| accommodations range from relaxed rooms to secluded villas, and offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, safes and minibars, plus tea and coffeemakers. on the beach in a lush tropical island surrounded by a reef, this high-end all-inclusive resort is 25 minutes by seaplane from velana international airport in the bustling capital, male. meals (included) are served in an open-air restaurant. water sports are available. some have open-air showers, and/or are on wooden stilts with direct access to the sea. villas feature living rooms, and private beach areas with hot tubs. there's also a cafe, a dive center, a gym and a tranquil spa, plus 2 bars. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm
Velana International Airport 7 hr 57
Mathiveri Finolhu (32 min) Ukulhas (1 hr 21)
Eco-friendly island with white-sand beaches, lush foliage, fishing, scuba diving, dining & hotels. Bodufolhudhoo (51 min)
Scuba diving, snorkeling, and outdoor recreation Mathiveri (31 min)
One of eight inhabited islands of the Alif Alif Atoll with a few guest houses for tourists. Stingray Beach (30 min) Velidhoo (1 hr 15)
Small island home to a resort, ringed by beaches & coral reef popular for diving. Feridhoo (56 min) Vihamaafaru (54 min) Gangehi (48 min)
North Ari Atoll islet surrounded by vibrant coral reef, with over-water villas & sandy beaches. |
