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Final English Info South Male’ Atoll, Republic of Maldives Phone No: +960 6647171 Fax: +960 6647272 Email: [email protected] “Maruhabaa” Welcome to Biyadhoo! Dear Guest, They are over 100 resort islands in the Maldives so we want to say “Thank you” for choosing Biyadhoo! We hope your stay will be everything you expect and more. We have put together the following information to help make your stay smoother and help you make the most of your precious holiday time. This information folder provides some general information about the Maldives, and an A-Z Guide of Biyadhoo covering everything from Entertainment to Excursions, Dress Code to Diving, and Tanning to Tipping. You will also find details of our Spa, Dive Center and Water Sports activities. If there is anything we have missed or you have any further questions, you can dial “0” from your room and speak to Reception or Guest Relations. The Maldives is truly a beautiful place. We want you to leave Biyadhoo on the promise that you will return. Anything we can do to make the stay even closer to perfection, please let us know. Warm Regards, Biyadhoo Sta & Management Head Oce: Sunland Hotels Pvt. Ltd. Moonlight Villa 04th Floor, Medhuziarai Magu, Malé, 20079, Republic of Maldives Phone: +960 333 6611 Fax: +960 333 6622 Email: [email protected] South Male’ Atoll, Republic of Maldives Phone No: +960 6647171 Fax: +960 6647272 Email: [email protected] Located south-west of Sri Lanka, the Maldives straddles the equator and consists of approximately 1,200 islands grouped in atolls, most of which are uninhabited. The Maldives appears in the Guinness World Records as the flattest country in the world, with no land higher than 2.4m above sea level. Signs of human habitation in the Maldives date back over 1,000 years; the country was then known as the “Money Islands”. This was due to the abundance of Cowrie Shells that littered beaches and surrounding lagoons, and were used as currency not just in the Maldives but also China and Eastern Africa. You can find the cowrie shell on the local currency now in use; Maldivian Rufiyaa. Arab traders and seafarers on route to India and the Far East used the Maldives as a convenient stop along their journey and introduced the Islamic religion in the year 1153, and it is still practiced today; the Maldives is a 100% Muslim country. The local language unique to the Maldives is Dhivehi and has its own script and writing system-Thaana. English is now a major part of Education in the Maldives so is understood and used widely by locals. Our national tree is the Coconut Palm and our national flower is the Pink Rose. The climate in the Maldives is a result of our location to the equator. We experience two monsoon seasons. The southwest monsoon season is typically wetter and slightly cooler, lasting from May to October. The northeast monsoon season starts around November lasting until April, and is typically drier with less wind, making the temperature feel much higher. The average daily sunshine is 8 hours throughout the year. In the mid-1970s, tourism quickly took over from fishing as the main industry here in the Maldives. Fishing still remains a very important part of the Maldivian economy, both financially and culturally. We are so excited for you to experience the beauty of the Maldives, and the hospitality of our people. Biyadhoo remains one of the few traditionally Maldivian-style resorts left in the country! Head Oce: Sunland Hotels Pvt. Ltd. Moonlight Villa 04th Floor, Medhuziarai Magu, Malé, 20079, Republic of Maldives Phone: +960 333 6611 Fax: +960 333 6622 Email: [email protected] South Male’ Atoll, Republic of Maldives Phone No: +960 6647171 Fax: +960 6647272 Email: [email protected] Biyadhoo Directory A Adaptors - The island has a combination of round 3-pin sockets and square 3-pin sockets. Please ask Reception or your room attendant if you require an adaptor. Air Conditioning - Each room is air conditioned. You can adjust the temperature to your comfort using the remote control. Please ask your room attendant if you need any assistance. We kindly ask that you please turn the unit o when you are out of the room. All-Inclusive - The All-Inclusive Package includes breakfast, lunch & dinner served buet-style from the Palm Restaurant. All-Inclusive guests will receive information upon arrival detailing the entitlements. Guests on full board are able to upgrade to the All-Inclusive Package; please see Reception for more information. Aavun Spa -Please see the attachments in the back of this book for more information about our Spa. B Beach Safety & Sun Beds - When entering the water, please be aware of the tide level and currents. The sun beds on the beach can be used any of our guests, but we kindly ask you to not reserve beds. Bills - We kindly request a signature on all bills (including items in the All-Inclusive Package). To avoid delays with departure transfers, please settle all bills the evening prior to your departure, between 20:00 and midnight. Additional purchases can be settled shortly before your departure. Boat Hire - Please see Reception or Guest Relations for boat hire rates and private excursions. C Cats - Please do not feed the cats on the island. For hygiene reasons, please wash your hands after touching the cats. Celebrations – Please inform Reception or Guest Relations if you have any celebrations during your stay so that we may help make the occasion extra-special. Check-In – International check-in time is 14:00. Whenever possible, we will attempt to allocate your rooms as soon as it is available. Check-Out – International check-out time is 12:00. For All-Inclusive guests, the package will discontinue at 12:00. Any meals not taken on the day of arrival due a to late arrival time can be taken on the day of departure. Late check-out is subject to availability and can be confirmed the evening prior to departure. Head Oce: Sunland Hotels Pvt. Ltd. Moonlight Villa 04th Floor, Medhuziarai Magu, Malé, 20079, Republic of Maldives Phone: +960 333 6611 Fax: +960 333 6622 Email: [email protected] South Male’ Atoll, Republic of Maldives Phone No: +960 6647171 Fax: +960 6647272 Email: [email protected] Coconut Bar – This bar is the central hub of Biyadhoo. It is open from morning 10:00 until midnight. Please be aware that All-Inclusive will start from 10:00 and will continue until midnight. The bar has a snack menu and a wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Credit Cards – We accept all major credit cards including American Express, VISA and MasterCard. D Departure Information – You will be advised of your departure times one day in advance in the evening. Reception will send a letter to your room and display the information at Reception. Dietary Requirements – Please inform your waiter if you have any dietary requirements and in case you need any assistance. Diving – Please see the attachments in the back of this book for more information about our Dive Centre. Dress Code – In order to maintain the relaxed atmosphere of the island, we do not have a strict dress code. We kindly ask that for hygiene reasons all swimwear is covered whilst in the Palm Restaurant. Nudism and topless sunbathing is strictly prohibited. E Entertainment – Our entertainment program operates 7 days a week with a mixture of Live Bands, Disco, ‘Dive Night’ and cultural Bodu Beru Show. Please see Reception or check the restaurant notice board for details of the daily entertainment. Excursions – Find the list of excursions in your Welcome Pack and visit the Reception to sign up for the day’s scheduled excursion. Please do not hesitate to contact Reception or Guest Relations for more information. Electronic Safes - Some rooms are equipped with an electronic safe and these details will be given to you upon arrival. If you require assistance in operating the electronic safe, please inform Reception or ask your room attendant. F Fax Service – A fax machine is available at the Reception. Charges apply. Our island fax number is +960 6647272. Please inform Reception if you are expecting a fax. Feedback – At the end of your stay you will receive a questionnaire. We always like to know what we are doing well and where we can improve, so please take a few moments to complete this for us. There is a Guest Feedback book on the Reception Desk in which we welcome your holiday memories. First Aid – Please contact Reception or Guest Relations for any First Aid needs or assistance. Head Oce: Sunland Hotels Pvt. Ltd. Moonlight Villa 04th Floor, Medhuziarai Magu, Malé, 20079, Republic of Maldives Phone: +960 333 6611 Fax: +960 333 6622 Email: [email protected] South Male’ Atoll, Republic of Maldives Phone No: +960 6647171 Fax: +960 6647272 Email: [email protected] Fire Safety – You will find evacuation information on the back of your room door. Please familiarise yourself with exit routes around the room. In the event of a fire, please raise the alarm as soon as possible and leave the room closing any doors behind you. Stay well clear of the building and do not attempt to re-enter the building until instructed it is safe to do so. Fishing - Morning Fishing and Sunset Fishing are available as part of our excursion schedule. Contact Guest Rela- tions for further information. Fishing around the island is strictly prohibited. Footwear - Maldives is famous for its ‘No shoes, No news’ policy.
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