Maldives is very famous for its natural beauty which includes the blue ocean and white beaches, accompanied by clean air and pleasant temperatures. Due to its extraordinary underwater scenery and clean water, Maldives is ranked among the best recreational diving destinations of the world. It consists of 1.192 coral islands, of which over 50 were turned into a marvelous resorts.
Below we suggest you study the top 5 Island resort in Maldives, just in case you decide to pay a visit to this heaven island.
Lily Beach Resort & Spa at Huvahendhoo
Lily Beach Resort & Spa is located on Huvahendhoo Island surrounded by a beautiful house reef. Offering 5-star luxury and an all inclusive package is rare in the Maldives, something Lily Beach is renowned for.
Huvahendhoo Island, situated on the south-east of Ari Atoll in the Maldives is a mere 25-minute scenic flight by Sea Plane from Male’ International Airport to the resort, flying over the amazing world of spectacular islands and unique reef-formations, infinite memories to last a life-time.
Lily beach resort has a very good and great reputation worldwide, for its pristine beaches, lush green vegetation, wonderful dive & snorkeling sites. The clear lagoon, white sandy beaches, stylish accommodation and more makes visitors come back repeatedly to this place.
Mirihi Island Resort
"Mirihi" refers to the small exquisite yellow flowers found around this beautiful island. According to local folklore, the flowers can be used to "take away the poison".
Mirihi Island Resort is located on a secluded tropical island in the South Ari Atoll, approximately 85 km (53 mi) south of the capital Male'. This emerald gem is just 350 meters (1,150 ft) long and 50 meters (165 ft) wide with a sparkling palm-fringed beach of fine white sand.
Blessed with white talc beaches, turquoise blue waters and one of the most amazing house-reefs, it is truly a vision of paradise on Earth.
Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi
The Island hideaway at Dhonakulhi Maldives, Spa Resort & Marina is a luxury boutique resort situated on the privately-owned uninhabited virgin island of Dhonakulhi, North Maldives. The Marina at Island Hideaway is the first of its kind in the Maldives. The Island is a haven of peace, tranquility and serenity.
Dhonakulhi is a physically large crescent-shaped island with a beach length of some 1.4 km (0.86 mi) on each side, a width of 500 meters (1,640 ft) and land area of 234,000 Sqm (58 acres). The crystal clear turquoise waters of the shallow waist-deep lagoon surrounding the island stretch as far as the eye can see.
The island is unique in its reef formation, the reef system it sits on having a natural channel splitting it in two distinct parts forming a natural harbor for marina. In addition to coconut trees, banana trees and other tropical trees, the island is covered by uniquely rich, bushy vegetation.
Vakarufalhi Island Resort
Vakarufalhi is located on the South Eastern corner of the Ari Atoll, one of the Maldives favorite, and most famous diving destinations. Vakarufalhi is a hub for exploring some of the best diving the Maldives has on offer.
Vakarufalhi has recently reopened following an extensive refurbishment of its rooms and facilities. A lazy walk around the white soft sand takes just 10 minutes, with the stunning lagoon and house reef within constant view. The bare foot island offers a unique friendly and intimate atmosphere from which to explore some of the most well known dive sites in the Maldives.
Maayafushi Island Resort
Maayafushi is an Italian-led, modestly-price, straightforward resort with high standards and an old-style Maldives philosophy and great snorkeling.
The small, oblong island lies almost perfectly north-south. Off the southern tip is Maayafushi's distinctive tongue of sand, now rather shorter and broader than before but still wonderful. Off the northern tip are the waterbungalows.
The west side of the island obviously has the afternoon sun and the sunset but the east side has the snorkeling just off the beach. And this is an excellent island for snorkeling. The coral is abundant a good seven metres (23 ft) before reaching the drop-off. Turtles, black-tip reefsharks, morays and schools of fish are abundant; mantas are occasionally seen.
(Source : The World Geography)
(Source : The World Geography)
