The Maldives opens up a world of sensual pleasures that bespeaks luxury and malaise in the lush setting of a tropical archipelago. Indulge your senses in a range of fine Maldives island resorts that promise to pamper your body, mind and soul, an experience delivered to the fullest by the Maafushivaru Maldives. One of the finest resorts in Maldives this decadent locale offers a range of delightful activities to enhance your stay, such as diving, snorkelling and wine-tasting. Like many other of the world-class resorts on the archipelago, a fine range of wines and spirits are featured on the beverage list, such as exquisite sauvignon blancs from New Zealand, decadent cabernets from France and provocative merlots from Napa Valley. Enthused foodies and winos will want to tantalize their taste buds even further by embarking on a series of fun activities that promise to pique the palate. The Six Senses Laamu offers an intriguing culinary cruise, full of wine sampling accompanied by fine cheeses and chutneys for a dash of flavour. The wine bar, Altitude, is an impressive tower of spun glass that rises 6.4 metres above the azure waters of the Indian Ocean. This cutting-edge wine preserve holds over 400 new and old world vintages, half of which are of organic extraction and many of which are not found on the islands. Enjoy sampling these splendid vintages at an intimate setting within Altitude at an elevated table and enjoy a delicious bite to accompany the exotic wine flavours, such as intriguing cheeses, innovative chutneys, and fresh sushi straight from the waters outside. Wines are also available for purchase by the bottle, so pick up a few to enjoy on the beach while you absorb the glowing rays of the setting sun.
Angela Fernando is an impassioned travel writer who composes pieces under the pen name Sumaira Narayan. She loves writing about new and exciting places around the world and intends to visit them all someday.
