5th destination – MALDIVES

I. Accommodation
Meeru Island Resort & Spa – This resort has a casual and relaxing atmosphere in a
natural setting. They have various villas and rooms to choose from. The resort offers the
best Maldivian and international cuisine that you can enjoy while embracing the
breathtaking ocean views. It also offers a myriad of activities, sports, and excursions in
the sea, on land and even in the air.
Rates: Php 20,000 – Php 40,000

II. Attractions
1. Meeru Island – Meru is a Maldives tropical paradise with sparkling blue ocean and
dazzling white sand. This island has a luxurious resort with beach and water villas
where visitors can relax. There are also various activities to enjoy and experience for
a once-in-a-lifetime trip. According to research, this island is one of the most
appealing destinations in Maldives.
2. Baros Island – Baros is a natural paradise with a lush island canopy. It is a romantic,
luxury property with 75 elegant villas, some with individual pools, and direct access
to the blue lagoon. The island features multiple restaurants with a focus on seafood, a
breathtaking infinity pool, and a white sand beach that goes all the way around the
island. It also offers a wonderful spa with wellness and beauty treatments. If you’re
into water sports activities, this island is the best for you.
3. Reethi Beach – Reethi Beach Resort is 4-star resort located in a tiny island called
Fonimagoodhoo. It has luxurious services coupled with the best of the views. The
staff members at the resort welcome you with smiles and fresh coconuts as you reach
the resort after a long journey. The beach has different types of villas like regular,
deluxe, and over-water villas. It also has five in-house restaurants that include a
buffet restaurant, a gourmet restaurant, specialty restaurants, and sprawling bars. You
can enjoy your stay by experiencing their various water sports activities.

III. Activities
1. Meruu Island
Spa & Wellness – If you want to relax and take a short break from all the
travelling, you can visit their Duniye Spa. It offers a huge selection of pampering
treatments and packages. This includes a full body massage, body polish, Indian
head and foot massage, tropical bath infusion, mini facial, as well as a fresh fruit
platter and a glass of bubbly. The Spa also offers a range of treat beauty
treatments including luxury manicures and pedicures, as well as a healing hands
treatment known as reiki.
2. Baros Island
Water Sports like Snorkeling and Diving – With a house reef just 20m from
shore, and dozens of world-renowned dive sites less than an hour away, there’s an
 incredible underwater world to explore right at your doorstep. You can delve into
the depths to explore a sunken shipwreck, take a tour around the reef, or even
embark on a fluorescent night snorkeling experience from the PADI five-star
Gold Palm Dive Centre.
3. Reethi Beach
Sunset Trip - The Sunset Trip is a planned visit to the Dharavandhoo (an
uninhabited island in the Maldives) where you can watch the beautiful Maldivian
sunset amidst the quiet of the island, with your drink and some Maldivian snacks
in hand. The last stop after lunch is to Royal Island in Horubadhoo, a five-star spa
resort known especially for its rejuvenating spa center.

IV. Mode of travel – PH to Maldives and 3 attractions

PH to Maldives – You can travel to Maldives by plane. Cebu Pacific and AirAsia are two
of the local carriers that offer flights from Manila (MNL) Philippines to Malé (MLE).
Cebu Pacific’s Malé flights stopover at Singapore (SIN), while AirAsia Malé flights
stopover at Kuala Lumpur (KUL). Both carriers land on Ibrahim Nasir International
Airport, also known as Malé International Airport.
Rates: Php 13,000 – Php 30,000

Meeru Island – Meeru Island is at 45 km from Male International Airport. The distance
can be covered in 45-50 minutes approximately by Speedboat.
Rates: (Roundtrip)
Adult: Php 10,000/ adult (inclusive of all taxes)
Child (2- 14 Years): Php 5,000/child (inclusive of all taxes)
Infant (0-2 years): Free Transfers

Baros Island – Best way to get to Baros is by riding a speedboat which takes 25 minutes
from Malé International Airport.
Rates: (Roundtrip)
Adult: Php 12,700 (inclusive of all taxes)
Child (8-11 years): Php 6,400 (inclusive of all taxes)
Infant: Complimentary.

Reethi Beach – From Malé, you can reach the beach by a domestic carrier flight to
Dharavandhoo (an island of Baa Atoll) in about twenty minutes after which you’ll board
a speedboat that drops you right at Reethi beach which will take another fifteen minutes.
 Rates: (Roundtrip)
Adult: Php 14,400 per adult
Child: Php 8,300 per child
Infants: complimentary.

V. Pamukkale – Maldives
The way to get to Maldives from Istanbul Airport in Turkey is by an airplane that would
take approximately 8 hours to arrive.
Rates: Php 19,000 – Php 60,000

VI. Why Maldives?

The Maldives is recognized as one of the best destinations in the world because of its
vibrant culture, pristine beaches, sprawling greenery, and unique sites. The magnificent
islands are quite peaceful and offer an experience that is best described as a desert island
getaway, but with high quality accommodation, mouthwatering food, excellent service,
and a wide selection of activities. It certainly is the ultimate dream of luxury and
tranquility.

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