A timeless moment in the Maldives

The perfect moment begins with the perfect setting. A private tropical island. Powder-white sands. The beauty of the Maldives. Naladhu.

Free-flowing spaces. A symphony of rolling waves and rustling palms. The feel of warm, turquoise-blue lagoon waters and exotic Indian spice rubs. The familiar cool of hardwood floors and goose-down pillows. White clapboard shutters and infinity-edge plunge pools. The comforts you know and love. The romantic island getaway you’ve imagined.

More than a holiday, more than a resort. A collage of perfect, timeless moments in the Maldives.

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Story

On a tranquil palm-covered atoll surrounded by a coral lagoon, Naladhu – Maldivian for “beautiful island” – offers a mosaic of timeless moments of seclusion and serenity.

Naladhu is designed to be as familiar as a favourite vacation home by the sea. In its soul is the spirit of the local Maldivian culture, drawing on the rich traditions of the islands. It is a place where everything is as it should be, where everything is familiar – not because you’ve been here before, but because it is just as you’d imagined it to be.

Every Naladhu moment is an experience to treasure – an immersion in comfortable elegance that never goes out of style.

Come with us, and create your own timeless moments…

Houses

Free-flowing spaces that allow you to drift – at your own pace – from one perfect moment to the next. Each of Naladhu’s secluded houses incorporates timeless design, idyllic views and a feeling of home.

Your private house is appointed with elegant hardwood furnishings that hearken back to a romantic, bygone era, with touches of contemporary style. With natural fluidity, the living area gives way to a spacious, cool-toned open-air bathroom. Soak in a romantic outdoor bath or feel the interplay of fresh air and soothing water in an open-air shower. Unwind at the end of the day in your house’s own private steam room.

Outside, hardwood decks and a private infinity-edge pool offer the perfect vantage point for stargazing or toasting a picture-perfect Naladhu sunset. Inside, your Naladhu house is your private sanctuary, equipped with all the modern luxuries and familiar comforts you deserve. Every house is outfitted with wi-fi capabilities to keep you connected to loved ones back home, while a Bose home surround theatre system and LCD satellite TV are the perfect accompaniment to laid-back evenings at home. Create the perfect soundtrack to each moment with an in-room Ipod and CD player.

At night, the sublime feather mattress and 300-thread count cotton bed linens coax the sweetest of dreams, as you fall asleep to the ebb and flow of the Indian Ocean just steps away.

Meanwhile, to help make every moment all the more perfect, your house’s own House Master is always available to cater to every whim and is attentive to every detail that matters to you. From your favourite type of flower to your favourite midnight snack, your favourite scented soap or a fondly remembered novel, you will love being treated to all your treasured favourites – and introduced to new ones with a Maldivian twist.

Diversions

At Naladhu, the day is your canvas. We provide a palette of local colours. You create the masterpiece.

Some of Naladhu’s best views can be found below the surface. Our on-site PADI Dive Centre offers a full range of courses – from first-timer to fanatic – to help you explore one of the world’s premier diving destinations.

Or, if you’d prefer to stick to the surface, enjoy an afternoon of windsurfing, kayaking, snorkelling, deep-sea fishing or sailing to deserted islands off the horizon. For a true adrenalin rush and the ultimate view, nothing beats a seaplane adventure. Soar over this resplendent island paradise and touch down to discover some truly off-the-beaten-path destinations.

In search of local colour? Let a motorboat whisk you away for a day of shopping in the bustling markets of Malé, one of the world’s most unique capital cities. Or, unwind on the decks of a luxurious dhoni, the traditional Maldivian sailboat. Cruise at your whim or picnic on a completely deserted island. Return just in time to enjoy the perfect Naladhu sunset from your private plunge pool.

Back on the island, Naladhu also features a fully equipped air-conditioned fitness centre and beachfront lap pool. Our on-staff yoga and meditation instructors can help you elevate your state of mind through individual guided sessions or organised group classes.

Rejuvenation

As the perfect Naladhu day winds down – or, as the perfect beginning – nothing beats unwinding in the privacy of your house with your choice of in-room spa therapies designed to pamper your body and restore your soul. Our international team of expertly trained therapists are skilled in providing therapies that draw from the timeless wisdom of the ages and the best of contemporary holistic practices. Allow them to personalise the perfect treatment for the perfect moment.

Inspired by the rich natural traditions of the islands and surrounding ocean, a range of luxurious spa therapies are available to unwind the mind and spirit. Four-hand massage, herbal steam and al fresco flora bath are just a few. You’ll discover the rest.

Choose where you want to get pampered. The comfort of your spacious bedroom. Your sun-bleached deck as twilight falls. At Naladhu, relaxation is never more than a few steps away.

Setting

Most dream of it. Few actually realise it. The fantasy of an exclusive, private island getaway is as timeless as Naladhu itself.

Set on Velighandu Huraa in the South Malé Atoll, Naladhu is the realisation of this dream. The azure waters of the Indian Ocean. The powder-fine white sand of a desert island beach. The spectrum of greens in a tropical coconut grove. It’s just as you’d imagined it would be.

And while the secluded beauty of our coral-fringed island, set in its own emerald lagoon, is the main attraction, the journey to Naladhu enhances the story.

Your personal House Master will await your arrival at Malé International Airport. After a warm welcome, your House Master will guide you to a private luxury boat. Seasonal cocktails and snacks, an Ipod and sound system with your favourite music are among the elegant trimmings that surround you as you are whisked to your personal paradise.

The 13-kilometre ride to Naladhu takes approximately half an hour. But with every comfort available, you’ll feel at home even before you reach your Naladhu house.

For more information please visit www.naladhu.com

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BANYAN TREE MALDIVES MADIVARU SETS NEW LUXURY ACCOMMODATION STANDARDS IN INDIAN OCEAN

Banyan Tree Maldives Madivaru sets unprecedented standards of luxury accommodation in Maldives. Madivaru island features a pristine white sandy beach, a beautiful lagoon and is surrounded by breathtaking house reefs, where guests can expect a high level of privacy coupled with the finest service yet in the quintessential Banyan Tree experience.

The resort features an exclusive cluster of freestanding Tented Pool Villas – the first of its kind in Maldives. It boasts inspired desert island décor with timber flooring, two outdoor showers, handcrafted wood furniture and luxurious tent canopies. Meals and scheduled excursions are all-inclusive, ensuring that guests enjoy the very best of fresh catches and marine activities. Island Hosts are available around the clock to ensure that guests want for nothing.

The resort features six Tented Pool Villas priced from US$3900++ per night. To mark its opening, the resort is offering 50% savings on accommodation, 25% savings on seaplane transfers, in-villa couple spa treatment, complimentary meals and selected beverages, and scheduled marine excursions on the Banyan Madi. This promotion is valid from 1 July to 31 October 2007 with minimum three nights’ stay.

Marine Exploration
Madivaru island is a gem in the sparkling North Ari Atoll, which features pristine white sandy beaches, a beautiful shallow lagoon and breathtaking house reefs surrounding the island, where guests can expect marine adventures led by experienced Banyan Tree dive experts. Regularly scheduled excursions on the Banyan Madi include sunset cruises, morning and night fishing, dolphin safari, and manta sighting cruises.

Spa Appreciation
The Banyan Tree Spa experience is conducted in-villa for the ultimate island indulgence. Side-by-side treatment beds in the bath tent are transformed into an oasis of calm as guests receive facials or massages in the privacy of their own environment.

For a take-home spa experience, one can purchase signature Banyan Tree Spa amenities like oil burners, essential oils, and Spa-inspired body and hair care collections from Banyan Tree Gallery. This lifestyle retail outlet also offers exquisite Maldivian crafts and stylish beach apparel.

Satisfy The Senses
Designed to provide guests with the ultimate private retreat, Banyan Tree Maldives Madivaru also features Boa Keyo, an all-day dining restaurant and a bar lounge. These dining facilities complement the in-villa dining options available to guests who wish to enjoy Maldivian epicurean delights and seafood bites in the privacy of their tented accommodation.

Banyan Tree Maldives Madivaru will also provide unique dining experiences upon request. These memorable settings include sandbank dining, sharkpoint dining and dinner onboard the Banyan Madi.

With an established reputation in the Maldives, Banyan Tree has created an exclusive island sanctuary that will touch the senses of its guests.

For reservations, please contact Banyan Tree Maldives Madivaru at +960 666 0760, or Banyan Tree Main Reservations at +65 6849 5800. One-stop reservations at the best rates can be made on the award-winning website, www.banyantree.com.

The latest extravagance in the Maldives, Manafaru Retreat. A luxurious island which boasts individual bungalows each with its own personal butler, private pool, outdoor bathroom and Sala.

Designed with barefoot luxury in mind the island encompasses a selection of beach villas, Water villas and grand water suites.

Perfect for a romantic honeymoon or a luxury diving experience!

The Island is situated in Haa alif and is reached by a 45 minute scenic photo flight from Male international airport and then a short 30 minute journey by speed boat.

Facilities
Free form jungle pool, lap infinity pool, Dive centre, Water sports centre, Jungle Spa with tropical vegetation and relaxation areas, Fitness centre, entertainment suite, sports activities.

Dining
There will be 3 restaurants on the island with a variety of themes. Specialty restaurants, gala buffets and dining extravagancies will be created according the guests tastes.

Idyllic seclusion. Exotic surrounds. Luxury comes to paradise.

Splash down to a remote island paradise in a seaplane. Take a morning plunge in your villa’s private pool over the water. Kayak to lunch on a desert island. Let the beauty of Anantara touch you in the Maldives.

Located on South Male Atoll,  occupies its own island set in a tranquil lagoon. Long celebrated as the ultimate romantic destination, the Maldivian islands are the very definition of desert island paradise. Anantara Resort Maldives offers luxury, impeccable style and Anantara’s signature warmth and gracious service in what may be the world’s last unspoiled tropical paradise.

*Note: The resort is on island time from 15th April 2007, one hour ahead of Male, to allow you to make the most of the glorious Maldivian sunshine.

Glorious tropical surroundings at One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah provide a perfect island hideaway for celebrating a new life together. Against the stunning backdrop of the Indian Ocean, with a gentle breeze rustling the palm trees, guests can experience a chic wedding ceremony or enjoy a truly special honeymoon.

Wedding ceremonies take place on one of the resort’s 12 pristine white sandy beaches, down a petal-strewn ‘aisle’ through a fresh flower arch; at the Wedding Pavilion under a traditional thatched roof adorned with fresh flowers and orchids; or at Reethi Restaurant, with its dramatic high ceilings, vast pillars and temple-like décor.

At the end of each ceremony, the ‘bridal buggy’ whisks the new couple off to enjoy a romantic candlelit dinner under the stars on a private beach. A stunning table, prepared using natural local materials including the island’s signature orchids, serves as the setting where a special souvenir menu created for this most memorable occasion is presented by a private waiter.

For ease of planning, the Legendary Sunset Wedding is a comprehensive offering which includes: choice of ceremony venue, decorated with fresh flowers and signature Reethi Rah orchids; Master of Ceremony and wedding certificate; a bridal bouquet of orchids, roses or lilies, a fresh flower buttonhole for groom, a floral head piece, and fresh flower petals showered on couple – all custom designed by the in-house florist; celebratory bottle of champagne; custom wedding cake; newlywed golf buggy decorated with fresh flowers; and, candlelit dinner with personalised menu served in private villa or on the beach. The package also includes music customised by the resident DJ, the services of a professional photographer providing 20 digital negatives and commemorative album upon departure, choice of bridal manicure or pedicure, and the full services of the resort’s Celebration Consultant.

For those who have already married in their home country, One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah welcomes newlyweds with a sublime ambience – from water sports and spa indulgences to dining on fabulous cuisine or dancing barefoot on the sand. When staying for a minimum of five nights, honeymoon guests can enjoy a complimentary candlelit dinner (exclusive of beverages) and a signature honeymoon amenity with flower bed decoration.

For the honeymooning couple just arriving at One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah, a visit to the One&Only Spa by ESPA is an ideal way to unwind and celebrate their future days of life together. The Private Spa is the ultimate personal spa experience for couples wishing to retreat to total privacy, with each of the two exclusive Private Spa suites suspended over the turquoise Indian Ocean. Deeply relaxing and exquisite side-by-side ESPA rituals are personally prepared by individual therapists.

Newlyweds will cherish the chance to escape to a private sandbank for a romantic dinner under a starlit sky. For pure romance, couples might consider a private catamaran charter ideal for snorkelling a deserted sandbank, fishing or simply sipping champagne while watching the sun set. Perhaps a seaplane journey to a deserted island to snorkel crystal clear waters, sunbathe on a private beach, dine on a gourmet picnic, and toast a new beginning.