Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives The Private Beach Resort
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| Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives |
Taj Exotica Resort And Spa is located in Emboodhu Finolhu Maldives, on the waterfront and dwell on the private white sand beach, easy reach Embudu Beach. Nearby places of interest are the Vadoo Beach and Rasmee Dhandu Stadium.
Guestrooms open to balconies with beach or ocean views and feature beds with memory foam mattresses. The resort also has an LCD television with premium satellite channels and wireless Internet access for a surcharge.
To go to Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives you should use a transport ship. You must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking. The resort offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the resort with arrival details 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
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My Monsoon Diving in the Northern Atolls of Maldives
Exclusive Diving Safari From Kuredu Island Resort & Spa
MY Monsoon is the only 100% steel body boat in the Maldives and thus offers the most stable sailing conditions even in rough weathers. Her frame of 36.5 meters long and 7.8 meters at her beam holds 11 en suite cabins, restaurant, saloon with bar, top deck with open lounge and Jacuzzi. She is well equipped with modern amenities and navigational equipment to provide avery high standard service to our guests.
She is also the only diving boat in the Maldives that use RIBs for tenders. The dive deck is completely equipped with all that is required for a very high quality diving experience.
MY Monsoon Reservations / Inquiries
Kuredu Island Resort & Spa, Lhaviyani Phone : +960 6620337 Fax : +960 6620332
Sunset Queen The Maldives Luxury Cruiser
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| Sunset Queen Luxury Cruiser in Maldives |
Sunset Queen is a luxury yacht that combines modern engineering and traditional Maldivian architectural design. This luxury cruiser offers all the modern amenities and facilities for the comfort and wellbeing of the guests. From the spacious cabins to the rooftop sundeck, Sunset Queen provides ample opportunity for space and relaxation with unlimited fun. The vessel is further facilitated with an air-conditioned, Restaurant, Bar, TV lounge and internet access.
Sunset Queen can accommodate up to 17 passengers and is perfect either for small groups of Divers, Surfers or even Families. Sunset Queen is well equipped with diving equipment and also an experienced dive master. The dive master and the boat captain will guide you to the best dive sites you can ever see in the world. In addition, we will also take you to inhabited islands where culture and tradition has thrived for centuries.
Sunset Queen Equipments Facilities and Extra Activities
Night Fishing, Cruising, Island Hoppin to local villages and resorts, BBQ on private beach, Security Safe, Binoculars, Mobile Phone, Life Bouys, Audio/Visual Room, Movie Night.
Sunset Queen Reservations / Inquiries
H Maley thila, Mahelhi goalhi, Male 20-05
Phone : +960 332 5977
Fax : +960 331 8273
Asia‘s Most Romantic Destination, Komandoo Maldive Island Resort
Komandoo Maldive Island Resort is naturally an idyllic getaway place for holiday makers with romance in their heart. Measuring 500 meters long and 100 meters wide, located within Lhaviyani Atoll waters, Komandoo is designed by nature with intense tranquility allowing a couple to be themselves. The 65 villas in 3 categories : Beach Villas, Jacuzzi Beach Villas and Jacuzzi Water Villas are carefully designed to enhance the unique values of the natural ambience of this Resort. The supporting facilities include one main bar, one main buffet restaurant, one over-water a la carte‘ restaurant, spa, water sports and a dive center.
Trip Advisor presented the Travelers’ Choice Award 2009 to Komandoo Maldive Island Resort as Asia‘s most romantic destination and world's #7.
Candle Light Dinners and renewal of wedding vows arranged on the beach are options to add meaning and value to intimacy. Located within the waters of Lhaviyani Atoll, Komandoo takes pride in its shallow reef right around the Resort, rich with marine life and live corals. True to its flavour, this Resort is the holiday destination for a large number of repeaters.
Nearly as flawless as it is, Trip Advisor has awarded Komandoo the Certificate of Excellence in May 2011 for consistently receiving very positive comments.
Asia‘s Most Romantic Destination, Komandoo Maldive Island Resort Reservations Call : +960 662 1010 Fax : +960 662 1011
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| Komandoo Maldive Island Resort |
Candle Light Dinners and renewal of wedding vows arranged on the beach are options to add meaning and value to intimacy. Located within the waters of Lhaviyani Atoll, Komandoo takes pride in its shallow reef right around the Resort, rich with marine life and live corals. True to its flavour, this Resort is the holiday destination for a large number of repeaters.
Nearly as flawless as it is, Trip Advisor has awarded Komandoo the Certificate of Excellence in May 2011 for consistently receiving very positive comments.
Asia‘s Most Romantic Destination, Komandoo Maldive Island Resort Reservations Call : +960 662 1010 Fax : +960 662 1011
Maldivian Religion
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| Mosque in Maldives |
Maldives is alOO% Islamic nation. However the country was a Buddhist state prior to mass conversion in 1153 AD. Archaeological evidence also confirms the existence of sun worshippers and other pagan practitioners in ancient times. Conversion to Islam is linked to a mythical story which the locals refer to as the “Rannamaari" story. The tale speaks of a sea monster‘ which the locals refer to as “Rannamaari" that terrorised the capital every full moon.
The people in order to appease the monster and to prevent rampant kilings offered a sacrificial virgin maiden to feed on. A travelling Moroccan Islamic scholar named Abu al Barakaath Ul Barbary was responsibie for slaying the “Rannamaari" through the recitation of verses from the Quran. The legend states that Abu al Barakaath made a stop over in Maldives during a routine voyage and stayed with a local family.
He was made aware of the “Rannamaari" and the sacrifices along with other local traditions by the family. He was also informed by the family that their daughter was chosen for the next upcoming sacrifice which made Abu al Barakaath formulate a plan to save her. On the sacrificial day he disguised himself as a giri taking the place of his host’s daughter and stayed at the altar near the beach built for the sacrifice. He started to recite the Quran upon seeing the monster surface from the ocean. The vibrations and spirituai power of his recitation killed the “Rannaamaari". sending it back to the depths of the ocean.
The King along with the locals arrived the next morning to the altar only to find the Moroccan still reciting the Quran. This miracle astonished and bewildered the King and after listening to Abu al Barakaath’s story issued an official decree ordering all Maldivians to convert to Islam. Abu al Barakaath’s body now rests in the tomb known as "Medhu Ziyaariay" which can be found in the capital Male’. Sufic sects have also been known to have existed and operated after conversion and they have been linked to the construction of tombs next to mosques. However‘ no such sect exists in the modern day and the country comprises of solely Sunni Muslims.
Maldivian Lifestyle
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| traditional Maldivian family |
However after the 197O’s which ushered in a new era of rapid modernisation, urbanisation, industrialisation and the growth of tourism had brought about significant changes to the lifestyle and professions of the locals. Most Maldivian people now pursue modern professions in both the private sector and public sector. Employment in the construction industry, tourism industry and the service sector has boomed with higher concentrations in Male’ (capital), commercial and business centre of the nation.
Banyan Tree Velaa The Maldives Unforgettable Adventure and Stylish Escapade
Accommodated standard cabins and deluxe cabins, Banyan Tree Velaa bring a memorable adventure and smart escapade waits as you suite sail on the beautiful 98ft Banyan Tree Velaa. This traditional flagged double-mast Turkish Gulet was designed for greater sailing and luxury
Onboard the Banyan Tree Velaa is six stylish mahogany cabins that be able to have capacity for up to two guests both. Facilities in each cabin contain a personal standing bathroom, air conditioning and dressing table. Diving enthusiasts will be excited with voyage cruises to the perfect dive spots of the North and South Male Atolls in the Indian Ocean.
Roll up find out the Maldives archipelago, a nautical beauty and a paradise wonderland for marine lovers. Particularly handcrafted in the charming Turkish coastal towns of Bodrum and Mamaris by master boat builders, this magnificent yacht is a amazing work of talent that commands the sea. This oceangoing tour de force is a fine example of professional boat construction techniques that Turkey has been well-known for since 30OBC. Only 15 to 20 such boats are created every year.
The Turkish Gulet was special by fisherman and sponge divers to carry their grab. Nowadays, it is outfitted with the luxurious technology and newest fittings to transport the joys of marine cruising to those looking for a nautical escapade.
Reservation :
Bayan Tree Hotels & Resorts, 211 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 588182.
Phone :960-664-3147
Fax : 960-664-3843
Onboard the Banyan Tree Velaa is six stylish mahogany cabins that be able to have capacity for up to two guests both. Facilities in each cabin contain a personal standing bathroom, air conditioning and dressing table. Diving enthusiasts will be excited with voyage cruises to the perfect dive spots of the North and South Male Atolls in the Indian Ocean.
Roll up find out the Maldives archipelago, a nautical beauty and a paradise wonderland for marine lovers. Particularly handcrafted in the charming Turkish coastal towns of Bodrum and Mamaris by master boat builders, this magnificent yacht is a amazing work of talent that commands the sea. This oceangoing tour de force is a fine example of professional boat construction techniques that Turkey has been well-known for since 30OBC. Only 15 to 20 such boats are created every year.
The Turkish Gulet was special by fisherman and sponge divers to carry their grab. Nowadays, it is outfitted with the luxurious technology and newest fittings to transport the joys of marine cruising to those looking for a nautical escapade.
Reservation :
Bayan Tree Hotels & Resorts, 211 Upper Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 588182.
Phone :960-664-3147
Fax : 960-664-3843
Atoll Explorer
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| Atoll Explorer |
Atoll Explorer Equipments, Facilities,& Extra Activities : Private Charters, Security Safe, TV, Binoculars, Mobile Phone, Live Bouys, Medical Oxygen, Audio/Visual Room, DVD Collection, DVD/VCD Player, Music Player, Ipod Docking Station, Public Computer, Game Room.
Atoll Explorer has been especially designed for Maldives live aboard diving cruises since 1996, when she became the first ship to offer first class cruising in the Maldives.
The atmosphere on board is that of an exclusive, well-run, floating family hotel. Dress code is shorts and swimwear during the day and casual dress in the evening, both on board and in the Maldives islands.
With a maximum of 40 passengers, guests soon get to know each other and every week long live aboard Maldives cruise become a jolly party with friends. With its scuba diving activities and different dive sites and visits to luxury Maldivian resorts, village and uninhabited islands, Atoll Explorer provides a unique and fun-filled way of getting to know the best that Maldives has to offer living aboard. Atoll Explorer comes equipped with 20 cabins, simply furnished with either a double bed or two single beds with attached bathrooms. On board the Atoll Explorer, there are several facilities to make your live aboard Maldives stay more comfortable including a restaurant and bar for your dining needs.
Maldives Reservations/ Inquiries Information : 39 Orchid Magu, PO Box 2015 Male 20-02. Phone: (960)3323080, (960)3325301.
Anantara Kihavah Villas The Natural Beauty of Untouched
Anantara Resorts latest hideout in the largest island paradise on Earth deliver on new chapter unique guest experience unsurpassed in luxury surrounded by the natural beauty of untouched. Anantara Kihavah Villas is a luxury five star resort set on Kihavah Huravalhi island of the Maldives, one of the most pure, which is located only 35 minutes by seaplane from Male ' international airport.
With an area of asylum 78 private pool set above the water or tracts of land located along a pristine private beach, the resort that opened early 2011 defines the island sanctuary. Anantara Kihavah Villas very interested in collecting stories of tourists bringing closer to the charm of nature, culture and history of this fascinating island, and nowhere more perfectly articulated than in heaven in the Earth.
Guests are spoiled for choice when it comes to eating, with six restaurants and bars, each offering distinctive menus, settings and atmosphere. View and enjoy The abundance of marine life with India down to lovers of travel in one of the wine cellar under the water and some restaurants in the world, the sea. Located on the edge of the reef, the main display window that is ready on the side channels that provide spectacular displays of fish and marine life in the vicinity.
Guests are spoiled for choice when it comes to eating, with six restaurants and bars, each offering distinctive menus, settings and atmosphere. View and enjoy The abundance of marine life with India down to lovers of travel in one of the wine cellar under the water and some restaurants in the world, the sea. Located on the edge of the reef, the main display window that is ready on the side channels that provide spectacular displays of fish and marine life in the vicinity.
Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa
Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa, comprised of extensive over-water suites and beach villas, some with private pools. Only 35 minutes from the Male international airport of speedboat ride. Setting up a tropical lagoon Maldives paradise creates amazing natural wonders, where the hottest leads heartfelt welcome to the journey that can be very casual or totally refreshing. From the moment you arrive, peer into the crystal waters under the dock in a Sting Ray puffer fish, small reef sharks. Take part in a variety of water sports including diving, snorkeling, and glove hope island.
37 Sunrise Beachfront Villas, 25 Sunset Beachfront Villa, 18 Sunrise Suites, 18 Sunset Overwater Suites, 2 Sunset Pool Villas, 6 Pool Villas, 2 Anantara Overwater villas pool. Any type of room you choose, all are air-conditioned with TV, DV D/CD player, mini bar, storage box, in-room coffee machine, access the intemet, terrace or sun deck, snorkel equipment and sunbeds and more of a bathroom-sized indoor or outdoor.
Relax at Anantara Spa with various treatments of famous signature. An array of cuisine options await from butfets Fushi International Cafe, Italy to dish on the Terrazzo or enjoy the fresh Grill at Fuddan. Anantara Dhigu enioy also guest access to a choice of eating more in the sister island of Anantara Veli.
Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa location : South Male Attol, 35 minute from airport by speedboat.
37 Sunrise Beachfront Villas, 25 Sunset Beachfront Villa, 18 Sunrise Suites, 18 Sunset Overwater Suites, 2 Sunset Pool Villas, 6 Pool Villas, 2 Anantara Overwater villas pool. Any type of room you choose, all are air-conditioned with TV, DV D/CD player, mini bar, storage box, in-room coffee machine, access the intemet, terrace or sun deck, snorkel equipment and sunbeds and more of a bathroom-sized indoor or outdoor.
Relax at Anantara Spa with various treatments of famous signature. An array of cuisine options await from butfets Fushi International Cafe, Italy to dish on the Terrazzo or enjoy the fresh Grill at Fuddan. Anantara Dhigu enioy also guest access to a choice of eating more in the sister island of Anantara Veli.
Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa location : South Male Attol, 35 minute from airport by speedboat.
Honeymoon in Maldives
If the honeymoon is the most important as a beautiful celebration of love in the atmosphere, intimate, undisturbed, then the Maldives is the best place for all these things in the world. You as a couple to feel the charm of holidays and events are presented. Dinner under the stars with occasional flashes of light a candle to bring you back to the real world, a brave vacation to a nearby uninhabited island all by yourself all day, or just lazing in your private bungalow watching the endless turquoise waters, while you are in the room were treated to a spa treatment.
Know each other through the house reef swim around with masks and fins, or dive among beautiful coral bright, is an experience you will become an unforgettable event when you get home. Enjoy some light competition in the evening fishing trip to see a better catch. You will not forget the enchanting boat trip that you made at sunset before anchoring in a suitable fishing spot. As if nature played with sunset colors just to make sure that you remember this day, date, and this love forever.
Honeymoon in Maldives give you a lot of a lifetime experience either. You will relive the honeymoon repeatedly, every time you revisit to these magical islands.
Know each other through the house reef swim around with masks and fins, or dive among beautiful coral bright, is an experience you will become an unforgettable event when you get home. Enjoy some light competition in the evening fishing trip to see a better catch. You will not forget the enchanting boat trip that you made at sunset before anchoring in a suitable fishing spot. As if nature played with sunset colors just to make sure that you remember this day, date, and this love forever.
Honeymoon in Maldives give you a lot of a lifetime experience either. You will relive the honeymoon repeatedly, every time you revisit to these magical islands.
Money Changers
Money can be changed at the banks while there are some shops on Chaandhanee Magu offering this service as well.
The Bank of Maldives main branch located in the capital. Habib Bank, Bank of Ceylon, Mauritius Commercial Bank, State Bank of India, HSBC located in Boduthakurufaanu Magu along the north-east corner of Male. The Mauritius Commercial Bank located in Orchid Magu.
There are a number of ATMs of Bank of Maldives and other banks located at key points of the capital. There is one State Bank of India ATM near the artificial beach and one near the ADK hospital, there is also one Bank of Maldives ATM near ADK Hospital as well as one near Olympus theatre located in Majeedhee Magu.
You can withdraw money at these ATMs using your credit or debit card.
The Bank of Maldives main branch located in the capital. Habib Bank, Bank of Ceylon, Mauritius Commercial Bank, State Bank of India, HSBC located in Boduthakurufaanu Magu along the north-east corner of Male. The Mauritius Commercial Bank located in Orchid Magu.
There are a number of ATMs of Bank of Maldives and other banks located at key points of the capital. There is one State Bank of India ATM near the artificial beach and one near the ADK hospital, there is also one Bank of Maldives ATM near ADK Hospital as well as one near Olympus theatre located in Majeedhee Magu.
You can withdraw money at these ATMs using your credit or debit card.
Fishing in Maldives
A day of fishing be able to establish relaxing and a lot of fun. Hiring a fishing boat, or a 'dhoni' as they are known in the vernacular, is low-cost and includes qualified fisherman to navigate the craft.
Big Game Fishing
Maldivian resorts on top of private charter operations recommend big game fishing trips. Adrenaline junkies be able to savoir that sensation of hooking a large yellow-fin tuna, wahoo, marlin or a majestic sail-fish on such trips. There are no local laws that require the mandatory statement of big-game fish after catching and often the catch are taken back to the resort for a Maldivian style BBQ.
Night Fishing
Night fishing is a to a great extent more leisurely thing than big-game fishing. Almost all of the resorts present regular night-fishing trips or you might even book a trip from a private charter operation. Red snappers (locally known as the tastiest reef fish around), groupers, grunts, etc are worthy and formidable catches. Do remember to release endangered species such as sharks if caught.
Big Game Fishing
Maldivian resorts on top of private charter operations recommend big game fishing trips. Adrenaline junkies be able to savoir that sensation of hooking a large yellow-fin tuna, wahoo, marlin or a majestic sail-fish on such trips. There are no local laws that require the mandatory statement of big-game fish after catching and often the catch are taken back to the resort for a Maldivian style BBQ.
Night Fishing
Night fishing is a to a great extent more leisurely thing than big-game fishing. Almost all of the resorts present regular night-fishing trips or you might even book a trip from a private charter operation. Red snappers (locally known as the tastiest reef fish around), groupers, grunts, etc are worthy and formidable catches. Do remember to release endangered species such as sharks if caught.
The Whale Submarine in Maldives
The whale submarine is capable of carrying a maximum of 50 passengers and reaching depths up to 150 metres though it normally goes and stays at depths between 10m - 40m as this is the range in which coral growth and fish life are abundant.
The whale submarine operates from the capital Male’ and is docked near to the capital. Bookings can be made directly from their office located in Male’ or from your selected resort. Prices for adults range around US$75 and US$38 for children. Discounts maybe available for the whale submarine group bookings.
The whale submarine operates from the capital Male’ and is docked near to the capital. Bookings can be made directly from their office located in Male’ or from your selected resort. Prices for adults range around US$75 and US$38 for children. Discounts maybe available for the whale submarine group bookings.
Water Sports in Maldives
Many resorts have water sports centres with professional instructors and guides that also offer courses of different levels for water sports requiring skill and ability such as wind surfing and wake boarding.
Diving in Maldives
Famous dive spots include Mushimasmingili Thila (Fish Head), Maaya Thila (Once voted as the best night diving spot in the world), Lankan Manta Point, Banana Reef, Maldives Victory, Maalhos Thila, etc.
More than thousand fish species and other underwater creatures inhabit the waters of Maldivian. The Indian Ocean monsoon tides create a small marine creature’s collection on top of microscopic plant cells. This in turn creates a hub of underwater species for all kinds who gather in these waters lured by the food abundance. Get to see everything in the Maldives. From tiny shrimp and groups of colorful swimmers to the sharks and magnificent mantas. While diving in Maldives a careful eye will give you enough to enrapture you for a lifetime.
Surfing in Maldives
However, if you wish to stay in a resort and want to catch a good wave, resorts such as “Chaaya Island Dhonveli Resort" (home to "Pasta Point") and “Hudhuranfushi Island Resort‘(home to "Lohi's") among others are perfect destinations. Surfing season begins in May and ends in December.
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