Stunning water villas built over crystal clear waters reached only by seaplane or speed boat.
What you can’t know until you have been of course is that resorts in the Constance range, Halaveli and Moofushi, are even better than the perfect pictures make them look.
These five star resorts are among some of the leading hotels in the world and provide a top of the range guest experience.
Floating in the North Ari atoll and shaped like a curved Dhoni, a Maldivian boat Constance Halaveli is a magical place where water and sand lie in contrast to the exuberant green foliage.
The beauty of Constance Halaveli, with its wide, soft white sand beaches all around the island, is matched by the exceptional hospitality renowned of the Constance brand.
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| The Jahaz restaurant at Constance Halaveli |
Quiet and luxurious, it has a range of attractive facilities.
Dining options include the main restaurant, Jahaz, offering international buffet style cuisine and themed evenings; a specialty over water restaurant, Jing, serving a creative Asian fusion menu and rated as one of the best restaurants in the Maldives; and Meeru, a relaxed, al fresco beach grill with a selection of fresh seafood.
Each of the restaurants also has its own sommelier.
Two bars – one poolside, one over water along the jetty – provide ideal locations to enjoy a sun downer or signature cocktails late into the evening.
Superb snorkeling on house reef
There’s superb snorkeling on the house reef, and access to excellent diving – including four protected marine areas – nearby.
There’s also the relaxing and rejuvenating over water U Spa by Constance.
The glorious villas here all have a private pool. Water Villas are set off a very long jetty, meaning that the highest numbered villas are exceptionally peaceful.
On the beach there’s the choice of impressively spacious Beach Villas and the even bigger Double Story Beach Villas, which are set over two floors with two bedrooms, ideal for families.
If you’re in need of butler service, a private gym and spa treatment room, there’s one gigantic Presidential Villa.
All villas come with high rafted ceiling and furnished terrace.
Halaveli has recently launched its new Cristal Ultimate package – allowing guests an all inclusive option.
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| Constance Halaveli walkways and water villas look stunning when all lit up at night. It's not unusual to see rays and small sharks in the water at this time. |
Actually known as the Jewel Island it is one of the new high-end all inclusive resorts that do not compromise on quality.
What primarily distinguishes Constance Moofushi from the others is its French Overseas style, as delivered by this experienced, top-end Mauritian company.
There is an accent on fine food and drink delivered with friendly, attentive service. There is an elegance to the whole resort yet, at the same time, it has a cool beach traveler look and feel.
'Perfect island haven'
The resort brings its high standards of service and design to create a perfect island haven.
The Manta restaurant offers buffet-style dining, serving a range of sumptuous international cuisine including Italian fare and Maldivian specialties.
An over water section of the restaurant allows guests to dine amid stunning Indian Ocean views.
The equally relaxed à la carte Alizée beachfront grill is located just a few steps from the ocean, and specializes in grilled meats and fresh seafood.
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| A picture perfect paradise |
The premium in the all-inclusive means there are no compromises on the quality and variety of the food.
Reacting to any changes in the nationality and preferences of new arrivals, the executive chef and his team do a remarkable job in pleasing everyone.
There are sommeliers in the specialty restaurant Alizée and in the main buffet Manta restaurant.
They gently guide diners to good wines to complement the enjoyment of each course.
With over 150 labels included, there is plenty to choose from.
The Island has two bars. The tropical Manta bar serving signature cocktails. The Totem bar is the beach bar.
Trunks of wood for seats at the counter under thatch where people share conversation together to pass a little time in the shade.
On the sunlit sand are low slung seats and more trunks, now length-wise, leveled-off and used for tables, long and short.
As dusk falls the mood changes as the candle lamps come out.
A quarter of the thatched villas are on the beach, with easy access to island facilities.
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| Stunning water villas built over crystal clear waters |
However, for me, the Maldives is all about the stunning ocean villas.
In Moofushi, these are built on two jetties, each villa has private decking and a stairway down to the Indian Ocean.
They are beautifully furnished with rustic decor using rattan, rough-hewn marble, stripped wood, and closets built from white leather trunks, while in-room Mac Minis provide movies, music, and Internet access.
The senior ocean villas are slightly bigger and include an amazing bathtub built on a gravity-defying overhang.
'Clear blue ocean'
Moofushi is perfectly situated on the south Ari Atoll, acclaimed as one of the best diving locations in the world.
Here you will find the clear blue ocean teeming with colorful sea-life.
Whether you are a seasoned scuba diver or have never even put on a snorkel mask the Maldives is the place to get immersed.
The reef around the island is stunning so my advice is – no matter how appealing that sand or pool – take the plunge and glance below the surface into this undersea wonderland.
There is also a rejuvenating over water spa, a swimming pool, fitness center, boutique and non-motorized water sports.
There is also a range of excursions at extra cost) including a traditional Dhoni sunset cruise, dolphin search, deserted island experience, big game fishing and a day-long whale shark experience – giving participants the amazing experience of snorkeling with these gentle giants of the ocean.
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