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Now onto the 10th issue of the Spot Maldives community
e-newsletter
We had a great response to our first issues. As you will see below we have a few more contributors. Feel free to send us your news, classifieds or articles to news@spotmaldives.com.
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Maldives were an example |
| Sports News |
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Maldives were crowned the new South Asian soccer champions after they edged out much fancied India by one goal to nil in Saturday’s flood-lit final at Sugathadasa Stadium. In contrast, it was a sad story for the host Sri Lanka who were eliminated in the semi-finals.
Sri Lanka and India headed the respective groups at the end of qualifying rounds and all bets were on the two regional heavyweights for a meeting in the much looked forward to final. But at the end, neither team could kiss that glittering trophy as minnows Maldives put up a Lilliputian performance to make the impossible possible.
It was so close but yet to far for Sri Lankans who have been dreaming of winning the South Asian soccer title after 13 long years. Sri Lanka’s one and the only success was way back in 1995 when they edged out India by a solitary goal in the final of the South Asian tournament, which was then known SAARC Gold Cup.
Many home fans, who were present in their numbers to cheer the Lankan team dreamt of a similar show, expecting an Indo-Lanka final. But Maldives fought their way to the final with a spectacular 1-0 win over Sri Lanka in semi finals.
Maldives proved that their path to the final was not by mistake or a shock win as they made much fancied India eat humble pie at the end. It was a big occasion for Maldives to enter the final alone and for the final, they were ‘armed’ with a 10,000-strong spectator force from Male.
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Kerstin Poetzsch appointed Director of Sales of The Regent Maldives |
| Resort News |
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Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s largest privately-owned hotel companies, has appointed Kerstin Poetzsch as Director of Sales for The Regent Maldives, the luxury resort which is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2009. The spectacular property will be a 50-villa luxury resort on a secluded coral island, located 50 minutes by seaplane from the capital city of Male.
Poetzsch joins the pre-opening team of The Regent Maldives following more than a decade of industry experience with some of the world’s leading hospitality groups in Europe, Middle East and Asia such as Schlosshotel Buhlerhohe in Germany and the Jumeirah Beach Hotel in Dubai. Prior to her new role, Poetzsch was with the five-star Kanuhura Resort in the Maldives where she was responsible for sales and marketing activities during the hotel’s multi-million dollar refurbishment programme.
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We will be posting classifieds soon, ranging from personal buy & sell, to real estate and jobs. If you have anything you would like to see here, just send an email to News@SpotMaldives.com - it's 100% free!
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Yoga Classes now Available at Anantara Resorts & Spas |
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Anantara Resorts & Spas in Thailand, the Maldives and Bali are now offering guests the chance to enrich their mind, body and soul through the power of Hatha yoga.
Guests are now able to enjoy an early morning yoga and meditation class at the Hilltop of Anantara Golden Triangle in the far North of Thailand or on the deck overlooking the azure waters surrounding Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa, Maldives.
At the Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa, Maldives and Anantara Veli Resort & Spa, Maldives Yoga for beginners is available from professional instructors beachside on both islands, while more seasoned aficionados can reserve a private session with the resident yogi. |
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| Beware the honeymoon moon |
| Sandra Harrison goes to the heart of romance and gets a little more loving than she bargained for |
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The Maldives, all 26 atolls and 1190 islands of it, is all about romance and relaxation. With that in mind, the first two things you need to pack are your significant other and a big dose of chill pills. If you need an early indication of the Maldive holiday theme, survey the queue at Singapore airport as you wait to board the flight to the capital, Male. It is full of newlyweds with shiny wedding bands, pristine passports and even some with matching outfits.
After two flights and a very fast boat ride on the Indian Ocean, arrival at Club Med's Kani resort is the text-book greeting the chain is famous for. Our boat is welcomed by the resort's chef de village (manager). Her staff promptly present guests with a psychedelic cocktail with the garnish every tropical holiday concoction should brandish, an umbrella.
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| Travel Agents in Maldives welcome Arrival of Abacus |
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Abacus has extended its network of national marketing companies to include the Maldives.
Abacus Maldives opened for business in March with six partner travel agencies – Villa Travels, Cyprea Travels, Speed Travels, Sun Air Maldives Travels, Voyages Travels and the Grand Holidays – and has appointed Islanders Maldives Pvt. Ltd. as general sales agent.
Islanders Maldives is a Maldivian company with a strong presence in the tourism sector in the Republic.
With a population of around 300,000 and GDP growth of approximately 18.5% annually, the Maldives has seen strong growth in tourism. The outbound tourism numbers had grown 3.9% in 2006 over 2005 according to PATA, and IATA has forecasted the average passenger growth rate to be in the region of 4.4% for 2006 – 2010.
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| weather forecast |
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June 19th - July 3rd |
| Maldives Weather |
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You are traveling to the Maldives next week?! Or you are a resident and would like to know how sunny next weekend will be?!
Here you will find an up to date Weather Forecast that will help you planning your activities right.
Thursday, June 19 |
Partly sunny and very humid |
High: 32 °C
Low: 26 °C |
Friday, June 20 |
Partly sunny and very humid |
High: 31 °C
Low: 27 °C |
Saturday, June 21 |
Mostly cloudy and very humid |
High: 31 °C
Low: 27 °C |
Sunday, June 22 |
Overcast and very humid |
High: 30 °C
Low: 27 °C |
Monday, June 23 |
Cloudy and very humid |
High: 31 °C
Low: 27 °C |
Tuesday, June 24 |
Cloudy and very humid |
High: 30 °C
Low: 26 °C |
Wednesday, June 25 |
Cloudy and very humid |
High: 30 °C
Low: 27 °C |
Thursday, June 26 |
Mostly cloudy and very humid |
High: 30 °C
Low: 27 °C |
Friday, June 27 |
Humid with clouds and sun |
High: 30 °C
Low: 27 °C |
Saturday, June 28 |
Mostly cloudy and very humid |
High: 30 °C
Low: 27 °C |
Sunday, June 29 |
Humid with clouds and sun |
High: 30 °C
Low: 26 °C |
Monday, June 30 |
Mostly cloudy and very humid |
High: 30 °C
Low: 27 °C |
Tuesday, July 1 |
Mostly cloudy; windy, humid |
High: 30 °C
Low: 26 °C |
Wednesday, July 2 |
Cloudy with t-storms; humid |
High: 30 °C
Low: 27 °C |
Thursday, July 3 |
Clouds, thunderstorms; humid |
High: 29 °C
Low: 26 °C |
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Enjoy September in Paradise! |
| Looking for a Getaway?! |
| Just ask us! |
Junior Suite
Half Board
Diva Island Resort Maldives
7 nights only 2515.33 Euro
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Superior Room
Bed & Breakfast
Kurumba Resort
7 nights only 1400 Euro
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Beach Bungalow
Bed & Breakfast
Kuramathi Cottage & Spa
7 nights only 1096.67 Euro
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Water Villa
Bed & Breakfast
Mirihi Island Resort
7 nights only 2156.00 Euro
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Lagoon Villa
Bed & Breakfast
Taj Exotica Resort & Spa
7 nights only 3273.67 Euro
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Please note: All label prices do not include transfers & Gala Dinner charges |
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| What is Spot Maldives? |
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Spot Maldives is the single largest "Destination-Specific" source of unbiased, user-generated travel content for the Maldives, in the world.
Real travel tips, reviews and photos, posted by real travellers and locals.
Online since 2006, Spot Maldives began as a small community portal with a directory listing and forum. Now the site is the premier resource for travellers seeking an insider's perspective on Hotels, Attractions, Restaurants, Real Estate, Nightlife, Local Customs and more.
Our Mission
Our mission is to create websites, which are fun, simple and so easy to use... that even your Grandma can add her comments, or book her next holiday!
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