Category: Maldives

Anantara Veli Resort & Spa, Maldives

Anantara Veli Resort & Spa, Maldives

By on Apr 30, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 1929 times

Experience an island paradise of chic simplicity in a charming tropical setting replete with soft white sand and azure waters at Anantara Veli Resort & Spa. Relax with a loved one in our over water bungalows as a spectacular selection of sea life swims beneath you. Dive into an array of water sports in the [...]

The top 5 pool villas in the Maldives

The top 5 pool villas in the Maldives

By on Apr 26, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel   - Read 4678 times

With so many outstanding hotels in the Maldives, it’s a real challenge to select just five resorts for special praise, especially when we realistically could name 25! If your budget will allow, there’s no doubt that booking your own pool villa will give you an extra level of privacy and luxury – where the views over [...]

Top 10 places in the world to pop the question

Top 10 places in the world to pop the question

By on Apr 20, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, California, Europe, Featured, France, India, Italy, Japan, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Nevada, New York, North America, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 7017 times

Congratulations! You’ve decided you want to spend the rest of your life with your partner. But before the rigorous wedding planning can begin, you first need to figure out how you’re going to pop the question. On top of a mountain? Under the sea? Or in a romantic restaurant, with violin music playing in the background? To help [...]

Baros Maldives goes gourmet

Baros Maldives goes gourmet

By on Mar 29, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany   - Read 1769 times

Baros Maldives, the award winning, private boutique luxury resort in the Indian Ocean, has introduced a new gourmet menu in its all-day dining lagoon-view a la carte restaurant, Lime. This has been created by the recently appointed Executive Chef, Gabriël le Roux, and includes tropical versions of traditional favourites. The Lime Restaurant, open to all [...]

10 of the world’s most unusual restaurants

10 of the world’s most unusual restaurants

By on Feb 28, 2013 in Asia, Bars, Belgium, Europe, Food and Drink, Germany, Going Out, India, Japan, Maldives, Middle East, New York, North America, Restaurants, Spain, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 10919 times

Travelling has its benefits, among them being able to shock people with tales of where you’ve been, what you’ve done and where you’ve eaten. There’s nothing more satisfying than making your friends and family shriek, ‘you did what?!’ Well, if it’s the shock factor you’re after, we’ve got just the thing for you; a list of 10 of the world’s most unusual restaurants. [...]

Dreaming of Maldives

Dreaming of Maldives

By on Feb 24, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany, Videos   - Read 3414 times

The following video teaser is an independent production shot by by Sakis Papadopoulos – it shows Gili Lankanfushi, formerly known as Soneva Gili. With 45 overwater villas, this resort lies on North Male Atoll in the Maldives, and combines barefoot luxury with sophistication. Book before April 2013 and receive all kinds of additional benefits – see their [...]

Kids stay, play and eat for free at Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa

Kids stay, play and eat for free at Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa

By on Feb 18, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, Family Travel, Featured, Going Out, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany   - Read 2254 times

Here’s an offer not to miss if you travel as a family. If guests travel with children, then as long as they are staying in the same villa as their parents at the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa - they stay, play and eat for free. The Maldives is a stunning tropical destination, a country made up [...]

Top 10 places in SE Asia to take your loved one this Valentine’s

Top 10 places in SE Asia to take your loved one this Valentine’s

By on Feb 08, 2013 in Accommodation, Asia, China, Featured, Going Out, Hong Kong, Hotels, India, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Resorts, Restaurants, Singapore, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Thailand   - Read 6910 times

If you’re looking for somewhere different this Valentine’s Day, then how about a getaway in SE Asia.  This incredible and fascinating part of the world rarely disappoints, and here we’ve unearthed 10 gems that we think you’ll love and, more importantly, that your Valentine will love too… The Peninsula Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China Long [...]

Top 10 most extravagant private island resorts

Top 10 most extravagant private island resorts

By on Feb 05, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Bahamas, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean, Europe, Fiji, Indonesia, Maldives, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles, Spain, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 15164 times

Privacy and exclusivity often rank high on a luxury traveller’s list of priorities. For those looking for something truly indulgent, discrete and filled with luxury, we have compiled a list of the most extravagant private island resorts in the world. These islands offer the ultimate in privacy and exclusivity. Beginning at a paltry £100,000 and [...]

5 great cities, 5 incredible restaurants

5 great cities, 5 incredible restaurants

By on Jan 31, 2013 in Asia, California, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Maldives, North America, Regions, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 5716 times

When you visit a city, where do you want to go – a good restaurant, or the best restaurant? The best of course, is going to be subject to opinion and taste, but often locals and travellers alike will reach consensus on a city’s best restaurant. I admit it’s risky, and maybe controversial, but I [...]

Life is about the journey…

Life is about the journey…

By on Jan 20, 2013 in Air Travel, Asia, Maldives, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos   - Read 3230 times

This video from Trans Maldivian Airways shows the true beauty of the Maldives. The company pioneered the use of aircraft to transport tourists to island based resorts. In doing so, it has made a significant contribution to the development of tourism to the Maldives, which in turn has resulted in major benefits to the national economy. Founded in [...]

10 restaurants worth travelling for

10 restaurants worth travelling for

By on Jan 04, 2013 in Africa, Asia, California, Caribbean, Featured, Food and Drink, Going Out, Maldives, Middle East, New York, North America, Regions, Restaurants, South Africa, Travel Miscellany, Turks and Caicos, United Arab Emirates, USA, Worldwide   - Read 18531 times

For many people, food is one of the defining features of a holiday. It can make or break a vacation, depending on what experience you have. But with only a limited amount of time to choose, it can often be a daunting task trying to decide where to eat. We’ve compiled a list of the best restaurants worth [...]

Interview with Dave Thompson, Founder of Dave’s Travel Corner

Interview with Dave Thompson, Founder of Dave’s Travel Corner

By on Nov 17, 2012 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Botswana, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Interviews, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Thailand, Travel Miscellany   - Read 2953 times

Dave is a travel writer who founded Dave’s Travel Corner, an international travel community, in 1996. California born and raised, he co-founded a collegiate solar racing team which designed and built a solar car from scratch. He runs a website promoting currently undefeated WBA World Super Middleweight boxing champion, Andre Ward, is a member of the Traveler’s Century Club and is a partner [...]

The top 3 luxury resorts in the Maldives

The top 3 luxury resorts in the Maldives

By on Nov 08, 2012 in Accommodation, Asia, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel   - Read 8138 times

For unparalleled beach holiday luxury there is little that can match the secluded resorts available in the Maldives. Below we give you 3 of our top picks for those looking to unwind on some of the most stunning islands in the world. 1. Constance Halaveli Resort, North Ari Atoll Sparkling with a thoroughly-deserved 6* reputation, [...]

Book your own private island in the Maldives

Book your own private island in the Maldives

By on Nov 03, 2012 in Accommodation, Asia, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel   - Read 9635 times

The islands of the Maldives are without doubt some of the most beautiful on the planet. There’s nothing quite like the vibrant blue of the Indian Ocean, the majestic white sand beaches and the array of snorkelling sites teeming with coral and diverse marine life. It’s up there on many people’s travel wish list. Boasting some [...]

5 top luxury holiday destinations to spend Winter

5 top luxury holiday destinations to spend Winter

By on Oct 27, 2012 in Accommodation, Anguilla, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, France, Hotels, Maldives, Middle East, New Zealand, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe   - Read 8216 times

Summer is almost over and winter upon us in the northern hemisphere. It is that time when you start to plan how to spend the months ahead. Should you go for the sunny beaches of the Caribbean, or the skiing paradises of France? There are a lot of options to choose from and each is [...]

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