Leisure Facilities
As with all visitors' marriages in the Maldives, these are ceremonies of blessing rather than legally binding weddings. Ceremonies take place on one of the resort's pristine white sandy beaches, down a petal-strewn 'aisle' towards the sea, while the tropical sun sinks into the depths of the sea and the sky is filled with breathtaking pastel colours. After the ceremony, a romantic candlelight dinner awaits on a private beach. A stunning table, prepared using natural local materials including the island's signature orchids, serves as the setting where a special souvenir menu created for this memorable occasion is presented by a private waiter. Every event is tailor-made to match the desires of each couple, whether travelling alone or celebrating with family and friends.
Located in a secluded area of the resort with expansive relaxation lawns and manicured gardens, One&Only Spa commands an impressive space of 9,500m2 (102,250ft2) with spectacular views of the ocean. Natural and healing therapies are provided in eight luxurious treatment villas, each nestled beneath its own thatched roof and uniquely designed to form a soothing natural environment with exquisite finishes of Batu Chandi stone surrounding the terrace platform. Two over-water double treatment suites are an enticing retreat for couples. Customized treatments are based on Ayurvedic traditions infused with western luxuries. It is an all-encompassing experience with swirling vitality pools, crystal steam rooms, saunas and stimulating ice fountains. Lifestyle showers create a refreshing burst of tropical rain, and healthy spa cuisine and beach-side relaxation pavilions complete the journey.
Thilas, giris, reefs, drop-offs, corners, channels, wrecks - and visibility of up to 50 metres - make this a wonderful and totally safe place to learn to dive, and an equally rewarding centre for further exploration by the already qualified. Shark dives, the 1981 wreck of the Maldive Victory, the Rasfari protected marine area and some excellent turtle and ray viewing are highlights. At the Reethi Rah Dive Centre, a team of experts offer a wide range of PADI-certified dive programmes for adults and children as young as 8 years old, including a complimentary daily orientation dive. A PADI Open Water Dive qualification can be achieved during a one-week stay. "Bubblemaker" lessons for younger kids and Discover Scuba programmes for pre-teens and older are also available. Underwater scooters, digital cameras and camcorders are available for personal use. The Reethi Rah Dive Centre operates two luxury Dive Dhonis, complete with sun decks, hot showers, robes and refreshments. State-of-the-art equipment includes SCUBAPRO, as well as Bauer and Komptec compressors, all serviced on a regular basis with absolute safety in mind. The Reethi Rah Dive Centre is open daily from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm.
KidsOnly Club for 4 to 11-year-olds is run by a team of fully-certified supervisors, and has its own clubhouse, a dedicated swimming pool, a large range of indoor entertainment facilities and a dining area. Youngsters can take part in activities including cookery, Maldivian dance lessons, treasure hunts and a variety of sports and excursions. Those aged 12 to 17 years old have their own programme too, with specialist staff on-hand to look after them and numerous sports, activities and excursions to choose from.