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Lily Beach Resort & Spa A short 25-minute scenic flight by seaplane from Malé International Airport will land you at Lily Beach Resort & Spa on Huvahendoo Island, situated on the south-east of Ari Atoll in the Maldives. After extensive renovations, Lily Beach Resort & Spa was relaunched as a premium 'all-inclusive' luxury resort—a first in the Maldives. For the ultimate in luxury, guests can enjoy the 'Platinum Plan', which offers a selection of quality services including luxurious accommodations, day trips and excursions, fine dining experiences as well as VIP lounge access at the domestic seaplane terminal. Natural materials are used throughout the resort resulting in a fusion of contemporary design with local Maldivian architecture. Blending with the natural surrounds, the resort offers a choice of 119 villas in five different categories. The Sunset Water Suites are truly the pride of the resort with uncompromising views of the ocean and lagoon with each offering an individual butler service. Room features include marble bathrooms, a four-poster king sized bed, an oversized day bed, jacuzzi pool and 42" LCD TV. There are 36 Deluxe Water Villas, 16 Lagoon Villas, 57 Beach Villas and six Beach Family Villas, all with air-conditioning, satellite TV, CD/DVD player and free internet access. Relax and rejuvenate at the Tamara Spa in the over-water exclusive spa pavilions where guests can indulge in a wide range of therapeutic treatments. Lily Beach has access to more than 40 dive sites and wrecks. The Ocean Pro Dive Centre offers theory and practical lessons from a professional team with extensive local water knowledge. Programs are offered for beginners through to advanced, and all courses are conducted according to PADI standards. Dine indoors or outdoors at the Lily Maa, with sand floors and views of the lagoon and enjoy some of the finest cuisine in the Maldives. For a fine dining experience, Tamarind restaurant is the perfect choice, offering Indian and Chinese-inspired dishes. The Spirit bar is informal and lively—the ideal place for after-dinner relaxation. The resort has plenty of activities to keep guests busy. Visit the gym or watersports centre which is equipped with a wide choice of non-motorised activities. The resort also has two separate pools at different ends of the island, each with its own bar where snacks are served at various times of the day—included in the all-inclusive Platinum Plan. At night, guests have a choice of live music, traditional music, disco, night fishing, and traditional cultural variety shows. Lily Hotels Pte. Ltd. 2nd Floor, H. Fasmeeru Building, Boduthakurufaanu Magu, Malé 20077 MALDIVES Tel: +960 6680013 Fax: +960 6680646 Email: sales@lilybeachmaldives.com www.lilybeachmaldives.com 118 www.paradisesonline.com