Hotel Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, Rangali Island, Maldivas (Rangali Island, Maldives)

Pure escapist fantasy is the hallmark of the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island; 'the epitome of every tropical paradise fantasy' to quote British Elle magazine. This is a stunning, romantic island resort offering sophisticated barefoot luxury, surrounded by glorious natural beauty. Situated in a picturesque corner of the Maldives, the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is a sybaritic combination of three luxury resorts spread across two islands, surrounded by a vibrant coral reef and lagoon. This luxury resort boasts the worlds only all-glass undersea restaurant; the largest Beach Villas in the Indian Ocean, as well as the country's only destination spa, complemented by a second spa with glass-floored treatment rooms over the ocean. Frequently winning awards and accolades, it is home to 50 of the most luxurious water villas in the country, 79 exotic beach villas and 21 fabulous spa water villas with private treatment rooms. A Gourmet's Paradise: Food lovers will find themselves at home amongst the seven restaurants, while wine connoisseurs will be happy to hear that over 10,000 bottles of wine, 700 labels from all around the world await discovery in the three bars. The seven restaurants and three bars are superb, offering outstanding cuisine served in stunning locations: the famous undersea restaurant Ithaa offering fusion western/Maldivian cuisine in a dramatic setting 5 metres below the waves; � la carte dining at Vilu by the lagoon's edge; and Japanese style teppanyaki at the Koko Grill. Atoll Market offers diners the chance to explore the best of the world's cuisine from eight different kitchens in the sand-floored restaurant, while the over-water Sunset Grill is the place for memorable meals under the stars. The underground Wine Cellar is home to over 5,000 bottles of wines selected by the resort's Wine Master and the setting for stunning d�gustation gourmet wine dinners hosted by Chef and the Sommelier; while the over-water Mandhoo restaurant in the Spa Retreat is a beautiful venue for gourmet spa cuisine. Rangali and Vilu bars are the place to stop by for the perfect pre-dinner cocktail or late evening aperitif, while at the black sand-floored Wine Bar diners can delight in 101 of the world's best cheeses combined with the perfect glass or two of wine - and a resident 'maitre fromager' to advise on the best pairing. Spa Therapy: Total indulgence continues for guests at the resort's two luxurious spas, one on each island. The Spa Retreat is the country's first destination spa offering a holistic combination of therapies, accommodation, dining and exercise in tranquil surroundings using marine-based products, while the Over-Water Spa offers guests an innovative new range of treatments, based on Ayurvedic principles. The Spa Retreat is a self contained resort-within-a-resort set on stilts over the ocean with a full range of therapies aimed at those looking for a total programme that lasts several days and for those with specific health or beauty concerns. Guests stay in one of the 21 luxurious Spa Water Villas set in glorious over-water isolation, each boasting double sun-decks, spacious bathrooms and private treatment rooms with twin massage beds. The Over-Water Spa is designed to let the mind and body unwind in harmony with the beauty of the natural environment. The four treatment rooms have glass floors giving guests entrancing views of the beautiful marine life while being pampered by expert therapists. Both spas are open to all guests. True Romance: As one of the most idyllic settings in the world to say 'I do', Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is extremely popular with couples wishing to have the ultimate, romantic wedding ceremony. Couples can choose from a beach wedding on the sands, a chapel of love ceremony on the wedding pavilion, an underwater wedding in the ocean (complete with scuba diving classes beforehand if necessary), or an undersea wedding in Ithaa restaurant. These 'Renewal of Love' ceremonies have all the sy