In September, we took a sister’s trip to Maldives and our first choice was the Emerald Resort. Our stay at Emerald was truly amazing. From the moment that we stepped off the plane in the Male airport, the Emerald experience was top notch. We were promptly met by Emerald staff who assisted us with our luggage and escorted us to the Seaplane lounge. The seaplane ride was incredible with gorgeous scenery. Upon arriving at Emerald resort, the staff welcomed us with a glass of champagne. Our host, Shiham, guided us around the island in a golf cart and pointed out all the points of interest. He even assisted in booking our dinner reservations.
When we arrived at our water villa, it was simply stunning. The room was welcoming with beautiful ocean views. The villa included bikes and a full stocked mini bar.
The meals were delicious. There were so many choices at each restaurant. At each meal, the Sommelier would offer wine pairing suggestions from an extensive selection. The chefs took pride in everything that they served.
We went on a snorkeling excursion to a live reef and the Lucky dolphin cruise. Both experiences were well organized and incredible.
One of our favorite evenings was the Maldivian night which the staff sang and danced. Afterwards, we all danced to live music provided by the Cuban duo who are phenomenal.
Special thanks to Nitin, Arun, Jully, Camelia and Shiham as they really connected with us and made our experience unforgettable.