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Where is Maldives? This is perhaps the very first question that might come to your mind when planning your next holidays, if you have no idea about this tiny island nation and its rich natural beauty. Maldives can be the perfect choice for your holidays, because it has everything that a tourist requires for ideal holidays.

The white powdery sands, warm blue sea with it’s underwater realm, tiny coral islands and with excellent tourism facilities make the Maldives your dream destination. But before visiting Maldives you should know where are the Maldives and where is Maldives located? One glance at the atlas will answer your question – Where is Maldive? Right on the Equator, you will find Maldives is situated in the southwest of Sri Lanka, Maldives stretches 823 km from North to South and 130 km from east to west in the Indian Ocean. Only 202 islands are inhabited and only 87 islands have resorts in them. Male is the capital city where 2/3 of the populations of Maldives reside. See the map of the Maldives above.

Luxury liveaboards, budget guesthouse stays and luxury resort experiences are now available for your accommodation requirements in the Maldives.

Conte max, the par excellence in Maldivian Safaris. 29 meters in length and 10 meters in width, is build in 2004 with nothing in mind, but comfort, luxury and class.

Accommodation Cabins: Build with four decks, Conte max consists of 11 luxurious rooms, restaurant, and sun decks, all made up from beautiful, furnished wood. Along with professional staff, and qualified crew, on board Conte Max, in the exquisite waters of Maldives, you will have a trip definitely not worth missing, filled with fun, adventure and romance.

The first deck of Conte max consists of the 8 luxurious rooms; one room on the second deck specially designed for people with special needs with a bathtub in the toilet and one Suite on the deck thee, all fully furnished with wood, fully Air Conditioned. 4 room consists of a single bed and one queen sized bed and another 4 twin bed rooms, wardrobes, hairdressers, complete with attached bathrooms from the simplest needs, like a gripping tale of a famous author from our bookshelf, to the on board cyber café would keep you entertained.

Onboard Facilities: Spacious restaurant, which takes up most of the second deck, serves Maldivian and European and Asian cuisines. The main lounge with coffee tables is the place for you to have a friendly chat with your fellow travelers and at the same time watch the performance of the music and experience state of the art digital entertainment system.

And if you are looking forward to work on your tan, then it offers Conte max’s two sundecks. And just to be on the sundeck and stare into the endless ocean, and the cloudless sky, as the small clusters of coconut palms pass you by, while local bird sing their songs, is an experience of its own, filled with entertainment.

A variety of recreational activities are available. These include Surfing – famous surfing spots in Maldives, Diving, snorkeling, boating, fishing, movies and music. Also there is a spa on board offering Regular spa treatments, Ayurvedic treatments and Yoga. Click here to view more photos of Conte Max.

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Lily Beach Resort & Spa

Resort Overview

Lily Beach Resort: enjoyed a great reputation world-wide for its pristine beaches and lush tropical vegetation, and its exotic house-reef 3-10 meters away, and its location within the popular Ari Atoll of the Maldivian archipelago; boasting some of the most amazing and exclusive dive sites all-around. The new Lily Beach Resort & Spa At Huvahendhoo; upgraded to a 5-star luxury product with its All-new ‘Platinum Plan’ adds a whole new level to the traditional Maldivian holiday experience; Affordable Luxury in the Maldives!

Location

Huvahendhoo Island, situated on the south-east of Ari Atoll in the Maldives

Airport transfer time

25-minute scenic flight by Sea Plane from Male’ International Airport

Number of Rooms

119 Villas

Accommodations

Visually, a fusion of contemporary style and elegance sophisticatedly combined with traditional Maldivian aesthetics; serve to provide with a wholesome and luxurious island accommodation experience.Only natural materials are used for all its Villas as well as Public areas. The final product is a fusion of contemporary design and local architecture. It is a wonderful combination of wood, different kinds of natural stones and modern design, which blend in creatively with the natural surroundings of the island.

Sunset Water Suites (4 Suites) Villa Size: 182m 2

Individually designed and ultra-private, these Grand Water Suites on the western lagoon side of the island are truly the pride of the resort, each with its own individual butler service catering to your every whim. They offer uncompromising views of the ocean with an amazing private deck and direct lagoon access. A combination of natural wood flooring and white marble in the bathrooms, a four-poster king-sized bed, an oversized day-bed, a 14 square meter. Jacuzzi Pool and 42” LCD flat screen TV.Fully air-conditioned, along with ceiling fan, coffee/tea/espresso making facilities, safe, free internet access, CD/DVD player, satellite TV. Truly the ultimate ‘over-water’ living delight!

Deluxe Water Villas (36 Villas) Villa Size: 126m 2

Romantic and very private; 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 medium-sized Jacuzzi pool on the deck offering a fantastic view of the entire lagoon and direct access to the lagoon. A combination of natural wood flooring and white marble flooring in the bathroom, a 4 poster king-sized bed, an over-sized day bed, 7 square meters Jacuzzi Pool and 42” LCD flat screen. Villas are fully air-conditioned, along with ceiling fan, coffee/tea/espresso making facilities, safe, free internet access, CD/DVD player, satellite TV. A complete ‘over-water’ living experience!

Lagoon Villas (16 Villas) Villa Size: 90m 2

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. Villas are fully air-conditioned, along with ceiling fan, coffee/tea/espresso making facilities, safe, free internet access, CD/DVD player, satellite TV.

Beach Villas (57 Villas) Villa Size: 68m 2

Nestled along the shores of pristine beaches, elegant and smartly designed villas with natural wood flooring in the bedroom and stone flooring in the spacious open air bathroom, a queen-sized bed, vibrant color schemes, and an day bed and 29” LCD flat screen. Villas are fully air-conditioned, along with ceiling fan, coffee/tea/espresso making facilities, safe, free internet access, CD/DVD player, satellite TV.

Beach Family Villas (6 Villas) Villa Size: 136m 2

6-sets of two interconnecting rooms with full amenities.

Restaurants & Bars

Lily Maa: The main restaurant, an open sided restaurant with sand floors and views of the lagoon, showcase some of the finest cuisine served in the Maldives. The experienced International Chef, will conjure up a wonderful variety of ‘world cuisine’, offering expansive buffets, aesthetically set-up. Two open-cooking stations add variety to a sumptuous and relaxed dining experience. Tamarind is the A La Carte restaurant offering Indian and Chinese fusion cuisine, with a romantic & distinctive fine dining experience with signature dishes, specially created by the Executive Chef and a wonderful selection of wines to go with. (Tamarind is not part of the Platinum Plan – however each guest is entitled to one á la carte fine dining dinner experience during stay.Informal and lively The Spirit is the ideal spot for chilling out… Sand floors, vibrant color schemes, and day loungers, tastefully selected lounge music, and makes it a very exciting and inviting location of the resort to spend your fun filling evenings…from 09.00 am – until 01.00 am

Facilities

Tamara Spa

Amidst all this fun and frolic, our over-water spa pavilions are designed to be sanctuaries for the inner self – to refresh and rejuvenate your spirit as well as your physical being. Tamara presents a holistic journey, touching you body, soul and mind and transporting you to a haven of self-reflection of re-discovery!

Diving with Ocean Pro

With exceptional dive sites in the area Lily Beach has access to more than 40 dive sites. “Ocean Pro” Dive Centre offer theory & practical lessons (English, German, Japanese and French) by a professional European Team of colleagues with knowledge of the best dive sites and wrecks within the vicinity and afar…A choice for everyone, beginners to advance, and all courses are conducted by PADI standards. Children 8-11 years can enjoy the Bubble-makers course.

Kids Club – Turtles

Make the youngest clients’ vacation – an absolute delight, Turtles at Huvahendhoo, offers a variety of kids club programs to make their holiday, fun-filled, adventurous & exciting…A creative and experienced team of professionals are on hand to assist with wide choice of activities – both indoors and outdoors.

Evening Entertainment: – Live music, traditional local music, disco, night fishing, traditional cultural variety shows, and beach games. During the Day: An up-to-date gymnasium, a full-fledged water sports centre equipped with all non-motorized activities including canoeing, windsurfing, catamaran sailing, as well as motorized sports such as fun-tube riding and banana boat rides (all lessons are chargeable) a flood-lit tennis court, table tennis, dart, carom, billiards/pool, beach volleyball, island hopping, big game fishing, sunrise fishing, snorkeling safari. Other Facilities include: Fully equipped Dive Centre: Ocean Pro Internet Café.

Swimming Pools

2 Fresh Water Swimming Pools with Bar.

What’s Included in a Platinum Plan?

All Premium brands of Alcohol, Beer & Liqueur in main bar – The Spirit, Unlimited Cocktails & Signature drinks. variety of fine quality red/white/rosé wines, Collection of sparkling wines, Mini-bar Access: Mini-bar will be maintained regular supply of beer, wine, soft drinks, mineral water, and some nic-nacs. Combination of á la carte and sumptuous buffet breakfast and lunch PLUS fine dining dinner experiences at the main restaurant – Lily Maa. Mid afternoon snacks with fresh juices & cold towels served at the Bars and Pool areas • Evening snacks (Maldivian, Indian, hot/cold canapés by the pool with tea/coffee/fresh juices/mineral water) One á la carte fine dining dinner experience at our Specialty Restaurant Tamarind once during stay per person. Variety of fresh fruit juices, soft drinks, mineral water. Daily supply of 2 bottles of mineral water in all villas. Four brands of cigarettes during stay. Internet access on the entire island including villas. Snorkeling equipment with fins for every guest. Visit to an uninhabited island & fishing villages once during stay with snacks, soft drinks and mineral water. Sunset fishing once during stay (weather permitting) Access to sports centre, tennis court, gymnasium, all indoor games, all non-motorized water- sports. Activity day once a week; various games, competitions, treasure hunts. DJ with disco/live music band thrice a week • Traditional Maldivian dance performed by locals once a week. Airport meet and greet on arrival and departure. Complimentary VIP lounge access at domestic Seaplane terminal of Maldivian Air Taxi . Various in-house surprises! (see more photos of this resort)

Resort Overview

Naladhu is Anantara’s luxurious five star sister island reached by boat from Anantara offering just 19 exquisite colonial style Beach or Ocean House rooms on a palm-covered atoll in the Maldives, surrounded by a coral lagoon, Naladhu in local language is for “beautiful island” that offers luxury and tropical seclusion.

Rooms

19 intimate, secluded beach front houses and ocean-facing houses.

Airport Transfer time

35 minutes by speed boat.

Location

Velgandhu Huraa in South Male’ Atoll near by Anantara Veli and Dhigu.

Facilities

Fitness Centre, Private Suite Pools,  Restaurants,  Spa Services, Butler Service (24-Hour),  DVD Player,  Flat Screen TV,  Internet,  iPod dock in rooms, Laundry Service,  Outdoor BBQ,  Outdoor Dining & Lounging Area,  Private Chef Available,  Room Service (24-Hour), Turndown Service. Water Sports. Lap pool. Tennis on sister island. PADI dive centre. Sports Fishing. Excursions. Wine tasting.

Accommodation

19 intimate, secluded beach front houses and ocean-facing houses, incorporating and timeless design, idyllic view and over 300 square meters of free-flowing, expansive space. 8×4 meter infinity-edge pool. Hardwood oceanfront or beach front deck with private dinning. Kind-sized bed facing the ocean or lagoon, with down pillows, 300 thread- count cotton linens and plush feather mattress. Elegant furnishing. 40″ LCD satellite TV and Bose home theatre system. Air-conditioning, Private wine cellar and gourmet minibar, tea/coffee facilities, telephone, DVD/CD player, Outdoor bath and open air shower, with indoor glass-walled steam shower. Indoor and out door day beds and deck furnishing. Luxury bath amenities and scented room candles.

Beach description

White sandy beach

WOW facts

Soak yourselves in the romantic outdoor bath,  Lounge in the swinging daybed on the covered patio or simply enjoy the sunset from your villa while sipping a cocktail and some canapés. This resort is best for honeymooners. (more photos)

Resort Overview

Effortlessly blending natural and traditional styles with contemporary barefoot luxury allowing you to relax and unwind surrounded by an aura of holistic tranquillity and white sand beaches caressed by gently lapping azure waves. First “Robinson Crusoe” style hideaway in the Maldives.

Rooms

65

Airport transfer time

Approx. 35 minutes by seaplane.

Location.

In the Baa atoll, this is one of the largest islands covered by natural leafy vegetation.

Facilities

Peaceful for strolling and cycling. Outstanding facilities include a sand floor restaurant, unique jungle garden restaurant, a Sense by The Sea restaurant offering contemporary Peruvian-Japanese fusion dishes, a champagne bar on the jetty and beach barbecues can be arranged, Six Senses Spa, boutique, CD library, dive school and water-sports.

Scuba diving

Soneva Fushi Resort & Spa dive centre Onsite

Accommodation

65 beach villas, each with air-conditioning, minibar, ceiling fan, CD/DVD player, part open-air bathroom with bath and shower.

Rehendi villas are sea facing beach bungalows. Blocks of two or three. Crusoe villas are bi-level villas with separate sitting area some with pool at a supplement. Soneva Fushi villas are spacious individual villas with private beach, sun terrace and some with a water garden. Private pool option on request at a supplement. Fushi Villa Suite (with Pool) Beach front villas with foyer entrance. Spacious bedroom with king-sized or twin beds – Additional sitting room with daybed/sofas – Possibility of separating sitting area from bed room by curtain -Luxurious open-air garden bathroom and water feature with large bathtub and separate shower – 7 Soneva Fushi Villa Suites have their own private sea water pool -1 villa in this category includes Spa Suite. Soneva Fushi Villa Suite & Tree House Beach front villa with foyer entrance – Spacious bedroom with king-sized or twin beds – Additional sitting room with daybeds/sofas – Luxurious open-air private garden bathroom with water feature, large bathtub and separate shower – In-villa wine cellar – Private sea water pool Tree House A walkway leads from the villa to the tree house – Situated 2.5 meters above ground level – 1 bunk bed ( 2 singles) and 1 single bed – Small toilet with basin and W/C Balcony/ terrace. Retreat: Beach front villas, one on the sunrise and one on the sunset side 2 bungalows with two levels each. 1st villaEntrance hall with large walk in storage wardrobe Luxurious open-air private garden bathroom Large bathtub and separate shower Double sink unit with large overhanging mirror Spiral staircase in entrance Spacious bedroom with four poster king-sized bed Door from bedroom leads to gangway to adjoining villa In-villa wine cellar Outside Sea water pool Dining pavilion above the pool Spa Suite with steam room, gym and relaxation area 2nd Villa A large staircase from study leads down into hallway to main entrance On one side of hallway is a smaller bedroom suitable for a child or the nanny/maid which is equipped with a bed and separate bathroom Large sitting room with daybeds/sofas Large study, kitchen and in-villa wine cellar A gangway leads over the sitting room and continues into the dining pavilion. Jungle Reserve: A beach front villa with foyer entrance – Spacious bedroom with four poster king-sized bed – Luxurious open-air private garden bathroom, large bathtub and separate shower Sitting Room Large sitting room with two daybeds -Private outside sitting area with direct access to beach – Private sea water pool – Dining room with 4 chairs – In-villa wine cellar Tree House A walkway leads from the villa to the tree house – Situated 2.5 meters above the ground level – 1 bunk bed (2 singles) and 1 single bed – Small toilet with basin and WC – Balcony/terrace Other Facilities - Spa suite with private treatment room, gym and steam room. Spa Suite – Spa Suite is attached to 1 villa from each villa types apart from Rehendi and one Bedroom Crusoe Suite Couples treatment room, massage beds and stereo system with surround sound speakers Bathroom with blitz shower and steam generator – Gym with 2 yoga mats, 2 fit-balls, 2 therabands, 2 exertubes, dumbbells, elliptical machine, weighing scale refrigerator and relaxation area with daybed with a supplement.

Beach description

Palm fringed, white sandy beach surrounding the island.

WOW facts

Enjoy dinner in the treetops at the Fresh in the Garden restaurant and then follow the elevated walkway to the observatory for an amazing view of the universe with the resident astronomer. A truly other worldly experience.

Villas with cadjan roofs are built using sustainable materials like bamboo and have candlelit private pools. “You can seek out other people or stay completely alone.” The six restaurants serve everything from Peruvian-Japanese fusion to homemade ice cream. “A private concierge works every day to make you happy.” Stargazers frequent the resort’s observatory. ( more photos)

Residence exterior

Resort Overview

Serene, intimate, understated, excellent – this special place basks in one of the Maldives’ largest lagoons, blending lavish creature comforts with rustic crafted artistry, and myriad ways to wind-down. Soneva philosophy of intelligent luxury.

Rooms

37

Location

North Male’ Atoll in a large lagoon.

Airport transfer time

20 minutes by speedboat from Male’ Airport.

Accommodation

45 spacious Water villas, each with air-conditioning, ceiling fan, television/DVD player, CD hi-fi, minibar, sitting area, open-air bath and shower, cantilevered and rooftop sun decks and day bed. Villa suites are as mentioned above. The Residences which are larger, with kitchenette, small wine cellar and living room with daybeds. Crusoe residences (without jetty) are reached only by boat.

Facilities

An infinity pool, tennis, table tennis, volleyball and varied water-sports. Fishing trips, a PADI scuba school and Six Senses Spa are all payable locally. There is also a DVD/CD library, shops, underground gourmet & wine cellar, overwater bar, al fresco sand floor restaurant, pizza area and a new Sense by The Sea restaurant offering contemporary Peruvian-Japanese fusion dishes.

Scuba diving

Soneva Gili Resort & Spa dive centre onsite.

Beach description

White sandy beach

WOW fact

Visit the dramatic underground wine cellar with the resident sommelier to develop your palate with some of the best wines in the world. ( more photos)

With just over 103,000 Italian visitors to Maldives each year, Italians are the second most common visitors to Maldives, this is approximately about 15 percent of all tourists visiting Maldives.  All the direct flights to Maldives from Italy are charter flights, operated by Blue Panorama Airlines, Eurofly and Neos and these flights are seasonal. The flights leave from Milan, Rome and Bologna Airports.

Direct flight from Italy to Maldives takes about 10 hours.

For scheduled flights from Italy to the Maldives, you will have to make a connection.  Most direct flights from Italy to Maldives connect in UK, Middle East or Asia, in countries like United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Saudi Arabia.  These airlines include Emirates, United and Qatar Airways.