The first glimpse out the window of an aeroplane as you land onto the island airport of Maldives is an endless body of crystal blue water peppered by small islands.
Each of these occupied islands is a resort on its own. From the airport, since there is no mainland to travel from, you will be transported to your island resort by boat. For this trip, I stayed at the Bandos Resort.
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| Maldives Airport Island Transfer Port |
At first glance, the size and the "luxury" rating of the room is nothing to shout about. Arguably it is just a Deluxe room, but there are other room options if you have a bigger budget. The Deluxe room is pretty small but cosy. Basic amenity essentials such as bath kits and toothbrushes are provided.
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| The Standard Room at Bandos Resort |
Well, if you come to Maldives with the intention of just staying in your room, then you are doing it wrong. Bandos Resort focuses more on giving it's guests the chance to truly indulge in its surroundings. Don't expect to rot in the room during with the variety of activities planned out for you such as Diving, Snorkelling and even chaperoned events are planned for children so that parents can have a little alone time with one another.
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| Crab Racing Event for the Children |
The only downside here is that since you are on an island resort, there is no way for you to pick where you want to eat. If there is one place McDonalds does not deliver to, it's the Maldivian Islands. I guess a McD island would sound awesome, with deliveries done by speedboat, but alas such a dream, remains as such... a Dream. You are stuck to what is provided at the resort for the durations of your stay. Variety wise, expect to see the same few places for food everyday of your stay.
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| The Buffet Area. Serves Breakfast,Lunch and Dinner |
However, the highlight of the Bandos Resort Island experience for me would be the sunset. It is gorgeous and can best be seen from the sundowners bar. Just head over to the bar at about 6pm, knock back a few drinks with your mates and wait as you witness a beautiful crimson, splash across the sky as the sun descends behind the sea's horizon.
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| The Highlight Sunset from the Sundowners Bar |
With that, I hope you will be able to visit this beautiful island at least while you still have a chance. These islands are just 1.5 Meters above sea level and studies have shown that the rise in sea levels due to climate change may very well be the end of these beautiful coral islands. So book a flight , book a room and enjoy paradise while mother nature still allows you to.
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| Bandos Island invites you and your loved ones to experience bliss |
Room Type : Deluxe Room
Room Rate : USD 250 ++ per night (breakfast included)
More Details : http://www.bandosmaldives.com/
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