Maldives, a Paradise on Earth
Maldives has always been my dream
destination and stood number one in my bucket list. Last year I traveled to
Maldives to celebrate my 8th Anniversary, which was a surprise gift to me,
until the very last day of my departure. Maldives is a group of thousand
islands with each resort occupying its own island.
With all the excitement in my heart, I
boarded the flight purposely bearing the window seat number onto my boarding
pass to enjoy the forthcoming breathtaking view of the Indian Ocean. The
landing of the flight at Ibrahim Nasir International airport was simply
mesmerizing as the sea looked serene with small islands which seemed as if a
necklace were sprawled. I could not stop myself from taking the photographs of
the Archipelago. The turquoise blue sea looked so crystal clear that
surprisingly I could see the shadow of my flight. As I disembarked the
aircraft, I could feel the cool breeze of the sea welcoming me to the land of
sun sand and sea. Surprisingly, unlike any other place I did not see a taxi
hovering around but the lovely blue ocean awaiting with my jetty for my
transfers.
waiting for the jetty at Ibrahim Nasir International airport
My husband and I chose “Club Med “,
resort on the island of Kani. Most recently Club Med has set up some pretty
exclusive villas at the neighboring island of Finolhu. The club staff greeted
my arrival at the noon with refreshing welcome drink. The resort has three
categories of rooms 1. Deluxe room 2. Super deluxe rooms 3.Lagoon suites,
depending upon the requirement and preferences of the guests. Apparently, I had
opted for Super deluxe room on the beach for three nights which was sea facing.
My villa looked “rustic” outwardly with soothing Bose music system inside
enhancing the ambiance even more. My room was cozy and comfortable with a
welcome basket of fruits and Champagne drawing me to high spirits. I chose this
category of room as my husband I were looking forward to spend time in out
lounging on the beach to enjoy all the activities arranged by the resort to
entertain their guests to the fullest. Super deluxe rooms are designed for
people who plan to spend more time on the beach where as Lagoon suites are
located at the end of the island and are meant for guests who wish to spend a
personal quality time and the best part of these suites is that, sea lovers and
swimmers can step directly in to the shallow water from their balconies and
enjoy snorkeling, swimming and nice view of corals.
My villa
The club med resorts are known for its
warm sunshine services and it has a plentiful fun activities planned everyday
to keep their guests occupied and entertained through out their stay like Zumba,Aqua
aerobics, Sun set yoga ,Cycling ,Snorkeling ,Kayaking and
sailing on the catamarans, which is the most amazing way to enjoy the sea and
corals. Of all the activities, I personally enjoyed the Micheal Jackson show,
where the performances by the GO’s {Club staff} were just too electrifying.
Also there was party till the dawn for party lovers like me.
The special feature of the club was,
that it offered all inclusive package of the basic meals, drinks and
activities. The main dining area has quite a wide spread of international
cuisine with several live counters.
For the most awaited day ,my
anniversary, the GO’s had complementary decorated the room with fresh exotic
flowers elevating my mood ,while the lavender oil diffuser filled up the
villa with a soothing fresh vibe. In the evening, the candle light dinner was
laid by the beach with mouthwatering delicacies accompanied by the waves which
brought in me a sense of tranquility and revitalized my mind body and soul. As
I was entering the sphere of peace, suddenly I could hear the chores of ‘Happy
Anniversary song sung by the GO’s along with cake towards us which was a indeed
very overwhelming, I truly felt HOME and a very good gesture of their
hospitality.
Candle
light dinner at the beach.
As the time for the departure neared,
my heartfelt heavy and my mind started rushing around the island mustering all
the possible memories I could carry along. The moment I boarded the jetty for
the airport , I never felt like leaving the place and I wished I could
stay here forever. I have seen beautiful sea and islands around the world but
Maldives always stood out. I can bet, there is something about this place
that’s quite not like any other in this world with a perfect combination of
white sand, turquoise blue water ,palm fringed beaches blue lagoons and
extensive reefs which are worth capturing.
I personally thank Eric, Ibraham
Asim ,Martin and all the other staff for their hospitality.It was my best gift and the
unforgettable island experience ever, and truly A PARADISE ON EARTH.
Group picture with Club Med team
I strongly feel if you are looking for a free mind holiday then this is the place which offers all inclusive package..
However, there are certain things to
remember:
1.
Wi-Fi
connectivity is weak so it’s better to enjoy solitude.
2. Service taxes are relatively higher
and can vary as the food drinks have to be shipped from abroad to Male.
3. Check the villa location directly
or with your travel agent, to avoid its location near restaurants, bar or
generators.
4. Boat transfers can longer than
scheduled in case of bad weather.
5. Confirm all your transfers to the
staff one night before your departure to avoid chaos.
“Our
memories of Maldives will linger on for long, after our footprints in the sand
are gone”
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