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— M a l d i v e s — – 130 – www.paradises.com W R E T R E A T & S P A – M A L D I V E S W Retreat & Spa – Maldives is a private island and luxury playground in a wonderland of white sand beaches, turquoise lagoons and breathtaking reefs. Accommodations consist of 46 over-water Ocean Oasis retreats, perched above the lagoon with a glass bottom floor to view the marine life; 28 bi-level Beach Oasis retreats with endless views of the Indian Ocean; three luxurious two-bedroom Seascape Escape suites with oversized infinity plunge pools; and a lavish, two-bedroom Ocean Haven suite with an oversized infinity-edge plunge pool, wraparound sundeck, and panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. Never-ending ocean views Each retreat features lush outdoor lounging areas with private decks for basking in the sun, never-ending ocean views, barbecues for private dining, circular custom-made daybeds for island lounging, outdoor tropical showers, spacious indoor living areas, W signature beds, deluxe Bose ® sound systems, 42" televisions, and wine refrigerators. Sample creative cuisines in three unique dining areas—two lounge concepts and one underground nightclub. FIRE, an outdoor jungle Mongolian style barbecue restaurant, offers a serene, romantic and casual mood for beachfront dining. Watch the sun go down with signature cocktails at SIP. Head to FISH, the specialty restaurant for freshly caught seafood prepared with an Asian flair. Swim up to WET, the pool bar for signature cocktails. Hang out at KITCHEN, W Maldives' unique and modern reinvention of the bistro, with soul-satisfying food. Finally step into the spotlight at 15BELOW and sip on one of the 90 varieties of vodka. For the adventurous, dive deep into the crystal blue ocean or explore the private house reef. World-class dive sites await just beneath the waves. DOWNUNDER & WAVE, the ultimate watersports facility, is fully equipped with the latest state-of-the-art equipment. Enjoy kite surfing, waterskiing, windsurfing, canoeing, big game fishing, hand-line fishing, snorkelling, catamaran sailing, wake and knee boarding. ENERGY, the Retreat's activity centre, offers aqua aerobics, circuit training, pool and beach games. W Maldives also offers 24-hour access to FIT, a state-of-the-art Technogym with cardio, strength and free-weight exercise facilities overlooking the beautiful Indian Ocean. Other amenities include a 24-hour Welcome Desk, island-wide wireless high speed internet access and a Whatever/ Whenever ® experience. Fesdu Island, North Ari Atoll 09110 MALDIVES Tel: +960 666 2222 Fax: +960 666 2200 Email: wmaldives.welcome@whotels.com www.wretreatmaldives.com