The Island

Located in the south-east of Ari Atoll, Vakarufalhi is a fine looking resort. Small, almost round with perfect beaches and a very good house reef encircling the island. The coral reef is situated at different distances from the shore on either side of theisland, allowing for swimming and sport in a wonderful lagoon on one side, where the shore slopes gently away,while on the other the reef is within easy swimming distance.

The buildings are well designed, are of a high quality and feature natural materials. The Beach Villas, which are mainly detached are particularly large and were completely refurbished in 2009. The Water Villas are modern and a new addition to the island when it re-launched in December 2009. There is plenty of vegetation, including a large number of tall, mature palms. This is an unpretentious resort offering quality facilities in a beautiful, natural surrounding.

Since relaunching as TClub Vakarufalhi, the resort has become primarily Italian focussed.  Expect to find at least 50% of guests to be Italian with the remaining being a mix of British, French, Japanese, Swiss and German.

The brand TClub stands for Tea and Culture. Experts regularly visit the resort and provide information ranging from the local Marine Life to Culture and Astronomy. It has nothing to do with the existence of a Clubbing type environment!

In an attempt to contain the extent of sand movement around the island during the monsoons, coral ‘groyne’ walls have been built in the sea and are visible during low tide.  Whilst this may seem like an unwelcome distraction on first arrival, we did find that they were soon forgotten about and did not detract from our enjoyment of the island.

Transfer

By seaplane, taking around 25 minutes, plus a 10 minute dhoni boat ride.

Accomodation

A total of 75 rooms : 25 newly built Water Villas in 2009, 46 Beach Villas and 4 Garden Villas refurbished in 2009.

Beach Bungalows: are set around the perimeter of the island, slightly set back from the beach amidst the luxuriant vegetation.  All face the pristine lagoon with direct access to the beach and are individually offset to provide privacy (apart from the 7 semi-detached Family Rooms).  All rooms feature a private verandah with day bed and chairs, wooden floors, air-conditioning, ceiling fan, sitting area, 42” plasma TV, CD Player, Digital safe box, stocked Mini Bar, tea/coffee making facility, espresso machine, IDD, hair dryer, a semi open air bathroom with garden, shower cubical and open air shower.

Family Rooms: are available in 7 semi-detached beach bungalows.

Garden Bungalows: Individually appointed Garden Bungalows exactly the same as Beach Bungalows but set slightly further back from the beach, facing the garden and the lagoon.

Over Water Villa: These over sized bungalows come with an extra large bedroom and bathroom and have a separate walk in closet/ward robe. With all the facilities of a beach bungalow plus a DVD player, iron and iron organiser, sitting area with sofa, large outdoor private deck leading directly to the ocean, with day bed, sun loungers and outdoor shower. The bathroom has a free standing bath tub, shower cubical, separate WC and luxury bath amenities.

Facilities

House Reef: The superb house reef completely encircles the island and is close to shore for most of the way. It is possible to swim round the entire reef. The huge array of underwater life is amazing and so easy to see.

Diving: The dive school is excellently run by Pro Divers. They feature guided diving and snorkelling boat trips, equipment rental and a complete PADI instructional program. Bubble courses for children are also available which is a fun and safe way for children to be introduced to diving.

Water Sports: Vakarufalhi Windsurf and Sailing Centre provides opportunities for windsurfing, kayaking and catamaran sailing. It is possible to rent a catamaran and instructor for an exhilarating ride across the ocean, or for longer to visit a deserted sand bank in the middle of the Indian Ocean.

Gift Shop: Features a selection of swim and sports wear, crafts, books and snacks.

Spa:The new Duniye Spa built over the ocean is the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate. Various massage and beauty treatments are available.

Other Facilities:

24h Reception assistance

Multilingual Staff

Laundry/Valet service

Foreign currency exchange

Amex, Visa & Master card accepted

Library with cyber café

WIFI internet access throughout the island (chargeable)

Eating & Drinking

Ilaa: A truly Maldivian style, open air thatched roof Restaurant with modern touches serves an international buffet, with a particular focus on Italian and Mediterranean tastes and flavours. The “pasta corner” and “pizza station” are particularly popular. It also offers an excellent range of desserts.

Ihaa Bar: With an al fresco deck overlooking the lagoon serving your favourite beverage and snacks.

Special Dinners: It is possible to organise romantic candle lit dinners on the veranda of your own bungalow or on the beach. This service is subject to an extra charge.

Meal options available: Only plan offered is Full Board with drinks at meals

Recreation

Guided Excursions: including Snorkeling, Island Hopping, sightseeing to a local village, Sunset Cruises, fishing and more!

Board games: are available at the Ihaa Bar, including Chess,  Checkers, Scrabble and many more.

Sports: beach volleyball, badminton, table tennis, darts, football, yoga or Pilates.

Entertainment: Weekly night time programs including “Bodu Beru” Cultural Dance Show, Diver’s Slide Show, Marine Biology, movie under the stars, Live band, Disco and more!

Prices

All our holidays are bespoke, tailored to your requirements. Because of this we operate a “price on application” system. However, this page will give you an indication of the cost of your holiday.

Guide Prices for 2 Weeks, 2 People, Half Board, Including flights from the UK and seaplane transfers:

This Resort	Type of Resort	Total Price – High Season	Total Price – Low Season
	Good Value	£4,750	£3,600
TClub Vakarufalhi	Mid Market	£5,700	£4,100
	Deluxe	£10,500	£7,500
	Luxury	£11,975	£8,300

High season: Early Jan – End April (prices are higher again over Christmas and the New Year)
Low season: May – Mid July

The Island

Vilu Reef is a very picturesque island with lush palm fringed beaches, pristine white sand and a turquoise lagoon encircled by the warm coral reef gardens. It is a small island, measuring just 390 x 170 metres, providing a very personalised service in a completely natural setting.

Transfer

By seaplane, taking around 35 minutes.

Accomodation

Accommodation: All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a ceiling fan, room safe, mini bar, IDD telephone, satellite television, sitting area and writing desk. The en-suite bathroom includes hot/cold water, hairdryer and toiletries (with a part open air ‘gifilli’ style bath in the Beach Villas). The Water Villas also have tea & coffee facilities, four-poster king size bed and CD player.

Garden Villas: (20) located in the interior of the island, all rooms are in blocks of two rooms. Each room has its own veranda with outdoor furniture. Basic but perfectly adequate and functional.

Beach Villas: (62) each villa is distinguished by its circular architecture and spiral roof, modelled after the renowned Nautilus shell. Individually appointed teak furnishings, an over-sized day bed and en-suite bathroom with open-air enclosed courtyard for maximum privacy. The adjoining wooden deck and sun lounge complements the natural surroundings. Most villas are tucked amongst foliage right on the edge of the beach.

Jacuzzi Water Villas: (35) these villas are built on stilts overlooking the lagoon. They have an extended timber deck with chaise lounge for private sunbathing, a private jacuzzi and a swim-up platform, which provides direct access to the lagoon via private stairs. Inside, there is a  sumptuous four-poster king-sized bed and a generous sitting area appointed with custom made teak furniture.

Honeymoon Water Villas: (5) in addition to all the facilities available in the Jacuzzi Water Villas, these villas offer a separate living room with glass paneling on three sides, providing a stunning panoramic view and also a private steam bath.

Water Villa with Pool: (6) for added relaxation the water villas with pools comprise a large balcony with an extended sun deck, infinity plunge pool, chaise lounges for private sunbathing and a large hammock suspended over the lagoon for those long lazy days in the sunshine. The interior comprises a large bedroom with a double bed, a day bed which can accommodate an additional third person, a dressing area and a bathroom with a large roll-top bath.

Presidential Suite: (1) this water villa offers the ultimate in luxury, privacy and an unparalleled view. The spectacular glass walled living room provides stunning views over the lagoon. The suite comprises of 2 king-size bedrooms with four-poster beds, a luxury en-suite bathroom with designer accessories, a kitchenette and luxuriously appointed dining area. Outside on the double-leveled timber deck is a private plunge pool,open air jacuzzi and chaise lounges.

Facilities

House reef: this resort has the ideal island geography with the superb house reef close-by on one side and the beach with sheltered lagoon on the other. The reef drops off into the atoll’s most northerly channel which means excellent diving and snorkelling. Snorkelling here could bring you face to face with dolphins, grey reef sharks or even whale sharks.

Diving: the PADI dive centre is operated by Sun International Diving School and provides highly professional diving instruction. The resort provides easy access to many of the best dive sites in the region and being one of only two tourist resorts in this atoll, the dive sites are usually fresh and fully stocked. A wide range of options are on offer to suit both the beginner and advanced diver.

Swimming Pool: large pool located close to the Water Villas.

Water Sports: making the best of the vast lagoon, the water sports centre offers a host of activities including windsurfing, catamaran sailing, water ski and wakeboard, canoeing, kiteboarding, fun tubes and banana rides.

Spa: the Sun Spa at Vilu Reef is comparatively large and attractive. A wide range of therapies and pamper packages are offered. At times calming, at times invigorating, their range of services is specially tailored to pamper and knead every trace of fatigue and tension from you.

Shops: the island has a souvenir shop and a jewellery shop.

Child Minding: this can normally be arranged for children OVER 2 years of age with a member of staff on request.

Children’s Playground: there is a small playground in the interior of the island.

Medical: there is a clinic with an in house doctor.

Internet: access is available on the island.

Eating & Drinking

Half Board, Full Board and All Inclusive options are available.

Nautilus Restaurant:	This is the main restaurant. All the meals are buffet style and offer a wide selection of Western and Oriental options. Weekly theme nights including Maldivian are regularly organised.
Sunset Speciality Restaurant:	Serving fresh fish and seafood straight from the ocean, as well as Thai and other Asian specialities. Located on an open-air deck overlooking the lagoon and ocean. Sunset Restaurant also serves an a la carte breakfast for Water Villa guests.
Nautilus Bar:	A rustic retreat for cocktails and crab racing.
Pool Bar:	Located poolside for an invigorating cocktail or an ice-cold glass of tropical fruit punch.

Recreation

An enviable range of recreational activities are available at Vilu Reef including water sports and a range of excursions.  Come evening, the Nautilus Bar is the socialising hub, with a variety of entertainment including crab racing, live band music and discos.

Excursions: include

Night fishing

Big game fishing

Snorkelling trip

Sunset cruise

Dolphin cruise

Half day excursion

Island hopping

Land Sports: beach volleyball, tennis, badminton, table tennis, snooker, billiards and board games are all available.

Water Sports:

Canoeing

Catamaran Sailing

Glass Bottom Boat Ride

Fun Tubes / Banana Riding

Water Skiing

Kite Boarding

Wake Boarding / Knee boarding

Wind Surfing

Entertainment: discos, Maldivian cultural show, resident band in the bar.

Prices

All our holidays are bespoke, tailored to your requirements. Because of this we operate a “price on application” system. However, this page will give you an indication of the cost of your holiday.

Guide Prices for 2 Weeks, 2 People, Half Board, Including flights from the UK and seaplane transfers:

This Resort	Type of Resort	Total Price – High Season	Total Price – Low Season
	Good Value	£4,750	£3,600
Vilu Reef	Mid Market	£5,700	£4,100
	Deluxe	£10,500	£7,500
	Luxury	£11,975	£8,300

High season: Early Jan – End April (prices are higher again over Christmas and the New Year)
Low season: May – Mid July

Offers

Summer Offer
Valid from 1st July to 30th September 2011: 15% off Superior Villa rates + Free Intro Dive
Price: 2 adults, 7 nights, 1 Superior Villa, Half Board, Emirates flights + Seaplane transfers from £2,797

The Island

Filitheyo is a relatively large island, measuring 900 x 300 metres and with a total of 109 Beach Villas plus 16 Water Villas. The interior is wonderfully lush with extensive mature palm groves and sandy paths criss crossing the island. The house reef is stunning and surrounds around 75% of the island with easy access from the beach. In general, the beaches at Filitheyo are wide and fine, although one side of the island has suffered a degree of erosion. The buildings are stylish and well designed, complimenting the natural feel to the island. The Family Villas are a real bonus, offering a two bedroom villa with inter-connecting door.

There are plenty of luxuries here too, providing the perfect combination of a high quality resort retaining natural charm and character. The food is certainly one of the highlights at Filitheyo. It is consistently superb with a huge selection of dishes catering for a wide range of tastes. We particularly love the various local Maldivian fish curries on offer most evenings. Desserts in the Maldives can sometimes be a disappointment: but not in Filitheyo. Fresh fruit sorbets, profiteroles, apple crumble and peanut ice cream, to name but a few, are on offer. Facilities include a very attractive infinity swimming pool with swim-up bar and sunken library where internet access can be obtained for a small charge.

Filitheyo offers excellent value for money and remains very popular with both our clients and our own Family. For high standards of food and accommodation and great snorkelling at a reasonable price, you can’t go wrong with Filitheyo.

Transfer

Filitheyo is located in Faafu atoll which is 115 km from Male and reached by seaplane, taking around 35 minutes.
On arrival at Filitheyo airport (a floating wooden platform located just beyond the island), a local dhoni boat will complete your transfer to the resort.

Accomodation

125 rooms in total consisting of: 16 Water Bungalows, 15 Deluxe Villas, 84 Superior Villas and 10 Family Villas. All accommodation is of a high standard with a rustic interior style. They all have air conditioning, hot and cold water, traditional ‘gifilli’ bathroom, mini bar, tea/coffee making facilities, satellite TV, mini hifi system, IDD telephone, in villa safe and two wooden loungers on the verandah.

Water Villas (146 Sqm)
Detached, built on stilts over the crystal clear lagoon and accessed via the wooden jetty next to the pool. Featuring:
- Four Poster King size Bed or twin beds
- Spacious Bathroom with a whirpool style bath tub
- Bubble Bath
- Private Veranda
- Local Style Swing
- Day Bed and Sun Loungers

Deluxe Villas (111 Sqm)
The Deluxe Villas are detached, slightly larger than the Superior Villas and have a bath tub in addition to the shower. They are located on the widest section of beach and closest to the main restaurant and bar.

Superior Villas (95 Sqm)
The Superior Villas are semi-detached but with a separating outdoor screen to provide privacy on the verandah.

Family Villas (2 x 95 Sqm)
These are 2 inter-connecting Superior Villas providing 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 2 verandahs with an inter-connecting internal door. Bedrooms can be configured to provide one double and one twin room making these villas ideal for a Family.

Facilities

House Reef: The house reef is close to the shore where six channels have been cut through to the reef edge for snorkelling and diving. It is teaming with a huge array of underwater life. On our last visit, our children regularly snorkeled with octopus, manta rays, turtles and squid in addition to the many tropical fish.

Diving: Werner Lau operates a full programme of courses and boat dives to local sites. The dive centre is very popular and especially well equipped. They offer introductory dives for children aged 8 and over in a very safe and professional environment.

Water Sports: The water sports centre offers wind surfing, canoeing and catamaran sailing. For those who are not experts, sunset cruises or island hopping trips can be organised on the catamaran with a sailing instructor.

Shop: There is a small shop selling snacks and souvenirs and also a jewellery shop.

Spa: For those who want to be pampered, ‘The Spa At Filitheyo’ offers a full range of treatments and therapies which can be booked either individually or as a pamper package.

Child Minding: This can normally be arranged with a member of staff for an additional charge.

Dining

Half Board, Full Board and All Inclusive are available

Main Restaurant:	All meals are buffet style, extensive and of exceptional quality.
Sunset Restaurant:	Located at the tip of the island offering afternoon snacks and a la carte dining.
Main Bar:	Serving coffee, cocktails, beer etc. Happy hours are not to be missed with buy one get one free from 16.00hrs to 18.00hrs.
Sunset Bar:	Enjoy a sundowner whilst the sun sets.
Pool Bar:	A swim-up bar for total indulgence.

Recreation

Free of charge:	Swimming Pool, Gymnasium, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Darts
Chargeable:	Diving, Windsurfing, Catamaran Sailing, Canoeing, Pool
Evening Entertainment:	Crab Races, Traditional Music, Table Tennis Tournament
Excursions:	Island Hopping, Snorkelling Safaris, Evening Fishing, BBQ on Deserted Island.

Prices

All our holidays are bespoke, tailored to your requirements. Because of this we operate a “price on application” system. However, this page will give you an indication of the cost of your holiday.

Guide Prices for 2 Weeks, 2 People, Half Board, Including flights from the UK and seaplane transfers:

This Resort	Type of Resort	Total Price – High Season	Total Price – Low Season
	Good Value	£4,750	£3,600
Filitheyo	Mid Market	£5,700	£4,100
	Deluxe	£10,500	£7,500
	Luxury	£11,975	£8,300

High season: Early Jan – End April (prices are higher again over Christmas and the New Year)
Low season: May – Mid July

The Island

Located in south Ari Atoll, Angaga is a small island measuring 300 x 150 metres and taking just 10 minutes to walk around the perimeter.  It is a fine looking resort with good beaches and plenty of palm trees.  One side of the island is surrounded by a coral reef while the other has a wide lagoon.  The buildings are well designed, discreet and natural in appearance with thatched roofs. The absence of coral walls (groynes) built into the sea means the views are uninterrupted, but this does mean that the beach tends to move around the island with the changing seasons.  This shouldn’t cause too much of a problem as being such a small island, it is never too far to find the perfect spot.

Transfer

By seaplane, taking around 25 minutes followed by a short dhoni transfer from the floating ‘airport’ to the island.

Accomodation

There are 70 rooms in total at Angaga, 50 Beach Villas and 20 Water Bungalows. Two of the beach villas are double storey with an additional upstairs bedroom and therefore particularly suitable for families. Unfortunately, it is not possible to reserve these in advance as they are allocated on arrival according to availability.

All villas are detached and have air conditioning, satellite TV, telephone, hair dryer, hot and cold water, mini fridge, traditional ‘gifilli’ bathroom, bamboo furniture, tea/coffee making facilities  and a Maldivian swing on the terrace. The water bungalows were completed in 2003 and have direct access to the lagoon and a glass bottom table for viewing the underwater life. Rooms can accommodate one extra bed.

Facilities

House Reef: is 7-8 metres from the beach for two thirds of the island. It is one of the best house reefs in the area with a huge array of fish and live corals.  There are a number of marked cut through channels for access over the reef.  On the other third, there is a large, gradually sloping, sandy bottomed lagoon, ideal for watersports.

Diving: Angaga dive base operated by Sub Aqua, is one of the most award winning dive base in the Maldives. Besides all the spectacular flora and fauna you can also see as a highlight the giant whale sharks.

Water Sports: Catamaran sailing, Canoeing, Wind Surfing & Kite surfing are all available at the Water Sports Centre for a charge.

Gym: there is a small gym with Bicycle, Treadmill, Multi use gym system and weights.

Shop: There is a small shop selling snacks and souvenirs.

Spa: The island provides the original Balinese first class Spa with a range of  special treatments and package options.

Child Minding: This can normally be arranged on an informal basis with a member of staff for an additional charge.

Eating & Drinking

Half Board, Half Board Plus, Full Board and All Inclusive are offered at Angaga.

Main Restaurant	All main meals are taken here and are good quality buffet style.  The restaurant is open sided with sand on the floor and a lovely view to the ocean where dolphins can often be seen passing by.
Coffee Shop	Drinks and snacks served on the deck by the beach.
Main Bar	Offering a full range of drinks.
Sun Down Bar

Recreation

Land Based:  Table tennis, Tennis, Badminton, Volleyball, Darts, Gym

Water Sports: Snorkelling, Catamaran Sailing, Canoeing, Wind Surfing & Kite Surfing

Diving: Divebase Angaga operates a full programme of courses and boat dives to local sites.

Excursions:  Some of the excursions are:

• Snorkel Safaris
• Island Hopping
• Night Fishing

Spa: A small health spa was established in 2003.

Prices

All our holidays are bespoke, tailored to your requirements. Because of this we operate a “price on application” system. However, this page will give you an indication of the cost of your holiday.

Guide Prices for 2 Weeks, 2 People, Half Board, Including flights from the UK and seaplane transfers:

This Resort	Type of Resort	Total Price – High Season	Total Price – Low Season
	Good Value	£4,750	£3,600
Angaga	Mid Market	£5,700	£4,100
	Deluxe	£10,500	£7,500
	Luxury	£11,975	£8,300

High season: Early Jan – End April (prices are higher again over Christmas and the New Year)
Low season: May – Mid July