For those planning a vacation to somewhere where they can relax, swim, read, indulge in sea sports and just be pampered in every which way you please by a friendly and attentive staff willing to give you personalised attention then head for a resort in the Maldives. Having recently returned from one of the best trips my husband and I have taken in a long time, and having stayed in not one but two different island resorts in this archipelago, I can vouch for the fact that this is the destination to head to if you haven't been there already.
Of course, the degree of personalised service varies from resort to resort so depending on your budget -- Maldives is an expensive holiday for people from our part of the world -- carefully study the options on the net before making your choice. We stayed at the Four Seasons Resort at Kuda Huraa and didn't regret it for a second. Right from their facilitation centre at Hulemale airport where we were made comfortable with complementary refreshments as we waited for others leaving for the resort to join us, to the picturesque speed boat ride where again complementary water was passed around, to the reception committe at the resort, waiting to greet us with drums beating, to our beautiful accommodation on the ocean, right up to the point that we were waived goodbye by the hotel staff, we were left overwhelmed by the warm hospitality of the resort. The waiters at the restaurants greet you by your name, and every staff member, no matter who it is, has a smile and a greeting for you when they pass you by.
Thoroughly pampered at the Four Seasons, we were disappointed by our next resort, the Sheraton, which was at a decided disadvantage since we were constantly comparing it with its predecessor! Our accommodation was overlooking the beach, which was a nice change from our ocean place as it gave us a different angle to enjoy but it was one of four rooms within a unit and our neighbours, who were pretty noisy, were too close for comfort. The staff was not as efficient either and unlike at the Four Seasons, the resort does not have its own water plant, so one was compelled to buy imported water every time one wanted it when outdoors!
That said, the resort has a lot of greenery and huge ancient trees which add character to the place and give it an exotic look, so it does have its own charm. But as I said, look up options before you finally decide on an island resort. Rest assured that no matter which one you pick, you will have a plethora of sea sports and activities to choose from in this crystal clear, unbelivably turquoise waters, and some of the best massages that the east has to offer, not to mention great halal food.
Of course, the degree of personalised service varies from resort to resort so depending on your budget -- Maldives is an expensive holiday for people from our part of the world -- carefully study the options on the net before making your choice. We stayed at the Four Seasons Resort at Kuda Huraa and didn't regret it for a second. Right from their facilitation centre at Hulemale airport where we were made comfortable with complementary refreshments as we waited for others leaving for the resort to join us, to the picturesque speed boat ride where again complementary water was passed around, to the reception committe at the resort, waiting to greet us with drums beating, to our beautiful accommodation on the ocean, right up to the point that we were waived goodbye by the hotel staff, we were left overwhelmed by the warm hospitality of the resort. The waiters at the restaurants greet you by your name, and every staff member, no matter who it is, has a smile and a greeting for you when they pass you by.
Thoroughly pampered at the Four Seasons, we were disappointed by our next resort, the Sheraton, which was at a decided disadvantage since we were constantly comparing it with its predecessor! Our accommodation was overlooking the beach, which was a nice change from our ocean place as it gave us a different angle to enjoy but it was one of four rooms within a unit and our neighbours, who were pretty noisy, were too close for comfort. The staff was not as efficient either and unlike at the Four Seasons, the resort does not have its own water plant, so one was compelled to buy imported water every time one wanted it when outdoors!
That said, the resort has a lot of greenery and huge ancient trees which add character to the place and give it an exotic look, so it does have its own charm. But as I said, look up options before you finally decide on an island resort. Rest assured that no matter which one you pick, you will have a plethora of sea sports and activities to choose from in this crystal clear, unbelivably turquoise waters, and some of the best massages that the east has to offer, not to mention great halal food.
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