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Maldives is a small nation in the Indian Ocean consisting of a collection of small islands. Since the hospitality industry discovered it the island nation has developed into one of the most preferred destination for the beach vacationers. The islands of Maldives boast of t he largest number of water villas in the world . The luxury resorts are outdoing one another to the benefit of the luxury travelers. Viceroy Maldives Resorts is the latest retreat on the Vagaru Island that promises everything that a beach vacationer could possibly ask for and more. The retreat offers everything from water sports to exotic cuisines and spa treatments. They promise to rejuvenate you completely and are confident that you will keep coming back to the Vagaru island once you spend a vacation at their resort. The New Gem on Vagaru Island The Vagaru island boasts of pristine beaches barricaded by a stream of palm trees. It offers the privacy of a remote island and yet has a convenient acces...

Maldives boasts of several underwater treats and to that long list is now added the world’s first underwater spa.  The Huvafen Fushi luxury resort on the island state has opened the undersea spa and has recently expanded its list of offerings.  The cutely names spa, ‘Lime’ has a new set of treatments christened Lose It, Tone It, Stress Buster and Cellulite Therapy. It took over 12 months to create this underwater retreat. Five inches thick solid cast resin has been used. This material provides a sturdy structure and gives a much clearer view than the cheaper laminated glasses. The resin also causes least possible disturbance to the surrounding ecosystem. For guests who aren’t too keen on getting a massage while looking at the marine life, there is a spa on the surface as well.  The other underwater attractions in Maldives include Ithaa, an undersea restaurant. It is located 15 metres under sea level and is surrounded by coral reefs. It is p...

World’s first underwater music club is now open. It is part of the newest resort by Per Aquum, Niyama in the Maldives. Called the Subsix, it is part of the overwater restaurant Edge. It is located 500 yards offshore and appears to float on the surface of the Indian Ocean. The restaurant and the music club are accessible only by boat and a staircase in Edge takes you six meters below the surface into Subsix. The floor to ceiling windows on the three sides allows the guests to enjoy the exotic marine life of the Indian Ocean including clown fish, manta rays and parrot fish. The intimate music club has a bar and DJ consul along the back wall and the seating is spread throughout. Tinie Tempah Performed Live at the Launch Event The launch of the underwater club was a grand affair with Tinie Tempah, the 23-year-old rap superstar performing live and belting out big hits including Pass out, Written In The Stars, Frisky, R.I.P and Till I’m Gone. The event was streamed live over the internet on...

Star Rating : Location: Lhaviyani Atoll Distance From Airport: 150 Km Transfer by Seaplane : 40 Minutes Number of Rooms: 100 Rooms Kanuhura, Maldives is a five-star luxury resort that offers the highest standards of accommodation, service and culinary experience. Located on the eastern rim of Lhaviyani Atoll, just a 40-minute seaplane flight north of Malé International Airport, the resort is secluded and tranquil, providing optimum privacy in unspoilt surroundings. Every effort has been made to retain the natural beauty of the island and wherever possible, employ the use of only natural materials.  The coral island is blessed with white powder beaches, coconut and palm trees, and crystal clear turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. To ensure that every guest is made to feel extra special, personal villa hosts are assigned to cater to all their needs.  Kanuhura is a member of the Leading Small Hotels of the World, and has attained several int...

Yes, we all love luxury and dream of it at every turn of your lives. Luxury has always been instrumental in bringing the feel-good factor into a hectic 21 st century lifestyle that is predominantly ruled by work pressure and the maddening race to excel. The hospitality industry has a for a long time been at the vanguard of the luxury revolution, bringing the very best of service and amenities to its esteemed guests. However, even with the presence nearly hundreds or thousands of luxury hotels, there are some that stand at the very top of the list, not only because of their impeccable guest service standards, but also due to their astonishing prices. These hotels are sort of a crème of the luxury hospitality industry and offer a truly unforgettable experience for the guests that spend their time in these luxury intensive hotels. We decided to take a closer look at the ten most expensive hotels in the world that are scattered throughout some of the most breathtaking l...