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UK’s leading Maldives specialist travel company Best of Maldives Winners Winners “Best Holiday Company to the Indian Ocean” www.simplymaldives.co.uk “Indian Ocean’s Leading Travel Agency” at at British Travel Awards 2013, 2014 & 2016 020 7481 0804 World Travel Awards 2017, 2018 & 2019 Map of Ihavandhippolhu Atoll Dhidhdhoo the Maldives Thiladhunmati Atoll Introduction Kulhudhuushi Maamakunudhoo Atoll imply Maldives, the Maldives specialist booking Funadhoo company based in London, has carefully created this Sbrochure to assist the discerning traveler explore the very finest resorts in the Maldives. Northern The Maldives is a collection of 1200 islands scattered Maalhosmadulu Manadhoo across the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. Over 150 of Atoll Ungoofaaru these islands have been turned into individual “one island, one Faadhippolhu Atoll hotel” resorts. Fasdhuthere Over the last 30 years, the team at Simply Maldives have Atoll Southern personally inspected over 100 resorts providing our clients Eydhafushi Maalhosmadulu with first-hand knowledge of each and every 5* resort in the Kaashidhoo Atoll Atoll Maldives. We have learnt to appreciate that not all 5* resorts are the same, and we understand the different rungs of the Goidhoo Atoll Gahaafaru Atoll luxury resort ladder. Arabian Thoddoo Atoll Whether you are searching for the finest dining experiences, North Male Atoll Rasdhoo the most luxurious villas, the most active house reef, or even the Sea Atoll Rasdhoo best underwater restaurant, we have the knowledge and insight Frequently Asked Questions Male International Airport to help you choose the perfect resort. Male Simply Maldives are proud to say that we always go the South Male Atoll When is the best time to travel to the Maldives? Ari Atoll Ozen by Atmosphere Maafushi extra mile for our customers, and this is reflected in success we December to April is considered “peak season”, Mahibadhoo have enjoyed at the British Travel Awards and World Travel Awards for the past six years. offering the best weather when travellers Felidhu Atoll Travelling to the Maldives has allowed us to forge can enjoy sunshine and clear blue skies. The Joali Fulidhoo relationships with the most exclusive resorts and allows us to temperature remains around 30°c throughout offer the lowest rates in the market. The details are important the year, however there is monsoon rain Northern between May and September when there could Emerald Maldives Nilandhe Vattaru Atoll to us and that’s why all our holidays are ATOL protected and Atoll Magoodhoo Laccadive our prices include all taxes and transfers costs, leaving you to be short spells of rain during the day. Prices are worry about the more important things… Like where you left considerably lower during this period. COMO Maalifushi Southern Muli Sea those sunglasses. Nilandhe How can I travel to the Maldives from the UK? Atoll Simply Maldives are available to help create your bespoke Kudahuvadhoo stay online through our website, or over the telephone. Hurawalhi Velana (Male) International Airport is the Kolhumadulu Atoll main international airport in the Maldives. We look forward to helping you find the perfect resort for you. Simply Maldives have partnered with the Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi Veymandoo leading Middle Eastern airlines departing from all major airports in the UK. A direct flight Veymandoo Haddhunmathi Atoll Amit Patel Channel service operates out of London to cover the One & Only Reethi Raa Fonadhoo months from November to March. Once you Managing Director arrive into the Maldives, Simply Maldives will Simply Maldives pre book your speedboat, seaplane or domestic NIYAMA One and Degree Channel transfer to your island hotel. www.simplymaldives.co.uk Is my holiday package protected? Atmosphere Kanifushi Simply Maldives is regulated by the UK Civil Aviation Authority and has always held its Soneva Fushi Villingili own ATOL license so you can book with us, safe in the knowledge that your holiday Thinadhoo Huvadhoo Atoll package is ATOL protected. Soneva Jani How do I contact Simply Maldives to get more India information on prices of the different resorts VARU By Atmosphere and to book? Srilanka Equatorial Channel You can give Simply Maldives a call and speak to one of our Maldives experts on OBLU Select by Sangeli Fuvamulah Fuvamulah Maldives Atoll 020 7481 0804 or visit our website at www. simplymaldives.co.uk and request a bespoke Hithadhoo quote today. OBLU at Helengli (Addu City) 3 OZEN by Atmosphere Experience Indulgence Grab your swimsuit, sun cream and a toothbrush, because that’s (almost) all you’ll be needing when you stay at OZEN by Atmosphere, perched on the island of Maadhoo, deep in the 1,200 island-strong Maldivian archipelago. t goes without saying that the resort When you’re on holiday, pretty much is a lush tropical paradise, all white- everything comes down to the food. I sand beaches and shimmering blue With the Atmosphere INDULGENCE waters. But beyond the idyllic setting, plan, you’ll have access to some of the this is the place to truly unwind thanks very best fine-dining experiences in to Atmosphere’s approach to hospital- the Maldives. OZEN by Atmosphere ity. For maximum comfort, book into is home to the first underwater res- the Atmosphere INDULGENCE plan, taurant in the Male Atoll, M6m; at which is exactly what it sounds like: a six metres below sea level, the dining holiday package designed to help you room brings you face to face with col- enjoy your best possible getaway. ourful marine life while you sample The finest dining utterly delicious seafood. Elsewhere, The Palms is OZEN’s G&T was practically made for a loca- The ultimate tropical hideaway main restaurant, focusing on all-day tion like this. OZEN has 41 beachfront villas, some dining that celebrates a variety of na- with eight metre private lap pools, tional cuisines, and makes sure every The best in wellness while the Earth Villa Pool Suite has taste is catered for. For the breathtak- Indulgence, of course, is also about two bedrooms and is ideal for fami- ing over-the-water experience that’s wellness. OZEN’s ELENA spa has lies. Then there are the 49 over-the- synonymous with Maldives, there stunning over-the-water treatment water Wind Villas (both with and are two more restaurants: Traditions: rooms that’ll leave you no doubt that without pools), overlooking the is- Indoceylon and Traditions: Peking, you’re in paradise – and treatments land’s tranquil lagoon and the endless both part of the Atmosphere INDUL- are included in the INDULGENCE horizon. GENCE plan. Here, you’ll have the plan. Should you feel the need to The gems in OZEN’s crown, these chance to sample the very best flavours do anything except relax, there’s a villas have glass-bottomed areas, ro- “this is the place to truly unwind of the Indian subcontinent and the Far well-equipped gym here, as well as mantic bathrooms and mood lighting thanks to Atmosphere’s approach East. Then at the heart of the island R.A.W., a raw food café that’ll nour- – both in the form of clever fibre optics, lies Joie de Vivre, the island’s pool bar ish you from the inside out. And if and the absolutely jaw-droppingly gor- to hospitality” and the ultimate Insta backdrop. And you want to head out on an aquat- geous Maldivian sunset.... at night, make sure not to miss GIN ic exploration? Diving is included IS IN, Maldives’ first bar devoted to when you book the INDULGENCE For more information, please visit our the drink of the moment. A refreshing plan, too. website at ozen-maadhoo.com 4 5 Hotel Joali A place for the joy “Joali Maldives is teeming with life, surrounded by tranquil lagoons, pristine white-sand beaches and a of living lush landscape of coconut palms.” oali Maldives is located in Raa At- Located in one of the largest and infinity pool, butler service, artisanal beach enclave, offering guests sunrise oll on Muravandhoo Island offer- deepest atolls in the world, Joali Mal- amenities, curated in-villa libraries, and sunset views. The extravagant ac- Jing luxury in a private setting with dives is teeming with life, surrounded thoughtful design and handpicked art. commodations include indoor and out- a distinct focus on design. Innovative by tranquil lagoons, pristine white-sand door living space, private infinity pool, dining concepts include Japanese res- beaches and a lush landscape of coconut Standout accommodations include the spa cabana and sauna, curated library taurant Saoke; authentic Asian and Le- palms. Internationally-renowned design Three Bedroom Ocean Residence and and guest quarters. vant restaurant Vandhoo; Tuscan-in- studio, Autoban, architecture and de- Four Bedroom Beach Residence. Within spired Bellinis; personalised dining sign studio, Atolye4n, and Tokyo-based the Three Bedroom Ocean Residence, As the first immersive art resorts in the and cooking school Her Kitchen; as Studio Glitt were tapped to lead the guests can expect over 4,000 square feet Maldives, Joali is surrounded by expe- well as numerous destination dining overall design and architectural ingenu- of lavish living space across three bed- riential artistic pieces that incorporate experiences. The Spa by ESPA invites ity throughout the 24-acre resort from The Joali experience begins on arrival rooms, three dressing rooms featuring nature and celebrate young designers, guests on a holistic wellness journey an inviting Maldivian entrance featur- at the Male airport where guests are two walk-in closets each and two liv- including Misha Khan, Nacho Car- along with a world-class fitness center ing artisan wood to encompassing the invited to relax in a private lounge be- ing rooms. Two striking infinity pools, bonell, Porky Hefer, London-based and expert trainers. Joali Maldives cel- feminine spirit of the property through fore taking a 45-minute seaplane to the a spa room and sauna, butler and valet Studio Glithero, Zemer Peled, Ardmore ebrates its “Joie de Vivre” philosophy natural, subtle colours and smooth tran- resort.