Dhoni Magilli, MALDIVES
Airing Date: Feb 6th, 2006
The Republic of the Maldives is a chain of around 1200 islands stretching 750km across the Indian Ocean. The exact number of islands varies according to the season and method of classification - islands come and go with the wind, waves and currents! The total area including land and sea is about 90,000 square km.
Dhoni Mighili is an exclusive resort located on the tiny island of Mushimas Mighili in the North Ari Atoll -to the southwest of the capital, Male.
Your Maldives experience can begin with your journey to Dhoni Mighili on a 30-minute seaplane flight or, of course, the most decadent way to arrive would be aboard your own private Dhoni (boat) to get you straight into the holiday mode -there is nothing better than arriving after a long haul flight to your very own private Dhoni.
As your bags are whisked away by the crew, your personal butler will welcome you on board with a glass of chilled champagne.
Each of the six dhonis are partnered with their own intimate Beach Bungalow with an outdoor bathroom and waterfall showers plus some of the bungalows have their own private plunge pool. So the choice is yours. You can choose to float the night away aboard your Dhoni or get your land legs back and retire after a day of sailing to your very own beach bungalow.
The bar is open 24 hours and guests are free to pour themselves a drink from the fine selection of champagne, wine, spirits and imported beers that have been meticulously selected by the Master of Wine. There is always a host on hand to mix the perfect margarita or ask your butler to mix you a delicious cocktail of your own making.
Further Information
Malaysia Airlines flies to Male with prices starting from $1910 ex west coast, $2050 ex east coast. Prices include taxes, subject to fluctuation. Conditions apply.
Telephone: 132 627
Website: www.malaysiaairlines.com.au
Maldivian Air Taxi
From $390 return transfers *conditions apply.
Telephone: 0011 960 315 201
Website: www.mataxi.com
Accommodation
A luxury Dhoni and Beach bungalow starts at $1130 per person per night and includes bungalow, Dhoni, all meals & drinks, snorkelling equipment & butler. *conditions apply. This is also the only island in the Maldives that you can hire for your own exclusive use. It'll set you back $16700 for up to 15 people. It can hold 24 but extra adults cost $1050 p night.
Website: www.dhonimighili.com
Hemingway - Telephone: 1300 766 882
Wildlife Safaris - Telephone: 1800 998 558
Fiesta Holidays - Telephone: 1300 368 484
Per Aquum - Website: www.peraquum.com
Prices correct at 06/02/06
