Blogs from Maldives, Asia - page 6

Day 4 Well, hi again from Laamu Atoll. Headline News ... Sea grass has come ashore on the beach over night, locals are busy clearing it up. Not much else to report actually !!! This place is amazing. The island is no more that 500 meters by 150 meters and managed by Six Sense Resort. It has water villas located on the ocean side and beach villas on the lagoon side. Going bare foot around the island is encouraged and dress how you want, There are also bikes for guests to use to get around the island, in fact resort staff use tricycles to carry towels, etc. for rooms. Golf buggies, wooden hand carts and people walk and drive on the left down the leafy lane, all very civilised. In the heat of the day the ... read more

Yesterday evening we spent at the cinema under the stars which was on the beach. There was a choice of sun lounger or bean bag to sit on and a bowl of pop corn to munch. The local usher even had a torch to show you the way from beach to path. Next morning we watched the sun rise from our bed and then enjoy a lazy breakfast watching Dolphins jump and spiral on their way to their feeding grounds. The eating areas are a 10 minute stroll from the villa along wooden piers and white sandy paths that meander through the trees. On the way all the resort staff say hi or hello and enjoy your day. Apart from the odd ice cream and lunch the rest of the day was spent back at our ... read more

Well, having arrived safely after our frantic drive to Colombo airport (Dubai could really learn a thing or 2 about quick transfer through customs and security!) We head off for the Maldives. We have an hour flight but unable to sit together as flight is full at last some space between us. You are thrown a chicken biryani and a drink the minute we are up in the air. The leftovers are hastily collected before we decended to Male airport. We are met on the ground by a charming rep and taken to a lounge to wait for our domestic flight. It's a 50 seater aircraft and will take an hour to reach our airport as we have to make a one stop. Finally arrived at Laamu Atoll airport which is half the size of the ... read more

After my Greece and Turkey trip this August, I didn't think I would go anywhere else until the rest of the year. I was wrong. I could not resist the temptation of joining my friends to go for a seven night live aboard in Maldives. How could I say no to a 45 meter, four deck yacht? After a great difficulty in getting clearance from work, I flew to the capital city of Maldives, Male, on October 4th evening and met 16 other divers who came from Indonesia, Singapore and the Philippines. Once landed at the airport, we were introduced to each other and transported by a dhoni, local wooden boat, to Maldives Princess, was a beauty! It was spacious enough for the 17 of us with a proper living room, a bar, a dining room ... read more

For the Eid holiday, my friends and I decided to make a quick trip somewhere. The Maldives was chosen finally after much deliberation and we were able to get a good deal for three nights and four days at the Holiday Island Resort. I had no idea where this was. I tried to look it up and there really is very little information out there about the Maldives, even though almost everyone who goes loves it. I guess not as many people have been fortunate to experience this island paradise, and so I encourage you to try it before the rising seas have washed them away. (Despite your beliefs in man-made vs nature, the sea level IS rising, regardless of the reason). Jamie and Joevet were coming from Abu Dhabi on Qatar Airways. They met me ... read more