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  1. FerRrari

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    #1 FerRrari, Apr 25, 2011
    My future wife and I will be in India in September, so we've decided that it makes for a good opportunity to have a honeymoon in the Maldives. I've been trying to figure out where to stay, as an SPG member I looked at the W and in pictures looks great but the reviews are a bit of a turn-off. We're looking for a bungalow on the water but especially a place that has great food; smaller, private resorts are also preferred(no kids a plus). Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks!
     
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    #4 FerRrari, Apr 26, 2011
    Thanks, I'd be interested in hearing any feedback on the places if possible.
     
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    #5 snakeseare, Apr 26, 2011
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    Beach bungalows are much nicer than water bungalows IMO. Four Seasons Kuda Huraa was very nice though not top tier, but I haven't been since the tsunami wiped it out. They had a nice little two-person catamaran you could take out and play with. Also, the Four Seasons' dive boat, the Explorer, is great even if you only snorkel.

    http://www.fourseasons.com/maldiveskh/

    Looks like they didn't rebuild the water bungalows; just as well, if you ask me. They look great in theory but in practice just don't work.
     
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    #6 PAP 348, Apr 26, 2011
    Recently an Aussie Fchatter went there with his Wife for a holiday. :):)

    They stayed in Baros. :):)

    Here is his thread and post in the Aussie section. :):)

    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=320750&page=2

     
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    #7 GERRA456gt, Apr 26, 2011
    Me and my wife to be are thinking of going to Maldives in December / jan for our honeymoon too. There are hundreds of islands to chosse from.
    Go to a travel agent they will help you out
     
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    #8 FerRrari, Apr 26, 2011
    Thanks for all the replies! I've contacted a travel agent specializing in the Maldives but I also wanted to get input from others before making a decision, my wife to be really wants to be in a water bungalow so that's non negotiable.
     
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    #9 PAP 348, Apr 27, 2011
    Sounds like your Wife has expensive taste! :eek::eek:

    Good luck and enjoy. :):)
     
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    #10 FerRrari, Apr 30, 2011
    Hahaha, yeah she does!
    Thanks, I'm really excited it should be a very memorable experience.
     
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    #11 PAP 348, May 1, 2011
    Good to hear buddy!! Take care now. :):)
     
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    #12 Westworld, May 3, 2011
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    What's your budget and what exactly are you top priorities in terms of facilities/location and activities?


    Park Hyatt, the luxury brand of the Hyatt company (Four Seasons/Ritz-Carlton level) just got a management contract to a property in Maldives.

    http://maldives.hadahaa.park.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/
     
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    #13 mwr4440, May 3, 2011
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    Why are you going to the Maldives?

    Sounds like a stupid question right? Nope. It is not.



    If you are going to mostly sit on a beach, one set of Islands will be a better choice.


    If you are going to Scuba Dive, other Islands would be better depending on what critters you hope to see. Sharks are a given on EVERY dive, inhabit EVERY lagoon, but other critters on diver's "Bucket-Lists" are much more picky.


    If you want to wind surf or other surface sports (to include skin dive/snorkel), still other islands may be better suited for your trip.


    If you are a weak or non-swimmer, yet another set of islands might be a better bet.



    Yes they are all islands, most smaller than a city block, but they each offer very different opportunities.

    Some have everything a 5-Star in any city anywhere has, some do not even have FRESH Water other than bottled to drink (only salt H20 out of the tap :eek:) and no commo other than short wave, and others have everything in between.


    ENJOY !!!!
     
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    #14 Schatten, May 3, 2011
    I'd like to go one day as well, as a get away from a vacation in India, but that might be next year or the following.

    One blog I read often has some reviews and lots of pictures. Might give you a better view of what to expect.

    Maldives: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/01/days-9-10-welcome-to-maldives.html
    http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/01/days-11-13-maldivian-water-games-night.html
    http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/01/day-with-maldives-whale-shark-research.html

    Denis Island (while not in the Maldives, looks gorgeous!): http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/01/week-in-seychelles-on-denis-island.html

    But if I were in that part of the world, I'd also want to drop into Mauritius. That's a place on my bucket list.
     

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