Summary : If your resort is on its own private Island the activities you can do will be limited what’s on the Island and the trips offered by the resort . There are no boat shuttles between Islands – Especially the further the Island is from Male ( Capital) . That aside some things you can do : Snorkelling Excursion – (Recommend) Spa/massages ( Recommend if you have the budget for it ) Sandbank trip ( Recommend ) Water sports…
Summary: Meals are expensive in the Maldives Especially if you are at a resort that is on its own private island Most items have to be flown in/shipped in All inclusive luxury resorts similar to the Caribbean is rare . Instead you have the option of adding meal plans once you book a hotel Three kinds of meal plans : Full Board : Includes all meals . Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner . Depending on the resort they may restrict what…
Summary : An Overwater Bungalow is definitely worth the extra cost: If you have lusted after overwater bungalows It is on your bucket list You chase after new experiences Maldives is a great location to experience Overwater Bungalows. More inventory & range in prices Fascination With Over Water Bungalows Photos of Over Water Bungalows has always drawn me toward it and had me wishing to experience it . There is just something magical about a house in the middle of…
Summary : Fifty Minute Seaplane Ride First View Of JW Marriott Maldives Incredible Welcoming Ceremony By The Staff – Including Live Music ! Smooth And Efficient Check In Process Buggy Ride To Over Water Bungalow Incredible Complimentary Upgrade To Duplex Over Water Bungalow Complimentary Welcome Spread The Clearest Blue Water Lunch At Thai Restaurant Kaashi . Setup As A Tree House ! A Much Deserved Nap After 24 Hours Of Travelling Late Night In Room Dining – Butter Chicken Fifty…
We stayed at the JW Marriott Maldives Resort And Spa . This resort is located in the Shaviyani Atoll in the Maldives . A secluded and untouched Atoll . You might be wondering what is an Atoll ? From Wikipedia: “An atoll sometimes known as a coral atoll, is a ring-shaped coral reef, including a coral rim that encircles a lagoon partially or completely. There may be coral islands or cays on the rim. “ It starts out as a…
Summary : 1. If your resort is far from Male (capital ) you will need to take a sea plane to get to your resort . 2. Sea plane rides are expensive ( up to 500 USS one way ) ! 3. Maldives consist of about 1200 islands stretched across the ocean. Ours was about 50 minute plane ride from Male . 4. Once you get off your international flight you have to wait for your time slot for the…
A surprising item that we discovered about Washington was the availability of diverse and excellent restaurants ! It was a pleasant surprise. On further thought given the number of power brokers and foreign embassy’s in the city it makes sense to have great dining options ! Here are our top five dining experiences in Washington. Top Five Restaurants In Washington: 1. Le Diplomate ( Brunch ) 2. Rasika ( Dinner ) 3. Kith and Kin ( Dinner ) 4. Oyamel…
Summary : 1. Flight cancellation ( Not Recommended ) 2. Thai Food In Dulles ( Not Recommended ) Unexpected Interruptions We were all set to leave Washington DC on Day 6 ! Got to the airport on time , dropped off rental car , checked in, went to the lounge and had coffee. While we waited to board came to know our flight was cancelled. Such a bummer !!! It took a few hours to get sorted out for the…
Summary: We Visited : 1. The Liberty Bell Center ( Recommend ) 2. Independence Hall ( Recommend ) 3. Exploring Old Philadelphia ( Recommend) 4. Sammy’s For Lunch ( Not Recommended ) 5. Rocky Shooting Location ( Steps Of The Philadelphia Museum Of Art ) – (Recommend ) 6. Thip Khao Restaurant – Laotian Restaurant in DC . ( Recommend ) 7. Capital Hill Building At Night ( Recommend ) Exploring Old Philadelphia We started our second day in Philadelphia…
Summary We visited : Capital Hill ( Recommend ) Le Diplomate For Brunch ( Recommend ) Chaps Pit Beef From Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives , Baltimore ( Not Recommend ) Broadway Diner From Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives , Baltimore ( Not Recommend ) Philadelphia Marriott Old City – (Recommend ) Geno’s Philly Cheese Steak ( Recommend ) Pat’s King Of Steaks – Invented Cheese Steak ( Recommend ) Rainy Morning- Attempted Visit Of Museums We started off our Day 4…