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LOCATION: The
island of Halaveli is located in Ari Atoll, which contains some
of the best dive sites in the country. It takes 20 minutes by seaplane
and a short boat ride to get to the island from Male’ International
Airport.
ACCOMMODATION:
There
are 50 beachfront bungalows on Halaveli. From the outside they
look Maldivian, with their conical, thatched roofs; inside,
however, the décor is turn-of-the-century European. All rooms
are air-conditioned and each has an IDD telephone and a mini-bar
that add convenience to comfort. The bathrooms are modern and
spacious, with hot and cold water.
The veranda outside each room faces the beach. Beyond the tall
palm trees and thick tropical shrubbery growing in front of
the room lie the beach and the beautiful lagoon - a breathtaking
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RESTAURANT:
All
meals are served at the main restaurant in Halaveli. As everywhere
else in the island, the ambience makes you feel comfortable
and at ease. Buffets are served for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
The buffets are always generous and the food is distinctively
Italian, prepared by experienced, professional chefs; the food
tastes great and the friendly service adds to the enjoyment
of every meal.
You find yourself establishing a rapport with your waiter after
the very first meal and cannot help but appreciate the personalised
service that you receive. The restaurant buzzes with lively
chatter and laughter at meal times, making you want to linger
behind even after you do justice to the excellent fare.
BAR
: The bar in Halaveli is the island’s main centre
of entertainment. Open on all sides, with a high, thatched ceiling;
with soft, sandy floors and views of the beach and ocean, the
bar is a welcoming place. All guests come together here after
lunch for an hour of fun as the island’s in-house animators
put on live music shows with barroom puzzles and quizzes with
a difference.
The bar comes alive in the evenings once again as live music
and excited chatter permeates the air as happy guests discuss
the day’s events.
It is truly a pleasure to spend time here, revelling in the
general bonhomie that is always present when guests gather here.
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SERVICES AND FACILITIES : |
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| FACILITES SERIVCES : The service is unfailingly friendly and efficient on
Halaveli. Every effort is made to ensure that your holiday on
Halaveli is one of the best holidays of your life. The A-Z service
directory here is a convenient way. |
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RECREATIONAL :
When
99% of the country’s territory is clear blue ocean, it is hardly
surprising that most sports are concentrated on or under the
water. The water sports centre in Halaveli offers you the opportunity
to enjoy the Maldivian waters to your heart’s content. If you
want to sail the waters and feel the wind in your hair and the
sun on your face as you cut across the azure blue sea, go for
a ride on one of our catamarans.
If you are a beginner, our instructor will make sure that you
get the hang of things in no time at all.
Snorkelling in Halaveli is great fun. There are daily snorkelling
expeditions to excellent reefs in the island’s vicinity. Local
motorised boats leave from the island every morning and anchor
at selected reefs for an hour or more. The beauty of Maldivian
reefs is famous across the world for the profusion of colour
and for the rich, exotic marine life. A snorkelling expedition
provides you with the opportunity to experience this breathtaking
beauty first-hand and to have close encounters with the exotic
creatures that live among the corals.
In fact, on the western side of the island the outer reef is
close enough that it is easy to snorkel to it right from the
shore. This makes for a wonderful little glimpse into the underwater
scenery on the reef as well as a look at the different kinds
of marine life found in the area between the inner reef and
the outer one.
Windsurfing is another excellent option for enjoying life on
Halaveli. Even if you have never windsurfed before you will
find the shallow lagoon an ideal arena to learn this exhilarating
sport. If you are already an enthusiast, you will have some
of the best rides of your life here.
All equipment, well maintained by the staff, are available for
rent whenever you feel like taking part in any of the sports.
On land, the choice is limited to a game of table tennis, table-football
or darts. But then there is too much going on in the island
anyway for you to feel the need to go looking for other diversions.
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SCUBA DIVING :
Some
of the best dive sites in the country are within easy reach
of Halaveli. In fact, Halaveli’s own dive site, called the Halaveli
Wreck, is one of the most famous dive sites in the country,
with divers travelling from far and near to enjoy the exciting
dive. Many Marine Protected Areas famous for their rich marine
life are also within a few minutes’ boat ride away.
Shark Point and Maaya Thila, which are protected areas, and
which offer some of the best dives in the country - or even
in the world - are also within easy reach of Halaveli, making
the island a premium choice for scuba diving enthusiasts. Visit
the Top Dive Sites to check out the most popular of the sites
accessible from Halaveli. |
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