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The Lily Beach Resort with its amazing reputation on luxury resorts has a arrived in the Maldives.

A highly reputable Beach Resort chain combined with the best tropical island paradise in the world. Expect nothing typical from the Lily Beach Resort. A platinum plan resort the first of its kind in the Maldives.

The Lily Beach Resort is located at the south-eastern Ari Atoll of the Maldives. From the Male international airport it is a 25 minute scenic flight via seaplane. While on the plane guests will see the wonderful delightful beauty of the Maldives. All those tropical islands, sandbars and reef formations.

The Lily Beach Resort Accommodation and Cuisine.

The Lily Beach Resort has been upgraded to the highest level of luxury in the Maldives. The materials used in the villas are all natural and so are the public areas. The design of the villas say a lot about the fusion of technology and luxury that does not disrupt the flow of tranquility that nature provides. Wood, different kinds of natural stones coupled with a modern design makes the ambiance in the Lily Beach Resort adorable and instantly relaxing.

What is a great tropical island paradise without great food. Dining at the Lily Beach Resort is a unique experience because of the “Platinum Plan Inclusion”

The “Platinum Plan” is a Premium All-Inclusive Plan, offering the discerning traveler absolute value-for-money and a hassle-free holiday with uninhibited enjoyment and peace of mind.

All premium brands of Alcohol, Beer & Liqueur. The Spirit our main bar – remains open until 01.00 am

Good variety of fine quality red/white/rosé wines

Combination of á la carte and sumptuous buffet breakfast and lunch PLUS fine dining dinner experiences at the main restaurant.

Mid afternoon snacks on the beach (two locations)  with fresh juices and cold towels.

One á la carte fine dining dinner experience at our Specialty Restaurant Tamarind once during stay per person.

Four brands of cigarettes during stay.

Internet access on the entire island including villas.

Visit to a local fishing village & snorkeling at the Corel Carden once during stay with snacks, soft drinks and mineral water.

Sunset fishing  once during stay.

Airport meet and greet on arrival and departure.

Unlimited Cocktails and Signature Drinks.

The Spa

The spa of the Lily Beach Resort is called the Tamara which is sanskrit for “Lily”. The Tamara is guided by its philosophy on capturing the positive energies of the universe and rerouting them to the body. The Tamara offers state of the art rituals, treatments, wraps and scrubs. All of which are going to take the toll of the urban grind away. The Tamara also includes treatments from the world renowned treatment brand “Terrake”

For more information on the Maldives visit www.maldivesdivetravel.com or www.wwwmaldives.com

For more information on the Lily Beach Resort and Spa. Visit www.lilybeachmaldives.com

Diving Holiday Destinations

One of the top diving holiday destinations in the world is the Maldives.  This amazing archipelago of over 1100 islands is home to a wide variety of dive sites and an even wider variety of marine life.  While there is an extensive diversity of reef-dwelling fish and smaller marine creatures, the real attraction of this diving holiday destination is the larger oceanic species that can be found here, including the whale shark, manta ray, eagle ray, grey reef shark, napoleon wrasse and several other shark species.  The Maldives is one of the few diving holiday destinations where divers can enjoy whale shark encounters throughout the year.

The Maldives is a World-Class Diving Holiday Destination

Diving Holiday Destinations within the Maldives

A single trip to the Maldives is not enough time for any scuba diver to truly enjoy what this spectacular archipelago has to offer.  There are several different diving holiday destinations with this island paradise.  Let’s take a closer look at some of the finest diving holiday destinations within the Maldives.

Spotted Eagle Rays are Common at this Diving Holiday Destination

Diving Holiday Destination: Hanifaru Bay

The amazing diving holiday destination, Hanifaru Bay, is a marine protected uninhabited island located in the Baa Atoll of the Maldives Islands.  Its size is no greater than that of a football field and yet it has become one of the hottest spots on the planet for underwater photographers.  The reason for this modern day phenomenon of underwater diversity is because plankton blooms between the months of May and November – a very unusual phenomenon – attracting manta rays by the hundreds.  At any one time at this diving holiday destination, there can be up to 200 manta rays feeding off the coral reefs as well as plenty of whale sharks which do the same.  Hanifaru Bay has become one of the best diving holiday destinations in the world for people looking for manta ray encounters.

Hanifaru Bay Diving Holiday Destination is a must for Manta Ray Lovers

Diving Holiday Destination: Baa Atoll

The Baa Atoll in the Maldives is a great diving holiday destination thanks to its many varied dive sites and also the high probabilities of spotting whale sharks. Dive sites in the Baa Atoll include Manta Point, Maavaru Kandu and Muthafushi Thila.  There are many resorts whose dive centers take divers to the sites around the Baa Atoll, but the best way to enjoy this diving holiday destination is by liveaboard.

Diving Holiday Destination: Ari Atoll

The Ari Atoll is another great diving holiday destination within the Maldives, offering a range of dive sites that include Maaya Thila, Broken Rock, Kudahrah Thila and Veligandu Kandu.  There are also good chances of seeing whale sharks in the Ari Atoll.

Liveaboards are the Best Way to Explore this Diving Holiday Destination

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A trip to the diving holiday destination of the Maldives is best when enjoyed from the comfort of a liveaboard diving ship. Liveaboard diving holidays in the Maldives are great because you can cover far more area on a boat than when you have to return to a resort each night.  Liveaboard diving holidays include other activities as well as scuba diving, such as fishing, snorkeling, visiting island communities, beach parties and shopping excursions.

To reserve your holiday to the Maldives now, contact Maldives Dive Travel today!

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Banana Reef, one of Maldives’ Best Dives Sites

Banana Reef Dive Site

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Type of Dive Site:  Wall / Thila (Pinnacle)
Location: North Male Atoll.
Best Time to Dive: All year sound
GPS Position: 04.15000, 73.32000
Depth Range: 5m – 30m
Coral Growth: Excellent
Features: Caves, overhangs and coral heads
Fish Life: Abundant
Experience Level: Novice

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Diving Hints and Currents:

Banana Reef was the first dive site to ever be discovered in the Maldives and is still among the best. The best diving at this site is on the banana-shaped area in the northeastern where there are caves, gutters and overhangs filled with fish life and soft coral. Spend as much time as possible near the coral heads; if you begin the dive with your left shoulder to the reef, this is an excellent way to observe the area.

At Banana Reef, you are likely to see many fish, including Oriental Sweetlips, Giant Squirrelfish, Bannerfish and many other species that congregate in this spot. When the currents are strong, underwater turbulence can be experienced near the near the large overhang. Stay near the wall and don’t let the current push you away. A surface balloon is necessary as boat traffic can be heavy at times.

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W is for Whenever you want! Whatever you want! It is the height of luxury!

The W Maldives is governed by the credo. “Whatever Whenever”

Located at the middle of the Northern Ari Atoll the W Maldives is just a 25 minute sea plane ride from the Male Airport. Which will give a magnificent birds eyes view of the spectacular islands and turquoise waters. The W Maldives is located at the beautiful Fesdu Island, a island surrounded by a pristine environment that is unique only to the Maldives.

W Maldives Accommodations and Cuisine

Experience the epitome of luxury that goes perfectly well with the splendid Maldivian surroundings of the Maldives. There is nothing typical about the W Maldives, each and every small detail of its villas, facilities and service offer a very unique and chic feel. The W Maldives is known to be one of the fastest growing luxury chain of hotels in the world. One thing is for sure, A unique tropical island paradise experience that guests will never forget is bound to happen at the W Maldives.

Travel guides and returning guests alike all recommend that “When in the Maldives, always opt for a Water Villa” The water villa of the W Maldives is built with a splendid sense of nature and technology going together in harmony. The villas of the W Maldives are also delightful in their own way offering opulence and retreat features that will make its guests lose themselves in the tropical island paradise. The W Maldives is your tropical island paradise playground of coconut trees waving hello, powder white sand beaches and crystal clear water with a great reef filled with colorful marine life.

The restaurants that cater to any discerning gourmand at the Maldives are top notch and plentiful. There is so much to choose from at this fair island of the Indian Ocean. Feel like going for some delectable baked goodies like pizza and some fine wine in the great Maldivian outdoors? Well please try the KITCHEN. If fresh seafood, sweet tasting catch of the day signature preparations are more of your thing then we recommend the FISH restaurant. Nibble and giggle at the heavenly sushi and fresh sashimi expertly prepared and enjoy with a bottle of wine of a cocktail. Whoa!… and of course let us not forget room service. The W Maldives offers In-Villa Dining for those who want to enjoy their food or with their food in the confines of their romantic villa.

W Maldives Resort Recreational Activities.

The Spas that cater to those that want to be rejuvenated and also would like to take the toll of the urban grind taken away from them. The choices are plentiful, The W Maldives houses the Comfort Zone Spa the is known to be the Best Spa Cosmetic Product and offers safe and effective also possibly expensive skin solutions. The Away Spa, from its name alone you know where you are going… Away into a place of pure relaxation and tranquility. Have yourself re-birthed into the sands of the Maldives for maximum relaxation and enjoyment.

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On the spectacular Rangali island where paradise can be found lies the Conrad Maldives Hilton.

Discover the most romantic island resort paradise hotel in the Maldives and make the perfect romantic getaway with Conrad Maldives Hilton.

The Conrad Maldives Hilton offers the most sophisticated and delightfully romantic settings in the Maldives. Famous for its orientation called “barefoot luxury” feel at one with your surroundings with the one you love. The Conrad Maldives Hilton is set on not just one but two private islands that come with an amazing house reef and miles of powder white sand. The two islands of the Conrad Maldives Hilton is surrounded by a vibrant coral reef and a turquoise lagoon. It is no surprise that the Conrad Maldives Hilton has already been voted twice for “Best Hotel In The World“.

The Conrad Maldives Hilton Accommodation and Cuisine.

Each of the 150 villas of the Conrad Maldives Hilton portray the resorts contemporary and tranquil style. Even the fixtures can entice relaxation, Most of the guests that frequent the Maldives recommend a Water Villa to fully experience the serenity that only the Maldives can bring. All the villas are designed in such a way to sit in perfect harmony with the tropical island paradise that is the Conrad Maldives Hilton.

Of course no tropical island paradise experience would be complete without great food. The Conrad Maldives Hilton houses the best restaurants in the Maldives, Only the Conrad Maldives Hilton has a underwater restaurant called the Ithaa. Dine 16 feet below the sea with a 180 degree view of he reef and the spectacular marine life. A great many restaurant are available at the Conrad Maldives Hilton and each of them offers a delightful culinary experience.

The Conrad Maldives Hilton Resort Recreation Activities.

A full belly, a couple of lazy afternoons maybe reading a good book. Guests of the Conrad Maldives Hilton are recommended to try the “Sunrise Snorkeling” for a romantic experience. For those who crave for adventure, “Big Game Fishing” and Scuba Diving are amazing choices. But the best of the recreational activities in the Conrad Maldives Hilton is probably the “Private Yatch Cruises” and “Glass Bottom Boat Trips” Either way fun in the sun is certain and a perfect experience to remember for a lifetime is bound to happen at the dreamy Conrad Maldives Hilton. Lets us not forget the world class The Spa Retreat for unwinding away the toll of the urban grind at the tip of the island for those rejuvenating treatments. The Over-Water Spa for those romantics that want to celebrate the art of love and is the epitome of barefoot luxury with glass bottom floors to view the relaxing and captivating underwater world below.

Scuba diving equipment maintenance is an extremely important task that any scuba diver should get used to. Part of ensuring that your dive will go smoothly, without encountering any underwater problems related to safety, is making sure that your scuba diving gear is properly maintained. Proper scuba diving equipment maintenance is also the key to make these precious investments last for long years.

Scuba Diving Gear Maintenance Tips

Maintaining your scuba diving mask is probably the easiest. All you need to do is rinse the mask with running fresh water and toothpaste in order to prevent fogging, and remove the accumulated bits of saltwater after a scuba diving session. The same thing should be done to your fins. Once you’ve done this, keep your equipment in a cool and dry place to prevent cracks and warping.

How to clean scuba diving BCDs

Your Buoyancy Control Device (BCD) is another important scuba diving gear that needs to be cleaned after a dive. To clean your BCD, pour a small amount of freshwater into the bladder and squeeze it out, in order to prevent the accumulation of salt crystals that may cause damage to its fabric. Also clean the oral inflator with antiseptic solution.

Scuba diving tanks should also be cleaned regularly if you want it to last for decades. Professional servicing every year is an absolute must.

To know more about Scuba Diving Holidays in Maldives, you can visit www.maldivesdivetravel.com.

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A real paradise in the Maldives that so beautiful that upon seeing the island a feeling of tranquility settles you down.

Yes you have arrived at the Anantara Dhigu Maldives. Endless ocean of relaxation and wonder.

The Anantara Dhigu is a resort paradise that is surrounded by delightful turquoise clear waters and laden with the finest power white sand. Choose a water villa for maximum island paradise enjoyment, ease away the toll of the urban grind with morning swims, barefoot walks, excursion meals on deserted islands. The possibilities of sinking into paradise are limitless. Open your heart and mind and let the Anantara Dhigu of the Maldives take you in.

Anantara Dhigu is located at the Dhigu island of the Southern Male Atoll. The resorts comes with its own Anantara Dhigu Resort and Spa, Maldives. It only takes a brief 35 minutes via speedboat from the Male International Airport, from there guests will be able to witness the natural beauty and clear blue waters of the Maldives.

Anantara Dhigu Maldives Accomodations

The Anantara Dhigu has a variety of villas that are usually available at most Maldives hotels. Take your pick from stylish villas to the highly recommended over the water suites or oversized luxurious beach bungalows that fringe the turquoise lagoons. The spa of the Anantara Dhigu is also a sight to behold, it is famous for its wide range of unwinding and rejuvenating treatments but the spa itself is a delightful place with glass floors revealing numerous marine life like puffer fish, sting rays and baby reef sharks. Yikes!

Anantara Dhigu Maldives Cuisine and Resort Activities

Of course any great experience should always be coupled with great food. The Anantara Dhigu sports a wide array of top notch cafes and restaurants all of which are certain to cater to the palates and mood of all guests. Experience a great Maldivian morning at the Fushi cafe’ and then try some fresh seafood scooped straight from the ocean at the Fuddan Fusion grill. Get a taste of delightful Italian food a the Terrazo then maybe have a few cocktails and snacks by the pool at the Aqua bar. Thai food at its finest at the Baan Huraa and of course a picnic dinner at your own stretch of sand on a deserted island with Dining By Design. The experience of dining in the Maldives is best with great activities for full on delightful memories. Try scuba diving because the dive spots of the Maldives and particularly around the Anantara Dhigu are considered to be one of the best in the world. Snorkel, Surf or just lay around the beach under the coconut trees. Anything you do at the Anantara Dhigu you do in paradise.

For more information about Anantara Dhigu Maldives. Please visit www.dhigu-maldives.anantara.com

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Come to the Naladhu Maldives Luxury Resort and get to know why the Maldives is the best when in taking you to a tropical island paradise.

Located within the island’s amazing flora and the ever “waving hello” palm trees the Naladhu Maldives Luxury Resort is a five star hotel resort at the Southern Male Atoll.

Upon arriving at theFor more information about the Naladhu Maldives Luxury Resort via seaplane you will be treated to a fantastic bird’s eye view of the beautiful geography of the island. With its infinite turquoise lagoons and powder white sand, the Naladhu Maldives Resort is breathtaking and perfect for leaving behind the urban jungle.

Naladhu Maldives Resort Accomodations

The architecture that was employed here at the Naladhu Maldives Resort is a high factor of modern luxury that does not disrupt the natural tropical island feel. You really have to see it for yourselves, it is in its quite own unique way magical. You have never seen anything such a perfect and delightful blend of nature and technology. The Naladhu Maldives Resort villas excentuate a obvious romantic theme of sorts. That is why the Naladhu Maldives Resort is perfect for honeymooners. All amenities are special, high tech and delightful to see through your perfect Maldives holidays such as can be expected in a five-star hotel.

The Naladhu Maldives Resort Activities

There is always something to do at the Naladhu Maldives Resort. A broad spectrum of activities both common and uncommon to a tropical island paradise resort has been considered for all kinds of discerning guests. I reckon you can spend a whole month here without missing home. The scuba diving at the Naladhu Maldives Resort is a must try for all guests.

For more information about the Naladhu Maldives Luxury Resort, you can visit their official website at www.naladhu.com.

Theia Liveaboard Cruise Update

Theia set sail again on Monday, March 15 for another stunning cruise of the Maldives.  Weather forecasts for the week were good with an average temperature of 31C, but a few thunderstorms and light winds expected.

To book a space on a Theia dive cruise, contact Maldives Dive Travel today!

Theia Liveaboard Cruising the Maldives

Theia Diving

Divers will enjoy two or three dives each day.  So far, they have enjoyed some awesome dives, including a dive at Boduhithi Thila in the North Male Atoll, where they saw a variety of sharks and some stingrays.

Grey Reef Shark seen at Rasdhoo Madivaru

The next dive was at Rasdhoo Madivaru in the Rasdhoo Atoll, where they saw three manta rays, white tip, black tip and grey reef sharks and enjoyed excellent visibility.  Several dives were held at the Rasdhoo Madivaru since it is such a spectacular dive site, and during a morning dive at the site, the group was lucky enough to see a group of hammerhead sharks and ten mobular rays.

Theia Liveaboard Manta Ray

After the Rasdhoo Madivaru, Theia moved on to Bathala Maaga Kan Thila where divers were treated to an amazing grey reef shark show!

Theia Liveaboard

Theia is definitely one of the most spectacular boats in the Maldives today.  These photos show some of her characteristics and amenities.

Sunset from Theia's Deck

Theia, like all liveaboards in the Maldives, is accompanied by an additional dive boat, known as a dive dhoni, from where all the dives are carried out.  All equipment is stored on this boat, making the guest experience on board even more comfortable since there is no need to carry dive gear from the main ship on to a secondary boat.  The dive dhoni also carries first aid and emergency equipment in case something should go wrong during the dive.  The compressor is also kept on the dhoni, so there is never any noise from the compressor on the main boat.

Theia's Additional Dive Boat

Theia Cruise Special Offers

Theia is currently running a special introductory price of only $192 per person per night, which includes all dives and meals.  Flights to the Maldives are not included and neither is scuba gear, although this can be rented (just let the boat know in advance).  There are regular cruise departures on Theia and they usually last for 7 – 10 nights.  There are several cruises this year that are scheduled to visit renowned Hanifaru Bay, home to the manta ray “feeding frenzy”.  These cruises are scheduled for: July 19 – 26, August 2 – 9, August 9 -16, August 23 – 30 and September 6 – 13.

To book a space on a Theia dive cruise, contact Maldives Dive Travel today!

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Along with the many well regarded restaurants at the Taj Exotica is the Deep End restaurant.

The Deep End restaurant is more on the formal side of dining. So leave your sandy swim wear and board shorts behind for a formal dining experience on Frette linen set tables and a very long intense wine list that includes classics like Robert Mondavi To-Kalon I-Block Fumé Blanc.

Upon entering the Deep End restaurant you realize that the restaurant is actually a overwater dining room. With that great ambiance and tropical island dining feel is exceptional food. Along with all the great wine and dine at the Deep End, guests get to experience the great flavors with a romantically lit, marble and polised woods, and tables spread out a nice distance from one another.

We highly recommend the Moroccan-spiced spiny lobster medallions, fresh barramundi in a warm Seville orange mustard fizz.

With great wine comes great foie gras and its the best of the best of both at the Deep End restaurant. The menu is a long long list of tempting and mouthwatering courses and deserts. I reckon that guests should frequent the Deep End and try something new because its just so confusing. But as the food arrive the table coupled with your choice of wine, all that confusion becomes a great big blanket of culinary comfort and amazement. Choosing your meal will is going to be a tad taxing as you get a sensory taste crave overload upon gazing on the long list of gastronomical wonders to arrive at your table.

When we left, we were always given 2 small jars of lovely ground coffee, to enjoy the next morning, wrapped in sellophane and tied with gold twine. The service needless to say was amazing.

It is always a good idea to go back again and again for another delightful culinary and relaxing experience at the Deep End restaurant of the Taj Exotica Maldives.