HONEYMOON IN THE MALDIVES – dinner under the moon... 2 September 2009 in Honeymoon, Maldives, Uncategorized, Wedding

The Fashala Lounge in the Shangri-La not only whip up some killer cocktails from an extensive menu, but also offer a fresh and cooked seafood buffet for dinner. The words “seafood buffet” often hold a sort of hesitation for me.. most places will scrimp...

HONEYMOON IN THE MALDIVES – a private spa villa,... 1 September 2009 in Honeymoon, Maldives, Uncategorized, Wedding

OK so I know we were already pretty relaxed having spent half a week in Shangri-La in the Maldives… but still, you never say no to a massage. Especially when it’s the CHI spa! Despite already having their own private island here, the Shangri-La...

HONEYMOON IN THE MALDIVES – private wine and cana... 31 August 2009 in Honeymoon, Maldives, Uncategorized, Wedding

Chris was really keen on arranging a private wine-and-canape tasting for us whilst at Shangri-La in the Maldives. Well, actually, it was meant to be in a group.. but we had other plans on the day it was organised, and so the somellier Markus...

HONEYMOON IN THE MALDIVES – cocktails on the beac... in Honeymoon, Maldives, Uncategorized, Wedding

Most days were spent lazing around before dinner-time, so what better way to chill out than an icy cold cocktail on the beach? A bonus – you get a wooden box containing a portable fan, Evian water spray and cold wet towels.. just so...

HONEYMOON IN THE MALDIVES – your choice of 5 rest... 30 August 2009 in Honeymoon, Maldives, Uncategorized, Wedding

Dinner. Ahhh….. one of the best parts of the day, because we could get plonked on cocktails and wine and enjoy some really fine food. The Shangri-La has 5 restaurants, Javuu being the main restaurant where we also have our breakfast (it’s the one...