, daily changing menu. There is also a full range of cooking classes, where guests can enjoy learning about various cuisines from Asia and Western world. Diving Dive centre offering snorkelling, diving excursions and certification cour es, in one of the most beautiful and untouched reefs in the world. Spa Six senses spa offers five secluded treatment rooms plus two single and two double treatments nests within the island’s natural vegetation. Highly skilled Six senses spa therapists use fresh natural products to provide a comprehensive range of award winning signature treatments plus rej venation specialities of the region, Visiting practitioners offer our guests lifestyle consultations and specialized holistic treatments including refle ology acupressure, reiki and shiatsu. 70 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 71 SHANGRI LAS VILLINGILI RESORT & SPA Room Categories Available Pool Villa With Private Pool : Pool Villas are surrounded by a lush forest and offer an intimate coral beach front with views of the gentle rolling ocean. The luxury resort’s Pool Villas feature their own private pool, terrace and open air shower. Deluxe Pool Villa With Private Pool : Nestled in rich vegetation, Deluxe Pool Villa guests can enjoy the stunning views of the gentle rolling ocean from their own infinity pool and wooden sun deck. The bedroom and bathroom look out to the sea, while the spacious patio features outdoor furniture designed for dining under the stars on a balmy evening. Water Villa : As you laze in your Water Villa on a brilliant tropical afternoon, enjoy the subtle breeze as you reflect upon the distant horizon, where the azure waters meet a sapphire coloured sky. Ocean View Villa With Private Pool : Perched on stilts three meters above the ground, Ocean View Villas offer guests stunning views of the ocean. These luxurious villas are infused Middle Eastern and Indian designs. Beach Villa With Private Pool : These Luxurious Beach Villas provide a private haven on a white sand beach, and are set over two separate pavilions. Two Bedroom Beach Villa : Luxurious and tastefully decorated, two bedroom villas are located adjacent to one another, making them ideal for families or travelling companions wanting both privacy and proximity. Tree House Villa With Private Pool : With marvellous views of the ocean, Tree House Villas are secluded, private island hideaways. Perched on stilts among the treetops, these luxury accommodations provide guests with a memorable stay in a tropical tree house. Expansive beautiful grounds are the hallmark of the Shangri La Villingili Resort & Spa – the first luxury resort in the Maldives located south of the equator. Here, a 3km long island that gives home to 17000 coconut trees, banyan trees and natural dense vegetation provides the perfect respite. Overlooking the crystal blue waters of the Indian Ocean, it is difficult to imagine a more perfect setting. Villa Muthee With Private Pool: Like a pearl in its own oyster, Villa Muthee nestles in its own luxurious environment. From the choicest of décor to the stunning seascapes that surround it, Villa Muthee promises a truly sensational experience. Location Villa Laalu With Private Pool : Spacious, stylish and thoughtfully designed, Villa Laalu is the jewel in the resort’s crown, with two large, high ceilinged bedrooms. Room Categories Seenu Atoll Pool Villa With Private Pool 15 Two Bed Room Beach Villa 10 550 km from Male’ Airport Deluxe Pool Villa With Private Pool 13 Villa Muthee With Private Pool 01 Transfer Water Villa 60 Villa Laalu With Private Pool 01 Ocean View Villa With Private Pool 08 Tree House Villa With Private Pool 08 Beach Villa With Private Pool 16 Distance 60 min by Domestic Flight Dining Shangri La Villingili Resort and Spa Maldives restaurants are well catered for eating and drinking pleasures. Dr. Ali’s leads the restaurant selection with three distinctive living rooms that focus on fine cuisine from the Indian Ocean, the South China Sea and the Arabian Gulf that offers a unique Maldives dining experience whereas Javvu offers quality café dining during the day and refined Western cuisine in the evening. Those seeking an experience with a difference can take a cruise on a luxury yacht for lunch on the equator Spa CHI Spa offers five secluded treatment rooms plus two single and two double treatments Nests within the island’s natural vegetation. Highly skilled Six Senses Spa therapists use fresh natural products to provide a comprehensive range of award winning signature treatments plus rejuvenation specialities of the region. Visiting practitioners offer our guests lifestyle consultations and specialized holistic treatments including reflexology, acupressure, reiki and shiatsu CHI Spa at Shangri La draws inspiration from the origins of the Shangri La legend, a place of personal peace, enchantment and well being. This secluded sanctuary is located in its own spa village within the resort, with spacious individual treatment villas offering “spa within a spa” environments. 72 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 73 TAJ EXOTICA RESORT & SPA Room Categories Available Lagoon Villa : Private sun deck and loungers, offering infinite views of the Indian Ocean. 71 square meters area that includes 01 bedroom, sun deck and well appointed double vanity bathroom with infinity view of Indian Ocean. Deluxen Lagoon Villa : Stand alone villas offering complete privacy. 91 Square meters featuring a private sun deck with fresh water plunge pool, offering spectacular panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. Deluxen Beach Villa : Located just 5 meters from the pristine lagoon, 89 Square meters Deluxe Beach Villas are luxuriously styled with an oversized plunge pool, private verandas with sun beds, tropical outdoor showers, and an infinite view of one of the largest lagoon in Maldives Lagoon Suite : The suite is specially designed and appointed and with an area of 195 square meters. Built on stilts over water, it is luxuriously styled with designer fittings and furnishings, a large private deck area and an oversized private plunge pool. Villa Suite : 2 Bedroom Villa Suites are situated on the beach just 5 meters away from the pristine Lagoon. Luxuriously styled with designer fittings and furnishings, each Villa has a living room, a private courtyard and an oversized private plunge pool, a private Spa treatment room. Presidential Suite : The 500 square meters tastefully appointed award winning villa boasts of a living room; a master bedroom with attached his and hers bathrooms, a guest bedroom a glassed bathroom with an infinite view of the Indian Ocean; a 15 ft fresh water pool with a private sundeck. Located only 15 minutes away in a luxury speedboat, in the middle of one of the largest lagoons in the Maldives is Taj Exotica Resort & Spa also known as Emboodhoo Finolhu and is spread on a beautiful beach. Being an award winning resort is no wonder since it offers the finest contemporary luxuries and services with an authentic Indian Spa, choice of gourmet cuisine, water sports and recreation. This resort is the perfect retreat for couple, honeymooner and romantics seeking seclusion and intimacy. Location Dining Room Categories South Kaaf Atoll Lagoon Suite 01 8 km from Male’ Airport Lagoon Villa 24 Transfer Villa Suite With Pool 02 Rehendhi Presidential Villa 01 Deluxe Lagoon Villa With Pool 02 Deluxe Beach Villa With Pool 01 Distance 15 min by Speed Boat 24 Degrees : The all day dining restaurant with a display kitchen offers a variety of Pan Asian and Continental fare and a fine selection of wines. Guests can dine indoors or al fresco. The Deep End : A restaurant with a Mediterranean influence offering an extensive a la carte menu which includes a choice of meats and seafood complimented by fine wines from the cellars Diving The resort’s PADI recognized Dolphin Base Dive and Water Sports Centre offer various courses for beginners and certified divers by a professional multilingual team. The Dolphin Base team offers access to some of the best dive spots in the world. Spa With tropical inspired interiors and splendid ocean views, the Jiva Grande Spa, located at the far end of the resort is the epitome of privacy and quiet. Using the Vastu philosophy on design and principles and space clearing the Spa aims to create a haven of luxury and includes Ayurveda programmes (dedicated pavilion), signature treatments such as Indian Royal Mud, heat, hydro and relaxation experience pavilion plus yoga and sauna. 74 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 75 THE RESIDENCE MALDIVES Room Categories Available The 94 villas draw their design inspiration from the lavish beauty that Mother Nature has bestowed upon their island home. Their thatched roofs, natural materials and lush fabrics not only complement their stunning 360º degree vistas, but also sit in perfect harmony with their modern creature comforts. Air conditioning, overhead fan, 40 inch LED TV, DVD player, direct dial telephone, internet connection, personal safe, in villa bar, hairdryer , expresso machine and tea making facilities all come as standard. One Bedroom Deluxe Water Pool Villa : The Deluxe Water Pool Villa features an oversized living room for guests who enjoy the luxury of space. Enjoy optimal comfort while reading or simply relaxing on the sofa. For safety reasons, children below 13 years old are not permitted in the Water Villas. Two Bedroom Water Pool Villa : The expansive over the water villa is suitable for couples travelling together or families with older children. The additional bedroom features twin beds or a king sized bed. Water Pool Villas One Bedroom : Wake up to the spellbinding tranquillity of the ocean in a Water Villa with gentle waves lapping at your doorstep. Watch the vivid coral reefs and lively schools of fish that abound in the waters right beneath your feet in the glistening waters below. Water Villas features a spacious living room that leads to a private verandah, where you can indulge in the Maldivian sunshine and enjoy the live aquarium before your very eyes. Two Bedroom Beach Pool Villa : This spacious villa is ideal for guests travelling as a family. Enjoy your time together on the beach or simply relax by your pool. The additional bedroom features twin beds or a king sized bed depending on the group’s preference. The Residence Maldives is nested in Falhumaafushi,a pristine island in the Huvadhoo Atoll, believed to be one of the largest atolls in the world. Located 242 miles south of Male’ International Airport. This secluded retreat, a Leading Hotel of The World 1km long by 120m at its widest point offers unparalleled beauty. Its elegant interiors blend seamlesly with its traditional Maldivian architecture. The private villas evoke a pleasingly classic yet modern style, their bespoke furnishings rubbing shoulders with local artificts and wall art. High ceilings and French windows ensure every villa is airy and light filled. The beach front or over water villas offer either a “toes in the sand” experience or the chance to slip straight from your deck into the cool, clear waters to reach your own private dive site. Location Room Categories Gaaf Alif Atoll Two Bedroom Beach Pool Villa 02 242 km from Male’ Airport Deluxe Water Pool Villa 04 Transfer Beach Pool Villa 06 Beach Villa 11 Two Bedroom Water Pool Villa 04 Water Pool Villa 28 Distance 50 min by Domestic Flight One Bedroom Beach Pool Villa : Step out of your Beach Villa and feel the warm sand trickling between your toes. Built on the idyllic seashore amidst the soothing greenery, each Beach Villa comes with direct access to the beach a delightful playground for your little ones. The spacious living room leads out to a cosy verandah so you can enjoy the expansive views of the ocean. Water Villa 39 Dining The Residence Maldives offers an unforgettable dining experience in the restaurants both in terms of tempting menus and stunning panoramas of the Indian Ocean. Besides a variety of gastronomic temptations to pamper your palate, the backdrop of the sapphire ocean creates an ambience like no other. Spa As an internationally renowned pioneer of natural beauty, Clarins’ spa products are made of active ingredients with plant origins. Unique formulas are specially developed for the expert hands of our beauty therapists. Linked to the main land by a jetty, the spa overlooks the soothing waters of the lagoon and a rainbow of coral reefs. Comprising six separate pavilions and an en suite hair salon, the Spa offers an array of holistic treatments, pampering massages and hair services that will rejuvenate your body and mind. A large open deck, dedicated to meditation and yoga classes embraces both the views and the breeze for the ultimate relaxation. 76 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 77 VICEROY MALDIVES Room Categories Available Beach Villa With Pool : Cloistered on the water’s edge, the Beach Villas offer generous living spaces surrounded by a lush screen of greenery. Past the shower and the tub in the bedroom’s spacious en suite bathroom, discover a door that opens out to the villa’s private garden. The intimate garden area holds an outdoor shower and oversized plunge pool on the sun deck, leading directly onto the soft sand of the beach or up to the open spaces of the living area. Deluxe Water Villa With Pool: Nestled between lush gardens and the soft sand of the island’s edge lay the Deluxe Beach Villas, with private plunge pools and incredible views beyond the windows of the soaring interiors. Each of our Deluxe Beach Villa have floor to ceiling windows, soaring ceilings that rise above the master bedroom, spacious living room and en suite bathroom with its own outdoor shower nestled in a private garden. Water Villa With Pool : Live suspended over the lagoon in a spacious Water Villa, each positioned a considerable distance from neighbors. Overlooking the soothing lagoon views, the villas are expansive and full of light while retaining an intimate feel. From the tiered deck, choose to relax in the private plunge pool or dive off into the lagoon’s seductive blue waters. Deluxe Water Villa With Pool : Perched atop the lagoon, enjoy the bright spaciousness and privacy of the Deluxe Water Villas. From the deck, dip into the private plunge pool or just relax, savouring the sweeping views. The gene ous spaces in the two story Deluxe Water Villas allow for personalized living, and feature a second floor loft with convertible furnishings that provide a relaxing spot on a lazy afternoon to enjoy the beauty of the sun setting into the Indian Ocean. A constellation of islands lay in the shimmering waters of the Indian Ocean, where the last true vision of paradise can be found less than an hour’s flight from Malé, up to The Maldives’ uncharted northern edge,beckons an island of singular beauty. Over 17 acres of palm edged, pristine sand stands Viceroy Maldives, where 61 villas encircle a lagoon of startling blue. Here, seclusion and rejuvenation are realized within a world of total luxury. A true haven for the discerning adventurer, Viceroy Maldives provides innovative levels of seclusion and luxury set within a spectacular locale. Location Three Bedroom Royal Villa : For guests seeking the very best that the Maldives has to offer, the Viceroy’s three bedroom Royal Villa is the only option, the largest of its kind in the Maldives where absolute privacy combines with the ultimate in spaciousness and amenities. The generous living room overlooks the lagoon through floor to ceiling windows, and the split level deck holds a 60 square meter plunge pool just steps from the water. The Villa’s living area is designed for entertaining, with the dining room and fully stocked bar connecting the media lounge and a game room with a champion sized pool table. Room Categories Shaviyani Atoll Distance Beach Villa With Pool 192 km from Male’ Airport Two Bedroom Deluxe Villa With Pool Transfer Water Villa With Pool 50 min by Sea Plane Deluxe Water Villa With Pool Three Bedroom Royal Villa Dining Caught in the embrace of the Indian Ocean, the five distinct dining venues capture the essence of Europe, the “Spice Trade Routes” from Asia to Middle East. Guests can select casual or elegant dining options, choosing from menus that please every palate. Additionally, the resort offers 24 hour In Villa Dining service. Diving Maldives is known internationally as one of the world’s best dive destinations. The Resort’s PADI licensed Dive Centre is run by a multilingual team of professionals. The full allure of Vagaru exists both under and upon its waters the sea and air are alive with adventure, and the key to accessing them lies in the expansive Dive and Water sports Center. Spa The Spa at Viceroy Maldives experience is designed to allow each guest to reconnect to their Essential Self – the person they are when they are free of the stresses, imbalances and toxins of daily life. In the Spa, we create a space for stillness, being, wisdom, peace, bliss and embracing of the sacred. 78 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 79 VELASSARU MALDIVES Room Categories Available Deluxe Bungalow : Set amidst lush tropical greenery and velvet white sand with an open terrace, daybed and split level bedroom. The refreshing interiors fashioned in white, warm teak and tropical foliage blend in seamlessly with the all encompassing beach front. Beach Villa : Contemporary beach front living. Elegant interiors of built in stone and teak. The large windows and full length glass doors of the beach villas in Maldives allow for a seamless flow of space from indoor to the sea facing terrace. An outdoor daybed soaked in natural light and breezes. Garden bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers. Water Bungalow : Natural living spaces designed for intimacy. The modern interiors showcase clean lines. Panoramic views of the crystal clear lagoon through the floor to ceiling folding glass doors. An over water deck with cushioned sun loungers lead into the turquoise ocean. The signature experience of the Maldives island resort lifestyle. Water Villa : The crown jewel amongst all Maldives water villas. Living spaces bathed in warm natural light, perched atop the turquoise lagoon. King sized bed draped in sheer linen and silk. A full sea facing wall opens out to the spacious over water terrace. Bathroom with a freestanding bathtub and a terrace with steps that lead you into the lagoon. Water Villa with Pool : Four premium Maldives water villas come with your own infinity pool overlooking the turquoise ocean. Sun bathe in utter privacy. Warm natural light caressing your skin. Slipping into the shade for a nap. Indulge in a long, relaxing bath in the free standing tub at the exclusive water villas in Maldives. Pool Villa : An ultimate luxurious and secluded compound within high walls to create an intimate escape. Sprawling veranda and spacious en suite bathroom. An over sized lap pool with a pool side gazebo and dining area adds to your luxury. Velassaru Maldives is a distinct Maldives Island hotel inspired by local architecture. Minimal chic revealed in teak, stone, thatch. Simple colour tones with a dash of bright green, vivid turquoise, refreshing yellow. Maldives Island hotel rooms feature high vaulted ceilings and panoramic walls invoking a sense of space. Honeymoon bliss your secluded Maldives island retreats. Impulses, answered as you know. All accommodation provide the following amenities: In villa safe LCD TV & DVD player,Private bar and tea & coffee maker,IDD Telephone and internet access,Bathrobes and hair dryer ,Individually controlled air conditioning & ceiling fan. Location Room Categories Velassaru Water Suite : Mod sophistication and pristine privacy in the seclusion of the water suite. Through the glass bottom floor, a view of the marine life dancing beneath your feet. Dining leisurely under the stars on the spacious deck area. Dip into the oversized plunge pool overlooking the ocean before taking the stairs from the deck into the sea to explore its mysteries. Kaaf Atoll Deluxe Bungalow 53 10 km from Male’ Airport Beach Villa 30 Transfer Water Bungalow 17 Water Villa 28 Distance 25 min by Speed Boat Small Luxury Hotels of the World Dining Five dining venues and two awe inspiring bars each exudes individual personality, all exhibit imaginative texture and style. Beach front setting, at the edge of the lagoon, under candlelight or starlight makes dining in Maldives Island a truly mesmerizing experience. Your special night lived out on this picturesque Maldives honeymoon resort. Diving Morning run at sunrise. Sand under your feet. Partake in diving in Maldives Island at the turquoise lagoon unfolding before you. Multi coloured reefs dancing underneath. Float atop. Plunge in. Journey into the depths of the alluring Indian Ocean as you experience fun filled Maldives Island diving and cruises. Spa Indulge in signature massage with virgin coconut oil rich in vitamin E. Designed to stimulate circulation of fluids, bringing more oxygen to the tissue for a revitalising result and leaving your skin deeply nourished. Using Coconut Wood tools and a combinationof aromatherapy and techniques borrowed from a variety of massages. 80 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 81 W RETREAT MALDIVES Room Categories Available Beach Oasis : Step into your Beach Oasis, your bi level beach front retreat is 188 square meters of absolute privacy in tropical paradise. Cool off in the private plunge pool. Absorb the unobstructed views of the Indian ocean and beach from the second story viewing deck. Relax in perfect sanctuary. Ocean Oasis : The indoor / outdoor one bedroom Ocean Oasis is perched above the lagoon. Catch some rays on the sun deck. Peek at underwater fauna through the glass floor. Cool off in your private over water plunge pool. Live it up. Seascape Escape : Unwind in the two bedroom over water Seascape Escape. This 323 square meter playground has a huge sun deck, indoor and outdoor dining and lounging spots, oversized infinity plunge pool and killer design elements at every turn. Ocean Haven : Take tropical paradise to the extreme. The ocean haven is the ultimate over water getaway and total chill out arena. Peek under the thatched roof, this rustic play hut is loaded with luxury. Oversized infinity edge plunge pool with Jacuzzi seats, wraparound sun deck, huge master suite and junior suite with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean all set the stage for supreme relaxation and decadent entertaining. Luxurious living has never been this luxurious before. With all designer amenities, W Retreat & Spa Maldives provides privacy, top service and exclusivity. Located on an abundant house reef in the middle of North Ari Atoll on Fesdu Island, it takes 50 minutes on a sea plane with beautiful and exquisite aerial sights to reach W. Exclusive private island for rent, James Bond type of water activities or party all night long at 15 Below, the first underground nightclub in the Maldives, where it plays host to international DJs. W Retreat & Spa Maldives is the ultimate fantasy island & designer escapism at its best. Location Room Categories Ari Atoll Beach Oasis 28 192 km from Male’ Airport Ocean Oasis 25 Transfer Ocean Oasis Lagoon View 21 Seascape Escape 03 Ocean Heaven 01 Distance 50 min by Sea Plane Generic amenities include : • Private plunge pools • Shallow pool lounge area • Custom made furnishings • Direct lagoon or beach access • Sun lounges • Individual climate control • 350 thread count sheets • W signature bed • Down pillows • Hypoallergenic pillows • DVD player • 42” plasma TVs Dining All day dining bistro is where soul satisfying food is presented with a non traditional twist. The open style kitchen with live cooking stations let’s you keep an eye on the action Wed, Part swim up pool bar with speciality cocktails, part poolside lounge gone gourment, wet will whet your appertite with light main courses, wood fired pizza, salads, delicious burgers and Asian dishes. Diving Fully equipped with latest state of the art equipment, Nitrox compressors, top quality Scuba pro diving gear, dolphin re breathers, underwater scooters, high end underwater photo and video equipment rental available at the diving centre. Spa Indulge in ultimate relaxation at the over water away spa, 66 square meters of indoor and outdoor treatment areas allow for total privacy and complete renewal. Dedicate some time to your well being and comfort with a natural healing therapy performed in one of 4 luxurious treatment villa. 82 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours 83 MËRGIMI Travel & Tours Email: info@mergimi.info, ; Website: www.mergimi.info +389 46 786 989 ; +389 70 856 852