Monica Tindall As an Aussie girl I think I know quite a bit about beautiful beaches. The Maldives, however, is one of those places that is truly even better than the postcards. With direct international flights (Sri Lankan airlines recently launched a route from C…
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Romantic Dinner, Maldives’ Highest Peak, Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort
Monica Tindall Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives takes a romantic dinner for two up a notch with their Dining by Design destination dinners. Limited only by your imagination, the resort team will set up a white clothed candlelit table just about a…
Dr Ali’s, Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives
Monica Tindall Celebrating cuisine from the spice route, Dr. Ali’s showcases food from the Indian Ocean, the South China Sea and a significant number of Arabian recipes. Shangri La’s specialty restaurant boasts a stunning seaside location. The interior is cla…
CHI, The Spa at Shangri-La, Luxury Spa in the Maldives
Monica Tindall Chi, or Qi, in Chinese philosophy, is the life force that determines well-being. To be in optimal health, Chi is supposed to flow without constraint around the body. Motion, therefore, is of upmost importance in reducing blockages and maintainin…
Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives
Monica Tindall Luxury travel to the Maldives is on many a traveller’s bucket list. If days are limited and you want to maximise your budget (or if you’d really just prefer to spend the extra cash and hours on pampering yourself rather than on another plane), I highly …
Maldivian High Tea, Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives
Monica Tindall I have to admit; Maldives wasn’t the first place I thought of when considering high tea. It probably wasn’t even the 20th spot that came to mind. But, the team at Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives has promised to change my preconceptions. Offering a …
24 Degrees Restaurant, Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives
Monica Tindall 24 Degrees is Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Maldives’ all-day dining outlet. Unlike many resort restaurants, however, there are zero buffets. Everything (same goes for the other food and beverage services on the island) is ordered a la cart…
Deep End, Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives
Monica Tindall Deep End is Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives fine dining restaurant. Built over the water, and open to the sea in the middle, marine life is the natural décor. A giant mother of pearl chandelier centres the open-walled restaurant and flickering t…
24-Carat Gold Dessert, Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives
Monica Tindall Yesterday I shared with you The 200 Dollar Pizza. You might be wondering what could possibly follow as dessert? Well, at Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives, nothing less than a 24-carat gold ending will do! One of a kind and certainly a culinary expe…
The 200-Dollar Pizza, Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives
Monica Tindall Would you pay $200 USD for a pizza? Guests at Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives do! In fact, the triple digit Italian ultimate is one of their most talked about items. Topped with the most premium ingredients from around the world, the “Quattro” is j…
The Poolside Restaurant, Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives
Monica Tindall Maldives is one of the places in the world where the reality is actually more spectacular than the postcards. Sitting at Taj Exotica Resort and Spa Maldives’ Poolside restaurant and bar we can’t help but feel incredibly fortunate. All we see is a kal…
Naladhu Maldives – Luxurious Couple’s Villas
Naladhu Maldives – Sublime comfort. Luxurious shelter. Timeless moments. Monica Tindall The Yum List discovers why Naladhu Maldives, an exclusive island with only 20 homes, is a dream escape for those demanding the ultimate in luxury, absolute privacy …