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Welcome to the Maldives, where sands are white as the smiles of the locals, where fish swim happily in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, where the weather is a dream, and the deep rays of the sun wait to engulf you their arms. In ancient times, the shores of the Maldives welcomed lost travellers. Still welcoming, these shores remain, providing a tranquil haven for visitors.

Maldives has deep blue seas, turquoise reefs, white sandy beaches and palm trees. It is also a place full of character, where its people have long spent their days languishing in the very essence of idyll living. While it is the perfect place to sit on a beach and watch a sunset with a cocktail balanced on your hand, it is also a geographical marvel, knowing that there are thousands of fish swimming around the vivid corals just a few feet away from where you sit.

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The Maldives lies in two rows of atolls in the Indian Ocean, just across the equator. The country is made up of 1,190 coral islands formed around 26 natural ring-like atolls, spread over 90,000 square kilometers. These atolls structures are formed upon a sharp ridge rising from the ocean, making way for their secluded uniqueness.

Each atoll in the Maldives is made of a coral reef encircling a lagoon, with deep channels dividing the reef ring. A string of islands take their places among this atoll ring; each island has its own reef encircling the island lagoon. The reefs of the islands, alive with countless types of underwater creatures and vibrant corals, protect the islands from wind and wave action of the surrounding vast oceans. This unique structure of reefs and channels makes navigation almost impossible for the passer-by without sufficient information about these waters.

Ninety-nine percent of the Maldives is made up of sea. The people of the islands are widely dispersed across the atolls, with about 200 inhabited islands. About 90 islands are developed as tourist resort and the rest are uninhabited or used for agriculture and other livelihood purposes.

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Luxury Holidays to Maldives

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Paradise Island Resort & Spa

Paradise Island Resort and Spa Beach Hotel is a stunning Island located 50 m from the beach. Paradise Island Resort and Spa is located on the island Lankanfinolhu in North Male Atoll, 10 kilometres from Male International Airport. The resort offers the following services and facilities: Reception, Lobby, Restaurant and Safe at the reception and Internet access. Recreational facilities include: Pool, a variety of water sports, beach and terraces. Beside the hotel provide the following facilities with extra charge: Sauna, Gymnasium, Jacuzzi, Steam bath and Spa. All rooms are equipped with: A/C, Ceiling fan, telephone, Satellite TV, Mini bar, Terrace, Open air shower, Sitting area, bathroom, Hair dryer, Bath and Bidet. In case of choosing the option of all inclusive: The All Inclusive-concept includes all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks) and mealtime drinks such as soft drinks, beer, wine, water and alcoholic drinks, all of local brands. Drinks are served from morning until late evening (approx until 22.-24.00 hrs). Opening times vary between different hotels. In certain hotels the activities program is also included. Address: North Male Atoll, Lankanfinolhu Maldives.

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£1181

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Kuredu Island Resort

One of the larger and more cosmopolitan Maldivian resorts, Kuredu Island Resort is located on the northern reef of Lhaviyani atoll. An area famous for its beauty and abundant fish life, located 80 miles north of the International Airport and 35 minutes by seaplane. Guests choose from three resorts and nine categories of accommodation. Beach Bungalows are situated on the northern part of the island, with open-air bathrooms with walk in shower, a terrace, a/c, mini-bar, safe and telephone. Beach Villas and are on the south east and south west part of the island, they are as above, but also have a sitting area, veranda, four poster beds, CD player, tea and coffee making facilities. Jacuzzi Beach Villas are south west and are similar to the above, but also have a have private fenced garden with a wooden deck and Jacuzzi. Sangu Water Villas are similar but in the North West side of the lagoon on stilts with steps down to the lagoon. Each of the bungalows and villas has traditional looks from without, and within the comforts aimed to provide a memorable holiday in paradise on earth. Set on a 3km pristine white beach, the resort has superbly furnished accommodation, a tranquil spa and a variety of restaurants and bars.

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All Inclusive

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£1495

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