Lots of info in the full description, so click it to see: Here’s a room tour of a King Water Villa at the Hilton Maldives / Iru Fushi Resort & Spa, soon after check in. Built just over two years ago (2008), the hotel was originally built by an independent investor as the Iru Fushi Resort, but the economy led it to be leased to the Hilton group (which also has a Waldorf Astoria and Conrad property in the Maldives). Like all major Maldives resorts, this is located on its own island and has two rows of these “water villas” in addition to the beach rooms and is located in the Noonu Atoll, about a 40 minute seaplane flight from Male (you are required to use the very expensive seaplane). If you want my honest opinion: you have to take into account that, once you factor the very high price of food and beverages and the mandatory flights, the per-night cost here is roughly 00 per night. For that price, I’d give the room a 9/10 but the resort is only 7/10. The food quality isn’t as good as the prices, and the service was good but uneven. For that price (which makes a guest rightfully picky) I expect the same or better service than what I’ve seen at places like the Encore Las Vegas, and that really wasn’t the case here. The snorkeling, however, was as awesome as you’d imagine! I hope this helps you make a decision on where to stay, see what’s available, or just provides entertainment! [please excuse the fleck of dust that managed to make it inside my camera; I was using the …

There is something magical about the Maldives and if you have been there already we are sure you’ll agree. For those who haven’t been there yet this clip gives you are quick run down on the most common questions people have about the Maldives. Where are the Maldives? When is the best time to travel to the Maldives? This travel & tourism information video answers all your questions relating to holidays in the Maldives. Many say the best way to explore the Maldives is cruising the Atolls on a liveaboard yacht. Visit www.MaldivesDiveTravel.com for the best prices on scuba diving trips to the Maldives!

350.org messenger, President Nasheed of the Maldives calls on over 100 heads of state at United Nations to take immediate action to reach 350 in order to protect the survival of his nation. According to the latest science, we must reduce Carbon Dioxide in our atmosphere to 350 parts per million in order to safeguard the survival of island nations such as the Maldives. Developed nations are currently proposing increasing C02 to 450, 500, or 600 parts per million. In the words of President Nasheed, this would be “suicide” for his nation and its 350000 residents. But there’s a growing movement around the world calling for real climate solutions, and anchoring those solutions with a bold climate target: 350 ppm. Together, we’ll demand a fair, ambitious, and binding treaty that reaches the 350 target. Join the 350 International Day of Climate Action on October 24 and fight for the survival of all nations and peoples: www.350.org

Les Maldives vues depuis le club med sur l’ile de Kani

The epitome of tropical paradise. The Maldives or Maldive Islands, officially the Republic of Maldives, is an island nation consisting of a group of atolls stretching south of India’s Lakshadweep islands between Minicoy Island and the Chagos Archipelago, and about seven hundred kilometres (435 mi) south-west of Sri Lanka in the Laccadive Sea of Indian Ocean. The twenty-six atolls of Maldives encompass a territory featuring 1192 islets, of which two hundred and fifty islands are inhabited.