Imagine a haven of peace, adventure and exoticism nestled in the heart of an archipelago paradise! Sun Siyam Resorts' new seaside experience nestles in the spectacular beauty of the Indian Ocean and the glamour of islands at affordable prices. Try it out with friends, family or lovers.
The seaplane, a small 18-seater sea bird, landed gently after a forty-five minute flight from Male national airport. On the edge of lush tropical vegetation...
In the shade of palm trees, surrounded by stretches of fine sandy beach and a vast crystal-clear lagoon, the Sun Siyam Resorts welcome their guests with the same ritual. With refreshing towels, fruit cocktails and fragrant flowers, the dream begins.
Welcome to the Blue Escape: nuanced offers, unique experiences, culinary journeys and personalised, attentive service. The Maldivian 100 % group, created in 1990, has six sumptuous all-inclusive establishments (five in the Maldives and one in Sri Lanka). This is an opportunity to discover several hotels via the inter-island connections provided by speed boat. Two of them will be part of the trip: the Siyam World, sweet madness, and the Sun Siyam Iru Fushi, a serene setting. Blue skies, white sand, turquoise waters and excellent seabed! We promise you a memorable stay, and you've made it.
Siyam World: Sensations, club experiences
Are you tempted to go underwater at top speed with the world's first underwater jet pack? Is jumping into the sea from a slide moored to the terrace of your villa on stilts an imaginary dream? Located in the Noonu atoll, Siyam World is a 5* resort, ideal for couples, families and groups of friends looking for a luxurious, fun and original island getaway.
Transcending cultures and borders to offer a range of "never before seen" experiences, from the largest floating water park in the Indian Ocean to the first horse ranch in the Maldives - the stud farm is a little marvel of maintenance with exceptional horses - the resort offers everything, or almost everything. And it's a real eye-catcher! Go-karting, football, horse-riding, seabreacher (semi-submersible speedboat), parasailing, kite surfing, scuba diving to discover fascinating species and hidden shipwrecks, a delight for thrill-seekers.
Spread over 54 hectares, including 4 km of beaches and 6 km of reefs, the variety of 18 categories of accommodation, ranging from 81 to 710 m², offers 447 rooms, all with private pools, large picture windows opening onto the sea and slides for diving. Viewed from above, it's a breathtaking sight. Wow!
Isolated from the hustle and bustle, minibuses, buggies and bicycles will take you to more than a dozen restaurants and bars galore. What's on the menu? Cuisines from around the world: Japanese, Thai, Indian, Spanish, Italian? "The Cube", a contemporary restaurant set right on the beach, is hosted by a Michelin-starred chef, while "La Barrique" offers exclusive wine and food pairing dinners amidst hundreds of renowned vintages. The all-inclusive formula caters for your every whim, from breakfast to dinner, including aperitifs!
Diving in the Maldives
Then it's time to marvel! Visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to recovering from their taste buds. A translucent paradise for experienced divers and snorkellers alike, the ocean can be explored in search of clown fish and manta rays. You can also observe the seabed from the surface of the reef, encountering a theatre of coral and incomparable underwater fauna.
With temperatures between 27 and 30°C, and visibility often excellent (up to 40 metres), lhe Maldives is considered one of the world's scuba diving paradises. Their unique geography - a string of 26 coral atolls and over a thousand islands - offers spectacular marine biodiversity and ideal conditions for divers of all levels.
In the Maldives, manta rays (Mobula alfredi) are one of the great natural attractions of this Indian Ocean archipelago. Harmless and graceful, they swim slowly, filtering plankton, their main food. Their wingspan can reach 5 metres. Their intelligence is highly developed, with complex social behaviour and a marked curiosity about divers.
True to its iconoclastic DNA in the Indian Ocean, Siyam World will be celebrating its 5th anniversary this year with a programme of festivities featuring DJs and personalities from the music, culinary and sports scenes. Why not celebrate Halloween alongside international legends? On the evening of 31 October, the parade and show will plunge brave souls into a frightening world of interactive horror. In the middle of nowhere, between sky and sea, thrills and chills guaranteed.
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi: Barefoot in Honey Moon paradise
Change of scenery! A different style. Robinson Crusoe Island is a timeless cocoon. The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi is a tiny confetti on the water, with 221 villas on the beach and on stilts, and its Spa by Thalgo, awarded the title of "World's Most Beautiful Luxury Spa" four years running.
Absolute relaxation and intimacy! Combining wisdom and a contemporary approach, the practitioners offer holistic massages and exclusive treatments (over 160 à la carte) in 20 cabins nestling in a Garden of Eden, with hydrotherapy pools, water jets, fountains, birdsong, steam rooms and saunas.
The setting? Lush colours, flowers and dense vegetation. For tailor-made consultations, book a yoga session with guided meditation; or let go for a lifelong journey to well-being, under the expert hands of therapists providing traditional Asian treatments on the advice of an Ayurvedic doctor on the island. A journey of initiation, self-refreshing, vital energy, the atmosphere is one of ultimate serenity.
As the sun sets, you can set off to explore the turquoise waters around the lagoon! Visit dhonia traditional Maldivian sailing boat, will take you on a cruise to a sandbank for a refined barbecue of lobster and other shellfish, accompanied by the finest champagnes. Time stands still, happiness is here!
Highlights: the original offer from the Sun Siyam Resorts group, which lets you experience the Maldives as a couple, with your family or with friends! Your choice of programme: complete serenity and absolute intimacy, inviting you to disconnect completely between sky and sea; or a plethora of sporting activities, restaurants and evenings of all kinds to share in the excitement of the fascinating beauty of marine nature.
Text : Lisa Clarins
Photos : Sun Siyam Resorts unless otherwise stated
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