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Location: Paradise Island is a 5 star resort island with absolutely everything for the sun worshippers. The island is close to the nations' capital island of Male'. The island measures nearly 1 km in length and about 500 metres in width. Transfer: Speedboat transfer takes approximately 20 minutes to reach this sprawling resort. Due to the close proximity to the Airport, night time transfers are also conveniently arranged.

Accommodation: There are 40 Water Bungalows and 260 Beach Bungalows, in all - the third largest resort in the country. There is little difference between the bungalows, except for the views of, and steps down into, the lagoon. Each room has everything you could ask for and probably more: from a bidet and hairdryer to a large ten channel satellite TV. and fully stocked minibar. What the room doesn't have is any character or personal touch, but the bed is comfortable and everything else is clean, tidy and bright.

All the rooms are well situated, with excellent infrastructure. On the whole the beaches are remarkably good for being reclaimed, and the head gardener has done a marvelous job. Thus today the island is fully developed, and the greenly environment will give you an excellent holiday. The lagoon is huge, shallow, leaving a lot of space for a good swim. Snorkeling trips are organized, for the close by reefs and the island reefs.

Dining: Main Restaurant serves buffets and Ristorante al Tramonto for genuine Italian dishes. Fukuya Teppanyaki featuring traditional Japanese dishes, Dhavani Restaurant for a light lunch or an afternoon snack and Sunrise Restaurant provides special candlelit dinners for honeymooners and specializes in Seafood. Other specialties include Oriental, Maldives and European dishes.

Recreational Facilities: Land Sports: Gymnasium, basketball, volleyball, badminton, tennis and table tennis, stream, bath sauna, and board games including billiard and dart. Water Sports: Catamaran, parasailing, banana boat riding, canoeing, ring o' riding, knee board, windsurfing, snorkelling, water scooter, water skiing, water bikes, paddleboats and snorkelling, safaris. Excursions: Island hopping / half day & full day, morning / night fishing and big game fishing.

Hotel Services: Main Bar Steam Bath, Beauty Saloon Japanese Shiatsu Massage, Sauna Laundry service, Business Center Jacuzzi, Conference facilities Pizza Express, E-mail & Internet facilities at back office Porters, First Aid Club Green (Putting Green, Flood-lit), Electronic Game Center Safe Deposit at reception, Guest relation Officer Swimming pool, In-house Doctor Children pool, Chilled Pond Video Screens, Souvenir Shop Jewelry shop and Electronic Shop Photo Shop.