Maldives
A Slice of Paradise
Close your eyes and think of the image that comes to your mind when you hear “paradise on earth”. Is it crystal blue waters sprinkled with sandy islands? If you dream of an island surrounded by a turquoise lagoon and the whitest sand ever seen, welcome to Maldives, your dream on earth.
1,192 coral islands, set within 26 atolls, spread across 35,000 square miles of Indian Ocean is what Maldives are made of. Almost every Maldivian resort occupies its very own island. Currently there are over 130 resorts to choose from, with more opening every year.
At the first glance, with their soft sand beaches, house reefs and gorgeous coconut palms Maldivian islands appear to be carbon copies of each other. You need to look further for the details to realize that the islands are actually quite varied and while each of them offer the utmost privacy, they serve for different needs. If you are looking to find that classic paradise scene all the islands in Maldives will get you covered. In the end, this is mostly a fly and flop destination, as opposed to hike and bike.
It’s no wonder that the Maldives have become so popular with honeymooners looking for seclusion. All the resorts in Maldivian islands are arranged in such a way that they allow for outward, ocean-facing views. Even at the busier islands you can enjoy entirely private views. Plus, calm and sheltered lagoons allow for most islands to extend their lagoon with boardwalks out to sea. Both beach and overwater villas have sunrise or sunset options, depending on guests’ preference.
When to visit?
Generally speaking, the best time to visit the Maldives is between November and April, when there’s less chance of rain and the wind drops. The heat and humidity rises significantly during the Northern Hemisphere summer months (the Southwest Monsoon) but don’t forget that this is a greatly dispersed island nation – stretching just over 500 miles from north to south, and 80 miles from east to west. Each atoll in the Maldives can be experiencing a slightly different weather system at any given time, regardless of month.
Even you consider yourself unlucky in terms of weather, be sure that it’s easy to savour the rainy days in paradise when they come along. September and October are, however, often the wettest months.
Where to stay?
A member of Accor Group, Fairmont Maldives is reachable in 55 minutes via direct seaplane from Male. Located on Sirru Fen Fushi island, the Resort boasts one of the country's largest lagoon in the Maldives. The island shines like a pearl in the Indian Ocean and offers a blissful blend of creamy white beaches and lush forest reaching out into untouched ocean.
The 120 Luxury Villas mesmerize with their unique interpretation of modern chic blended with Maldivian rustic chic. The room decor harmonizes effortlessly with the nature of the island with the carved champagne woods, macrame rugs, bamboo glass chandeliers and vast copper tubs. You can choose from hideaway Beach Villas, the stunning Water Villas perched over the Indian Ocean, or castaway Tented Jungle Villas.
Visitors can enjoy haute local and international cuisine at the all-day dining restaurant, Raha Market just next to the beach. The chefs offer delicacies through themed evenings, including Arabian, Mediterranean and of course, Maldivian. Don’t miss out the creamy Butter Chicken and divine desserts at the buffet! Walk a little bit further and discover Kata, the over-water Japanese restaurant, where you will have the best selection of rolls. You can head over to Azure for fresh seafood and fish-market displays of daily local catches.
With spacious rooms to accommodate families with children, and with child-friendly food at the Raha restaurant, the resort is highly family-friendly. A gorgeous indoor play area lies in the heart of the island across an art studio, where children can paint and craft.
With vaulted ceilings above expansive beds, the stylish and cosy rooms will satisfy your needs to relax while the untouched nature of the island will soothe your soul. Whether you have a massage with experienced therapists at the Willow Stream Spa or a snorkeling tour, it is certain that you will feel in the very best of hands here.
Please visit https://www.fairmont.com/maldives/ for bookings.
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, an upscale brand within the Accor Hotels Group, has raised its first flag in the Maldives in 2018, opening the doors of Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru. The resort, which is just 45 minutes by sea plane from the capital, Malé, features 105 villas and suites comprising 72 overwater pool villas, 30 beach pool suites and three beach spa pool residences, each with their own private plunge pool - perfect for adventure-seeking families and honeymooners looking for a romantic getaway.
The Kuredhivaru island offers a slice of paradise with the perfect sandy beaches, clear turquoise waters and untouched natural beauty. Facing out to the ocean, each room is a haven of comfort featuring arched ceilings, wide
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