5★ Hurawalhi Island Resort

Get up close and personal with manta rays, turtles and tropical fish. On the guided diving and snorkelling excursions, you can observe the sea creatures up close. Marvel at the intact, colourful coral reef and enjoy the weightlessness of the Indian Ocean.

Are you in the mood for action? Strap the boards under your feet and whizz across the water or glide through the air like a feather and be mesmerised by the dreamy views. Water skiing and paragliding are of course by no means the only exciting sports you can experience at Hurawalhi Island Resort. Jet skis, wakeboards, paddle boards, windsurfing boards, kayaks and catamarans are also available for guests who enjoy being active.

Excursions such as a sunset cruise can also be booked, as can sailing and deep-sea fishing.

Surrounded by colourful coral reefs and tropical fish, you can dine on Hurawalhi just six metres below sea level. In the world's largest glass-fronted underwater restaurant, world-class chefs will spoil you with exquisite menus in a breathtaking setting. For those who prefer to enjoy their dinner above the sea, the Kashibo restaurant offers a tempting selection. An intimate candlelight dinner under the stars can also be booked on request. In the tropical champagne pavilion and the Coco Bar, you can enjoy exclusive drinks with a fantastic view of the turquoise-coloured ocean.

The Duniye Spa is a true oasis of peace and relaxation. In the treatment rooms suspended on stilts above the water, you will experience modern treatments inspired by local, Asian and African healing traditions. The spa takes a holistic approach to wellness, which also incorporates the paradisiacal ambience of the five-star resort. Guests of the resort also have access to a sports facility with volleyball, tennis and badminton courts as well as a fitness centre.

Not only will you be pampered in this luxury resort, but the environment is also protected in this special hideaway. Energy-saving solutions such as solar cells, in-house water production and heat recovery are part of the overall concept of one of the most environmentally friendly luxury hotels in the Maldives.

Another of the resort's goals is to preserve the unique aquatic world of the Lhaviyani Atoll with its giant manta rays, sharks, turtles and colourful corals. To this end, the five-star hotel cooperates with the Manta Trust organisation. This organisation is committed to protecting the oceans worldwide. Together, the partners support local research and environmental protection projects and promote a sensitive approach by travellers to the fragile underwater ecosystem around Hurawalhi.

Romanticism:
Would you like to take the next step with your partner or celebrate your love once again in a special way? Take a short trip to the neighbouring Dream Island and say "I do" in the small romantic chapel. A particularly beautiful villa is available for a dreamy night together.

For adults only:
Hurawalhi is only open to guests aged 15 and over.

Health:
A doctor resides on the private island to assist you in the event of health complications.

Scope of services All Inclusive Plus:

• Breakfast (8.00 - 10.30 am), lunch (1.00 - 2.30 pm) and dinner (7.30 - 10.00 pm), served in the Canneli Restaurant

Buffets with "all you can eat" buffets and a variety of international dishes

• Dine Around option: 3-course lunch and 3-course dinner in the Kashibo restaurant (pre-booking required and subject to availability).
• 24-hour a la carte snack menu served all day and all night in the Coco Bar.
• Unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as follows:

A selection of over 50 alcoholic cocktails - including signature cocktails

All non-alcoholic cocktails, smoothies and freshly squeezed fruit juices

55 premium brands of spirits and liqueurs, port and sherry

An extensive wine selection of over 60 wines

Selection of international draught beer, bottled beer and cider

Coffee, tea, iced coffee, iced tea, espresso, cappuccino, latte and macchiato - freshly brewed

Cola, Cola Cola, Fanta Orange, Sprite, Ginger Ale, Bitter Lemon, Iced Tea, Tonic and Soda

Bottled water (1 litre), mineral water and sparkling water

• Mini bar: alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as follows:

House wine (750 ml) - red, white, rosé and Prosecco/sparkling wine

Beer, energy drinks

Cola, Cola Cola, Fanta Orange, Sprite, Bitter Lemon, Tonic and Soda

Mineral water and sparkling water (500 ml)

Selection of coffees (Nespresso machine) and teas

Various snacks

The minibar is refilled once a day

• On arrival, one demi-bottle of champagne per villa and per length of stay is served in the villa.
• One Sunset Dolphin Cruise per stay

- Use of the gym, tennis, beach volleyball and badminton courts; table tennis, billiards and football pitches (equipment included) - Use of kayaks and windsurfing equipment (for experienced windsurfers only) - Snorkelling equipment - Yoga (in groups) as per offer

The following services can be used on site for a small surcharge (payable on site):

• A 5-course "Teppanyaki" menu in the Kashibo Restaurant for an extra charge of US $ 55 per person.
• A 5-course "Chef's Table" menu offers dinner on the beach for an extra charge of US $ 60 per person.
• A 5-course lunch in the 5.8 underwater restaurant for an extra charge of $ 175 per person.
• A bottle of Taittinger champagne with chef's canapés for an additional $75.

German nationals require a visa to enter the Maldives. Tourist visas for a stay of 30 days are available on arrival. It is possible to extend the tourist visa to 90 days on site.

There are no vaccination requirements for travellers who have only stayed in Germany before travelling to the Maldives. The Federal Foreign Office recommends checking the standard vaccinations according to the current vaccination calendar of the Robert Koch Institute before travelling and completing them if necessary.