Went a couple of years ago Scooterscot - it was beautiful.
You can find the photos if you know where to look...
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Looks very nice from the air. I'll make do with taking a picture along with me to the sauna.
How about this for a plan B. Audio tape of tropical island sounds, panoramic tropical paradise picture goggles plus a tub of sand and a one day pass to your local sauna. Optional extra include noisy kid sounds and bird droppings. Deluxe version includes being stung by a jellyfish. Just take the whole kit to your local sauna. Saves all the hassles of flying and you can be back home for tea. Boomed.
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It's brilliant Scooterscot, you will love it. Been there in April and it was fine weather wise. Best place I've ever been on holiday, and agree with everything said above.
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Maldives
I went to the maldives on honeymoon. Went to Sun Island, was rated as 4* and was not expecting too much but it was really relaxing and nice, the food was excellent and the bunglows where water or on the beach and the everything was tidy clean and neat
I have also been to Barbados and IMO Maldives is much better value for money.
Maldives appears to be more international where Barbodos consists of manky hotels with package tourists from America and UK and snotty establishments with seething class warfare(I had great fun here but that is another story)
Maldives does what it says on the box, its a tropical holiday. So if you want to drink cocktails, ski , swim and laze around the pool its great.
In my albeit limited experience, I rate the Maldives quite highly if thats what you are looking for.
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Originally posted by hyperD View Post
Best to go around Feb and try all-inclusive options (where all drinks are prepaid). I got my money's worth!
Our flight off the island was a bit delayed. Normally I'd winge but it was because a school of dolphins was 'on the runway' and the pilot wanted to take some pics. in fact he nearly lost a flip-flop in the process.
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Maldives is wonderful. We went to the Royal Island - Twin Otter flew us over and boat took us in. We had our own place with private beach and balcony facing the sea, which was within 5 seconds walking distance.
Great food, cocktails, lots of trips to neighbouring islands and very intense sun. Don't bring any extra clothes (put it all in hand luggage) as you won't need any. Bring plenty of books for reading, although most resorts have plenty of books around.
Try sn0rkling (wtf: profanity edited! lol!) (unless you dive) around the sea and buy an underwater (diposable if needs be) camera for all the fishies. They are fantastic.
Don't be frightened by a shark-like fish that is magnified with the distortions of the mask and scream like a girl as I did, only to find it was a foot long dog fish.
Best to go around Feb and try all-inclusive options (where all drinks are prepaid). I got my money's worth!
Try and go for two weeks - you'll come back stress free - it's wonderful.
And go for the spa treatments.
Great for diving (although I don't dive).
Each island has a distinctive style. Some are diving islands, some are deserted "Paradise Lost", some are heaving with people, some are full of Italian "party people" looking to club all night. Some are exclusive and very costly like the Banyan Tree or Sonevafushi.
Blow your money now before the government confiscate it all. Or the wife divorces you and takes the lot.
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Originally posted by Durbs View PostNothing whatsoever to do except reading, eating, drinking, swimming and diving but those are my favourite things to do anyway so suited me nicely.
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We both dive, was last diving off Zanzibar amazing.
We're part of the PADI fraternity 'Pay and Die Idiot',
Sounds amazing...
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Went to Kuredu (sp?) in Sept 2008. Looks a similar size island to yours or maybe a bit smaller.
If you like diving or fancy learning it's amazing. If you don't and get bored lying on the beach it's the dullest place on earth once you get past the scenery.
We had a great time. I'd go for the little villas that open up to the beach. Way better than the ones on stilts IMVHO.
Have fun.
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Originally posted by scooterscot View PostAnyone here ever been?
Mrs Scooter and I are thinking about doing so in the next few weeks -
This place is getting our vote at the minute but we'd appreciate any pointers or tips..
Is it worth waiting until April, rainy season starts proper in May we're told, but I notice prices start to drop by almost half in April..
Remember stepping of the boat onto the island and you know you have this picture of absolute paradise in your head - well that was it!
Nothing whatsoever to do except reading, eating, drinking, swimming and diving but those are my favourite things to do anyway so suited me nicely.
Sea-life is staggering, you see all sorts even if you just stick to the shallows. Saw huge turtles and if you went out on the pier at night there'd be loads of sharks just cruising past.Last edited by Durbs; 6 February 2010, 14:09.
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The Maldives
Anyone here ever been?
Mrs Scooter and I are thinking about doing so in the next few weeks -
This place is getting our vote at the minute but we'd appreciate any pointers or tips..
Is it worth waiting until April, rainy season starts proper in May we're told, but I notice prices start to drop by almost half in April..Tags: None
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