Holiday Inn to Open September ’09

A new mid-range hotel is soon to open its doors to t0urists seeking peace and relaxation in the Maldives. Situated in Male, the capital of the Maldives, the InterContinental Hotels Group is set to open its 117-room Holiday Inn Male on September 1, 2009.

Holiday Inn Male

Holiday Inn Male Location

Located near the harbor front, with shops and markets within a short walking distance, guests of the new Holdiay Inn Male will find various historical places of interest like the Presidential Palace, the Old Friday Mosque, and the Sultan Park to be very accessible.

Holiday Inn Male Facilities

Meetings and conferences in the Maldives will never be the same again thanks to the luxurious accommodations, food and beverage outlets, recreation and communication facilities at the hotel, which is just a short, five-minute speedboat ride from the international airport!

Holiday Inn Male Accommodations

The rooms at the Holiday Inn Male offer luxury fit for a king.  They feature either king beds or two twin beds with all the conveniences and comforts you would expect from one of the world’s leading hotel chains. Need to reconnect with the world during your vacation? Broadband internet, LCD TVs, and other amenities and facilities await your disposal!

Holiday Inn Male Guestroom

Local Amenities

The Holiday Inn Male is located at the corner of Ameer Ahmed Magu, so you never need to worry about fine dining or entertainment, as there are various eateries such as the Lobby Café, an all-day dining restaurant,a rooftop restaurant that offers European/Japanese fusion cuisine and a 24-hour in-room dining all for your gourmet pleasure!

Holiday Inn Male Entertainment

Guests will never be at a loss for entertainment, because the Holiday Inn Male boasts of a variety of fun activities such as big game fishing, snorkeling, island excursions and picnics, Male city tour, photo flights, resort day visits, submarine trips, and a host of other great activities to enjoy! The Holiday Inn Male also has a rooftop swimming pool, a well-equipped fitness center and a coconut spa where you can feel your stress melt away!

Holiday Inn Male Business Amenities

For business-minded people who want to hold a conference in the Maldives, the Holiday Inn Male also has four versatile meeting rooms, one of which is the Grand Ballroom which offers 255 square meters of space, all equipped with the latest technology! Conduct your business in style!

A truly great place for business or pleasure, the Holiday Inn Male has everything you need, whether you’re looking for a calm and tranquil atmosphere for your holiday, or on a necessary business trip, the Maldives is a unique destination, and the Holiday Inn Male is a great place to call your home away from home.

For more information about the Holiday Inn Male, and to make reservations, visit the hotel’s website.  Once you have visited the hotel, why not write a review on www.MaldivesReviews.com

Let’s Go Maldives!

Traditional Maldives Dhoni

General Maldives Information

The Maldives is an island country made up of a group of idyllic atolls in the Indian Ocean, 185 islets of the 1,192 islets are inhabited. The Maldives is the smallest Asian country in terms of both population and area and it is also the smallest predominantly Muslim nation in the world.

Maldives People

Originally inhabited by Buddhists, people came to the Maldives under the influence of the Portugese and the Dutch.  Ultimately, the island nation became a British protectorate. The variety of foreign influences in Maldives have helped to shape Maldives as the perfect exotic getaway, considering its exuberant surroundings.

Destination Maldives

Although considered terra incognita since the 1970’s, the Maldives has risen to become one of the world’s most popular vacation spots, boasting pristine turquoise waters that lap peacefully against the sand, as well as gorgeous coconut groves that provide an atmosphere of peace and tranquility.  The Madives’ population of 300,000 people live on just 185 of the 1,192 islands.  The others are used exclusively for tourism and agriculture. All land above the ocean surface in the Maldives is of coralline origin and the atolls of the Maldives form an impressive sight.

Maldives Scuba Diving

Maldives Liveaboard Blue Lagoon

The Maldives is established as a prime destination for scuba divers.  The many beautiful dive sites here feature spectacular coral reefs and exotic marine wildlife that will surely fascinate both veterans and first-time scuba divers. Many scuba divers choose to take a liveaboard holiday, which allows them to visit many dive sites all over the Maldives while cruising around these amazing islands in style.  The resorts around the islands also provide luxurious accommodations set in dazzling natural while still offering all the comforts and conveniences of home. Dining is definitely not a problem, as restaurants all over the islands and on the liveaboards cater to a host of different palates and dietary requirements.

More Maldives Activities

Action and adventure abound in the Maldives.  Hotels and liveaboards alike offer a variety of tours and excursions which allow you to visit other islands, native communities or go shopping in Male, the capital of the Maldives.   The rest of the time, you can spend your days enjoying countless water sports, from scuba diving and snorkeling to water skiing and banana boating. 

Snorkeling in the Maldives

R & R, Maldives Style!

Rest and relaxation are the biggest attractions of the Maldives for tourists, who flock here from around the world to bask in the sun and frolic in the clear blue waters of  the Maldives. For true relaxation, visitors should take advantage of one of the island nations’ many spas, which offer a whole menu of treatments and procedures.

Shangri-La Spa Maldives

Maldives welcomes new Shangri-La Resort

While any normal person might think that the Maldives is brimming with luxury resorts, the newest kid on the block, the Shangri-La Villingili resort is being branded as the “first international luxury resort”.

Shangri-La Villingilli Resort Accommodations

The Shangri-La Villingilli Resort comprises a collection of impressive villas, ranging from the Pool Villa to the Villa Laalu, the most expensive. All the villas offer high-speed internet access, flat-screen televisions, Bose sound system, coffee machines, private sundecks, private swimming pools and indoor and outdoor showers. No need to mention that the design throughout the villas is utterly breathtaking and totally comfortable, with hints of Asian and Indian style.

Shangri La Resort Maldives

Shangri-La Villingilli Resort Activities and Facilities

While the overall feeling at the Shangri-La Villingilli Resort is one of relaxation, there are plenty of activities on offer for the more adventurous guests, including scuba diving, sailing, sports fishing, kayaking and even a day cruise on which lunch is served on the equator. You may be thinking a little more along the lines of an indulgent spa, in which case, you are in luck; the Shangri-La Villingilli Resort has a full spa, called the CHI Spa, offering some of the most relaxing treatments in the world, with the ultimate being the four-hour “Himalayan Blue Moon Ritual”, a USD 475 delight comprising an oil-infused soak in the tub, healing stone massage and a mud body mask.

Shangri-La Villingilli Resort Food and Drink

The Shangri-La Villingilli Resort offers two restaurants, Javvu and Khazaanaga and four lounge-bars, all of which serve a delicious menu of drinks and snacks, from freshly caught fish to delightfully refreshing cocktails. The restaurants and bars have differing dress codes and styles, so choose one that goes with your mood that day. Whichever you choose, the food, drinks and service at Shangri-La Villingilli will not disappoint.

Shangri-La Villingilli Resort Events

The Shangri-La Villingilli Resort offers a variety of event planning services to fulfil your needs, whether they be corporate getaways or your wedding, you will find a team of people eager to please and make this a truly memorable occasion for you and your loved ones or colleagues. Staying at Shangri-La Villingilli Resort is not cheap, but if you can afford it, it will definitely be worth it. The resort is currently running a promotional opening offer which starts at USD 860 per night, and that’s for the cheap room! For more information, visit the Shangri-La Villingilli Resort website. If you have already visited the hotel, why not write a review of your experience at Maldives Reviews.