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MALDIVES 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 and fine dining experiences as well as VIP lounge access to the domestic Sea Plane Terminal. Luxurious accommodations Natural materials are used throughout the resort resulting in a fusion of contemporary design and local Maldivian architecture. Blending with the natural surrounds, the resort has 119 villas with a choice of five categories. There are 36 Deluxe Water Villas, 16 Lagoon Villas, and 69 Beach Villas, all with air-conditioning, satellite TV, DVD Player and free internet access. The Sunset Water Suites are truly the pride of the resort and each with its own individual butler service offers views of the ocean and the lagoon. Room features include marble bathrooms, a four-poster king sized bed, an oversized daybed, jacuzzi pool and 42" LCD TV. 122 www.paradisesonline.com uncompromising For uncompromising views of the endless blue horizon, the Deluxe Water Villas are appointed with breathtaking glass flooring, private deck with direct access to the lagoon, jacuzzi pool, in-room bath with jacuzzi bathtub, and are finished with natural wood accents and marble interiors. Nestled amidst the vegetation along the pristine white beach are the elegantly designed Beach Villas, wood and bathroom, stone flooring, and private outdoor featuring natural open-air setting with direct access to the beach. For the convenience of those travelling with family, or in groups, there are also six sets of interconnecting Beach Villas, comprising two bedrooms. Set along the coastline amidst tropical gardens, the Lagoon Villas are luxuriously furnished, and feature an outdoor bathroom with jacuzzi bathtub, and a sea- facing terrace with private beachfront and direct access to the lagoon. 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. Designed to be a sanctuary for the inner self, the unique glass floor, in combination with the natural materials and exotic fragrances, reflects the very spirit of 'Tamara' . The privacy and tranquility of the outdoor lounge coupled with mesmerising views of