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Unique Maldives Moments
When done blissing out on the beach or reposing over the water, set your heart racing (or slow it down) with these one-of-a-kind Maldivian experiences.
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Cinema Paradiso
Cinema Paradiso by Soneva Jani is one of the world’s most extraordinary outdoor cinema experiences.
Watch classic and contemporary favourites beneath the stars, or, take your Cinema Paradiso experience to new heights as chefs craft an exclusive menu of comfort food.
Spectacular views coupled with a delicious meal created by a personal chef — signature ingredients for what is an unforgettable experience.
Unique Dining Experiences
World-famed powdery sands, deserted pearl-strung islands, and one of the greatest diving destinations on the planet are charms that naturally catapult the Maldives to the top of holiday hot lists.
Dining and romance go hand in hand in the Maldives – the restaurants and destination dining experiences available beyond compare, taking you from the serenity of a beach at sunset to the lush greenery of the jungle to the glittering turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.
The Huvafen Underwater Spa
Located within Huvafen Fushi Hotel — one of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World – Huvafen Underwater Spa is the first and only to be wholly located underwater.
Guests can indulge an added layer of indulgence and seductive calm due to the peaceful nature of the spa, surrounded by incredible aquatic life.
Anantara Kihavah Maldives
Another journey beneath the water for another unforgettable Maldivian dining experience. Explore the world’s first underwater wine cellar before you reach a dining room completely enclosed by the sea. Watch sharks, turtles and tropical fish swim by as you savour gourmet dining at its finest. Impeccably plated Maldivian lobster makes for a special lunch, while pan-seared Japanese wagyu completes a romantic dinner.
Restore The Reef
Home to some 3% of the world’s coral reefs, much of the Maldives’ reef habitats are sadly under stress due to factors such as ocean warming, diving and land reclamation.
Thankfully, many resorts offer ‘give-back’ schemes — holidaymakers able to do their part to help restore existing reefs.
At the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa the ‘Adopt a Coral’ project sees the resort team up with Reefscapers, a coral propagation organisation appointed by the Maldivian Government. Guests can work alongside local experts to transplant new coral in the Gulhi Falhu lagoon, where much of the coral has been destroyed due to land reclamation.
The impressive and proactive scheme also provides an alternative business to locals whose sole previous source of employment was fishing.
Into The Blue
The Maldivian seas are bursting with life – from its 2,000 species of fish to the bioluminescent plankton that form a magical, nightly lightshow in the waters.
For divers and snorkelers, this expanse of the Indian Ocean offers a wealth og incredible wildlife to view and engage.
Swim with whale sharks, barracuda and stingrays for most of the year in the South Ari Atoll, while the Baa Atoll is better known for manta rays. Hawksbill turtles, meanwhile, can often be spotted around many of the house reefs.
Offering primetime, oceanic viewing without getting your feet wet is the semi-submarine at Kuramathi Island. After taking your seats, the vessel takes you on a voyage 1.3m underwater — the ultimate way to view the incredible array of sealife up close.
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