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Tropical Paradise!!! ! Undoubtedly the best option with the possibility of ALL + service. The food is excellent, varied, there were all kinds of meat (even pork), any side dishes, once there were even crabs. True, the choice of fish dishes (everyone said that in the Maldives there is only rice and fish) left much to be desired. Since we had an ALL + service class, we never got to the Asian restaurant (maybe everything is in order with the fish), because it’s far and for some rather big money. (I believe that in the All + package, the hotel could include one visit to the Asian Wok, at least so that tourists can appreciate their special cuisine and maybe visit it a second time, but already for money). The island is large, but a definite plus is that you can travel on a free eight-seater electric buggy to anywhere on the island (of course, on land). We were lucky with the weather, out of 12 days of the rainy season, we lost only 2 days (there was no sun). I think it's a fair price to pay for the 35% off high season prices. For some reason, we did not meet the vaunted Russian-speaking receptionist Karina, but another no less friendly employee Lidia communicated with us (many thanks to her for her advice and help! ) We lived in the northern Jacuzzi Water Villa. I think this is the best option for this season, since the wind was constantly blowing and we didn’t sweat like geldings in this heat and humidity (a big plus, since we explored the entire island and in its eastern part, not only to live, it is completely calm , since the wind is from the west and the island obstructs it, unbearably). Of the terrestrial animals on the island, there are small iguanas, crabs in large numbers and different sizes, flying dogs, there is a specially baited heron near the water spa (there is even a sign with a description : ) ) a few hours, I advise you to bring fins, masks, and lycra T-shirts with swimming sleeves). Best snorkeling on the east side, best snorkeling spot - rocks of unknown purpose between 700 rooms and water spa. I will return to marine reptiles, I personally saw 2 species of sharks, 2 species of rays, tuna, Picasso, surgeons, wrasses, harvid, mullet, snappers, parrots, goatfish, butterflies, pufferfish, chromis, chrysaper, rhinos, letrins, lowerwings, triggerfish (tired list). And this is only on the actual territory of the hotel !!!! ! (do not forget the camera underwater !!! ). Now about the service. The rooms were cleaned efficiently, quickly and discreetly. Rumboy Ali is very friendly. Respect to the permanent waiter Iklil too. He remembered our number and names right away and by the time we approached the table with full plates, it was ALREADY on it! stood our favorite drinks (well done Iklil). I tried to speak Russian : ) In the bars, too, the waiters are fast, friendly, the number had to be called only for the first time. I advise this fraternity to warm up periodically with a small penny. Maybe the quality of service does not depend on this, but think for yourself - which room will be cleaned first and to whom will the waiter run first? Now about excursions. I strongly advise you to go to Kagi Island - unforgettable snorkeling with turtles, a lot of marine life, a bewitching view of the abyss, excellent professional guides, a great barbecue. A trip to the neighboring island of Difushi is not for everybody. There is nothing special to look at, they live in poverty, dirty, souvenirs are really cheaper by 25 percent of the prices on the World, you can still bargain a little, but how much junk do you need to buy to recoup 56 dollars for two? The Sunset Punch Tour is well worth the trip. A beautiful sunset and look at the dolphins - they lure them with something. We didn't really see dolphins, as a storm started with a downpour and we turned around and swam back, but other Russians who rode on other days were delighted. On an excursion to Male - I won’t say anything, we didn’t go. The only thing that spoiled the rest was that we signed up for Photo Flight twice on a seaplane excursion for 20 minutes over the atolls and 2 times we were refused. Referring to the fact that the minimum number of persons of 12 people is not recruited, at least. These excursions are on Wednesdays and Fridays, however, when the above seaplane landed near the island on Sunday, took someone on board and after 20 minutes of flight dropped them back to the local dhoni boat, I went to the reception to figure out what the hell was going on and why in Sunday and why I was not on this plane, the girl said to me, literally "This isn't Photo Flight". Although there were no other seaplane excursions on offer. This incident left a little sediment, such as I am an amateur photographer and I really wanted to take pictures from a bird's eye view. My wife reassured us - we saved 310 dollars for two, which she gladly lost at the airport : ) In general, a confident five with a plus. It was not boring even without books and films (which I was afraid of, since we have a lover of roasting in the sun - my wife, not me). I advise everyone!! ! We celebrated our wedding anniversary there - a nice compliment from the hotel. I completely forgot - we went to the Spa already 2 times. The wife is indescribably delighted.