Maldives - Thompsons Holidays

Maldives
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2016
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Pristine reefs, azure
seas & heavenly
beaches
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Intimate islands
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quiet, unspoiled paradise of magical islands scattered like tiny white pearls in the Indian Ocean, each with
its own spectacular reef encircling the island lagoon. Renowned as one of the world’s best diving and
snorkelling destinations, you can view over 1,000 species of fish.
General Info
Memorable Must-do Experiences
Language: English is widely spoken.
Visa: South African passport holders do not require a visa.
Currency: The local currency is the Rufiyaa. US Dollars are widely
accepted at all resorts.
Time: 3 Hours ahead of South Africa. Certain islands operate on
‘Island Time’ which is 2 Hours ahead.
customs: Alcohol and pork are restricted items and will be
confiscated.
Weather
A tropical climate with warm temperatures year round and many
hours of sunshine. With an average temperature of 31°C there are
only small variations in daily temperature throughout the year.
• Enjoy a sunset Dhoni cruise.
• Try your hand at big game fishing.
• Surf at some well-known surf spots on North and South Malé Atoll. The
best time to surf is April to October.
• Rejuvenate and heal your body with a world-class treatment in a spa at
the resort.
• Snorkel and scuba dive on one of the world’s richest diving coral reef
areas.
• Stay in a Water Villa – built on stilts and set directly over the water with
direct access to the lagoon.
• Enjoy the many water sports on offer at the various resorts.
• Spend your honeymoon in paradise with its intimate, secluded and
beautiful setting.
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Distance from airport
No. of rooms
Aircon in rooms
Satellite TV
Mini bar
Mini safe
Tea/coffee making facilities
Restaurant
Bar
Swimming pool
Spa
Gym
Kids Club
Wi-Fi
Evening Entertainment
Baby sitting
Conference facilities
Breakfast
Business centre
Family friendly
Half board
All inclusive available
All inclusive
Adults only
Ideal for Honeymooners
Ideal for couples
Horse riding
Tennis court
Pedalos
Stand up paddle
Catamaran
Kite surfing
Diving
Golf
Kayak
Pedal boats
Snorkelling
Water skiing
Windsurfing
Glass bottom boat
Deep sea fishing
Halal
KUREDU ISLAND RESORT & SPA
LHAVIYANI atoll
KAAFU atoll
One&Only Reethi Rah
meeru island
resort & SPA
Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa
ALIFU ALIFU atoll
hulhule
constance halaveli resort
constance moofushi resort
lily beach
olhuveli beach & spa resort
vilamendhoo island resort SPA
ALIFU DHAALU atoll
lux* maldives
VAAVU atoll
centara grand island resort & spa
FAAFU atoll
South Ari atoll
vilu reef beach & spa resort
Sun Aqua Vilu Reef Maldives
DHAALU atoll
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4* Kuredu Island Resort & Spa
Located on the northern reef of Lhaviyani atoll, an area famous for its
beauty and an abundance of fish life.
Facilities: A large island with plenty of restaurants, bars, shops and activities among
them the first golf course in Maldives. For scuba divers, there are over 50 dive sites around
the island.
Accommodation: The resort offers 383 rooms in 7 categories of accommodation.
Exotic Bungalows and Villas line the white sandy beach. Tastefully decorated O-villas are
situated in the modern O-resort with the Sangu Water Villas in Sangu Resort over the
lagoon. In the centre of the island are the magnificent Sultan Pool Villas.
Guest Experiences: 6 Hole pitch & putt golf course, golf driving range, putting
green • 3 Sparkling clear fresh water swimming pools, one with children’s wading pool •
2 Spas • Sai Kotari Tea House • Payable - kite surfing, catamaran sailing, kayaks, pedalos,
parasailing, water skiing, wake boarding, banana rides, scuba diving and snorkelling
equipment.
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4* Meeru Island Resort & Spa
Surrounded by a beautiful lagoon and long stretches of white, sandy
beach, this is the only resort on the island of Meerufenfushi in the North
Malé Atoll.
Spa: Go on a rejuvenating journey at the Over-Water-Spa or Land Spa. Awards - The
resort received the TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence 2013 Award.
Accommodation: 284 Rooms include 20 Garden Rooms, 77 Beach Villas, 83
Jacuzzi Beach Villas, 27 Water Villas and 77 Jacuzzi Water Villas.
Guest Experiences: Weekly excursion program • Golf driving range and 9
hole pitch & putt golf course • Payable - snorkelling equipment, catamaran sailing, kayaks,
windsurfing, glass bottom boat and scuba diving.
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4* Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa
The resort is set in a beautiful lagoon with long stretches of sandy beach
with an excellent house reef and is the only resort on the island of
Vilamendhoo.
Food & Beverage: Two main “sister” restaurants feature “all you can eat” buffet
style meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Optional à la carte restaurants also include the
over-the-water Asian Wok Restaurant amongst others.
Romantic: The Jacuzzi Water Villas feature a Jacuzzi for two “under the stars”.
Accommodation: 184 Rooms include 13 Garden Rooms, 111 Beach Villas, 30
Jacuzzi Beach Villas and 30 Jacuzzi Water Villas, all with private porch and partially openair bathroom with rain shower.
Guest Experiences: Weekly excursion program • Payable - scuba diving,
windsurfing, kayaks, catamaran sailing, snorkelling boat trips and casting fishing.
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4* PLUS Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort
A truly breathtaking island at the tip of South Malé Atoll, encircled
by stretches of powdery sandy beach, a vast crystal clear lagoon and
secluded sandbanks.
Food & Beverage: One of the highlights is the outstanding cuisine which has
fresh, delicious seafood at its heart.
Excursions: A full range of excursions including a dolphin safari with sunset cruise,
snorkelling safari and sunset fishing can be arranged.
Accommodation: 164 Villas comprising of Deluxe Rooms, Family Villas, Deluxe
Water Villas, Beach Villas, Jacuzzi Water Villas, Sunset Jacuzzi Water Villas, Honeymoon
Water Villas & Presidential Water Suites blends contemporary chic and open-air living.
Guest Experiences: Crab-racing (On a weekly basis) • Children’s pool, in-house
doctor and kids garden, karaoke • Payable - kite surfing, wake boarding, banana boat, jet
skiing, water skiing, big game fishing and sunset dolphin cruise.
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4* Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa
Deluxe Water Villa
Dive into absolute serenity, less than 20 minutes from the airport by
speedboat, set on a pristine island blessed with pure white sand and
a sparkling blue lagoon.
Adults only: No children under the age of 12 years (no exception).
Activities: Visit a local island, a Malé sightseeing tour, water sports with kite surfing,
windsurfing, water skiing and catamaran sailing.
SPA: Indulge in absolute pampering at SPA Cenvaree with sensational treatments.
Accommodation: 140 Villas harmoniously blend in with the island’s green
interior and the white powdery beach, using flowing and natural architectural forms and
a minimalist décor, and are designed for 2 adults only.
Guest Experiences: Romantic couple spa journeys and multi-day authentic
Ayurvedic programmes • Beachside yoga sessions • PADI dive and water sports centre
offers an abundance of exciting activities including night snorkelling.
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5* Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa
Set amongst the perfect islands and blue ocean of South Ari Atoll offering
the ultimate in 5 star barefoot luxury along with a range of exciting
activities that will appeal to couples and families.
Diving: Outstanding diving opportunities for enthusiasts including an excellent
house reef complete with a dedicated sunken ship wreck.
Accommodation: A choice of 112 suites & villas offering beach front and over
water accommodation. The Deluxe Family Water Villas are unique in the Maldives.
Activities: A choice of 5 excursions already included into your booking package will
let you experience Maldives and Underwater Fauna like never before!
Guest Experiences: On the Ultimate All Inclusive Package start every morning
with a luxurious Champagne breakfast and the option to dine at any restaurant for lunch
and dinner. Unwind at the spa with your daily spa credits and enjoy fantastic sundowner
cocktail parties every evening.
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5* One&Only Reethi Rah
Supreme and private luxury amid nature’s tropical magic, this resort is a
jewel among a string of coral atolls, lagoons and white sands.
Food & Beverage: Under the expert tutelage of master chefs, guests will learn
the delicate nuances of food presentation and world cuisine at the culinary classes.
Accommodation: 128 Private resort ocean view villas are well separated along
the shore, either on the beach secluded by lush tropical greenery or set above the clear,
protected waters of the lagoon. Some of the largest resort villas in the world.
Water Villa
Guest Experiences: The adult-only lap pool extends 30m out into the lagoon
and features a unique bubble bed at one end and a freeform infinity-edge pool with
Jacuzzi at the other • Canoeing, windsurfing and pedalos • Payable - Dolphin-watching
expedition, parasailing, water skiing, banana tube rides and luxury yacht big game fishing
• Kids Only for 4 - 9 years, One Tribe for 9 - 11 & Teens Club for 12 - 17 years.
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5* LUX* South Ari Atoll
Beach Pool Villa
A fantasy island of stilted villas and a diver’s dream world. This private
island paradise in South Ari Atoll is a 25-minute seaplane hop from Male.
The sheltered lagoon provides unbeatable ocean-life viewings. Whether
a honeymooning couple or a family of any ages, you’re assured barefoot
luxury at its best.
Facilities: A spontaneous and playful atmosphere promises to delight you at every
turn - from impromptu cinema screenings on the beach, ICI ice cream carts, Café LUX* and
classes with local artists, to vibrant musical performances.
Accommodation: Whether suspended over the water or scattered along the
beach, every one of the 193 Pavilions, Suites and Villas provides sweeping views over the
sparkling lagoon and beach with most offering indoor and outdoor showers.
Guest Experiences: Payable - windsurfing, fun tube rides, water skiing, jet-skiing,
bicycles, kite surfing, catamaran trips, whale shark safaris, private trips with speedboat or
dhoni, morning and sunset fishing, scuba diving and the all new flyboard • Nightclub.
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5* Lily Beach Resort & Spa
The first five-star all-inclusive Platinum Plan Resort in the Maldives reveals
a world of affordable luxury and unencumbered enjoyment in close
proximity to some of the most amazing dive sites in the world.
Spa: Rejuvenate your senses in the Overwater Spa Pavilions where the glass floors
provide a unique insight into the fascinating underwater world of the Indian Ocean.
Accommodation: The architectural fusion of elegant contemporary style and
traditional Maldivian elements of the 125 Villas is specifically designed to provide ‘A truly
luxurious tropical island experience’.
Guest Experiences: Two complimentary excursions (Choice of a fishing trip,
sunset cruise, coral garden snorkelling and a trip to a local fishing village) • Payable - scuba
diving, big game fishing, fun-tube and private excursions. Unlimited access to 3 bars and
main restaurant • Tennis court, gym, in-door games, canoes and windsurfing.
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Water Villa
5* Constance Halaveli Maldives
Nestled on its own secluded island in the North Ari Atoll with powder
white beaches and turquoise seas teeming with colourful sea life - peace
and relaxation are guaranteed. Constance Halaveli Maldives is part of the
“Leading Hotels of the World”
Food & beverage: Enjoy perfectly prepared cuisine, designed by master chefs
even to your own specifications, accompanied by fine grand cru wines.
Accommodation: 86 Villas comprising of 57 Water Villas, 12 Family Beach Villas,
8 Beach Villas, 8 Double Storey Beach Villas and 1 Presidential Villa, all with their own
private plunge pool located on the beach or over the water.
Guest Experiences: • Constance Kids Club - 4 to 11 years old
• Free pedal boats, windsurfing and kayaking • Payable - scuba diving and compulsory top
cat (catamaran) sailing orientation course if top cat is used, water skiing, knee boarding /
wake boarding and banana boat • U Spa by Constance and Valmont
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5* Constance Moofushi Maldives
Beach Villa
Located in an intimate location of pristine lagoons, sandbanks and tropical
surroundings in South Ari Atoll, this barefoot idyll offers a rare experience
for its visitors in an ultimate indulgent Crusoe chic style.
Scuba diving and snorkelling: Regarded as one of the best diving
spots in the world and on the migration route of mantas, whale sharks, dolphins and sea
eagles ensuring there is always a rare treat waiting to be discovered.
Accommodation: 110 Spacious and rustic elegance villas comprise of 24
Beach Villas, 56 Water Villas and 30 Senior Water Villas with modern amenities. You can
even sway to the sound of the ocean in a hammock strung across your own beautifully
furnished terrace.
Guest Experiences: • Free windsurfing, kayaking, snorkelling excursions, pedal
boats and top cat (catamaran) sailing with compulsory sailing orientation course if top cat
is used • Payable - scuba diving, big game fishing • U Spa by Constance and Ymalia.
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5* Sun Aqua Vilu Reef Maldives
Beach Villa
Vilu Reef is found on Meedhuffushi Island, a beautiful jewel with lush
coconut palms and fringed by colourful corals. Pristine, powder-fine sand,
translucent turquoise waters and staff ready to help you 24/7 – the perfect
ingredients for fun and relaxation.
Spa: An oasis of serenity awaits you within a setting of rustic ambience with six pavilions
each with open air flower baths, open shower, hydrotherapy area and double treatment
beds, salon with mani/pedi.
Accommodation: Beach Villas, Deluxe Beach Villas with pool, Jacuzzi Deluxe
Beach Villas, Sun Aqua Pool Villas, Reef Villas, Sunset Reef Villas, Aqua Suites, Aqua Villas
and Grand Reef Suite with modern amenities will undoubtedly transform your stay.
Guest Experiences: • Free Wi-Fi and reading corner • Kids club • Disco with
DJ music • Karaoke • Crab racing • Movie night • Free volleyball, badminton, table tennis,
darts and board games • Payable - canoes, catamaran sailing & lessons, banana riding,
water skiing, wake boarding, knee boarding, windsurfing, big game fishing, sunset cruise,
dolphin safari and snorkelling trips.
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