The Maldives: Romantic & Exotic
Visiting the Maldives is something that everyone should experience
at least once in their lifetime. The beauty, the privacy, the exclusivity,
and the remote location is the perfect setting for something romantic. You really are on a secluded island… except of course for all the
modern amenities and amazing cuisine.
Once you arrive at The Conrad Maldives and take one look around
and you’ll truly understand what it’s like to feel as though you are in
the middle of nowhere. As far as you can see is bright blue water is all
directions -- and except for the few people you may occasionally run
into or the manta rays you see patrolling the bridge, you really are all
alone.
The resort itself is actually comprised of two islands, which are joined
by a large bridge. The main island, Rangalifinolhu is best suited for
families or large groups who want to be together, while the smaller
and more intimate Ringali Island is geared towards couples who are
looking for a romantic getaway in an over water villa.
And even though the Conrad Maldives is fairly large resort, the design
and lush vegetation make it seem as if you have the island to yourself.
Stay in an Amazing Over Water Villa
On the small, intimate Ringali Island, our over-water villa blissfully
stood over the gentle turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. The
spacious villa was wonderful with no detail overlooked; It even had a
glass bottom floor under the desk -- which offered a welcome distraction as we attempted (for a few minutes) to get work done. Floor to
ceiling windows lead to our balcony, which featured a plunge pool
and lounge chairs, all overlooking the bright Indian Ocean. The best
feature was the small staircase off the balcony that provided a private
entrance in the ocean’s shallow waters and gave us instant access to
snorkeling or just swimming with the fish. For us, a perfect night was
spent right on our balcony, sipping wine and listening to the gentle
waves laps against our villa.