THINGS TO SEE AND DO MALDIVES

"Searching for the best experiences in the Maldives? Jonathan and his family share some of the best things to see and do at Soneva Gili..."

The pristine, natural tropical setting, organic flow and endless possibilities of “lounge space” at Soneva Gili are all designed for stillness, to create an artful way to do very, very little.

Ironically, this type of holiday can take me out of my comfort zone, as I am a type-A doer who is never happier than when planning a travel itinerary or on the go. But this holiday was about Sheira, who has a busy life at home as a professional, and as a mum so she relishes the chance to really unwind. And the design aesthetic and locale is so overpowering, it even got to me, Mr. “Get-it-done” …

It’s the perfect getaway for those who want to rejuvenate, and relax in their own over-water spa. There is even a special bath menu: the CHOCOLATE BATH SOAK comes with chocolate and an iced chocolate drink on the side, so a chocoholic can get their sugar rush from all angles… 

But for those we do want to be active, such a natural paradise is a WATER SPORTS PLAYGROUND. You can explore the riot of colour in the underwater coral gardens, swim inches away from manta rays, sea turtles, tropical fish and ming blue starfish.

Soneva Gili even has its own fully equipped PADI diving school.

There are plenty of things to see and do above water, like WINDSURFING, HOBICAT SAILING AND CANOEING (you can sail across to the nearby “deserted” island), as well as the more toned down SUNSET CHAMPAGNE CRUISE on a traditional DHONI boat.

One of the best things about this hotel group is the commitment to their fabulous SIX SENSES SPA experiences, which add a therapeutic dimension to the stunning locales they choose for their resorts. It is the perfect setting in which to try the mind/body/spirit balance of YOGA & TAI CHI or unwind even further with a SAUNA & STEAM.

The glass-floor panels under the tables while you get a MALDIVIAN SAND MASSAGE adds a point of difference that may leave you too relaxed to do anything else but drop into the HAMMOCK suspended in the ocean, which I have never seen in other resorts… 

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