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Asia » Maldives » Raa Atoll April 27th 2024

There have been long periods of solitude during a month of island-hopping in the beautiful Maldives. Although I am a seasoned solo traveller, we all crave the company of fellow travellers when on the road. The weather has been prefect, the sea views sublime, and the marine life totally out of this world. Getting to know the local people has been a real treat, but nothing could have prepared me for what was to come on the final island visited during the trip. Kamadhoo is a beautiful island in Baa atoll and a highlight of the trip so far; the perfect destination to bring my trip to a close with a full week of downtime booked. The views from the bikini beach are gorgeous, featuring a perfect blue sea and abundant marine life, with private resorts ... read more
Kamadhoo beach
Beautiful sea
Lovely view

Asia » Maldives » Raa Atoll April 15th 2024

The travel journal continues, dear reader, from where we left off on the beautiful island of Maafushi. I'm now in the third week of my travels in this intriguing country. Maldives consists of a series of atolls just south of Sri Lanka and close to the equator. Of course the world knows the destination as a famed tropical paradise for the rich and famous. However, the country is opening up to local hosts on the islands who will benefit from the pristine marine environment that has attracted tourists over the years, and not just for the resort island operators. I'm here partly to investigate whether it is practical to visit the Maldives for an extended period of time and not leave as a pauper, Risky you might suggest,.. sure, but a worthwhile experiment either way. So ... read more
In paradise
Dramatic beach scene
Full moon

Asia » Maldives » Raa Atoll April 30th 2014

Our last day here at this magnificent resort, we both have to say that this has been the most relaxing weeks holiday we have ever had, just sensational! Save up and come to the Dusit Thani!!! Everything has been absolutely perfect, from the bungalow, restaurants, staff, magnificent spa, gym and the island itself we couldn't fault it, this place is really a paradise! Another afternoon of relaxing and snorkelling, after our session with Lauren, John has been searching for all the nasty fish, they are not too nasty though, none of them will attack you unless you touch them or stand on them, thats why you never try and stand anywhere in the coral, as the coral will die if you stand on it, and there might be a stone fish disguised, who are the LITTLE ... read more
WINE ROOM
SAND BAR
INFINITY POOL

Asia » Maldives » Raa Atoll April 28th 2014

Had a wonderful afternoon snorkelling on the reef just off the island, so many colourful and pretty fish - something different every few feet - we all thoroughly enjoyed it and John took loads of photos on his Go Pro - finished off the arvo with a drink at the Sand bar and a swim in the infinity pool - the Dusit has the largest infinity pool in the Maldives - magnificent spot with a huge banyan tree in the centre of the pool. The sea life is in abundance, they are very protective of their reefs and sea life, so they should as it is a UNESCO site, the Dusit Thani has a resident marine biologist who educates kids as well as informing everyone about the area and going out on dives and snorkelling trips. ... read more
SNORKELLING
SUNDAY ARVO
GO PRO

Asia » Maldives » Raa Atoll April 26th 2014

What a wonderfully relaxing break. Had a very quiet day yesterday, familiarising ourselves with the island, going to an orientation for the island waters, tides, currents, being fitted out with all the snorkelling gear. Returned home to give our gear a try out in front of our bungalow on the reef as Sunday Desmond is off and we are heading over the other side of the island for a couple of hours of snorkelling. In afternoon had a nap, swim, G&Ts by the pool, nibbles at Desmond's place before heading out to dinner at the Benjarong Thai Restaurant, and had a magnificent feast there. Had another fun filled day at the Dusit, the chief engineer took us for a "back of house tour", which was absolutely amazing to learn how they survive on this island for ... read more
DUSI THANI
BUNGALOWS OVER THE WATER
ONE OF FOUR BREAKFAST STATIONS

Asia » Maldives » Raa Atoll » Meedhupparu March 5th 2008

Birthday Girls Special Day February 27th……………Happy Birthday to me!!! Happy 37th Birthday to be precise, and what joyous delights does Mother Nature have in store for me today?? Sunshine? Birds singing blissfully in the palms above? Water gently lapping on the pure white shores? My tanned handsome husband serving me a breakfast of exotic fruits in bed?.......................Forget that!! Mother Nature thought “oh, it’s your birthday, well you spoilt brat, I think today of all days you shall have DELHI BELLY” For those that don’t know about Delhi Belly, I shall explain………The TROTS, there you go, that’s what I got for my 37th birthday……a day in bed with The TROTS!!!! I had it all, cramps, burning temperatures and that horrible sickly feeling that makes you want to curl up and die. Never mind, it’s only my bloody ... read more
Splashing around
Birthday Bed
Sea plane moored for the night




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