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Romancing the Beach
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White Sands Resorts & Spa, a sister concern of Naiade Resorts, on the coral islands of the Maldives, Dhidhoofinolhu is named after the white sandy beaches surrounding the island. The crystal blue lagoon, abundant tropical vegetation and spectacular marine environment complete the picture.Island Village houses 36 Beach Cottages, nestling amongst bright bougainvilla and tropical gardens on the beachside. The Water Village offers picturesque accommodation in the form of 44 Water Bungalows, three Water Suites for six people with a larger private decked terrace and living room-cum-second bedroom and two Honeymoon Water Bungalows. Connected to the main island by a private wooden platform, these beautifully-appointed timber rooms, reminiscent of traditional Maldivian houseboats, built on stilts over the lagoon have private decks with direct access into the crystal clear lagoon. Each has a mini bar and private decked terrace with direct steps into the lagoon. For a Continental breakfast, à la carte lunch and BBQ dinner do not forget to enter Kaana Kotari. Vilu Mathi Restaurant is where guests staying in the Water Village can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a choice of a la carte dining or sumptuous buffets. The aroma of fresh oven-baked pizzas wafts around the Pizza Corner, located in the Beach Restaurant. Reserve your own private moonlit dinner for two on the beach at Sandhuravi, or on the sand bank, with only the sound of the ocean and the stars above to accompany you through this romantic evening. Vilu Bar and Lounge stock refreshing drinks, light meals and snacks. The resort’s Coconut Spa with therapists from Bali combine traditional Asian massage techniques with full body treatments. Coconut Spa packages give you a complete head-to-toe experience using only natural products. Treatments include body scrubs, body wraps, slimming and firming treatment, manicure/pedicure.White Sands has an extensive range of diving facilities, perfectly located for beginners and experienced divers. The Euro Divers Dive Centre is a PADI 5-star dive centre with renowned Swiss dive specialists and a highly skilled, multilingual team of professionals. A whole range of courses are available leading to PADI Scuba Diver certification, including an Open Water Diver Course. The Dolphin Water Sports Centre has one of the best water sports centres in the Maldives and offers snorkelling excursions, catamaran excursion and courses, windsurfing, etc. White Sands Resort provides an idyllic setting for weddings and honeymoons. Features available include a traditional local wedding gown, a coconut palm planting ceremony to commemorate the event, etc. As the resort does not have conferencing facilities the destination is often chosen for team-building exercises. Special offers are available on Naiade Resorts' products from time to time, especially for honeymooners. Accessibility:Approx. 25 minutes by sea-plane, and a little over 2 hours by luxury speedboat from Malé.

Southern India
Southern Part of India has witnessed many Dynasties and thus represents different Cultures. It is still untouched, green and pure. The delightful south; almost untouched by invasions throughout its history, the Indian heritage is more intact here than in other regions of the country. This is a land of temples, a land of the devout where new wonders await - the profusion of orange flowers, the shade of the banyan tree, and the soft beat of distant drums as yet another festival starts... A Myriad of Temples. The devout Dravidian people of the south live and breathe their ancient religion. Nothing, however, can really prepare a visitor for the temples, where images of the quiet bustle of the vast halls, the huge gopurams completely covered by coloured sculptures of gods and goddesses, the sight of bare feet walking across cool slabs, the heady smell of incense and the chime of the temple bell rung by priests and the faithful leave entrancing impressions. Rustic carts drawn by oxen with their brightly coloured painted horns, smiling villagers harvesting the hay at the side of the road - these will be some of the memorable features of the short journey from Madras to the famous temple town of Mahabalipuram. A swim off the glorious beach will refresh you after absorbing the wonders of the romantic shore temples and of Arjuna’s Penance, the huge rock carvings of animals and gods. There are so many impressive temple towns in South India - nearby Kanchipuram with its spectacular gopurams, ’ visible from miles away, or other magical sounding places - Chidambaram, Tanjore, Tiruchirapalli, and, most of all, the pilgrim centre of Madurai - one of the oldest cities in Southern India - with its dramatic and lively Meenakshi temple, dedicated to the fish-eyed goddess. Alternatively, for a different style of relaxation, visit the attractive French-style coastal town of Pondicherry, south of Madras. In the neighbouring state of Karnataka lie the stone-carved temples of Belur and Halebid. Relive the exciting era of the Hoysalas, who flourished around the 12th century, by examining the endless stories which the sculptural detail portrays the war, the hunt, the animals, the dancing girls and, of course the gods. States In Southern IndiaKarnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Pondicherry, Andaman Nicobar Islands Places to visit In Southern IndiaAllepey, Auroville, Badami, Bangalore,Belur,Calicut, Cochin (Kochi), Helebid, Idukki, Kanchipuram Kanniyakumari Kavaratti- Bangaram, Kinnaur, Kodaikanal, Kottayam, Kovalam, Kozhikode, Kumarakom, Malampuzha, Mamallapuram Mysore, Ooty, Periyar, Quilon, Rameshwaram, Srirangapatnam, Thiruvananthapuram, Trichur, Trichy, Waynad

Central India
Central India comprises of Madhya Pradesh & Chhatisgarh. Few regions in India are more interesting than Madhya Pradesh which, as its name implies lies in the heart of India. Cultral heritage of Madhya Pradesh is ancient & chequered. Innumerable monuments, exquisitely carved temples, stupas, forts and palaces are reminders of the days gone by, of empires & kingdoms, of great warriors and builders, poets and musicians, saints & philosophers, of religions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Jaisism & Islam.A good part of this region is forested, offering a unique & exciting panorama of wildlife. Tiger is quite common among the national parks like Kanha, Bandhavgarh & Shivpuri.Erotic sculptures & temples of Khajuraho are also among the most popular tourist destination for the visitors. The temples of Khajurho are considered as a unique gift to the world, representing as they do a paean to life, to love, to joy; perfect in execution and sublime in expression.States in Central IndiaMadhya Pradesh Chhatisgarh Places to visit in Central IndiaBandavgarh, Bhopal, Bhedaghat, Chitrakoot, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Kanha, Khajuraho, Maheshwar, Orcha, Omkareshwar Sanchi, Shivpuri

Northern India


Welcome to the Northern Part of India. This part covers the Capital of India, Delhi. Every experience, every sound, every smell shouts that you’ve arrived somewhere magical. Somewhere Special. It is here that the deep love of one man for one woman created the Taj Mahal; where the King of Kings ruled; where the sacred Ganges flows past holy cities; where the Himalayas stand silent and magnificent; where 5000 years of culture waits to be absorbed. States In Northern IndiaRajasthan Delhi Uttar Pradesh Himachal PradeshJammu & KashmirUttaranchal Punjab Haryana Places to visit In Northern India
Agra AjmerAlwar AmritsarBharatpurBikaner BundiChailChamba ChandigarhChittaurgarhDalhousie Delhi
DharamshalaGulmarg JaipurJaisalmerJammu JodhpurKangraKanha KargilKasauliKota KufriKulluLadakh Lahaul
LehManali Mount AbuPahalgamPatnitop RanthambhorSariskaShimla SpitiSrinagar

Western India
Commercial Capital of India, Bombay (Mumbai), is in the western part of the country. This part also include the states like Goa and Gujarat in addition to Maharashtra. Western Part is popular because of Bombay, Goa (For its beaches), Rann of Katch (Gujarat), Temples of Ajanta & Ellora ( Aurangabad, Maharashtra) & Wildlife Santuaries in Gujarat After the vibrant atmosphere of Bombay, allow the palm-fringed beaches of Goa to warm your spirit in the sun and relax your mind. Or meditate in cool and ancient Buddhist caves tunnelled out of solid rock on the craggy hillsides - a dramatic contrast from the colourful fairs and festivals in unspoiled Gujarat. The choice is once again tremendous in this land that offers everything Bombay - Gateway of India. There is a powerful life force at work in this thriving, modern commercial city, with its plateglass skyscrapers and hectic colorful street life. The pace and confusion is vibrant, with businessmen hurrying to work, hooting traffic, fisherwomen in their bright sarees and ‘tiffinwallahs’ hurrying with their metal containers to deliver the businessman’s lunch direct from his home to his office. After relaxing on Chowpatty beach under the cool evening sky, sipping refreshing milk from a large green coconut, you will start to love Bombay. You will feel ready to visit the elegant and world famous Taj Mahal hotel for a delicious snack or drink while watching the sunset over the many boats in the harbour. States in Western IndiaGoa, Gujarat, Maharashtra Places to visit in Western IndiaAhmedabad, Aurangabad, Ajanta, Ellora, Goa, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nashik