Honeymoon In The Maldives, On The North Ari Atoll

October 9, 2009 by admin  
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If you want to Honeymoon in the Maldives, or go diving in the Maldives, then the North Ari Atoll could be the perfect spot for you.. Some of the best Maldives Holiday Packages are to be found here, and some of the best hotels in the Maldives are to be found here. You ought to be able to find a really good Maldives holiday package here if you are prepared to do some research.

The North Ari Atoll is about 45 km west of Male atoll, and it has around 18 inhabited islands, and it was the second area of the Maldives to develop for tourists, and it is now the most developed tourist area in the Maldives.

The North Ari Atoll is famed for its diving, and is one of the largest atolls in that the whole Ari Atoll is 80Kms long and 30 Kms wide. It is best reached by seaplane if for no better reason than the views of the islands from the air, but if you can’t stand flying then speedboat is the other real option..

Some of the hotels worth researching for your honeymoon in the Maldives in the North Ari Atoll are as follows.

Bathala Island Resort is a 3 star hotel with 45 rooms, some 34 Kms from the airport, with a sea-plane transfer of 20 minutes.

Dhoni Migili is a 5 star deluxe hotel with only six rooms, and is 63 Kms from the airport. Transfer by speed boat takes 2 hours, by seaplane only 30 minutes.

Ellaidhoo Tourist Resort is a 3 star hotel with 78 rooms, and is situated 42 Kms from the airport. Access by speedboat is 1 hour and thirty minutes, and by sea plane 20 minutes halaveli

Halaveli Holiday Village is a 4 star hotel with 50 rooms, and it is situated 62 Kms from the airport, and sea plane transfer takes 20 minutes

Kuramathi Blue Lagoon is a 4 star hotel with 56 rooms, situated 70 Kms from the airport, and a speedboat transfer takes 90 minutes, and 20 minutes by seaplane.

Kuramathi Cottage & Spa is a 4 star hotel with 81 rooms, situated 70 Kms from the airport, and a speedboat transfer takes 90 minutes, and 20 minutes by seaplane.

Kuramathi Village is a 4 star hotel with 151 rooms, situated 70 Kms from the airport, and a speedboat transfer takes 90 minutes, and 20 minutes by seaplane.

The three Kuramathi Hotels are the only hotels which share an island, as it is more than a kilometre in length.

Nika Island Resort is a 4 star exclusive hotel with 36 rooms, and is 74 Kms from the airport. Transfer by seaplane takes 30 minutes.

Velidhu Island Resort is a 4 star hotel with 100 rooms, and is 100 Kms from the airport. Transfers by speedboat takes 2 hours, and by seaplane 20 minutes.

Veligandu Island Resort is a 4 star hotel with 73 rooms , and is 50 Km from the airport. Transfers by seaplane take around 15 minutes.

W Retreat & Spa – Maldives is a 5 star de luxe hotel, with 78 rooms, and is 72 Km from the airport, and a 25 minute transfer by sea plane.

There’s sure to one of these hotels or islands that are just right for your honeymoon in the Maldives on the North Ari Atoll, where the diving reigns supreme. Some of the best hotels in the Maldives are here, and you ought to be able to put together a perfect Maldives holiday package.

If you want to know more about holidays in the Maldives go to http://www.worldwidevacationspots.com/categories/Indian-Ocean-Hideways/The-Maldives/

Honeymoon Cruise In Hawaii

August 3, 2009 by admin  
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Millions of people travel to Hawaii every year. Amongst the visitors are thousands of young couples getting married or are having their honeymoon in tropical Hawaii. In order make the honeymoon even more romantic and memorable, many couples choose to go on Hawaii honeymoon cruises. There are many marriage agencies to help these couples to get married, plan their honeymoon and book cruises for them.

Hawaii made history when Pearl Harbor was bombed by the Japanese during world war 2. Since then many movies have re-enacted this event. Many other movies were also made about Hawaii because of its lush tropical landscape, volcanic mountains and beautiful romantic islands.

Elvis Presley starred in perhaps the most well known movie about Hawaii in the romantic movie ‘Blue Hawai’. Another well known movie was the musical ‘South Pacific’. All these movies presented to the world the beautiful exotic charm of the Hawaiian Islands and depict the state as a romantic holiday destination.

Given this romantic representation of Hawaii, it naturally attracts romantic couples to the Hawaiian shores. Since the Hawaii is made up of many pacific islands, what better way to honeymoon in Hawaii than choosing Hawaiian honeymoon cruises?

Hawaii a paradise filled with beautiful beaches, scenic volcanoes and many other tourist attractions. The Hawaiian islands are located in the Pacific Ocean near Polynesia. It is the fascinating and awe inspiring natural landscape that draws millions of tourists to Hawaii every year.

Peak tourism months are November to March. During this time, Hawaiian honeymoon cruises must be booked way well in advance. This is also the peak season for surfing and whale watching making the northern shore of Oahu and Maui islands very popular for honeymooners to disembark and enjoy themselves on the Hawaiian shores.

Popular islands for visiting tourists are Kauai, Oahu, Molokai, Lanai, Maui and Hawaii’s Big Island. These islands are all networked by two local airlines with inter-connections between islands. Nine in every ten visitors will visit Oahu where the famed Waikiki Beach and the state’s capital city, Honolulu resides.

It is fun to immerse yourself in the culture of the Hawaiian people. Couples can try their hands at dancing the hula hula and taking part in a luau (Hawaiian feast).If you are interested in the local culture, go and discover the uniquely blended Hawaiian, Portuguese, and Mexican cultures – still alive and celebrated among Hawaiian paniolo (cowboys) on the island’s big ranches.

If you are a history buff, do take a visit to the historical Kealakekua Bay where Captain James Cook was killed in 1779 by the islanders or Pearl Harbor, the scene of destruction by the Japanese on the navy US fleet more than half a century ago.

Thinking of going for a romantic honeymoon? Try Hawaiian honeymoon island cruises and have a memorable vacation.