Moments in the Maldives

In November of 2009 My friend Tracie and I decided we should go on a beach holiday to the Maldives. We'd heard so many rave reviews from our friends who'd gone for thier honeymoons and anniversaries that we thought...why wait for a big event...lets go now...well we had a few months to wait...but we finally went to the Maldives...and can I just say WOW!!!.

We were both thrilled to hit the road and make our way to Gatwick Airport for our much needed holiday/vacation.  With me getting ready to move and her getting ready to deploy our stress levels were off the charts, but with our bags packed, passoports in hand and our sunscreen ready we were off.

We landed in Male...arriving in 89 degree weather after leaving England and its cool 40 degrees.

We were on our way...only a speed boat ride and we would be on the island of Meeru for 7 whole days pampering.

After arriving on the island and recieving our welcome drink, and checking in it was time to walk across the island to our Jacuzzi water villa.  As we walked we quickly realized that being this close to the equator was just a bit different from England (I was sweating like crazy...it was time to get rid of the jeans!!!).  After cooling off a bit we put on our swim suits and the vacation began...and what a vacation it was.

Then we were off to explore the island...the 2 pools, many restuarants, 2 spas, beaches (all the way around of course), bars, villas, tennis courts, soccor field, whale skeleton (internesting), and much more.

Our villa was on the right side (330) the restuarant we ate at was #3, and the pool was #31.  

The infinity pool overlooking the Honeymoon suite

We went to the Spa (3 times I must confess).  We truly relaxed enjoying the pool the most, as it was very hot, and the Ice coffees (it was like a coffee float).  

The view from the Spa 

The lemonade welcome drink...mmm

The massage table with the view of passing fish below

We also went snorkeling,and saw Nemo and Dori swimming around and many other fish. 

A highligh was our sunset cruise, where I took tons of pictures of the sunset. And Tracie took many pictures of the playing dolphines.. both were amazing.

  The whole time I was there i kept thinking...the colors here can't be real...the water was so clear and blue...amazing, and warm.  And I am seeing my freckles for the first time in almost 5 years...crazy.  

Well all vacations come to an end and this one was no different.  We rose on the morning of or departure early enought to see the sunrise, and then off we went back to England...to be honest I was ready for a cool breeze by the time we headed home. 

Welcom home girls...