As we took our mesmerising seaplane from Male International Airport we gazed over the thousand of islands in the Maldives. Before long, we touched down in the renowned UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Baa Atoll. Home to Vakkaru Maldives Resort. An exotic, luxurious resort with immaculate overwater villas, fringed white beaches, deep blue holes and an abundance […]
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Kuramathi Water Villa: Review of Our Stay
The Maldives is a fascination for many due to the sheer beauty of the thousands of islands. As well, the concept of staying over water is intriguing (as it was to us!). As one of the first Resorts to open in the Maldives in 1975, Kuramathi was high on our bucket list. Especially seeing they […]
The Residence at Dhigurah: Open June 2019
Linked to the existing Resort on Falhuumafushi Island by a 1-kilometre wooden bridge, The Residence at Dhigurah opened in June this year. Both are owned by the luxury Singaporean hotel operator Cenizaro. Located in Gaafu Alifu Atoll, South of Male, the combined islands now make this all-inclusive Resort one of the largest in the Maldives. […]
Baa Atoll Maldives Resort: Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu
The Maldives are a collection of atolls in the Indian Ocean. One of them, Baa Atoll is recognized as a UNESCO biosphere reserve full of life from whale sharks to manta rays. The atoll is also renowned for a number of luxurious resorts. One of the Baa Atoll Maldives Resort is Coco Palm Dhuni Kohlu. […]
Hotel Review: Fregate Island Private, Seychelles
In today’s world, everyone looks for something different, something new. That is exactly what Fregate Island Private provides. The exclusive island is situated in the Seychelles archipelago. With only 16 Villas, the development has been restricted to ensure that the natural environments are preserved. // The Location // Seychelles in general has been relatively unexplored […]
Hotel Review: Raffles Praslin, Seychelles
Positioned on the hillside overlooking Anse Takamaka Bay, Raffles Praslin is a five star resort offering 180 degree views over Curieuse Island. Located in the Indian Ocean, the Seychelles enjoys warm weather year round with temperatures between 24 and 32 degrees. // The Location // Located on the north east tip of Praslin island, the […]
Hotel Review: The Chedi | Muscat, Oman
// The Chedi // The Chedi located in Muscat, Oman is an all round luxury 5 star hotel. We spent five nights here on our way back to Australia from Africa. It made for a relaxing stopover where we spent the days sipping cocktails and taking in the beautiful stretch of the Gulf of Oman. […]
Hotel Review: Munduk Moding Plantation | Munduk, Indonesia
Positioned on top of a mountain in the North of Bali, Munduk Moding Plantation is a unique and exquisite hotel. Both of us have been to Bali on more than one occasion yet neither of us have ever travelled to the North of Bali. After our two-night stay, we need to come back again as […]
Hotel Review: Hotel Tugu Bali | Canguu, Indonesia
The winning element of Hotel Tugu Bali is its location, situated just metres from Balong Beach on the main road in Canguu. Prior to our 2-night stay at Hotel Tugu, neither of us had been to Canguu before. Being centrally located meant that we were able to explore the area efficiently in the short time […]
Hotel Review: The Kayana | Seminyak, Indonesia
Our recent stay at The Kayana was the perfect start to our 10 day holiday in Bali. Positioned close to Potato Head, the luxury villas are an oasis in the heart of buzzing Seminyak. // The Location // For first timers to Seminyak, you want to be positioned somewhere in between Ku de Ta to […]