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Angsana Maldives Ihuru

Surrounded by shallow lagoon on a coral reef, the Angsana Ihuru has just 45 thatch-roofed, beachfront villas scattered amongst the palms on this tiny atoll. Each villa is decorated with minimalist, contemporary furnishings and has a private garden, veranda, dining and sitting areas, and an outdoor shower. There are a multitude of ways to spend your days: scuba, snorkeling, windsurfing, catamaran sailing, wake boarding, water skiing, canoeing, banana-boat riding, playing volleyball, island hopping, or shopping in Male. The Riveli restaurant serves a combination of Asian, Mediterranean and Maldivian cuisine with seating available on a deck right next to the sea, and the Velaavani Bar has cocktails and snacks throughout the day. The Angsana Ihuru has a fully equipped gym and the Angsana Spa, which offers beauty and massage treatments, including a post-sun re-moisturizing balm using honey and blended cucumber, and traditional Ayurvedic massage. There is also a business center with email, fax and Internet services. The Angsana Ihuru is 20 minutes by speedboat from the airport in Malé.

Angsana Resort & Spa Maldives Ihuru

Ihuru

North Malé Atoll

Republic of Maldives

Tel: +960 664 3502

Fax: +960 664 5933

E-mail: maldives@angsana.com

Angsana Maldives Velavaru

Located on Dhaalu Atoll, Velavaru means "Turtle Island" in Maldivian. The lagoon has virtually untouched reefs and dive sites, and the surrounding waters are full of dolphins and sea turtles. There are 79 villas with views of the Indian Ocean. Each was designed with a sleek, modernist aesthetic and has indoor and outdoor showers; a few villas have their own private pools. The resort's Funa restaurant is built over the water and serves Western seafood cuisine infused with Maldivian flavors; Kaani offers unique Western-style dishes with an Asian twist. Private dining is also available: choose the menu and location and have a candlelit dinner set up next to the ocean with your own waiter and chef. There are a host of activities and amenities to choose from: scuba, water skiing, snorkeling, windsurfing, canoeing, catamaran sailing, parasailing, cooking classes and night fishing, to name just a few. There is also a fitness center, a business center, and a wonderful Angsana spa with nine pavilions and three treatment rooms. The spa embraces holistic massage therapy with an emphasis on all the senses, and incorporates aromatherapy in their massage and beauty treatments. The Angsana Velavaru is a 40-minute seaplane journey from Malé International Airport.

Angsana Resort & Spa Maldives Velavaru

South Nilandhe Atoll (Dhaalu Atoll)

Republic of Maldives

Tel: +960 676 0028

Fax: +960 676 0029

E-mail: velavaru@angsana.com

Banyan Tree Madivaru

On a white beach and lagoon, surrounded by coral reef, the tiny Banyan Tree has only six tented beach "villas," decorated to resemble a picture-perfect desert island fantasy, with timber flooring, handcrafted wood furniture and tent canopies. Each of the villas has three individual tents: one for sleeping, one for living and one for bathing, with spa beds for in-villa treatments. There is a restaurant and bar overlooking the Indian Ocean, where eagle rays, turtles and dolphins are often spotted. Various private dining options are also available, including trips to a nearby sandbank or aboard a two-masted sailing yacht, where the menu and location are chosen by the guests. Possible activities include scuba diving, morning and night fishing, and manta ray and dolphin safaris. The Banyan Tree Madivaru is 30 minutes by seaplane from Malé International Airport.

Banyan Tree Maldives

Madivaru

AA. Ethere Madivaru

North Ari Atoll

Republic of Maldives

Tel: +960 666 0760

Fax: +960 666 0761

E-mail: reservations-madivaru@banyantree.com

Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

Located on a coral atoll, the Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru has 48 thatched-roof villas each with a garden pavilion, private jet pool, outdoor shower, and private sun deck on the beach with dazzling views of the ocean. The Vabbinfaru Villa has a beach pavilion attached to the villa with steps leading straight in to the ocean. All accommodations feature minimalist design in dark tones with white accents for a clean but stylish look. Onsite activities include snorkeling, windsurfing, catamaran sailing, parasailing, canoeing, water skiing, wake boarding, banana-boat riding, beach volleyball, and biology classes and snorkeling excursions with the resort's resident marine biologist. The resort is a Five Star Golden Palm PADI Dive Center and offers instructive courses in small groups. There is a business center with high speed Internet access, and the property is 25 minutes by speedboat from the airport in Malé.

Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru

Vabbinfaru Island

North Malé Atoll

Republic of Maldives

Tel: +960 664 3147

Fax: +960 664 3843

E-mail: reservations-maldives@banyantree.com

Cocoa Island

The Cocoa Island resort, run by the exclusive COMO resorts group, is located on a less developed south Malé atoll, a 30-minute speedboat ride from the Malé International Airport. To the west side of the island is the Kandooma Channel, said to be one of the best dive sites in the Maldives, the east side of which is a quiet reef for snorkeling. With just 17 suites and 16 different villas, Cocoa Island is smaller and quieter than some other Maldivian resorts. Lodgings are modeled after traditional dhoni boats, and are joined to the island by wooden walkways. The rooms are constructed with rich brown timber and decorated with antique colonial ceiling fans, white curtains, handmade Italian linens, colorful area carpets and pillows. At the resort's restaurant, Ufaa, dine under an alang-alang and choose from a menu that changes daily, a mixture of Sri Lankan and Indian cuisine focused on locally produced food, seafood and tandoor. There is a fitness center with yoga facilities, as well as the COMO Shambhala Retreat, a spa offering holistic treatments and healing techniques from Asian cultures, a hydrotherapy pool, steam rooms and a meditation area. There is no business center, but wi-fi is available in all rooms at Cocoa Island.

Cocoa Island

South Malé Atoll

Republic of Maldives

Tel: +960 664 1818

Fax: +960 664 1919

E-mail: res@cocoaisland.como.bz

Dhoni Mighili

A private island in the Ari Atoll, southwest of Malé, Dhoni Moghili is an incredibly private and exclusive retreat. There are two options for logding: sleep aboard one of their six beautifully appointed wooden dhonis, in which you can spend nights offshore and then sail around the archipelago by day; and six beach bungalows, hidden away in the trees off the island's pristine beaches. Each dhoni has daybeds in its bow, which can be converted to a spot to dine under the stars; the cabin has goose down duvets for chilly nights and Frette linens. They are also paired with one of the onshore beach bungalows, all of which have outdoor baths, waterfall showers and toiletries by L'Occitane; four of these also have private plunge pools. During your stay you will have a dedicated thakuru, or butler who can respond to any request 24 hours a day. Guests choose when and where to dine, and the resort chef will create a special menu personalized to your palate, using only the freshest ingredients from the surrounding areas. There is also a 24-hour bar serving imported beers, cocktails, wines and champagne. Activities include kayaking, snorkeling, sailing, windsurfing, and private dive trips with a personal instructor. The Sen Spa has indoor and outdoor treatment areas and focuses on a holistic blend of Eastern and Western techniques including Swedish, Thai and hot-stone massage. There is no business or fitness center. The resort is a 20 minute seaplane ride from Malé Airport.

Dhoni Mighili

Mushimas Mighili

North Ari Atoll

PO Box 2017

Republic of Maldives

Tel: +960 6660 751

Fax: +960 6660 727

E-mail: info@dhonimighili.com

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa

Just a 25-minute speedboat ride from Male International Airport, the Four Seasons at Kuda Huraa is an arcadian resort situated on the private island of Hulhule. Thatched beach pavilions and bungalows line the white sand beach, while water bungalows are built on stilts over the lagoon. Inside, traditional design details abound to give guests an authentic sense of Maldivian architecture. Despite the resort's remote location, all guest bungalows are fitted with modern amenities: multi-line telephone with voice mail, private bars, satellite television and wired or wireless Internet access. Dining options include the elegant Baraabaru, which features fine Indian cuisine and an open tandoori bar where guests can watch the chefs at work, and Cafe Huraa, which serves pan-Asian cuisine. The lavish spa is located on a nearby island, reachable by a dhoni, a traditional Maldivian boat. Treatment sometimes incorporate indigenous ingredients with marine nutrients to nourish the body, and spa pavilions feature viewing ports for guests to admire the life aquatic during treatments.

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa

North Male Atoll

Republic of Maldives

Tel: +960 66 44 888

Fax: +960 66 44 800

Website: http://www.fourseasons.com/maldiveskh/

Huvafen Fushi

Just a 30-minute speedboat ride away from the Malé International Airport is Huvafen Fushi, a luxury resort set within its own lagoon in the North Malé Atoll. Every detail in this 43-bungalow resort is luxurious, from the little touches like L'Occitane bath products to the major amenities, like the underwater spa. Guests can choose from beach bungalows with private courtyards featuring oversized bathtubs, freshwater plunge pools and waterfall showers, to ocean pavilions on stilts that feature infinity pools and steps that lead directly to the sea. As alternative accommodations, the resort also offers a private yacht, sailboats, and a three-bedroom beach house called CUBE. Without a doubt, the most intriguing space in this resort is LIME Spa, the world's first underwater spa. It is a full-on sensual experience, with aquatic images floating past glass walls and soft cushions and sheer fabrics that evoke ocean life. Other resort amenities include a fiber-optic lit infnity pool, an outdoor saltwater flotation pool, a yoga pavilion, and a fitness center. The hotel has six restaurants and bars, including an underground "wine cave" and a raw food bar.

Huvafen Fushi

North Male Atoll, PO Box 2017

Male, Republic of Maldives

Tel: +960 664 4222

Fax: +960 664 4333

E-mail: info@huvafenfushi.com

Website: http://huvafenfushi.peraquum.com/

One & Only Reethi Rah

In your villa at the One&Only Reethi Rah, it's easy to feel like you're in a far corner of the earth. The resort, which first opened in 2005, makes the most of the Maldives’ reputation as a perfect palm-trees-and-beaches tropical escape. Each villa is situated for maximum privacy and comes with an overwater perch or private beach access. There are four restaurants and bars with world-class menus and drink lists, as well as 24-hour in-villa dining. The excellent ESPA offers a wide range of holistic healing and beauty treatments, and includes underwater treatment rooms, couples'; rooms, a relaxation lounge, saunas, steam rooms and a Japanese-style onsen. There is a full service fitness center, every imaginable type of water sport, including big-game fishing and private sailing cruises on a fleet of beautifully maintained wooden Maldivian dhonis, and an open-air, overwater yoga pavilion. If you must stay connected to the outside world, all villas are equipped with high-speed broadband Internet access.

One & Only Reethi Rah

North Malé Atoll

Republic of Maldives

Tel: + 960 664 88 00

Fax: + 960 664 88 22

E-mail: reservations@oneandonlyresorts.com.mv

Website: www.oneandonly.com

Taj Exotica

The Taj has 62 villas, 90% built over water, 10% on the beach, on an island circled by one of the largest lagoons in the Maldives. The palm-thatched villas are furnished in natural tones and textures, accented with candles, flowers and dark-wood timbers; some villas also have a private plunge pool. There are several dining options: 24 Degrees, which has all-day dining featuring a variety of cuisines; the Deep End, which specializes in Mediterranean cuisine; and a large menu available for in-villa service. Spend the days catamaran sailing, water skiing, sea kayaking, windsurfing, or relaxing in the infinity-edge pool. The Taj Spa is an authentic Indian spa arranged around a central garden courtyard at one end of the island, and also has overwater treatment pavilions, as well a yoga and meditation center. There is also a fully equipped fitness center, a business center and wi-fi Internet connection available in all rooms and villas. The Taj is 15 minutes by speedboat from Malé International Airport.

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa

PO Box 2117

South Malé Atoll

Maldives

Tel: +960 664 22 00

Fax: +960 664 22 11

E-mail: exotica.maldives@tajhotels.com