An Unparalleled Vacation in the Maldives

Our vacation from start to finish was truly exceptional， the best we've ever had. We've visited most Caribbean Islands， Bali， Thailand， and others， but the Maldives offer something unique and extraordinary! The hotel was wonderful， the beach superb， the sea breathtaking， and the beach villa was stunning， with direct access to the beach! The food was excellent and diverse. Our only minor complaint was that the Italian and steakhouse weren't open simultaneously， making the buffet restaurant somewhat crowded at times， which felt rushed. Activities are limited to sunbathing， sipping a few beers， and swimming in the beautiful sea， so it's important to get along with your partner! The staff were incredibly kind， especially the gentleman who diligently cleaned our villa each day—unfortunately， his name escapes me， but he was fantastic! There's plenty of evening entertainment， though some Russian guests were excessively enthusiastic and slightly irritating. Overall， it was a 5-star experience all around. We adore the Maldives and have already booked for next year at a more traditional atoll， as the Riu is quite new and modern yet lovely. Tips: Definitely tip employees， as many don't， which is quite stingy! Avoid the buffet during peak times， and since the shop is expensive， make sure to bring whatever you need. Finally... enjoy paradise!

Post by _TI***2e | Aug 25, 2025