Everyone has seen photographs of the Maldives. You know the ones I mean. They show the ocean as a spectrum of sparkling turquoise hues below clear blue skies that fade into the brightest of golds and oranges as the sun drifts down toward the horizon. And we can’t forget those idyllic overwater villas that are…
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Coco Bodu Hithi Resort, Maldives
Five years ago, I married the love of my life. Like most newlyweds, we were looking for somewhere romantic to enjoy our honeymoon. For some time, we were thinking about the Maldives, but choosing the perfect Maldives honeymoon resort wasn’t easy. Aside from its obvious beauty, Coco Bodu Hithi also offered a great range of restaurants…
5 Incredible Luxury Hotels That Should be on Your Bucket List
Like most people, I get very excited about the thought of staying at a luxury hotel, particularly in a destination that I see on Instagram feeds countless times a day. Being in luxury travel means I have now been fortunate enough to create my own enviable Instagram portfolio of photos, taken during our 5-star stays…
Centara Ras Fushi Maldives | Part II
With warm, crystal clear water lapping at the legs of our luxury villa at Centara Ras Fushi Maldives Resort & Spa, we couldn’t resist its allure. Grabbing our flippers and snorkels, we stepped carefully down the stairs connecting our deck with the ocean and paddled out to explore the house reef. Skye Gilkeson Staying Fit at Centara Ras Fushi…
Centara Ras Fushi Resort, Maldives | Part I
The day you pack your bags to leave a place like Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa in the Maldives could just be a day you shed a few tears. Saying goodbye to All Inclusive luxury, 5-star service, crystal clear waters and those cocktails is not an easy task. Thankfully, we found a way to preempt…
Centara Grand Island Resort, Maldives | Part III
When you arrive on an island paradise, lit with golden sunlight, sprinkled with fine white sand and dripping with turquoise water at every edge, it’s safe to say your expectations have been exceeded before your stay has even begun. Wide-eyed with a grin from ear to ear, that was true for me the moment I…
Centara Grand Island Resort, Maldives | Part II
At Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa, the island’s All Inclusive plan means you can eat at any of the four restaurants on the island during your stay. So you can dazzle your tastebuds with a different culinary experience in a new corner of the island, each day. Skye Gilkeson Reef Restaurant The main all-day dining…
Centara Grand Island Resort, Maldives | Part I
As a child of seven walking through the gates of Disneyland, I felt an immense sense of excitement, elation and a little trepidation. I felt exactly the same way when I arrived at Centara Grand Island Resort in the Maldives. For adults, this could very well be the happiest place on earth. Skye Gilkeson Centara Grand Island Resort We’ve…
