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Maldives Hotels Offer a Sublime Escape

Maldives deals must be booked by Dec 31, 2009

The tropical islands of the Maldives each present a sublime allure. These exotic resorts are the perfect setting for a family vacation, romantic honeymoon or personal spa vacation. Whether its an ultra luxurious over water villa or an intimate bungalow on a private island, you'll be blown away by the beauty of these islands. Call Travelwizard.com at 1.800.330.8820 to book your Maldives hotels and vacation packages or click here to enquire now.

 

Cocoa Island, Maldives Hotel

5 nights from $1990 pp, do

 

This quiet resort is only 40-minutes by boat from the Maldives airport. Cocoa Island has 33 exclusive villas, including 17 traditional Maldivian boats that have been converted into guest rooms that sparkle over a blue lagoon. Beautiful woods windows and spacious rooms full of soft linens and beautiful furniture.

Diving and other water sports are ideal at Cocoa, with the Kandooma Channel to the west, offering incredible diving, a quiet reef for snorkeling to the east, and much more. The COMO Shambhala Retreat nurtures wellness with holistic spa treatments and yoga.

 

Soneva Fushi & Soneva Gili, Maldives

8 nights from $6510 pp, do

 

Surrounded by pearlecent beaches and azure blue sea, Soneva Fushi by Six Senses offers the finest creature comforts. With only 65 private rooms and villas, all beachfront and surrounded by lush greenery, you will enjoy the best in barefoot sophistication.

Soneva Gili by Six Senses provides a complementary experience to Soneva Fushi. Some of its 45 unique over-water villas are accessible only by boat. Immerse yourself in the virgin lagoon surrounding your private haven, and delight in this private island.

 

Anantara & Naladhu, Maldives

6 nights from $2025 pp, do

 

Set on an exotic island, Anantara is essence of romance. These private villas offer beachfront seclusion or over-water ambiance. Villas offer luxury bathtubs for two, some with private pools, and all the modern comforts. Six dinning venues and a spa complement your visit.

 

The premier in indoor-outdoor living, Naladhu is the new sister retreat to Anantara. Enjoy 19 intimate beachfront and ocean-facing houses with over 3,000 square feet of free-flowing space, private plunge pools and personal wine cellars. This six-acre, white sand island offers personalized meals and excursions.

 

Alila Villas Hadahaa, Maldives

7 nights from $1943 pp, do

 

Distinctly eco-friendly and located in the secluded, far south of Maldives, Alila Villas Hadahaa pioneers the southern Maldives with 50 island and aqua villas and infinite panoramic views. The North Huvadhoo Atoll, one of the largest and deepest in the world, has been little explored due to its remoteness, so the waters are almost virginal and offer diverse diving opportunities.

Alila Villas Hadahaa is the first resort in the Maldives to adhere to the standards for Green Globe certification in the construction stage and resort operations. Exuding modernity and luxury, with stellar design and comforts, Alila is simultaneously in sync with its delicate natural surroundings.

 

Huvafen Fushi, Maldives

5 nights from $3295 pp, do

 

Only 30 minutes from your arrival in Malé, find yourself immersed in style and peace at Huvafen Fushi in the North Malé Atoll. An exclusive 43 private bungalows offer on-the-beach seclusion or over-water ambiance, and all rooms enjoy the pleasure of a private plunge pool, modern, clean lines, rich woods, romantic baths and fun amenities, such as iPods and tic-tac-toe games made of polished stones.

The Lime Spa offers a wow factor with the world’s only underwater spa treatment rooms and the most amazing underwater views. All the anticipated water activities are available. Seven dining and imbibing venues offer class and variety, including the large, underground wine cellar.

 

Shangri-La Villingili, Maldives

7 nights from $2895 pp, so

 

Located at the southernmost tip of the Maldives, Shangri-La Villingili sits on a large island with 30 acres of lush vegetation and nearly 4 miles of coastline. Space lends itself to exclusivity for every guest in beachfront, over-water, and unique tree house villas, each adorned with every modern amenity and awaited luxury.

Enormous 16-foot wide manta rays are found in the atoll year-round. There is a beautiful house reef for snorkeling and many dive sites, including a 1944 British shipwreck. The CHI Spa pampers guests with therapies and yoga in a tranquil setting, and various dining venues offer the best cuisine, fusing tastes from Asia, Arabia and the Indian Ocean.

 

W Retreat & Spa, Maldives

5 nights from $2105 pp,do

 

The W concept is effortlessly adapted to an island setting at W Retreat & Spa in the Maldives. Truly a paradise for the hip and privileged, W offer 78 sleek beach and over-water villas with private plunge pools, nightlife, a variety of indoor, fireside and starlit dining, the Away Spa, and the famous Whatever/ Whenever team to indulge your every whim. Water activities abound, oil painting relaxes and a fitness center keeps you grounded.

Dive shipwrecks or simply relax by day, then by twilight, dress up for a night “out” at 15 Below. Revel in adventure and style. From the powdered sands, submerge into a rich marine underworld and come up for some ice cream and rock-n-roll.

 

One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives

7 nights from $3713 pp, do

 

Situated in the northwest of the North Malé Atoll is an oasis of virgin lagoon and sun-bleached sand. One&Only Reethi Rah is a place to wander your own stretch of beach or lounge with plush pillows in built-in nets that hang over your own little piece of the balmy Indian Ocean. By night, enjoy a private in-villa dinner or “see and be seen” in various venues offering fine cuisine, drinks and music.

Eden awaits with 130 private beach and over-water villas, four restaurants and bars, nearly 2.5 acres of holistic spa and fitness facilities, and every imaginable island activity and amenity. Modern and lively, One&Only Reethi Rah elicits youthfulness and merriment in every guest.

 

Taj Exotica, Maldives

5 nights from $2390 pp, do

 

A simple 15-minute speedboat transfer from Malé, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa boasts 62 air-conditioned luxury beach and over-water villas, some with private plunge pool, each with a spectacular view over an inviting lagoon and the Indian Ocean. Enjoy the modern comfort of your palm-thatched sanctuary, composed of natural tones and the fragrance of flowers with Asian-inspired details, in one of the largest lagoons in the Maldives.

Enjoy three venues for fine cuisine, vintage wines and cocktails, 24-hour in-villa dining and the private island setting of the new Taj Spa. Diving for all levels of experience and non-motorized water sports take advantage of this marine retreat.

 

The Beach House at Manafaru, Maldives

7 nights from $2780 pp, do

 

The northernmost island resort of the Maldives’ nearly 1200 islets, The Beach House at Manafaru is an exuberant green island encircled by a turquoise lagoon. This Relais & Chateaux haven offers 68 villas, suites and pavilions, some sited on the beach and some built out over the warm water. Each one is air-conditioned and offers every modern comfort as well as open-air baths and private pools.

Three distinct restaurants compliment an equal number of bars and the wine cellar, where dinners can be staged. Enjoy the Shui Spa, choice boutiques, and private castaway islands. A diver’s paradise, enjoy water and land activities, excursions to nearby islands, and even simulated golf.