Cast away on a secluded coral atoll in the paradisiacal Maldives archipelago, you experience a sense of magic, romance and tranquility at Banyan Tree Maldives Vabbinfaru that's second to none. Time moves imperceptibly, while the gentle touch of the warm sun kames you recall wondrous dreams once forgotten. You'll find paradise here - catching the salty tang of the sea breeze as you wake up in the morning, swimming in between the wondrous sea creatures that dwell forty feet below, luxuriating in the pampered comfort of your own elegant villa and marveling at the magnificent splash of stars in the night.The Maldives is the best-kept secret of the Indian Ocean, 'paradise lost' waiting to be rediscovered. The 26 atolls and 1,190 beautiful sun-kissed islands south of Sri Lanka.

Location:
The Maldives is a collection of atolls and beautiful sun-kissed islands in the Indian Ocean, south of Sri Lanka. The jewel of the North Atoll, Vabbinfau, the island where Banyan Tree Maldives is located, is only 25 minutes by speedboat from the airport and the capital of Maldives, Male. Speedboat transfers can be arranged by the hotel. Return speedboat transfer between the airport and hotel is charged at USD 100 nett per person.

Restaurant:
Dining: -Restaurants- Name - Ilaafathi Restaurant Hours - 07.30AM to 10.30PM Open All Days Type of Cuisine - Seafood Meals Served - Breakfast/Dinner Price Range - USD90-USD205 per person Suitable Attire - Casual Seating Capacity - 100 Reservations - Not Required Other - Serves International/Mediterranean/Vegetarian food. A-la-carte set menu. From 10.30AM to 8.00PM restaurant close. Name - Sangu Garden Restaurant Hours - 12.30PM to 10.30PM Open All Days Type of Cuisine - Seafood Meals Served - Lunch/Dinner Price Range - USD85-USD205 per person Suitable Attire - Casual Seating Capacity - 100 Reservations - Not Required Other - Barbecue buffet lunch daily, theme night buffet dinner. From 2.30PM to 8.00PM restaurant close. A-la-carte set menu. -Meal Plans- Half board - Breakfast and Dinner, excluding beverages at the Ilaafathi Restaurant. Daily buffet or set menu lunch: USD 65+ per person per meal (excluding beverages).

Recreation:
Sports and Recreation: If you venture beyond the pampered realm of your villa and the wonderfully slow Maldivian pace of life, you'll find a wealth of recreational diversions. For a start, you can dive or snorkel in the transparent brilliance of the ocean, explore its riches, and go deep-sea or night fishing. After all, this is a paradise renowned for superlative fishing, sailing, diving and snorkeling. If you prefer, sit in the shallow waters and watch the myriad of exotic schools of fish dart in and out of the light, or go kite flying with the clear blue sky as the backdrop. For more vigorous workouts, head for the resort's health club. And for the less actively inclined, a ramble around Male exploring its sights and shopping, or a promenade along the beach are just as rousing. If the sun gets to you, simply retire to the resort's TV room for board games or some quiet reading. Water sports facilities available: * Snorkeling * PADI dive center * Deep-sea fishing * Night fishing * Water-skiing * Windsurfing * Catamaran sailing * Canoeing * Fun tubes and glass-bottom boat rental Ball and racket games * Beach volleyball * Table tennis * Snooker * Badminton TV room with reading area and board games, underwater camera rental, Health club. Among the excursions: Male sightseeing, island hopping, snorkeling safari, private yacht charter and sea plane trips.

Airport Information:
Male International Airport -MLE- is 11 kilometres south.

Rating: Star Rating 5; OHG - Deluxe Resort. 2004 President of the Maldives Green Resort Award, 2003 The World's Very Best Hotels (Maldives) PATA Grand Award 2002 for Best Corporate Environment Programme.