Island of Maafushivaru
Every year countless loved up couples visit the Maldives and one of the most popular locations there is Maafushivaru.Maafushivaru is located on the South Ari Atoll approximately 30 minutes from Male by seaplane. At roughly 500 metres in length, the island is easily walk able and the powder soft sand that covers much of the island is a delight between the toes. Maafushivaru is also privy to its own private sister island, uninhabited and just a minutes boat ride away it’s an ideal place for a romantic dinner or picnic.A visit to the over water spa is a must.Elegant and effortlessly calm, the spa will pamper you till you feel as good as new. The spa has both individual rooms and couple rooms so you and your loved one can enjoy the delights of the spa together. There are a range of treatments on offer including Ayurvedic treatments, body wraps, facials and various beauty treatments. Now that you are imbued with an utter sense of calm and relaxation, visit the resort restaurant and look out over the glistening Indian Ocean. The resort’s accomplished chefs serve Mediterranean cuisine with a touch of Maldivian influence and use herbs and vegetables grown on the island to create delectable dishes.Maafushivaru has a total of 50 rooms, 24 of which are located on the beach, 22 over the water and the final two are larger deluxe suites which share a private pool. If you wish to sleep above the gentle waves and descend from your door into a crystal clear sparkling lagoon, a water villa is perfect. Set on stilts over the water and accessed by a jetty each water villa has its own private deck and steps down to the water. Protected by the reef, the water is teeming with life so make sure you bring your snorkel. If you prefer to do your swimming away from the fishes, there is a beautiful infinity pool on the island and a smaller kids’ pool for any little ones.There is also another jetty that leads out to the island dive centre which offers PADI certification to both beginner and advanced divers. Being in the South Ari Atoll, Mafushivaru is close to some phenomenal dive sites and there are two dives each day from the resort, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. There are also other watersports available at the resort including catamaran cruises and waterskiing. Along with diving, snorkelling and watersports there is also an extensive library great for finding the perfect book to accompany you on the beach and a small television area with DVD player and range of DVDs.So if you’re looking for a boutique paradise, look no further than Maafushivaru island resortJanine Barclay writes for a digital marketing agency. This article has been commissioned by a client of said agency. This article is not designed to promote, but should be considered professional content.
