The Woodyren's 2022 wanderings. Maldives Mallorca Malaga Mykonos and the Matterhorn plus many parts/ports in between.

[woodyren]

The resort in its entirety is stunning. Great beaches. Excellent rooms. Lush vegetation and a natural freshwater lake in the centre.

 

[Pushka]

Do you find the lapping of the water bothersome at night? The Maldives is as good as the photos and snorkelling there is amazing. We were there in January and it was a little breezy. Must go back now.

 

[woodyren]

Do you find the lapping of the water bothersome at night? The Maldives is as good as the photos and snorkelling there is amazing. We were there in January and it was a little breezy. Must go back now.

Not been bothered at all. Our room is inside a lagoon so there is very little movement on the water. We can just hear the waves breaking about 400 metres away on the reef. The weather has been sensational with only a slight breeze plus we are on the lee side.

 

[kookaburra75]

I’ll stock up on the popcorn

I'm organising the deckchairs, and MrsK is very keen on the Maldives.

 

[woodyren]

The Pullman has three main dining options. Melange which is the buffet. Phat Chameleon a vegetarian offering and Sol Rising which offers healthy breakfast Italian for lunch and Souq Oven with Middle Eastern fare for dinner.

Melange first. We dined there most days and the food was quite good with a varied menu. Chefs were welcoming to any requests. Service was efficient and very pleasant.




Tonight was Surf & Turf night. I was a little heavy on the Surf and light on the Turf.




Each meal was accompanied by copious amounts of Mangosteen, Mango, Papaya and Dragonfruit.

These Yellow Dragonfruit were a first for us. Far sweeter than the white or red variety.

 

[woodyren]

We certainly enjoy our food but we are not normally fine restaurant people. We are more likely to be found dining in street food or local hangouts. We are partial to Asian and Middle Eastern styles and so we really enjoyed dinner at Souq Oven. The venue is lovely over the water. it also features a wall of wine.

We had a Middle Easter mixed grill plate and a Seafood Tajine. Assorted breads and dips.
Wine walls.

 

[woodyren]

Phat Chameleon vegetarian restaurant is situated within the island's herb & vegetable garden.

Lovely setting for an evening meal. While we enjoyed the meal we also slipped back to Melange afterwards for a little extra.

 

[woodyren]

A number of activity vouchers were part of our package deal. One had a choice of 1 hour massage in the spar or a 30 minute jet ski hire.

Mrs Woodyren enjoyed her massage and I took my first jet ski ride. Both very happy with our choice.

The view from the spa.



My fun.

 

[woodyren]

Another voucher was used on a sunset fishing trip to the reef. An hour and a half well spent.

3 good size Blue Surgeon fish and one other reef fish.

Only one other couple on this trip. Everything is very uncrowded.







I was the only one to have any success

Two of our fish cooked for us at Melange the next day. The crew took the rest for their dinner.

 

[woodyren]

Last activity was a snorkeling trip to the reef. Lots of fun but I do not have an underwater camera. Abundance of fish, a few rays, one turtle and a reef shark.



One of the more relaxing bars on the island is Saffron Affair which is on the sunset side. Cool place to hang out watching the glorious sunsets.

 

[woodyren]

Having a bit of difficulty doing this TR on my phone after a few coughtails. Thanks all who are following along.

 

[tgh]

Super stuff.
I am not easily impressed..but call me impressed…the resort looks the goods.. well done

 

[woodyren]

Have not posted many pics of the resort or island in general. Here are a few more.

 

[Melburnian1]

Photo quality thus far is A1.

 

[woodyren]

Monday night was Surf &Turf in Melange. Heavily oriented towards the Surf side for me.

Just a few other photos from Melange to finish this post.

 

[woodyren]

Every morning we wake up to a magnificent sunrise streaming right in to our room window. Glorious.

I sit in the deck watching the reef sharks hunting at dawn. Magical place.

 

[woodyren]

Checking out today. The plan of booking a late night flight from Male and hoping for a late checkout and domestic flight has come to fruition.


So while some with earlier flights left before 7am we get almost the whole day here.

Last photos from Maamutaa. Another glorious day. We have been blessed with wonderful weather.



Next up Kooddoo Male domestic then MLE-SIN-LHR KrisFlyer J saver. Fingers crossed for bags and Airtags activated.

 

[VPS]

Every morning we wake up to a magnificent sunrise streaming right in to our room window. Glorious.

I sit in the deck watching the reef sharks hunting at dawn. Magical place.

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A couple of those sunrise shots are worth framing (the ones without the toes though )

 

[woodyren]

A couple of those sunrise shots are worth framing (the ones without the toes though )

Pedicures weren't part of the package.

 

[craven morehead]

Checking out today. The plan of booking a late night flight from Male and hoping for a late checkout and domestic flight has come to fruition.

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So while some with earlier flights left before 7am we get almost the whole day here.

Last photos from Maamutaa. Another glorious day. We have been blessed with wonderful weather.

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Next up Kooddoo Male domestic then MLE-SIN-LHR KrisFlyer J saver. Fingers crossed for bags and Airtags activated.

What a magnificent place !! If you couldn't relax there you have no hope and the food looks awesome