Unforgettable First Visit to the Maldives

Our first trip to the Maldives was amazing from beginning to end and truly lived up to expectations. We chose this island for its incredible house reef. The buffet offered a good variety， catering to everyone's tastes. If you have specific requests， just inform your waiter， and they'll offer alternatives. We reserved the teppanyaki restaurant， and it was excellent. We tried the hot rocks as well， but wouldn't redo it—it was just okay. Embracing the 'no shoes' lifestyle was surprisingly easy. Our attentive waiter ensured our wine glasses were always full. The rooms were very comfortable; we stayed in a water villa which was private and had stunning views. We regularly spotted reef sharks， manta rays， and lots of fish swimming below us. The all-day discovery boat tour was the highlight—seeing manta rays， whale sharks， and turtles was incredible. Food and drinks on the boat were plentiful， and we enjoyed a glass of fizz as we returned to Vilamendhoo， escorted by dolphins at sunset—truly magical. We rented snorkeling gear， but will bring our own next time. The mini bar was replenished daily， and there was ample bottled water for drinking and brushing teeth. Once you visit， you'll long to return.