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04/10/2012

We're starting the weekend with more sunshine and a wonderful, cooling breeze. How's your weekend looking? BOOK YOUR DREAM HOLIDAY

03/10/2012

Traditional Maldivian Sail Dhoni on the Lagoon

01/10/2012

Maldives from space. Rings in the middle of the picture are the atolls.

30/09/2012

Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi is going Honeymoon Happy!

29/09/2012

Maldives

27/09/2012

Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa

26/09/2012

The romantic side of life

23/09/2012

Welcome to an island paradise. Where the sun sets at your doorstep whilst glistening waters reflect off a cerulean sea. Where peace and tranquillity envelops you. Welcome to Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo.

Located 42 km away from Male, the capital of Maldives, Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo is 25 minutes by seaplane or 85 minutes by speedboat. Guests are spoiled for choice with 4 star accommodation facilities in spectacular surroundings. Our Green Globe certification is testament to our values and ethos.

Once you arrive, life transforms. The warmth of hospitality outshines the warmth of the cerulean sea. Culinary delights vie with underwater sights. The tranquillity takes over and leaves you fabulously rested. Life will never be the same again.

The pristine coral reefs have the most incredible underwater life that you can ever imagine. A kaleidoscope of florescence coloured fish in an underwater garden of coral reef is certainly a spectacular sight.

The island is fringed with palm trees. Soft sandy white beaches offer complete privacy. The sea is enticingly warm and welcoming. Life cannot get any better!

Each day is more blissful than the previous one. Each day is a memory to be treasured. That is why we have a reputation for being the wedding destination of choice.

Luxury and comfort envelops you as you step into any of our rooms. You can select from a range of standard or superior rooms to an array of beach and water bungalows. Either way, you will not be disappointed.

There is a lot to choose from when it comes to cuisine on offer at the Chaaya Reef Ellaidhoo. Expect delectable fares at both restaurants and help yourself to our impressive selection of beverages and aperitifs from the main Bar.

As evening descents, the stunning hues of a magical sunset will take your breath away. The memories that you take away from this experience will always remain in your hearts and mind.

23/09/2012

Beach Massage

22/09/2012

The perfect relax

20/09/2012

Visiting the Maldives without getting your hair wet means missing the best part of it - after all, these atolls are known as one of the best diving destinations in the world. Why are so many divers hooked on this little piece of paradise? When you experience the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean, its colorful underwater world, mind-boggling variety of fish and some of the spectacular wall and drift dives, it all makes sense instantly. From whale sharks to manta rays, moray eels to white tip sharks; you can have face-to-face encounters with the most magnificent marine creatures.

1. Lion's Head
2. Kuda Haa
3. Girifushi Thila
4. Middle Point
5. Nassimo Thila
6. Okobe Thila
7. Rasfari
8. Sunlight Thila
9. Banana Reef
10. Maldives Victory

18/09/2012

Subsix, the world’s first underwater music club opens at NIYAMA by Per AQUUM, Maldives

Located 500 metres offshore and appearing to float on the surface of the ocean, Edge the overwater restaurant and Subsix, the world’s first underwater music club, are now open. Accessible only by boat, Edge and Subsix complete the gastronomic experience at NIYAMA, Per AQUUM’s newest resort in the Maldives.

To celebrate the opening of Subsix, Per AQUUM has teamed up with global superstars, Tinie Tempah and Poet Name Life to host two exclusive performances this October 2012. Fresh from his live performance with Jessie J and Taio Cruz at the Closing Ceremonies of the London 2012 Summer Olympic Games two-time BRIT Awards and MOBO Award winner, Tinie Tempah will perform for the first time in the Maldives alongside long time Per AQUUM Music Ambassador, two-time GRAMMY® nominated and US Billboard #8 Dance/ Electronic artist, Poet Name Life.

Access to Subsix is via a staircase from Edge taking guests six metres below the surface of the Indian Ocean to a breath-taking underwater world. Guests will find themselves in an intimate music club with floor to ceiling windows surrounding three sides of the structure. A bar and DJ consul can be found along the back wall while seating is spaced throughout allowing unobstructed views of clown fish, manta rays, parrot fish and other exotic marine life.

At Subsix guests sip on cocktails and Champagne while the sounds of NIYAMA Live’s Resident DJs pulsate through the Bose surround sound system. The Resident DJs have all been recognised for their work internationally. Some through legendary clubs such as Zouk in Singapore, others host their own radio shows in the United States or spin at red carpet events such as London Fashion Week. The NIYAMA Live program rotates its DJs regularly to ensure a constant movement of music and styles.

The underwater structure of Subsix was constructed on land and then submerged in place after thorough environmental surveys and impact assessments had been carried out. Continuing on from Per AQUUM’s successful coral regeneration initiative at sister property, Huvafen Fushi, a similar program has been implemented at NIYAMA to establish a long term aim of promoting coral growth and re-colonisation, as well as to enhance and preserve the reef around Subsix for future generations. Headed by Resident Marine Biologist, Luke Gordon, guests can also participate in the program which offers them the opportunity to adopt a coral and to gain a better understanding about these ‘rainforests of the sea’.

Not to be overshadowed by Subsix, Edge, the over water restaurant is helmed by Chef de Cuisine Arron Rhodes who brings modern day cuisine to our shores. By experimenting with flavours, textures and memory, it is an educational experience. Inspired by his travels around the Indian Ocean, Southern India and South East Asia, each dish at Edge will feed the curiosity of even the most trained foodie. Signature dishes that guests can look forward to include, the slowly cooked Indian Ocean Cuttlefish with avocado, piccalilli, apple and ink krupuk, a succulent dish infused with sensational flavours from around the region or the thinly sliced Maldivian reef fish gravalax, mouth-wateringly updated with an accompaniment of tamarind cream, bulgur wheat, curry bubbles and mung sprouts.

In addition to the restaurant, guests can enjoy a drink at Edge Bar. Perched over water and offering incredible sunset views, this is the perfect location for pre-dinner drinks or an after-dinner digestif.

Neil Palmer, Chief Executive Officer of Per AQUUM comments, “In keeping with Per AQUUM’s continual ‘world firsts’, the launch of Subsix and Edge emphasizes our commitment to break boundaries, design icons and embrace imagination to create reality”.

With 86 Studios and Pavilions, NIYAMA is a gastronomic adventure with all day dining Epicure, stunning views for great cocktails from the rooftop at Fahrenheit, beach lounging at Dune, international gourmet take away at The Deli, campfire dining at Tribal, modern day cuisine in an over-water setting at Edge, the world’s first underwater music club Subsix and endless destination dining options. NIYAMA is also home to Per AQUUM’s flagship LIME Spa with private garden sanctuaries, over-water treatment rooms, Quench the juice bar and PUMP the 24 hour gym. Active at NIYAMA is led by remote control boats and buggies, sports simulators, Xbox and PS3 pods; all ideal for keeping kids and adults entertained. PADI dive courses and numerous water
sports are available at FLOAT. A Marine Biology lab for coral rehabilitation and education, The Lair for books, magazines and DVDs and traditional sailing Dhonis are all part of the experience at NIYAMA.

17/09/2012

Recent years its increasing numbers of Cruise ships visiting to Maldives. This is another developing market in Maldives tourism industry.

17/09/2012

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06/09/2012

Russian Supermodel at J Resort Alidhoo

03/09/2012

What is your favourite destination?

25/08/2012

Dolphins swim and spin all along the seashell dappled shores of Six Senses Laamu, the only resort in Laamu Atoll, just five degrees north of the Equator. Snorkel in Laamu’s coral rich house reef among Oriental Sweetlips, parrotfish and even green turtles. Surf Yin Yang, one of the Maldives’ most famous waves, that breaks just offshore.

At six waterside and overwater lounges and restaurants, resident mixologist whips up bespoke concoctions while chefs from East and West prepare wholesome recipes made with herbs, vegetables and fruits grown in the island’s organic garden. Take relaxing refuge in your unvarnished chic beachfront or overwater villa built of sustainable materials and spread generously around our palm fringed paradise found 45 minutes south by scheduled flight from Male International Airport.

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24/01/2012

Warmest greetings and best wishes on National Day to you all :)

01/01/2012

We wish u all v happy new year 2012... cheer!!!

15/12/2011

"if there is heaven on earth, then this is it"

A video diary entry from Billabong model/surfer & singer/songwriter Catherine Clark.

17/07/2011

Maldivian government has announced that they will be renaming the Malé International Airport to Ibrahim Nasir International Airport, from July 26th onwards. July 26th is celebrated as the official Independence Day of Maldives.

The Airport was constructed during the Presidency of Ibrahim Nasir, and was initially named Hulhulé Airport. The airport was renamed to Malé International Airport in November 11th, 1981 by former President Maumoon Abdul Gayyoom.

“The Cabinet decided to rename the Airport because the airport began with former President Ibrahim Nasir,” Transport Minister of Maldives Adil Saleem said.

Ibrahim Nasir was sworn in as the first President of the Republic of Maldives on 11th November 1968. He is widely credited with modernising the long isolated and nearly unknown Maldives and opening them up to the rest of the world.

His foremost achievements included that of bringing the Maldives to the United Nations even with the opposition of some nations that felt awkward at including a nation of such a small size. He laid the foundations of the nation by modernising the fisheries industry with mechanized vessels and starting the tourism industry.

He was credited with many other improvements such as introducing an English-based modern curriculum to government-run schools. He brought television and radio to the country with formation of Television Maldives and Radio Maldives, now MNBCOne and Rajje Radio, for broadcasting radio signals nationwide.

He abolished Vaaru, a tax on the people living on islands outside Malé, as well as many other taxes on various imports to the country, some of which have been since re-instated.

When Nasir relinquished power Maldives was debt-free to the international community, and corruption was effectively under control. Under his watch, the national shipping line, with more than 40 ships that were plying the oceans of the world, remained a source of national pride for Maldivians. It was a remarkable success story among the maritime nations of South Asia.

Nasir is considered as the independence hero of the Maldives. He brought about the independence of the Maldives from being a protectorate of the British Empire.

13/07/2011

Brigitte Nielsen Declares Maldives as Favourite Destination

Famous Danish actress, musician and reality TV personality, Brigitte Nielsen has revealed that the Maldives is her favourite holiday destination in the world.

The Danish star confessed that every year she takes a vacation and travels to the luxury resort island of Huvafen Fushi.

While describing her experience she said that the destination is “spectacular” and that guests are always fully catered for. Brigitte said there is nowhere else in the world that she could relax enough to sleep for 16 hours a day.

She also noted that during her holidays, she does nothing more than relax and read, enjoying the beautiful scenery and the warm Indian Ocean.

“It’s very simply stuff,” Brigitte said. “It’s all about getting accustomed to yourself and it takes probably three or four days to unwind. Then it becomes beautiful and you don’t want to leave. It’s a great experience.”

07/07/2011

Maldives, A Model for Sustainable Tourism

During the past years, the tourism industry of Maldives has proved to be extremely successful. The quick pace of its development has gained the country numerous awards and unmatched popularity. In fact Maldives has been used by experts in the industry as an example.

In an article written by a Chartered Marketer and Senior Lecturer of Open University in Sri Lanka, Nalin Abeysekera, he states that the tourism industry of Sri Lanka could benefit from the example of countries such as Maldives.

“Tourism in the Maldives is the largest industry for the country. It is always the practice of travelling for pleasure and the business of providing tours and services in Maldives. There was a nice story behind this as well. Back in the 1960s a UN report said that none of the 1,100 islands were suitable for tourism,” Nalin wrote.

He goes on to describe the superior development of Maldives despite the initial UN reports. He also explains why Maldives is considered a model for sustainable tourism.

“Today, Maldives is synonymous with terms such as luxury getaway, paradise on earth, lavish holiday, et al, and the United Nations holds the country as a ‘model for sustainable tourism’,” he wrote.

He further explains how the tourism industry in Maldives started in the 1970s with just two resorts with a capacity of about 280 beds in Kurumba Village and Bandos.

“Today, more than 500,000 tourists visit the Maldives each year. The most important factor is the way the country is targeting the tourists from the counties like China,” Nalin wrote.

Using the tourism statistics of Maldives he showed the increasing number of tourists to Maldives and how it has developed the industry.

“The Maldives received more than 65,000 Chinese tourists in the first five months of this year, a 56.7 percent increase over the same period of 2010, according to the latest figures. Numbers from the Maldivian tourism authorities illustrate that the number of Chinese tourists to the Maldives accounted for 16.6 percent of the total foreign tourists from January to May, ranking top of foreign visitors, followed by Italy with 47,900 tourists, Britain, Germany and France,” Nalin concludes.

Though Nalin has just taken Maldives as an example, he proves a very important point. Our geography, our cultural heritage, our unmatched beauty, and our unique place in nature are not the only things that make Maldives the perfect destination. Our superb hospitality and service is merely an add-on to the strategically planned idea of sharing our special country with the rest of the world.

06/07/2011

Celina Jaitley Visits Maldives for the Shooting of Shreemati

The famous Indian actress Celina Jaitley who appears in mainly Bollywood films, was recently in Maldives for the shooting of the Bollywood film, Shreemati.

Celina has been known as a beauty queen and model, and was crowned Femina Miss India Universe in 2001.

She acts opposite the star of the film Upendra. She is also working alongside a Tamil actor, producer, and director Prakash Raj.

In addition to acting, Upendra handles the story, screenplay and direction of Shreemati.

Celina left Maldives with the film crew, about a week ago and travelled to Mumbai.

30/06/2011

Cocoa Island Infinity Pool

28/06/2011

Footballer Pedro Holidays in Maldives

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Tweet Maldives Promotion House – Famous Spanish footballer Pedro Rodríguez Ledesma, who plays for FC Barcelona, and his girlfriend is holidaying in Maldives. While they are staying in a resort near the capital city Malé, they visited Malé today for some [...]

13/06/2011

Kanuhura Scores at the Asia Pacific Hotel Awards

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Tweet Maldives Promotion House – Kanuhura is a small coral island hidden away remotely among the islands of Maldives. Reachable via a 40 minute seaplane flight the resort boasts of its timber and thatch on silver sand along with friendly [...]