Bandos Island Resort & Spa

Bandos is a beautiful coral island with a total land area of 178, 900 square meters, located in North Male’ Atoll about 7 kilometres from Male’ International Airport and the capital Male’. Oppened on 10 December 1972 as the second tourist resort in the Maldives, and refurbish in 2004, Bandos has since grown to become one of the most popular and hospitable resorts in the country that ensures you stay is both comfortable and memorable. In the 32 years of its existence Bandos has perfected its role of the “welcoming host” and can cater to every mood.

The Island of Hospitality

The island of Bandos is a perfect setting for that romantic getaway or those two weeks of bliss away from work. The sense of calm and serenity the island emanates is truly otherworldly. The gentle lull of the sea, the whistling breeze, and the rustling of the palm fronds on the beach will help transcend you from the hurly-burly rigours of daily life.

This aural feast, complimented by an all colourful visual one, where the turquoise of the lagoon, the lush green vegetation, the pearl white beaches, azure blue sky and generous offerings of golden sunshine inspires in us the question, did heaven and earth meet?

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One & Only Reethi Rah

Overview

Surrounded by the wonders of the crystal blue ocean, this superb new all-villa resort offers an unrivalled level of style, choice and personalised exploration. Sleek and spectacular, with unprecedented privacy, One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah inspires extraordinary journeys for the soul.

Set on one of the largest islands in North Male' Atoll, adorned with endless white sand coves and turquoise bays, all villas enjoy beautiful ocean views and direct access to the lagoon. One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah offers the ultimate holiday experience to those seeking the pinnacle of tropical luxury. Nowhere else in the Maldives is there a resort with this much space and exclusivity.

Accolades

Surrounded by the wonders of the crystal blue ocean, this superb all-villa resort offers an unrivalled level of style, choice and personalised exploration. Sleek and spectacular, with unprecedented privacy, One&Only Reethi Rah offers the ultimate holiday experience to those seeking the pinnacle of tropical luxury, and has earned the following recognition.

2008

~ Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Spa Awards (UK): Number One in the World

~ Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Spa Awards (UK): Favourite Overseas Spa - Middle East, Africa and the Indian Ocean

2007

~ Condé Nast Traveller (UK): Number One in the World

~ Condé Nast Traveller (UK): Favourite Overseas Leisure Hotel - Middle East, Africa and the Indian Ocean

~ Condé Nast Traveller (UK): Favourite Overseas Hotel Spa

~ Spa Finder Readers' Choice Awards: Favourite Spa in the Maldives

2006

~ Favourite Hotel for Dubai and the Indian Ocean: Elegant Resorts

Welcome to Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa

Welcome to Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa. Whisked by private speedboat from Malé, discover the charm of a Maldivian village on a private coral island in the turquoise sea. Palm-thatched pavilions and bungalows line the white sand, or rise above the crystal water. A spa on an island of its own offers soothing Asian secrets. Sunrise, sunshine and sunset paint the endless sky.

We also invite you to experience Four Seasons Explorer cruises as an exciting land-and-sea complement to your stay at one or both of our Maldivian resorts.

" ...Four Seasons Kuda Huraa means 'small village' but none of the Four Seasons world-famous luxury and service is sacrificed. The pool is classic Four Seasons. The Island Spa lives up to its name, reached by quaint, small dhoni (a traditional wooden boat)."

The Washington Times, May 31, 2008

Overview

A unique way to experience the Maldives and a wonderful complement to your land adventure at one or both of our Maldivian resorts, Four Seasons Explorer allows avid divers, water enthusiasts, nature lovers and 21st-century explorers to discover remote shores and rarely visited dive/snorkelling sites among the untouched reaches of the exotic atolls.

This 11-cabin, three-deck catamaran takes you island-hopping in inimitable Four Seasons style. Limited to 22 passengers, this private cruise experience goes far beyond the normal beach escape. With ample on-board activities and a choice of three-, four- or seven-night cruises, Four Seasons Explorer offers an unforgettable vacation for divers and non-divers alike. Children over the age of 10 years are welcome.

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Maldives

Sun, sand and sea, a thousand ‘Robinson Crusoe’ islands, massive lagoons with different depths and infinite shades of blue and turquoise, dazzling underwater coral gardens; a perfect natural combination for the ideal tropical holiday destination. However there is more to the Maldives than just that.

Geography

1,190 coral islands, forming an archipelago of 26 major atolls. Stretches 820 kilometres north to south and 120 kilometres east to west. 202 are inhabited, 87 are exclusive resort islands.

Climate

Generally warm and humid. Sun shines all year through. Average temperature around 29 - 32 degrees Celsius.

Language

Dhivehi is the language spoken in all parts of the Maldives. English is widely spoken by Maldivians and visitors can easily make themselves understood getting around the capital island. In the resorts, a variety of languages are spoken by the staff including English, German, French, Italian and Japanese.

Maldivian Culture

A proud history and rich culture evolved from the first settlers who were from various parts of the world travelling the seas in ancient times. The Maldives has been a melting pot of different cultures as people from different parts of the world came here and settled down. Some of the local music and dance for instance resemble African influences, with handbeating of drums and songs in a language that is not known to any but certainly represents that of East African countries. As one would expect there is a great South Asian influence in some of the music and dancing and especially in the traditional food of the Maldivians. However many of the South Asian customs especially with regard to women - for instance the Sub Continent’s tradition of secluding women from public view - are not tenets of life here. In fact women play a major role in society - not surprising considering the fact men spend the whole day out at sea fishing. Many of the traditions are strongly related to the seas and the fact that life is dependent on the seas around us.