Vivanta by Taj - Coral Reef

No matter where you travelled from, your world is about to become filled with white sand and magnificent coconut palms. Let Vivanta by Taj - Coral Reef introduce you to bliss.

After you arrive at the Male airport, a luxury speedboat spirits you and your luggage away to Hembadhu Island, where you arrive at the resort. The view of the lagoon dotted with water villas is hypnotic.

The Jiva Spa is an unabashed indulgence with personalized service, luxurious treatment rooms, steam room and a retail boutique.

Sip a Sun Downer while overlooking the infinity swimming pool and house reef. Arrange a private dinner in the wine cellar. Work up a sweat in the 24 hour fitness center. Book an excursion to explore nearby islands or just immerse yourself in the underwater world.

Vivanta has all the classic exotic ocean views and dramatic sunsets. The twist comes when you step into your villa, and instead of the usual beach decor, you find a streamlined, sophisticated take on resort accommodations. The resort has 62 rooms.

Guests can choose Superior Charm or Deluxe Delight thatched Beach Villas with large beachside porticos. The Premium Indulgence Water Villas have private decks looking out to the lagoon.

Luxurious Presidential Nirvana Beach Suites include a private outdoor plunge pool and sun deck. Suite guests are treated to personalized butler service.

All offer unrivalled views of the sea and outdoor shower areas for private relaxation. The resort offers high-tech connectivity with a view. Each Villa is equipped with a fully integrated, LCD TV, home theatre surround sound system with an iPod dock and high speed Internet. Get away from it all or stay plugged in. It's up to you.

Vivanta is a diver's dream destination with numerous dive sites and its very own reef and shipwreck to explore. A 5 Star Gold Palm Resort, Blue In Dive Center is situated just a few meters from the pool and entrance to the house reef. They offer a full range of courses and diving is conducted from the comfort of a dhoni with toilet onboard.

On the coral barrier of the island a few meters from the jetty, you will find the well-known wreck of Hembadhu, a tug boat sunk in 1988 and now covered with sponges and corals and inhabited by a wide range of sea life and often visited also by the famous stingrays of Hembadhu.

Nearby dive sites give shelter to numerous eagle rays, white-tip reef sharks, stingrays and turtles. The most experienced eyes will also find leaf fishes and blue ribbon morays. There is a nursery for sharks and a favorite hangout for napoleons. The number of fishes and their variety is immense and there is always something exciting to discover.