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The overwater bungalow is probably the greatest and<br />
certainly the most significant innovation of all. It is fair to<br />
say that it transformed tourism for the Maldives.<br />
the telephone system was finally<br />
established in 1980. Before that all<br />
communication was by ham radio or<br />
Morse code!<br />
Hot water was probably the first<br />
major innovation. And for many years<br />
afterwards, resorts would advertise<br />
‘Hot & Cold Water’ . When ceiling<br />
fans moved to air conditioners this<br />
was something to shout about. Then<br />
in-room telephones were something a<br />
bit special and finally televisions were<br />
put into the prestige rooms. Of course,<br />
these have gone from small, wide and<br />
heavy to 50” wafer thin LED numbers<br />
with Bose surround sound, which is<br />
also connected to the blu-ray player<br />
and iPod dock.<br />
Bathrooms have been the growth<br />
area for a few years now. Once a<br />
small, neglected space at the back,<br />
they are now luxurious expanses of<br />
flowering plants, sand and green<br />
marble, with twin basins, showers<br />
inside and out, a jacuzzi and plunge<br />
pool. The amenities have gone from<br />
wall-mounted soap dispenser to<br />
Molten Brown skincare products and<br />
other such premium beauty brands.<br />
The inside/outside style of resort<br />
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photos: Adaaran Resorts, Maldives
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