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	Maldives hotels Anantara Veli Resort & Spa*** Location Along a coral-framed island in South Male Atoll, Anantara Veli Resort & Spa, Maldives is only a 30 minute speedboat ride from Male International Airport, yet the white sands, endless blue sky and lush foliage seem a world apart. Retreat to one of 50 Over-Water Bungalows, designed with coconut thatched roofs and Maldivian-inspired interiors. Find untold serenity in a couple’s treatment and romance on a yacht expedition by sunset. Set in the South Malé Atoll just half an hour from Malé International Airport, Anantara Veli brings you the island paradise of your dreams - a destination created for thrilling honeymoons and romantic getaways. Unwind on endless white sand beaches, palm-fringed islands and pristine coral reefs. Contemplate the oceanic light as it evolves from morning glow to evening dusk - bathing the coconut thatched roofs in subtly-changing hues, and glittering off the clear waters just beneath your private bungalow. Nestled in beauty, removed from unnecessary distraction, you are free to tune inwards as well as to indulge in the company of your loved ones. Accommodation • 36 Over-Water Bungalows of 62 square metres with king-size beds fitted with Egyptian cotton linens and adorned with brilliant local artefacts. Step out to your timber deck with an oversized sunbed and be amazed by the sea life beneath your terrace. • 14 Deluxe Over-Water Bungalows of 92 square metres each, with a spacious open-air bathroom and infinity-edge tub along a tiered sundeck, in addition to the luxurious amenities of the Over-Water Bungal Room Features • Flat-screen TV with surround-sound • CD/DVD player with DVD selection • iPod connection • Cordless phone • Tea/espresso machine • In-room private bar/wine cellar • Twice daily housekeeping service • Desk with Wi-Fi internet • Yoga mats • Snorkeling equipment • 24-hour in-villa dining service • In-villa safe Restaurants & Bars • 73 Degrees – Try sumptuous and creative cuisine for breakfast and dinner in an elegant yet casual ambience under a canopy of coconut palms. Pair local seafood with a choice of delightful vintages recommended by the Anantara Wine Guru. • Baan Huraa – A feast of Thai flavours as you sit above the gently rolling surf. Relax within a stately Thai house, set within a panorama of the Indian Ocean. Try vibrant flavours of lemongrass, galangal and coconut milk curries, paired with a wine selected from the cellar. • Geckos – Enjoy handmade tastes from the world’s kitchens as you overlook the lagoon. Try pizza, fusion flavour tappas, sashimi and Japanese steak, grilled tableside. • Dhoni Bar – Kick back to chill beats and your favourite cocktail on Veligandu Huraa’s own poolside bar, designed in the spirit of a traditional Maldivian sailboat with views overlooking coral reefs and the open ocean. Dining by Design – Your dream location and a menu limited only by your own desires. Kindle romance with a candlelight dinner on powder white sands or by the pool overlooking an Indian Ocean sunset. Dine in elegance while secluded in a private island hideaway or faree tent, sheltered on your balcony, lounging at a sand table or floating aboard a traditional Maldivian sailing dhoni. Let us create magical memories. On Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa, Maldives Anantara Veli’s neighboring island features delectable cuisine right on the beach or by the lagoon. • Fushi Café – An elegant café serving a sumptuous breakfast buffet and a nightly changing selection of international cuisine along the beach. • Fuddan Grill – On a timber deck over clear waters, indulge on a fusion of local seafood and imported specialties at our signature grill as you gaze across the Indian Ocean. • Terrazzo – Choose your favourite wine from our glass-paneled wine cellar and watch the sunset before enjoying our woodfired pizzas, homemade pasta and other Italian delights. • Aqua** – Treat yourself to a light lunch and savour spirited cocktails by an expansive infinity-edge pool overlooking the lagoon. Admire a perfect sunset from the mezza Anantara Spa Pamper. Enliven. Unwind. Spoil your body, soul and mind with a selection of Anantara Spa’s world-renowned signature treatments, alluring bath and steam rituals and holistic therapies. Anantara Spa Maldives is a true oasis of tranquility, in one of the world’s most remarkable tropical island settings. Choose between the tropical garden salas of Veli or over-water treatment suites on Dhigu. Recreation & Leisure • A fully equipped air-conditioned fitness centre • Leisure and sports centre • An infinity-edge swimming pool • A floodlit championship tennis court • Badminton and volleyball courts • Yoga and meditation sessions by the ocean • Anantara Cooking School with master chefs specialising in Maldivian, Thai and fusion flavours • The Water Sports Centre offers an extensive selection of the most up-to-date equipment for windsurfing, waterskiing and parasailing. Complimentary non-motorised activities are offered to all guests • House reef with snorkeling area • PADI 5* Dive Centre with a full range of courses and excursions • Anantara Surf School by Tropicsurf (Ideal surfing from May to October) • Yacht excursions • Deep-sea game or sport fishing • Sailing excursions and island-hopping adventures on a traditional dhoni or speedboat • Scenic seaplane flights Guest Services • In-villa dining experiences • International library and internet access • DVD library and music selection • A boutique on each island with exotic goods and Asian crafts • Excursion and activity desk • Boat transfer service • Laundry and pressing service • Pillow menu Leisure Rediscover what it means to relax. Or, let the stunning island surroundings invigorate you with our array of Maldives resort activities. Surf without the crowds on one of the last natural wonders of the earth, where you can feel as though the waves belong only to you. Take up windsurfing on the placid lagoon. Dive into the unexplored world of marine life in our crystal-clear waters. Stroll through the markets of bustling Malé. Explore even more undiscovered islands. Days spent at Anantara Veli can be as leisurely or as active as you choose. Water Sports The warm waters of the Indian Ocean will beckon from the moment you arrive. We welcome you to give in to the temptation and explore them from both above and below! From both Dhigu and Veli, dive into the exotic outdoors at Anantara. Aquafanatics: Water Sports Centre If you've seen enough of the reef's spectacular aquatic landscape and wildlife, come up for air and enjoy some of Anantara's water sports. Aquafanatics, Anantara's water sports centre, offers an exhaustive range of the latest gear and equipment to ensure a thrilling and novel experience. Kick up your adrenalin with surfing, parasailing, kite-surfing or windsurfing across our placid lagoon. Or, kayak through the softly rolling waves to nearby islands and sand banks. Explore the Maldivian heritage of reef and deep-sea fishing. Charter a private catamaran or zoom through the crystal waters with the aid of an under/overwater rocket. Discover the glittering seas and surrounding islands that make up our stunning tropical setting. Let us guide you on an exploration - or take to the high seas at your own pace! Surf School The Maldives is famous for its perfectly groomed waves, rivaling some of the best on the planet. Unlike other surfing destinations where crowds prevail, the Anantara surf is one of the last places on earth where you can feel as though the waves belong only to you. The true beauty of the Maldivian surf is not only its quality but also its variety, which allows surfers of all abilities to find and ride their perfect wave. While at Anantara, take advantage of our Surf school in the heart of the Indian Ocean with a half-day excursion or a one-hour briefer session. Diving Centre Discover a new world. In the Maldives, half the action is below the surface. Take full advantage of our PADI 5* dive centre, which offers a full range of courses from beginner certification to expert reef dive excursions. If you prefer, snorkel leisurely on the edge of the lagoon or peruse the Maldives' fabled coral gardens on our daily guided snorkeling trips. Dhoni Adventures A Maldivian distinction. Sail the high seas in a dhoni, the traditional local sailboat. Meet and greet dolphins. Enjoy a cocktail as you sail into the sunset. Contact us!
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