Maldives
At-A-Glance
Main Highlights
St Regis Maldives (Vommuli Island): This was our second resort in 2019 – just in time for our couple retreat before the covid lockdown. It was a luxury resort with first class services and a throwback to our wedding venue at the same hotel back home
The Ritz-Carlton Maldives (Fari Islands): Our third visit to Maldives in 2022 – this was a anticipated trip booked a year ahead and we were excited to travel first time post-covid. We also look forward to the end of our diving hiatus and we saw a relaxed sea turtle feeding on the corals without a care for the world
Sheraton Maldives (Furanafushi Island) : This was our first resort back in 2016 – the laid back atmosphere with wooden huts provided a nice “family vibe”. We caught shooting stars from our overwater villas and snorkeled right outside our bed. On our maiden dive trip, we caught 10+ manta rays cruising by us – a goosebump moment as we struggled to stick together as their powerful fins flapped causally by
Velana International Airport (Hulhulé Island): Velana International Airport is the main international airport. Singapore has great connectivity with Maldives and we typically take the last flight (landing into Male late evening), spend a night on the main island, before heading into the resort first thing next day
City (Male Island): This is the real Maldives as we saw locals going about their daily lives – from fresh raw fish to colourful fruits. We spent a full day here walking about in Male (yes, the entire “city” is walkable) and were greeted with nothing but wide smiles and warm hearts
Photo Reel
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Tarmac:
Arrival in Maldives on a clear, cool evening
Meals on board:
Relaxed travel without our little Beans
Sea Plane:
Departing the next morning for a flight from the waters
Villa:
Lazing in bed as we settle into St Regis
Bridge over troubled waters:
Putting away all worries
Sunset:
Watching the day go by in the middle of the ocean
Movie night:
Life is like a box of chocolates
Colour Palette:
Beautiful sunsets
Hot mama:
Hiding dad bod below the picture frame
Goodbye St Regis:
Flying out after a relaxing week
Overwater villas:
Picture perfect
Monkey business:
Climbing outside the hut…
Wet monkey:
… ended up below the hut
View off our hut:
Looking out into the open waters inviting us to jump any time
Private beach:
Chasing a ray
Right outside our hut:
Crystal clear waters
Sunset:
Beauty everywhere
Private dinner:
Setting up barbeque seafood for our anniversary treat
Home for the next 8 days:
Putting on the flippers to jump into the waters like a mermaid
Rise and shine:
I could wake up to this view every morning
Diving highlights:
Sea turtle seems unfazed by the attention he’s getting
Walk of life:
Hand in hand – 16 years on
Jump:
… ouch, knees hurt
Mystique Garden:
A quiet spot with a swing tied down a large banyan tree… great spot for a photo op
Titanic:
Our dinner lasted the movie… so of course we had to pick a long show!
Ritz Kids:
We hadn’t known we could dump the little Beans here – a little guilt came along, but forgotten quickly
Fruits:
Yellow-er than the bananas
Main city mosque:
Maldives is a predominantly Muslim country
Terrorism Memorial:
Remembering the soldiers and civilians who died on 3 Nov 1988
Bridge over troubled waters:
Crossing the China-Male Friendship Bridge
Home sweet home:
Always that sleepy picture when we are headed back… as we typically catch the Maldives-Singapore redeye (11pm local time, 2am in Singapore)
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