y satisfied guests that you can consult. For adults,you can ride above the waves on the newestwater sport Sit-Down Hydrofoil or try your hand atBig Game Fish<strong>in</strong>g. For the kids, <strong>in</strong>troduce them todiv<strong>in</strong>g through the Bubble Maker div<strong>in</strong>g lesson <strong>in</strong>a shallow lagoon, br<strong>in</strong>g the whole family out tosea and look for dolph<strong>in</strong>s, or learn about Mar<strong>in</strong>eLife Conservation from the experts. For the loveydoveyones, d<strong>in</strong>e on the private island of Maagaa<strong>in</strong> a Castaway D<strong>in</strong>ner or enjoy a Romantic spapackage for newlyweds at the award-w<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>gAngsana Spa. But don’t forget to squeeze <strong>in</strong> sometime to do absolutely noth<strong>in</strong>g – other than lie onthe luscious white beach and soak <strong>in</strong> the <strong>in</strong>crediblebeauty of Angsana Velavaru.The InOcean PoolVillas, a cluster of twostoreyoverwater villas.Over 100 activities for your pick<strong>in</strong>gat Angsana Velavaru, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>gcanoe<strong>in</strong>g and other water sports,dolph<strong>in</strong> watch<strong>in</strong>g out at sea, fun atthe Kid’s Club and a relax<strong>in</strong>g beautytreatment at the Angsana Spa.Bungalows sitt<strong>in</strong>gon stilts spreadthroughout the islandat Club Med Kani.18
MaldivesFrom Top Left to Top Right: Resort-themedbathrooms with his and hers wash bas<strong>in</strong>s;sheer <strong>in</strong>dulgence <strong>in</strong> the overwater LagoonSuite with all-round ocean views; more roomfor everyone when you choose the SuperiorConnect<strong>in</strong>g Room with garden and beachviews.From Mid Left to Mid Right: Chill out with adr<strong>in</strong>k at the Iru Bar; Lounge by the sea andenjoy the breeze at the Manta Lounge; Thebrilliant colours of sunset at Club Med Kani.Club Med KaniFrom a distance, Kani emerges likea garden island poised on turquoisewaters. This t<strong>in</strong>y paradise <strong>in</strong> theMaldives archipelago, exclusivelyreserved for Club Med guests, has 75Suites on Stilts which, when viewedfrom above, resemble a giant palmtree straddl<strong>in</strong>g the lagoon.Just imag<strong>in</strong>e: Holiday<strong>in</strong>g on ClubMed’s own private atoll, swimm<strong>in</strong>gtogether <strong>in</strong> a turquoise lagoon, laz<strong>in</strong>gon a white sand beach, enjoy<strong>in</strong>gthe secluded privacy of the new 5ΨLuxury Space <strong>in</strong> a 70sqm Suite onClub Med Kani, the giantpalm tree spread<strong>in</strong>g out<strong>in</strong> the lagoon.Stilts, explor<strong>in</strong>g underwater life on thecoral reef and d<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g on grilled fish atthe speciality restaurant, the Kandu.Are you smil<strong>in</strong>g yet? Life doesn’t getbetter than this.You’ll love this diver’s paradise, idealfor modern-day Rob<strong>in</strong>son Crusoes.Set between lush vegetation and amagnificent immaculate white sandbeach with crystal clear waters, thebungalows seem to rise from themiddle of the Indian Ocean, dottedthroughout the island.As an all-<strong>in</strong>clusive resort, there’scerta<strong>in</strong>ly no shortage of activities.Indoors, there’s badm<strong>in</strong>ton,basketball, volleyball and tabletennis, just to name a few, or headout to the beach for some beachsoccer and beach volleyball. Ofcourse, there are water sports suchas water polo, kayak<strong>in</strong>g, sail<strong>in</strong>g,aqua-fitness and snorkell<strong>in</strong>g as well.And for those who prefer to restand relax, there’s yoga and beautytreatments aplenty at the Club MedSpa by Mandara.Photos by Banyan Tree Vabb<strong>in</strong>faru, Angsana Velavaru and Club Med Kani.19
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