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Coming from a modest beginning, Vilamendhoo Island Resort has turned into one of the better resorts the Maldives have to offer. Vilamendhoo has changed greatly in the past few years building many more facilities and offering much more to guests. The beach, which aptly faces west, allows for beautiful sunsets to be viewed every night over the Indian Ocean. In fact, the beach doubles as a disco and bar. There is also a coffee bar, well equipped gym, tennis court (plastic grass), table tennis area, pool tables for rent, darts and carom offered. There is much Vilamendhoo Island has to offer as far as recreation. Of course, there is beautiful soft white sand with azure waters that would look beautiful on a post card!
Some of the best snorkelling and diving in the Maldives
The real gem of the Vilamendhoo Island Resort is it's prime location for snorkelling and diving. In fact, it offers some of the best snorkelling and diving in the Maldives, bar any.
Vilamendhoo is located on the corner of the Ari Atoll which is close to the Vilamendhoo Thila, the most famous dive point in the Maldives. The sites that can be seen are absolutely breathtaking and a must for any guest of Vilamendhoo Island. The reefs are located especially close to the shoreline of the beach which gives ultimate convenience to those looking to snorkell. In fact, the reef life, including schools of reef fish and more, are some of the best sights of the Maldives also. The main reason many venture to Vilamendhoo is for this world class snorkelling and diving, but the island has much more to offer. There are numerous excursions to nearby inhabited and uninhabited islands. The most popular trip involves seeing an old cultural centre with native arts like mat weaving and traditional cooking.
The rooms and meals
There are almost two hundred rooms available at the Vilamendhoo Island Resort ranging from deluxe to superior to standard. About one hundred and thirty of the rooms are in the superior category with small numbers of standard and deluxe rooms. With the large number of rooms, the entire island is essentially covered with facilities when you include the large service area and recreation areas. The coverage of facilities just promises to keep guests busy and entertained.
Meals are buffet style and the all inclusive package usually includes free drinks until midnight. The packages also includes tea, coffee and snacks before dinner and many other perks. Almost all visitors choose the all inclusive package when taking a holiday to Vilamendhoo Island in order to experience everything the resort has to offer.
Vilamendhoo Island Resort is known for its world class diving and snorkelling opportunities but also has much to offer as far as recreation, night life, and excursions. It is an excellent destination for your holidays to the Maldives!
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