At the turn of the year, my girlfriend and I traveled to the island of Finolhu for a week-long vacation.
The time on this island was simply sensational for us!
From the first minute to the last, we were always perfectly taken care of by our assigned staff member, Ikram. Whether it was reservations for restaurants, bookings for various excursions (reef-hopping, Turtle/Dolphin Safari), or just about anything else. She was always there for us and took care of everything.
We would also like to express our heartfelt thanks to all the island's staff! They were always friendly, in great spirits, and we felt very comfortable and safe. A special thank you and warm regards to Ikram, as well as Ali, Moustafa, Upul, and Junu! They were always there for us, and we had great conversations with them!
Besides the staff, the island of Finolhu offers everything one could wish for. The vacation week passed by very quickly as we were very active (snorkeling, Turtle-Safari, reef-hopping). The excursions were superbly organized and well-managed. I personally snorkeled at the respective reefs for the first time and was a bit nervous. However, with the local staff, all my doubts were dispelled, and I could enjoy everything to the fullest!
After the lecture about the local marine flora and fauna by the marine biologist Laurav Ulloar, we decided to purchase a coral tree to take a stand against coral bleaching. We are in contact and regularly receive photos of our coral tree and look forward to seeing it in the sea soon!
The food, from breakfast to lunch and dinner, was simply fantastic. The main restaurant offers different themes every day (e.g., Asian, Italian, Maldivian cuisine, etc.) in a variety that is unparalleled!
If that wasn't enough, the other island restaurants (Crab Shack, Kanusan, Arabians) offer excellent cuisine! Our favorites were the Crab Shack, which offers a sensational view of the island at the end of the long sandbank. Besides that, there was super atmospheric DJ music and... that amazing "cold" melon soup that I will never forget.
Kanusan offers Japanese culinary art and drinks at the highest level!
We had a overwater bungalow with a swimming pool. The accommodations and their contents (bedroom with bed, bathroom, toilet, shower, outdoor shower, terrace, pool) were simply breathtaking. Everything was thoroughly cleaned multiple times every day. The refrigerator was consistently restocked, and if we needed ice cubes, they were promptly delivered! Just a dream!
These points only scratch the surface of what we experienced. We can only wholeheartedly recommend this island to everyone. We are currently looking for another date to come back to Finolhu as soon as possible and look forward to a reunion! Thank you for the unforgettable time!!
Florian & Marie"