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South Ari Atoll, Maldives
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Veligandu is a tropical paradise where you can enjoy the utmost comfort and tranquility. There are only a few places even in the Maldives that can compare to this island’s natural beauty. Surrounded by beautiful which sandy beaches merging into a huge sandbank of 80 metres Veligandu is the perfect place for a relaxing holiday.
Veligandu is situated in Rasdhoo Atoll in North Ari Atoll, about 50 km from Male’ International Airport. A short scenic flight of 15 minutes, which offers you breathtaking views of emerald Maldivian islands and reefs, will take you right to the edge of the famous sandbank. |
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Over Water Villas
The resort offers three choices of accommodation: secluded Over Water villas, beach-fronted Superior Bungalows and Deluxe Bungalows. Although different in size, design and the location, all bungalows & Villas offer comfortable accommodation and are air-conditioned with ceiling fan, and equipped with IDD telephone, mini-bar, personal safe, CD Player and en suite bathroom with hot and cold water, showers and shaver points. Deluxe Bungalows and Superior Bungalows are furnished with a third bed, making it especially convenient for a family with a child to accommodate.
Walk under the continuous arch formed by the trees on either side of the main walkway, right to the northern end of the island. A long wooden jetty leads you to these exclusive Villas, secluded from the rest of the island. Each room an individual bungalow, is as beautiful inside as they are from the outside. Step inside the bungalow from the jetty, into the living area, furnished with closet, a set of drawers for your belongings, coffee making facilities, CD Player and a personal safe. Step into the lavishly furnished bedroom, with pine interiors, furnished with a comfortable queen sized bed, with glass-topped round bed side tables, writing table with chair and a seating area with comfortable cushioned seating, and glass-topped coffee table. The tiffany style lampshades add to the ambience inside. Full glass doors open out to a private terrace, furnished with cushioned sun loungers, and a wooden table with chairs. Steps from the terrace lead down on to a private sundeck. Feel like a swim? Step down into the lagoon from the sundeck. The fully fitted, spacious en suite bathroom is equipped with WC, bidet, bathtub, a separate shower, and hair dryer. Shutters on the full glass window, next to the bathtub opens out to a magnificent view of the sea.
Deluxe Water Villas
The Deluxe Water Villas are even more spacious, and feature a magnificent partially open-air bathroom. Each Bungalow is set apart individually, and with wooden screens to provide privacy. Naturally, all the features and amenties found in the Water Villas are also provided.
Deluxe Bungalows
The deluxe bungalows offer spacious accommodation. Accessible from the land, but the semi-circular sundeck to the front juts out onto the shallow lagoon. These sundecks are furnished with comfortable sun loungers and offer total privacy - no one to overlook you - while you sunbathe or spend an afternoon reading. The view is of a clear peaceful turquoise lagoon that gives way to the dark blue ocean that merges with the sky at the horizon. Step from the sundeck into the clear blue waters of the lagoon. The scene is of perfect tranquility. The room is conveniently furnished with comfortable rattan chairs and a glass top coffee table. All rooms have double beds and a third bed. The rattan furniture is elegant and comfortable, and includes a wardrobe, personal safe, tea/coffee making facilities, CD Player , a writing desk and dressing table with mirror. A well-stocked mini bar adds to your convenience. The fully fitted bathroom is partly open air in true Maldivian tradition, with bathtub, shower and wash basin.
Beach Bungalows
The Beach Bungalows are located facing the beach - in fact they are no more than a few metres away from it. The individual bungalows are tastefully designed and furnished. All Beach Bungalows offer an excellent view of the lagoon and the ocean beyond. Even inside, the glass doors afford an excellent view of the sea. The floor of the verandah outside the Bungalow is of fine white sand and comfortable white deck chairs afford a place to lie back and watch the ocean. The floors are tiled, and the tropical prints and colours of the drapery accent the white ceilings and walls. A choice of lighting enables you to choose how bright or soft you want the ambience to be. The Bungalows are furnished with bed, closet, dressing table and mirror and a writing table, personal safe, CD Player and chair. All Beach Bungalows have a third bed, but here you may choose a twin room or a double room when you make your reservation. The bathrooms are spacious and are partially open air with shower, WC and wash basin |
Dhonveli Restaurant
The resort offers accommodation on full board & all inclusive basis only. All meals either served buffet style or a la Carte, and offer an excellent choice to suit all tastes. Professional kitchen staff prepares the best culinary delights with you in mind. The atmosphere is relaxed and casual both in the main restaurant and the bar.
The Dhonveli Restaurant is spacious, open on all sides with bamboo shutters that can be pulled down in the event of the odd squall. Under the palm thatch, the floor is covered with fine white sand so you can dig your feet in as you enjoy your meals. Veligandu is certainly not the resort for you if you are planning to lose some weight during your holidays. The food here is excellent and rated very highly by guests. A choice of German, English and local breakfast is offered at the full buffet breakfast and a late breakfast is available from 9.30 to 11.00 am at the coffee shop. Lunch is always served buffet style, and dinner is served either buffet style or a la carte, with a wide choice of entrees, soups and desserts and a choice of main courses. These include continental and Asian dishes. The Maldivian buffet, a seafood and pasta buffet, eastern and western barbecues provide a rich variety to the dinner program. The Maldivian buffet gives you a unique opportunity to sample the local delights in an environment enhanced by the local costumes worn by the waiters, and followed by the evenings entertainment when you get to sample the local music and dance. The seafood and pasta night features handmade genuine Italian style pasta. Most of the dinner buffets are held outside on the wooden deck right outside the Dhoveli restaurant overlooking the lagoon. Each dinner is a special event, in a romantic atmosphere under the stars and the coconut palms providing many moments for the memories. Vegetarian meals are provided on request. You will just need to inform the reception upon arrival at the resort.
Haruge Bar & Coffee Shop
A spacious bar with a high thatched roof and comfortable seating, can offer you a wide range of refreshing drinks. You can enjoy your selection either inside the bar, with your feet in the sand, or outside on the spacious wooden deck on the beach. Coconut palms sway gently to the rhythm of the soft breeze as you sip your favourite cocktail. If you feel like it you may enjoy a small afternoon snack here. Snacks, including sandwiches, cakes and pizzas are available through out the day. The coffee shop snacks service is available from 4.30 to 6.30 p.m. Choose one of the many varieties of ice creams, offered here, to quench your thirst after a swim. A games area next to the bar offers a variety of board games, Pool Game, Soccer Ball Game and a television so you can switch on your favourite satellite channel. A tradition ‘udholi’ - a grand swing on which two can sit comfortably hangs outside just next to the bar. Beyond the end of the bar is the massive sandbank, from which the resort’s name is derived. If you are feeling romantic you may walk out on to the sandbank and sip your drinks under the stars. |
RESORT FACILITIES AND SERVICES
| In addition to the service featured in detail the general facilities and services at Veligandu Island Resort ensure that your holiday is safe and comfortable.
As you leave the customs hall at the airport, a representative from Crown Tours will greet you and escort you to the seaplane check-in counter for the flight from the Airport to Veligandu. Your flight ticket will be collected from you for the purpose of reconfirming your ticket for the return journey home. A receipt will be given to you in return. The representative will also be there to help you when you leave. A departure tax of US$ 10.00 has to be paid, prior to checking in for departure. Transfers to and from the resort are arranged to suit your flight times.
A variety of excursions are on offer at Veligandu. These offer you the chance to venture out for a change of scenery. There are several resorts that can be visited, or you can catch a glimpse of the daily life of Maldivians in one of the fishing villages. For those who wish to test their skills at fishing a variety of fishing expeditions are organised. Excursions are organised on a weekly or twice-weekly basis. However these are subject to weather conditions and a minimum level of participation by the guests. |
From the ultimate pampering experience for couples, to soothing treatments for sun lovers and healing remedies for sufferers of modern day stress, Serena Spa has a therapy perfect for you.
Our exotic menu of Massages, Body Works, Facials and Salon Treatments features rejuvenation therapies inspired by India’s ancient holistic Ayurveda or “knowledge of life”.
Allow your senses to be lulled into a peaceful state by the welcoming smiles and soothing, skilled hands of our therapists as they employ traditional restoratives, herbs, oils, spices and flowers combined with time honoured rituals to balance body, mind and soul. |
SCUBA DIVING
| Many visitors come to the Maldives to enjoy the unique underwater beauty of the Maldives. With many dive sites in the area Veligandu is ideal for beginners and with access to more than 20 dive sites, Veligandu is an ideal place to learn or practice diving.
The Swiss Ocean Pro Dive Team at Veligandu provides all diving education within the PADI standards. The Centre is well equipped with modern diving gear and support equipment. The equipment includes two Bauer compressors, powered with electricity, 60 aluminium tanks, 30 regulators with octopus and console, 30 BCD’s in addition to weights and weight belts for divers, lamps, UWATWC Aladin computers and wet suits. Backpacks, adapters and suchlike are available for those who may need these to complete their equipment. There is a storage room in the Centre for both rental and private equipment where fresh water is provided for rinsing of the equipment. The workshop at the Centre is equipped with the necessary tools and spares suitable for most brands. The Centre also rents under water cameras and accessories. |
SPORTS
Your holiday at Veligandu may be one of relaxation mixed with fun and activity. The choice is yours. Veligandu offers a variety of non-motorised water sports, a selection of land sports, in addition to the several dive courses, snorkeling and fishing and sightseeing excursions.
Beach volleyball and badminton are some of the options available for an afternoon of fun and enjoyment. Often mixed teams of guests and staff join in and provide an exciting afternoon for the players as well as the onlookers. Or enjoy a more relaxing game of table tennis, Pool and Soccer Ball Game any time you feel like it. Thatched pathways connect the table tennis hall to the bar and the reception.
Veligandu water sports centre on the island offers windsurfing and catamaran sailing. As courses under the supervision of experienced instructors are not available, windsurfing or catamaran sailing is for experienced surfers and sailors only. Check out your skill and test the wind and the waters on the excellent equipment on offer. |
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