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I had an absolutely fantastic experience at the Centara Grand Resort in the Maldives. The entire staff was amazing and incredibly kind throughout my stay. In particular, I must commend Nabeel for his outstanding service. His attentiveness and helpfulness truly set him apart, and he seemed like he should be the manager with his level of dedication. Nabeel was undoubtedly one of the shining stars of the resort. His attentiveness and helpfulness truly set him apart, and he seemed like he should be the manager with his level of dedication. Nabeel was undoubtedly one of the shining stars of the resort. I also had the pleasure of interacting with Chanapha at the reception, who was incredibly open-minded and accommodating. Her warm and friendly demeanor made my check-in process seamless and enjoyable. The Centara Grand Resort is a true paradise, and the exceptional staff, including Nabeel and Chanapha, made my stay even more memorable. I can't wait to return and experience their top-notch hospitality once again.

Before our wedding, we decided to go on our honeymoon in the Maldives. However, finding the perfect resort among the numerous options was not easy. After carefully considering the recommendations provided by our travel agency, we chose Outrigger Maafushivaru Resort as the best fit for us. We preferred a resort with excellent underwater and lagoon environments, as well as a dive center offering a variety of marine activities, and we believed Maafushivaru matched those criteria perfectly. After our wedding, we arrived at Velana International Airport late at night following a long flight. The next morning, we took the seaplane arranged by the resort and arrived at the jetty. Our butler, Vivi, greeted us warmly and guided us to the resort. Her friendly and attentive care made our 5-night stay enjoyable and comfortable. We stayed in a mix of water pool villa and beach villa. The water pool villa offered a private atmosphere, and we had excellent access to the lagoon just a few steps away. We spent peaceful moments in our private pool, enjoying stunning views of the lagoon and feeling truly happy. Watching the stars at night was another highlight. My wife and I woke up early to gaze at countless stars before falling asleep on Sunset Beach. For our meal plan, we chose all-inclusive type. We enjoyed breakfast at the Cuisine Gallery, basking in the morning sun reflecting off the sea, and for lunch, we dined at Edgewater Bar, where we appreciated the beautiful views of the pool and beach. In the evenings, we enjoyed diverse menus and desserts at Artisan, Moodhu Grill, and Koto. Every food was good and tasty. The service from the restaurant staff was oustanding; they frequently checked in on us, asking for feedback and ensuring our needs were met with thoughtful attention. On our last night, we were treated to a special honeymoon dinner featuring lobster and a beautifully decorated dessert with a congratulatory message. We also had a memorable experience when we spotted a massive nurse shark swimming by the window at Koto restaurant, and during our stay in the water pool villa, we witnessed a group of manta rays swimming nearby. On our final day, while snorkeling, we were mesmerized by a pod of wild dolphins, fully appreciating the resort's natural marine environment. Meeting our butler, Vivi, was a stroke of luck. She took many beautiful photos for us, knowing the best times and spots for great shots. She also adjusted our meal times and marine activity schedules to fit our preferences, which we deeply appreciated. Maafushivaru Resort was our best choice, and it left such a lasting impression that we would love to revisit. If our budget allowed, we would have extended our stay even longer. I highly recommend Maafushivaru Resort to travelers worldwide for its stunningly preserved marine environment and exceptional service!

Spent 7 fantastic days on Nova in 2 water villas with our 3 “young adults”. Liked the relaxed atmosphere, the small island and nice lagoon, the large and good quality villas as well as the diving and snorkling we did. There is just something magical about waking up looking out over the lagoon or taking a walk along the white sandy beach around the island at sunrise or sunset. In particular, we had some exceptional experiences diving and snorkling with manta rays as well as enjoyed turtle snorkling and the rich marine life at the house reef. The resort is close to many of the best South Ari dive sites, but note that seeing whale sharks when snorkling is still 50/50 (we didn’t see them). In terms of food the buffet in the main restaurant is good quality but the variation could be better when you are to eat there at both lunch and dinner. We took the opportunity to have dinner at Mizu and Flames - both very good experiences - but with the food and the service at Mizu being clearly the best - the chef, James, cooks right in front of you, is very engaged and puts on a bit of a show during the dinner. On the way out of Maldives, we ended up spending a few hours on a guided tour (organized by Nova) of Male instead of waiting in the airport. Not a fantastic city as such, but still worth it and interesting seeing another side of Maldives.

We absolutely LOVED our stay at Perla Dhangethi. We traveled with our 12 year old son and a group of friends staying for 2 weeks and it was honestly the BEST vacation we've had ever... and we travel a ton. The accommodations are very comfortable and provided plenty of space. The beds were extremely comfortable, the AC worked well, the hot shower was always a warm welcome after a long day of EPIC adventures with the Perla staff. We went whale shark swimming, reef snorkeling, manta ray swimming, nurse shark swimming, sand bank snorkeling and lunch, abandoned island exploration and MORE. Our excursions were beyond incredible and the Perla guides were absolute experts. The gursthouse grounds are lush and welcoming. The staff is friendly and warm. What else can I say? This was a 10/10 stay for sure. If you book here you will not regret it. Folks who stay here are not treated like random guests, they are treated like family and that's how we felt the entire time. We can't wait to return.