Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Hammock on the Beach Maui picture
A hammock setup just off the Ka'anapali Beachwalk on Maui. The beach itself is just behind those bushes, and out in the distance you'll see a group of students taking their first surfer lessons from a nearby surfer school and way off on the horizon is the island of Lanai
maldives Honeymoon trip cost
I have booked for my honeymoon trip in Maldives for 2 weeks ago,
Honeymoon trip to Maldives for a week in a 3 star resort would cost you between US$1500 to US$1800 in peak season (November to April) to US$2000 to US$2500 in low seasons (May /June/July).
USD 500/- per day should do on a 5 star hotel. This includes lodging meals and extras. based on Baros Maldives Resort and year 2009
One&Only Reethi Rah (also have a tailored honeymoon package)
The prices quoted are pretty much accurate estimates include lodging, food, and spending money. (EXCLUDING FLIGHTS but including internal transfers)
I paid around 200 USD per night. It is great price. I would recommend you guys to check it out this website : www.hotelsmaldives.com hotelsguru.com there are number of resorts in Maldives.
maldives private islands rania experience
Rania Experience private island residence in Faafu Atoll Maldives offers luxury vacation with yacht charter, private chefs and private villas
room rates start at $9,500 per night for the first couple and $500 per night for each additional guest
A personal butler meets you at the male International Airport to whisk you away on a private seaplane to island resort
And offers remarkable services for honeymoon and holiday makers
rania experience yacht tours maldives
The RANIA yacht, a majesty 86-foot Gulf Craft luxury speed cruiser is at the guest's disposal daily for 3 hours and any additional hour rental is at a minimal rental fee of US$ 2,000 per hour.
Accommodations at Sea
Onboard Rania, guests are accommodated in luxurious comfort. The yacht features:
* Two double and two twin bedrooms, handsomely appointed in rich woods and linens
* En suite baths stocked with Molten Brown amenities
* Air-conditioning and satellite television in all bedrooms
* DVD systems in double rooms
* Indoor and outdoor dining and lounge areas
* Open-air barbecue
* Jacuzzi
* Full entertainment system
* Satellite telephones
Dhonveli Beach Water Bungalow price
these are the water bungalow's of Dhonveli Beach & Spa Resort (Maldives)
price
16-Apr-2009 - 30-Apr-2009 USD 393 USD 426 USD 516 USD 113 Half Board
Water Bungalow are located in Southern west side of the island. The total floor area is 66sqm / over 700sqft and Total Indoor area is 44sqm / over 450sqft. tea/coffee making facilities, minibar, internet connection, cordless telephone, wardrobe, luggage rack and air-condition. shower and steps to the lagoon
Chaaya Island Dhonveli Beach Bungalow
Chaaya Island Dhonveli (Dhonveli Beach & Spa)
Location : Kaafu Atoll (North Male Atoll)
Beach Bungalows are located on the beachfront are a glittering example of the coupling of luxury and taste. Sauna, Spa, Discotheque, Jaccuzi, Massage Parlour
price
USD 269 USD 304 Half Board
Monday, March 30, 2009
Garden Villa interior Bandos Island Resort
The Bandos island resort in the Maldives
Garden Villa - Bandos Resort : All 12 Garden Villas are located in the middle of the island, facing the landscaped gardens and the newly built swimming pool The Garden Villas are elegant wooden chalets.The roof is thatched, and they also have their own private sun patio furnished with two relaxing wooden chairs. Inside, the villa has a very refined natural feel with wooden walls and floors throughout. There is a very elegant four-poster king size bed dressed with chic tribal colours, wooden bedside cabinets, with matching table and chairs. The bathroom is equally stylish and partly open air.
over water villa Bandos Island Resort Spa
an over-the-water villa, was spectacular. It is spacious and beautiful, regardless of the weather. The views are wonderful and fish abound. Facilities were generally of a high standard
Water Villas
The most luxurious rooms in the hotel with the latest plasma TVs and a patio decking stretching across the ocean.
Leisure Facilities
Sailing, surfing, The Bandos has its own dive centre offering courses from beginner to the more advanced diver.
canoeing, water skiing, banana boat, scuba diving, snorkelling, swimming pool and sauna.
Spa
There are a range of spa, beauty and hair treatments available all with highly experienced beauty therapists.
Dining
Buffet restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
A la Carte which opens for dinner in the evenings
There are two bars and one coffee shop
Children
The facilities are free of charge; they provide a baby sitting service free of charge between 0900hrs to 1700hrs and with a small charge after 1700hrs. The nursery is fully equipped with toys and there is a large outside playground.
Entertainment
A wide variety of daily and evening entertainment.
Bandos Island Resort
All inclusive family holiday matches your specific needs.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Kuramathi Cottage & Spa hotel room picture
The cottage Club has 50 water Bungalows erected on stilts and standing in the middle of a crystal clear lagoon. The 31 Beach Bungalows are situated just a few steps from the beach, in full view of the azure lagoon.
The second resort located in the middle of Kuramathi island, the Kuramathi Cottages & Spa is a health-oriented holiday destination
The Cottage Club comes with a well-equipped spa with professionally trained therapists, offering an extensive range of relaxation treatments for both men and women.
Kuramathi Village resort superior room picture
Kuramathi Village is a very nice resort. It's a huge resort and the Island consists of 3 resorts - Kuramathi Village, Cottage Club & Spa & Blue Lagoon. It's a very natural Island with lots of vegetation and you will find lots to do while you are there.
They do a special excursion called "Coral Romance" which is perfect for honeymooners. They take you to very small Unique Island where they have just 4 or 5 rooms and you can have a romantic meal on the beach and champgne breakfast. It's super.
Location: North Ari Atoll
Distance from Airport: 70 km
Mode of Transport: Sea Plane ( only in day time )
Number of Rooms: 151 Rooms
F & B Outlets
4 Restaurants, 1 Bar, etc .
Recreation & Sports
Aerobics, Banana Boat Riding, Beach Volley, Canoeing, Catamaran Sailing, Male' Excursion, Scuba Diving, Tennis, Water Skiing, Windsurfing, Fishing, etc.
Credit Card
Amex, Visa Card, Master Card, Diners Club, JCB, etc.
Soneva Gili water bungalows hotel price
Soneva Gili is a good resort. The rooms are superb, specially The Private Reserve which is built on water. The hotel is categorized as Luxury and the Private Reserve is one of the expensive rooms around the world. But service and the room is worth staying provided if you could spare USD 14500/- per day
the first all water villa resort in the Maldives, is set on the private tropical island of Lankanfushi. Soneva Gili is situated in the Male' Atoll, one of 19 atolls that stretch over 800 kilometres trhough the Indian Ocean, and is one of the 1190 islands which are the Maldives.
Price: from AUD 5,899
Rates and availability are subject to change without notice
Dhoni Mighili Island all-inclusive hotel price
Suffice to say a room with a private plunge pool and a 65 ft dhoni (yacht) to match with a crew and a private butler lives up to its billing
Splendid simplicity, perfect privacy and total freedom epitomise the luxurious, laidback exclusivity of Dhoni Migili. Six magical, Maldivian sail boats, 'dhoni's',( local boats ) partnered each with a rustic beach bungalow provide an enchanting castaway experience.
Best for: Robinson Crusoes in search of an almost uninhabited island that has a private boat for exploring
High point: You can take the dhoni out for up to three days on the trot without having to return. Cruise around the other islands and watch the admiring glances.
Bottom line: From £2,640 in the summer, all-inclusive
Location: South Ari Atoll
Distance from Airport: 63.0 km
Mode of Transport: Sea Plane ( only in day time )
Number of Rooms: 6 Dhonis and 6 Beach Bungalows
F & B Outlets
Restaurant, Bar,Dining "wherever, whenever".
Recreation & Sports
Scuba diving, wind surfing, catamaran, canoeing, fishing, snorkeling, etc
Credit Card
Amex, Visa, MasterCard, JCB, etc.
Taj Exotica Beach Villas maldives
Taj Exotica is located on the South Male Atoll. It is at the distance of 15 minutes by speedboat from Male. The surrounding area of the hotel is near a large lagoon, which makes it ideal for water sports and snorkeling.
two-bedroom luxurious Beach Villa Suites, of 158 sq mts each, are just 5 metres from the lagoon. Each luxuriously style villa, set on the beach, has a spacious living room, a private courtyard, an oversized plunge pool, a private veranda with sun beds and a tropical outdoor shower in a walled garden. The mezzanine bedroom unfolds a beautiful view of one of the most picturesque lagoons in the Maldives. The master bedroom has an oversized attached bathroom and a private balcony that is a perfect spot to enjoy spectacular sunsets. Guests can enjoy Taj treatments in complete privacy at the spa treatment room attached to the villa.
IDD telephones, internet connection, personal safe, double vanity, bathtubs overlooking the ocean, showers in the bathrooms. The 4 Deluxe Beach Villas additionally come with oversized plunge pool. The 24 Lagoon Villas are semi-detatched and have private sun deck and lounger, stepladder access to the lagoon. The 31 Deluxe Lagoon Villas
The services and facilities of Taj Exotica include two restaurants, bar, private beach dining, 24 hour in-villa dining, boutique, laundry service, living room, library, billiards and indoor games, sunset fishing, big game fishing, seaplane photo flights, over-water fitness center, island excursions, The Taj Spa, snorkeling trips, PADI dive center, infinity swimming pool, football, volleyball
Banyan Tree Jacuzzi Ocean view Villas maldives
Banyan Tree
Facilities: Located in the North Male Atoll, Banyan Tree is easily accessible, just 20 minutes away by speedboat from Male.
For accommodation, Banyan Tree offers 48 Villas in four categories, in all. Jacuzzi Oceanview Villas come with the facilities of sundeck, private open air jacuzzi, private sala or pavilion, king-sized four poster bed, landscaped walled garden, recessed sitting area, step-down shower, in-villa safe, mini-bar, coffee and tea making facilities, hairdryer, bathrobes, IDD telephone, etc. Jacuzzi Beachfront Villas are located beautifully on the beach and also have a small courtyard garden in the vicinity. Deluxe Jacuzzi, Oceanview and Beachfront Villas are more spacious hotels. A Presidential Villa houses about 1 to 6 people.
The other services and facilities of Banyan Tree are; Buffet restaurant, garden restaurant, cocktail and snack bar, sandbank dining, in-villa dining, spa, gym, gallery, PADI dive center, snorkeling, deep-sea fishing, night fishing, canoeing, waterskiing, windsurfing, catamaran, sea plane excursions, fun tubes, glass bottom boat, volleyball, table tennis, snooker, badminton, TV room, reading area, board games, health club, island hopping, private yacht charter.
Four Seasons Kuda Huraa Spa Bathtub maldives
This is a private outside bathtub which contains aromatic water with petals.
Four Seasons water villas Kuda Huraa
hotel that offers honeymoon packages
The island of Kuda Huraa is in the North Malé Atoll of the Maldives. The Resort is 25 minutes by speedboat from the Malé International Airport on the island of Hulhule
So if you just want a resort where there are few people and lots of romantic elements water villas with Jacuzzis and plunge pools just for you and your beloved, candle lit suppers on the beach your room decorated with flowers
Champagne breakfast room service, Champagne bath ceremonies with fruits dipped in chocolate, Robinson Crusoe desert island excursions (where you're dropped off on an island where it's just the two of you and lunch is served on the beach) sailing cruise and candle lit spa treatment room for couples
Four Seasons private dinners Kuda Huraa
We went there for our honeymoon and had the holiday of a lifetime. Kuda Hura is a very small island so the place is not for those who like to explore the area, as there is virtually no place to go except the 3-4 restaurants. However, the place is very romantic and full of couples in love
This is the table that they set up for private dinners at the Reef Club Italian restaraunt at the Four Seasons Kuda Huraa in the Maldives. We ate there most of the time
Herathera island 5 star resort Maldives
i will suggest to you Herathera island resort its a new resort and the biggest resort it is opening on7 November. rooms are very cheap but very high standard its a 5 star resort with a swimming pool as big as a football ground. its the biggest resort in maldives. its also the second most developed and populous atoll in maldives after the capital Male'
Herathera Island Resort, surrounded by a beautiful lagoon and long stretches of white, sandy beach, is the only resort on the island of Herathera, a 20 minute speedboat transfer from Gan International Airport, on the island of Gan.
Huvafen Fushi - Entrance to underwater Spa
Enjoy spa treatments while surrounded by the Indian Ocean at Aquum Spa at Huvafen Fushi Maldives, the world's first underwater spa.
Being massaged in the underwater spa, with its jellyfish-style lights and relaxing atmosphere.
Huvafen Fushi Beach bungalows
Best for: Celebs, city slickers and trend setters - anyone whose paradise is a buzzy contemporary setting. Huvafen Fushi is the Maldives' answer to the Touessrok on Mauritius.
Beach bungalows get their own patch of sand and have bathrooms opening out onto plunge pools in a walled garden with a deck for sunbathing and Thai massage. There are lots of high-tech gizmos, from remote-controlled light switches to large plasma screen televisions.
Those staying in over-the-water villas can cool down in their private plunge pool or simply jump into the warm sea surrounding them. The water is the key theme here - all rooms have a sea view, and there's an over-the-water restaurant whose roof is made to look like an upturned dhoni hull, as well as an over-the-water gym and yoga pavilion. Expect to see an underwater bar within a year.
Conrad luxury hotel resort Maldives
Discover barefoot luxury at the award-winning Conrad Maldives Rangali Island resort, set on two private islands among miles of idyllic white-sand beach and unspoilt reef. Arrive in style in a seaplane over the lagoon, dine in the world’s first all-glass, undersea restaurant and indulge in luxurious spa therapies.
Tel: 960-6680629
Guest Fax: 960-6680619Sales Fax: 960-668-0619 | Email: maldivesinfo@conradhotels.com
Sited in a picturesque corner of the Maldives, our luxury resort is spread across two islands, surrounded by a vibrant coral reef and lagoon. Twice voted ‘Best Hotel in the World’ and several times ‘Best Resort’, our Maldives resort boasts 50 luxurious water villas, 79 exotic beach villas and 21 fabulous spa water villas with private treatment rooms
Conrad Hotel - Wedding Chappel in Nusa Dua, Bali
Conrad Bali Resort & Spa is pleased to announce the opening of Infinity.Boasting 117 sqm of floor space with a ceiling height of 12 m, the interior of Infinity is beautifully simple with elegant marble floors,floor to ceiling, ocean facing glass frontage and a transposable seating plan that comfortably receives 60 guests, making the fullyair-conditioned building the perfect location for exclusive events and special celebrations
Jacuzzi water villas Olhuveli maldives
Jacuzzi Water Villa Provide Beautiful furnished the Villas come with an extended deck overlooking the lagoon with chaise lounges for private sunbathing, and a swim-up platform, which provides direct access to the lagoon via private stairs.
. A Jacuzzi takes pride of place in the large private sundeck, which extends out over the lagoon
Sheraton Guilin 5 star hotel
Who would have thought that the Sheraton would be the 5 star hotel,This is certainly the best hotel in Guilin (I have stayed at others) and the location is excellent. Thay now have a full buffet for breakfast. This was the best of the bunch. The rooms were very nice. The lobby spacious and well decorated. The service good. The breakfast delicious. Internet dependable. We had a room on the street,
Yangshou Li River scenery
Upon flying into Guilin, we took a river Cruise down the Li River to Yangshou enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Karst Mountains. We spent one night in Yangshou enjoying the amazing China scenery.
Hangzhou wallpaper Tiger Spring
Tiger Spring, Hangzhou, China.
It says, "Tiger Spring's water with Longjing Tea (famous tea in Hangzhou), the best of Hangzhou".
Ancient Water Village, Hangzhou China
Wuzhen Water Town (about 75km away from Hangzhou) is one of six ancient water towns which located in south of Yangtze River with 1200-year-old history.
There residential houses are built beside rivers, while on both sides of streets, abundant ancient architectures of Ming and Qing Dynasties still remain as they were.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Velidhu beach Resort Ari Atoll - Maldives
Just returned after two weeks at Velidhu(26th Feb to 12th March 2009). Travelled there with my wife, my sister and my brother-in-law. Our second visit to the Maldives but our first visit to Velidhu. We travelled Emirates via Dubai and as always the Emirates service was second to none. We travelled by seaplane to Velidhu Picture postcard beach, beautiful island and the snorkelling is out of this world. I have travelled a fair bit, including to the Maldives before, but this island is heaven on earth. The size of the island is perfect…not too big to feel ‘resorty’
Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort, swimming pool
A very beautiful place for sure: Perhaps within the top 5 resorts in the World
Deluxe over-water bungalow Anantara Resort
Anantara - the walkways in the water villas
Anantara Resort and Spa
Anantara Resort Maldives offers 68 beachfront villas, all situated on a private stretch of beach, with unique outdoor bathrooms and rain showers. Our 2 Beachfront Pool Villas are more spacious and come with their own private plunge pool set in a tropical garden. For the ultimate over-water Maldives luxury resort getaway, 2 exclusive Deluxe Over-Water Pool Suites enjoy a prime setting at the end of each jetty, with wrap-around sundecks featuring their own private plunge pool and spacious interiors with hints of Maldivian culture and arts.
bora bora overwater bungalow lagoon resort pics
Read up on Bora Bora Lagoon Resort & Spa... it's these little huts that are on top of the water... it looks beautiful.BoraBora : 7 Day Tahiti Vacation - LAX Over water Bungalow
