Countless times I have landed in Qatar Airways in Doha and have always said that I have to look at such a city with such an impressive airport! On our trip to Australia, I finally managed to spend two days in the capital of Qatar. Since I only had 2 days to explore the city, I was afraid that it would be too short to get a feel for the city and the people. But I was wrong!
If you’re not sure what to do in the magical city in the Middle East, take a look at what we’ve done in 48 hours.
Where to
stay
It was not so easy to make the right choice at the luxurious Doha hotel deal, but we chose the Sheraton Grand Doha!
Why?
It is one
of the few hotels that also has a beach. If we are already in a warm country,
we always want to spend some time on the water and of course in the sun! Also,
from the beach you have direct views of Doha’s skyline and if that’s not
enough, you can visit the Nusr-ET restaurant on the hotel grounds.
We did not make it locally, but I have seen many impressive moments from the Nusr-ET restaurants on Instagram. We had dinner in the restaurant “La Veranda” on the seafront overlooking the skyline. The Shearaton Grand Doha is a great place to relax before heading on the next trip! The central location is ideal for exploring the city and spending little time in the car.
The Sheraton Grand Doha won me directly when the airport shuttle had Wi-Fi. I also liked the modern equipment of the gym with sea view !
What to do
Visit the
Museum of Islamic Art
The Museum of Islamic Art is an absolute must in Doha. It represents Islamic art from three continents and over 1,400 years. The building itself is also beautiful, with a downstairs café and a gorgeous upstairs gourmet restaurant with spectacular views of the Doha skyline.
Visit
Katara Cultural Village
Opened in 2010, Katara Cultural Village is not only a beautiful place, but also offers various workshops, exhibitions and celebrations throughout the year. Katara Masjid is one of the most beautiful masjids in Qatar and you should definitely see them! Also the way to the Katara Cultural Village is the exciting development of the city of Doha.
Visit the
famous Souq Waqif
We visited
the Souq Waqif during the day, I can not recommend that to you!
Visit him in the evening when not only the tourists are there, but also the locals. In many shops you can see spices and crafts and, of course, take home as a gift.
Shopping
An absolute shopping highlight is the Venetian-style Mall. As in Venice, you can take the ferries through the mall. At shops you will not miss a big name here!
Things to
know
In the summer months it can be up to 50 degrees. In November it is between 25 degrees and 30 degrees. We found it very pleasant!
Qatar is a Muslim country. Especially as a woman you should always try to cover his shoulders and knees. This makes you feel safer and avoids unpleasant situations.
During Ramadan in Doha you can not eat in public places from sunrise to sunset.
No alcohol may be brought into the country. Alcohol on the spot is not necessarily cheap.
In Doha there are taxis but also UBER, which you can order via the app.
Doha is also preparing to host the FIFA World Cup in 2022, for which the country will build 12 eco-friendly stadiums, some of which can accommodate up to 80,000 people.
If you’re flying with Qatar Airways, you can enjoy a 5-star Doha hotel stay for only $ 23 offered by Qatar Airways and the Qatar Tourism Authority as part of their Qatar stopover program. This applies to both economy and business class tickets. Find out more here: Experience Qatar during your stopover.
So do not forget to check Qatar Airways on your next long-haul flight to see if you can make a quick stopover in Doha.
Clearest crystal blue waters, the most beautiful beaches – the best time awaits you on your Maldives holiday! You don’t even need to do Photoshop or use any filters here. I had to look at my mobile several times before I could understand that the picturesque blue sky, the turquoise water and the white beach are really real!
One of the newly opened luxury resorts in the Maldives is the 5-star paradise “Faarufushi Maldives” in the Raa Atoll, which is about 35 minutes by plane from the airport in Malé. From the airport Ifuru, it takes only 10 minutes by speedboat to get to the resort. Raa is located in the western atoll chain and is one of the larger atolls of the 26 Maldives atolls. The beautiful resort was only opened in March 2019. Here you can also relax and unwind yourself in the warm temperatures of the Maldives.
Welcome to pure Nature
Already at the arrival, one feels that with the huge area of 411 x 173 meters, something is different about this big island that sets it apart from the others. And truly my sixth-sense didn’t deceive me!
Not as with many other islands, where everything was torn down for the construction of a resort and again “put on,” here the resort had integrated the beauty of nature in it.
Already on the way to the water or beach villa, one has to take countless pictures of the natural style. Apart from the click of the camera, the roaring sea and the flying bats, one will not hear anything on the island Faarufushi. One will not notice the silence at all, as one already feels it right after the arrival.
My first Ocean Villa
The 80 private villas are located either directly on the beach or above the water. On the island Faarufushi, I slept over the sea for the first time! Our “Ocean Retreat with Pool” was about 163 m2 in size and shone in friendly natural wood tones. Every morning I could watch the sunrise from my bed and had a fantastic view of the sea 24/7.
On the terrace, we could choose if we wanted to cool down with our private access to the sea or in our infinity pool. Often I just enjoyed the view in the beach chair or the bathtub in our spacious minimalist bathroom. I didn’t like to leave our water villa for dinner or discovery tours. It was just that blissful!
The way to the heart is through the stomach
With three restaurants and two bars, you can embark on a culinary world tour. I personally had several culinary highlights at Faarufushi Resort. The breakfast in the Iru Restaurant could be served directly at the beach – A fantastic breakfast with an indescribable view!
But this gigantic view was topped again in the evening at the Boli Bar and the terrace of the restaurant “ECLIPSE” with a pink sunset and exquisite grill dishes.
My absolute favourite was the Athiri Restaurant on the beach with its Italian and Spanish cuisine as well as Teppanyaki.
Apropos Love…
The Maldives is probably one of the most understandably famous honeymoon destinations. But pure romance can also lead one directly to getting a taste of being married!
Why? Have you ever spent 2 weeks with your partner on a deserted island? No?!
Don’t worry! Sounds worse than it is!
But with a romantic couple massage in the Nika Spa area, all small tensions on the body are eased away and simply forgotten. And who can’t relax and glide in the breathtaking underwater world while snorkelling together?!
But the Maldives is not only a dream destination for those who have just arrived from the registry office. Also a long-lasting marriage, relationship or friendship is a reason for paradise!
My Recommendations
On the Maldives the whole year is summer but in my opinion, the best Maldives travel season is in May, June, September, or October. In these months there is generally less going on in the travel world, one gets better offers and enjoys the advantages of the low season.
Especially in the low season, you can fly to the Maldives for 550€-600€. Holiday pirates have mostly summarized the best deals! However, you often get a better deal if you book the accommodation and the flight together.
Don’t forget the sunscreen! Especially on cloudy days, you can get the ultimate tan!
You can definitely leave the make-up at home! The #beachlife look and the softly tanned skin will enchant you with a natural beauty that will make any make-up pale in comparison!
So let’s get started with booking your Maldives holiday!
Recently I was lucky to visit the warm paradise of the Maldives again – five splendid days of luxuriating on private beaches, basking in balmy weather and weightless freedom. The powdery blue Indian Ocean is home to this cluster of 26 atolls, shaping a tropical nation out of coral islands and layered reefs.
Shortly before landing in Male you can admire all the paradisiacal islands! Make sure you get a window seat!! Upon arrival at Male International Airport, I was whisked away to my island of stay by speed boat. For 50 minutes, I enjoyed an endless sprawl of blue sea and surprisingly, Wi-Fi! You can post scenic Instagram stories real time.
As beautiful as the surroundings were, one highlight of my trip was definitely my temporary fort: the resort OBLUE SELECT. Newly opened, Sangeli’s branch is the youngest addition to long-established Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts, a brand known for their many-star deluxe accommodations in the Indian Ocean. Emphasizing a hassle-free experience, the resort offers a comfortable atmosphere amid natural attractions and supplementary facilities. You can expect very quality service; the staff is extremely friendly and always ready to gift you with a smile.
Sangeli is made for fun!
I stayed in a Beach Villa, which tops the list of their various rooms. Think white-washed house with wooden fencing, straw accents for ambiance and cozy bedroom. The private villas are designed to be both trendy and traditionally Maldivian, combining modern luxuries with an airy feel. The best example of its dynamic design is the amazing outdoor bathroom, equipped with a showerhead and tub. The Deluxe version also features a mosaic tiled ‘pool’ that added pops of color to the clean space.
Of course, the Beach Villa’s winning point is that it is right in front of the beach. I loved being so close to the sea front, with a sandy strip of the beach smack dab at my door! It’s like having my own sand kingdom. There’s nothing more relaxing than lounging on the day-bed on the sundeck.
Making the best of this set-up, I spent most of my time in or near water. How could anyone resist the turquoise lagoons and extensive reefs? Snorkeling is a must. I enjoyed the beautiful corals teeming with small-reef fish. Professional guides (for both snorkeling and diving) will take you to the outer reefs as well as the inner lagoon for vibrant underwater sights.
You can sign up for courses at the TGI Dive & Watersports Centre. There are also a range of watersports you can do; I went kayaking as the cooling waters were hard to resist. And when I was fueled up on sleep and food, I played volleyball at the Recreation Center. If you’re feeling sore after a long day out, make sure to drop by the ELENA Spa! There’s also a yoga pavilion if you need to stretch out your muscles.
Speaking of food, Oblu Resort comes with two specialty restaurants: Just Grill, which serves fresh seafood and meat grills, and Simply Veg, gourmet vegetarian meals. I thoroughly enjoyed eating at their main restaurant The Courtyard, which caters a buffet. Their freshly made burgers are delicious.
And you can’t go without experiencing the stunning sunset at the sunset bar. Help yourself to the unlimited selection of beverages and watch the sun sink into a sky of watercolors. After a long, serene moment, nightly entertainment comes out to spice things up! I had so much fun every evening with their Music & DJ Nights – there’s even a live music show every week.
If you are currently planning a trip to the Maldives, I highly recommend an Oblu Sangeli resort stay. In fact, you should definitely take advantage of the great opening offer I found! For 2100€ to 2600€ per person from now until January, you can enjoy an all-inclusive 7-day holiday. It includes flight tickets from Germany, hotel shuttle services (the speed boat between airport and resort) and full coverage of food and beverages, as well as alcoholic drinks and cocktails.
You can also refer to The Serenity Plan on the resort’s website, which gives a detailed look at what experiences they offer. Apart from dynamic dining and free-flow beverages, you also get full access to the Recreation Center, seasonal activities, complimentary excursions and a one-time sunset fishing experience. Active people in particular will love it since they can enjoy a range of non-motorized water sports as well, such as paddle boarding, kayaking and pedalos.
The beauty of Jordan may seem like a vast expanse that you think you won’t be able to see in a short time. You may be incorrect there, considering I will show you where to visit for all the main attractions in Jordan within 4 days. We made it on our journey to see the highlights like Wadi Rum, Petra, the Dead Sea and much more. If you’re taking the first step into the red desert sand and exploring the 100 km desert, you’ll know why Jordan is among the top 10 destinations in 2019.
Most begin their tour in Amman, the capital of Jordan, but I can only advise against that. Why? You would miss the “free” and a unique view of Wadi Rum from the top during your approach in Aqaba. Also, Aqaba, home to Aladdin, is closer to the main attractions Wadi Rum and Petra.
Arrival
If you’re flying to Aqaba, you can either station yourself in Aqaba and visit the Dead Sea, Wadi Rum or Petra with a full-day tour operator, or rent a car through CARSiRENT and, explore the country on your own.
Get the Jordan Pass right at the airport. It includes visa and access to all attractions. You get away with the pass ever cheaper if you visit only one attraction. A SIM card with 10GB data costs only about 15 €, at the airport. You will find the shop directly at the exit after your arrival. He is not to be overlooked.
The drive to the desert, Wadi Rum, took about 50 minutes, as we enjoyed a traditional meal at a gas station. I can only fully recommend it, considering it was simple yet delicious food for little money.
After we arrived in front of the desert we were picked up by our host who was already waiting at a parking lot. Another 50 minutes passed by, afterwards, in the exciting ride from the parking lot to our Bedouin camp “Wadi Rum Sky”. The journey under the wonderful starry sky went by fast, such that our first night in the desert, under the brightly lit twinkling sky was already over quickly.
1st Day at Wadi Rum
The camp already had full 10/10 points on Booking.com, and that rating stands true with me too. We got to spend 2 nights there with breakfast, dinner and a private 4-hour jeep tour included for 130 € paid, which was a great deal. The unbeatable price, the clean sanitary facilities, traditional food, extremely friendly staff, the individual tour and our “room” made the stay unbeatable. I completely forgot that we had no hot water and the internet. And so, the best part came when in the warm evening breezes we talked and drank tea with other guests in the tent.
We had decided on our first day to spend our morning in the camp, and in the afternoon were we to be picked up for our desert tour. For about 20 euros more you have a jeep for yourself, and so you can customize the tour. Then I rode in it along with my drone.
Also, I would highly recommend taking the tour in the afternoon, because then you can go to see the sunset in a very special spot.
Don’t forget:
We took a sleeping bag with us because it can get a bit colder in March at night. Even during the day, the temperatures can fluctuate and wearing a pair of long pants or jacket during the day is not a bad idea. In a strong sandstorm, I recommend that you cover your face with a cloth.
2nd Day Petra
After a slightly cool night, we left for Petra on the second day at 8 in the morning. After 1 hour and 45 minutes we arrived in the tourist resort “Petra”. Sounds a bit sarcastic, but it’s still worth it.
We spent one night here and I cannot suggest that you do the same. Make sure that you drive after exploring Petra, either to Dana, to the Dead Sea or back to Aqaba. In Petra, it is only worthwhile to visit the rock city in the early morning and afterwards you can go on further with your sightseeing journey. The length of the journey in Petra and the speed with which it is undertaken is the exact opposite of my speed while I wrote these lines. It is very slow. You can spend up to 6 hours in Petra if you want to see everything. We went 30 minutes to the treasure chamber and then back again because, unfortunately, the weather was not so favourable when we went there.
We did stay in Petra, and if you do want to do that, I recommend the Sharah Mountains Hotel. It offers a free shuttle to Petra, and the rooms are very spacious and clean.
3rd & 4th Day Aqaba
The penultimate day could ideally be spent in Dana or at the Dead Sea. However, we drove back to Aqaba one day earlier to recover from the exciting but still a bit exhausting desert tour. There could not have been a better place for us to stay other than the 5-star Al Manara Hotel. This luxurious “Temple” is located on the seafront with its own private beach. In our spacious room, I felt like 1001 nights.
For your stay at Al Manara Hotel I have two insider tips for you:
Do not miss the extensive breakfast buffet. We ate and enjoyed our breakfast for three hours on the last day.
If you do not want to dine in the hotel and head into the city, then check out Khubza & Seneya. The place is almost always packed. You may have to wait 10 minutes before getting a table here, but no sooner do you eat their delicious traditional and above all cheap food you forget about the waiting.
I have not seen so much breathtaking scenery anywhere as in these four days. Jordan has really impressed us, and it should definitely be on your bucket list. Rarely have I thought about flying to another destination, but I will return to Jordan.
If you have any questions about our trip, just leave a comment! I am looking forward to all your feedback.
GER
Ihr denkt, dass ihr innerhalb von 4 Tagen nicht alle Hauptattraktionen von Jordanien sehen könnt?! Falsch! Wir haben es auf unserer Reise geschafft, die Highlights wie Wadi Rum, Petra, das Tote Meer und vieles mehr zu sehen! Wenn ihr den ersten Schritt in den roten Wüstensand begeht und die 100km lange Wüste erkundet, wisst ihr warum Jordanien unter den TOP 10 Reisezielen in 2019 ist!
Die meisten beginnen ihre Rundreise in Amman, der Hauptstadt von Jordanien. Davon kann ich euch nur abraten! Warum? Ihr würdet bei eurem Landeanflug in Akaba den „kostenlosen“ und einzigartigen Blick auf Wadi Rum von oben verpassen! Außerdem liegt Akaba, die Heimat von Aladdin, viel näher an den Hauptattraktionen Wadi Rum und Petra!
Arrival
Wer nach Akaba fliegt, kann sich entweder in Akaba stationieren und das Tote Meer, Wadi Rum oder Petra mit einem Tagestouranbieter anschauen oder wie wir einfach einen Mietwagen über CarsiRent mieten und das Land auf eigene Faust erkunden! Holt euch am Flughafen direkt den Jordan Pass! Er beinhaltet das Visum und den Eintritt zu allen Attraktionen! Ihr kommt mit dem Pass immer günstiger weg, wenn ihr nur eine Attraktion besucht! Eine Simkarte mit 10GB kostet am Flughafen nur ca. 15€ . Ihr findet den Shop direkt am Ausgang nach eurer Ankunft! Er ist nicht zu übersehen!
Die Fahrt bis zur Wüste, Wadi Rum, dauerte ca. 50 Minuten, da wir noch ein traditionelles Essen an einer Tankstelle genossen haben! Kann ich nur empfehlen! Einfaches und leckeres Essen für wenig Geld!
Angekommen vor der Wüste wurden wir auch schon von unserem Gastgeber an einem Parkplatz abgeholt. Nochmal 50 Minuten ging die aufregende Fahrt vom Parkplatz bis zu unserem Beduinen Camp „Wadi Rum Sky“. Die Fahrt unter dem wundervollen Sternenhimmel vergeht wie im Fluge, so dass unsere erste Nacht in der Wüste auch schon wieder ganz schnell vorbei war!
1st Day Wadi Rum
Das Camp hatte schon bei Booking.com fast 10/10 Punkten und die würde es auch von mir bekommen! Wir haben für 2 Nächte inkl. Frühstück, Abendessen und einer privaten 4 stündigen Jeeptour 130€ bezahlt für 2 Personen! Der unschlagbare Preis, die sauberen Sanitäranlagen, das traditionelle Essen, die überaus freundlichen Mitarbeiter, die individuelle Tour und unser „Zimmer“ haben den Aufenthalt unschlagbar gemacht! Da habe ich ganz vergessen, dass wir kein warmes Wasser und Internet hatten!
So hat man sich endlich Mal wieder abends im Zelt mit den anderen Gästen unterhalten und zusammen Tee getrunken!
Wir hatten uns an unserem ersten Tag für den Vormittag im Camp entschieden und wurden nachmittags für unsere Wüstentour abgeholt! Für ca. 20 Euro mehr hat man einen Jeep für sich alleine und kann die Tour individuell gestalten, was sich für meine Drohne und mich nur angeboten hat. Auch die Tour am Nachmittag kann ich euch nur ans Herz legen, da ihr euch dann zum Sonnenuntergang an einen ganz besonderen Spot fahren lassen könnt!
Zu beachten:
Wir haben uns einen Schlafsack mitgenommen, da es im März nachts noch etwas kälter werden kann. Auch tagsüber können die Temperaturen schwanken und eine lange Hose oder Jacke sind tagsüber keine schlechte Idee! Bei einem starken Sandsturm empfehle ich euch ein Tuch fürs Gesicht.
2nd Day Petra
Nach einer etwas kühleren Nacht sind wir schon am 2 Tag um 8 in der früh nach Petra aufgebrochen. Nach 1 Stunde und 45 Minuten sind wir auch schon in dem Touriort „Petra“ angekommen. Hört sich etwas sarkastisch an aber es lohnt sich trotzdem!
Wir haben hier allerdings eine Nacht verbracht und das kann ich euch nicht vorschlagen! Fahrt nachdem ihr Petra erkundet habt weiter! Entweder nach Dana, ans Tote Meer oder zurück nach Aqaba. In Petra lohnt es sich nur am frühen Vormittag die Felsenstadt zu begehen und danach kann man wieder weiter! So schnell wie ich die Zeilen gerade niedergeschrieben habe, geht es allerdings nicht. Man kann in Petra bis zu 6 Stunden verbringen, wenn man alles sehen möchte! Wir sind 30 Minuten bis zur Schatzkammer gegangen und dann wieder zurück, da bei uns das Wetter leider nicht so gut war!
Wir haben auch noch in Petra übernachtet! Falls ihr das auch machen möchtet, empfehle ich euch das Sharah Mountains Hotel. Es bietet einen kostenlosen Shuttle nach Petra an und die Zimmer sind sehr großzügig und sauber!
3rd & 4th Day Aqaba
Den vorletzten Tag könnte man also idealerweise in Dana oder am Toten Meer verbringen! Wir sind allerdings schon einen Tag früher zurück nach Akaba gefahren, um uns von der spannenden Wüstentour zu erholen. Es hätte uns nicht besser antreffen können als im 5 Sterne Al Manara Hotel. Der luxuriöse „Tempel“ liegt direkt am Meer mit einem eigenen privaten Strand. In unserem großräumigen Zimmer habe ich mich wie bei 1001 Nacht gefühlt!
Für euren Aufenthalt im Al Manara Hotel habe ich zwei Geheimtipps für euch!
Lasst euch auf keinen Fall das ausgiebige Frühstücksbuffet entgehen! Wir haben an unserem letzten Tag drei Stunden lang geschlemmert und genossen!
Wenn ihr abends nicht im Hotel essen möchtet und in die Stadt geht, schaut bei Khubza & Seneya vorbei! Der Imbiss ist fast immer voll. Eventuell müsst ihr 10 Minuten warten aber die Warterei vergesst ihr bei den leckeren traditionellen und vor allem preiswerten Speisen wieder ganz schnell!
So viel Atemberaubendes wie in diesen vier Tagen habe ich schon lange nicht mehr gesehen! Jordanien hat uns total beeindruckt und es sollte auf jeden Fall auf euer Bucketlist stehen! Selten überlege ich nochmal zu einer Destination zu fliegen aber nach Jordanien werde ich zurückkehren!
Solltet ihr noch irgendwelche Fragen zu unserer Reise haben, hinterlasst mir einfach ein Kommentar! Ich freue mich über sämtliches Feedback!
If you have read my first part of my Maldives Travel Diary, you would know that we went back to the airport in the morning to take the speedboat to Kuramathi Island Resort. However, during the 1.5-hour drive, I had some problems with the waves and would recommend anyone to take a pill for nausea when you get seasick. With the incredible view from the boat on the island, we knew, “that was worth it”! The over 1.8km long island has a lot to offer and is a #honeymoon goal!
Falls ihr schon meinen ersten Part meines Malediven Travel Diary’s gelesen habt, dann wisst ihr ja, dass es für uns gegen Vormittag wieder zurück zum Flughafen ging, um mit dem Speedboot zum Kuramathi Island Resort zu gelangen. Allerdings hatte ich während der 1,5-stündigen Fahrt etwas Probleme mit dem Wellengang und kann jedem nur empfehlen, eine Tablette gegen Übelkeit zu nehmen, wenn man schnell seekrank wird! Spätestens aber bei der unglaublichen Aussicht aus dem Boot auf die Insel wussten wir: “Das war’s wert”! Die über 1,8km lange Insel hat einiges zu bieten & ist wirklich ein #honeymoongoal !
We spent our three nights in the third part of the island in a two-bedroom beach house with an open-air shower. As I mentioned in the previous article, I love open-air showers. On the first day, we explored the whole island and were amazed by the incredible landscape. There is so much to do on the island that I do not even know where to start …
Wir haben unsere 3 Nächte in dem dritten Teil der Insel in einem Two-Bedroom Beach House mit Open-Air Dusche verbracht! Wie bereits im vorherigen Artikel erwähnt, liebe ich Open-Air Duschen! Am ersten Tag haben wir direkt die ganze Insel erkundet und waren erstaunt von der unglaublichen Landschaft! Es gibt so viel auf der Insel zu bieten, dass ich gar nicht weiß, wo ich anfangen soll…
Best of our first day! I have eaten in many different restaurants, but none have not been as romantic as “The Reef.” The Reef is on the water, and all the windows were open in the evening, so we could not only see the moon very well but also every single wave and even a heron that occasionally passes the window. For food, I can only say that it was perfect. Very fresh, tasty and unusual.
Am besten von unserem ersten Tag! Ich habe schon in vielen unterschiedlichen Restaurants gegessen, aber schon lange nicht mehr so romantisch wie im „The Reef“. The Reef befindet sich auf dem Wasser und an diesem Abend waren alle Fenster offen, sodass wir nicht nur den Mond besonders gut sehen konnten, sondern auch jede einzelne Welle und sogar einen Reiher, der ab und zu am Fenster vorbeikommt. Zum Essen kann ich nur sagen, dass es perfekt war! Sehr frisch, schmackhaft und ausgefallen!
The next day we started with a breakfast in the sun by the sea. The day could not have started better, and then we went to our favorite spot on the island, the sandbank. Here you can relax and enjoy. From here, we were on foot to the Champagne Loft. And have given us the first cocktail. Walked around the island to explore all the beautiful spots!
Den Tag drauf haben wir mit einem Frühstück in der Sonne am Meer begonnen. Der Tag hätte also nicht besser starten können, und danach sind wir erstmal zu unserem Lieblingsspot auf der Insel gegangen, der Sandbank! Hier kann man so richtig abschalten und genießen! Von hier aus sind wir zu Fuß bis zum Champagne Loft und haben uns erstmal einen Cocktail gegönnt. Spaziert auf jeden Fall einmal um die Insel, um alle schönen Ecken zu erkunden!
In the evening we treated ourselves to a spa treatment. And again, I was so excited about the beauty of this place. My first massage here was with sea view! A dream! The relaxation room is beautiful. I could watch the sunset every evening from these chairs.
Abends haben wir uns ein Spa-Treatment gegönnt. Und wieder war ich total begeistert von der Schönheit von diesem Ort! Meine erste Massage auf dem Meer mit Meerblick! Ein Traum! Auch der Entspannungsraum ist wunderschön!! Den Sonnenuntergang hätte ich mir jeden Abend von diesen Liegen aus anschauen können!
Speaking of sunset, you must know that the Kuramathi Island Resort offers the most impressive dinners at sunset. There are so many restaurants there that we could have had dinner almost every night.
I was often asked if I would not get bored after just a few days in the Maldives. No, We had so many offers like snorkeling, diving, SUP, kayaking, windsurfing or other sports activities that we barely knew how to do. Be sure to check out the Eco Center and the “old” trees on the island; you will be astonished about what is here.
Apropos Sonnenuntergang: Ihr müsst wissen, dass das Kuramathi Island Resort die beeindruckensten Locations für Dinner bei Sonnenuntergang bietet. Es gibt dort so viele Restaurants, dass wir praktisch jeden Abend woanders hätten essen können!
Ich wurde oft gefragt, ob ich mich nicht nach wenigen Tagen auf den Malediven schon langweilen würde. Nein! Wir hatten so viele Angebote wie Schnorcheln, Tauchen, SUP, Kajak fahren, Windsurfen oder aber auch andere sportliche Aktivitäten, dass wir kaum wussten, wie wir alles schaffen können! Schaut euch auf der Insel unbedingt das Eco Center und die „alten“ Bäume an! Ihr werdet staunen, was es alles gibt!
We spent our last night in a water villa. I did not know what to do first because I loved every spot of it, so I first took a bath with sea view. After that, I had to go straight out onto the terrace and into the sea. How many times in life do you live right on the sea? We had to celebrate on our last evening first in the Italian restaurant “The Palm,” and we enjoyed! The end of our trip was as fantastic as it all started, and just before we left, it started to rain. A sign that the Maldives was sad about my departure and wanted to see me again soon!
Unsere letzte Nacht haben wir in einer Wasservilla verbracht. Ich wusste gar nicht, was ich zuerst machen sollte. Also habe ich erstmal ein Bad mit Meerblick genommen. Danach musste ich direkt raus auf die Terrasse und ins Meer. Wie oft im Leben wohnt man schon direkt auf dem Meer?! Das mussten wir an unserem letzten Abend erstmal im italienischen Restaurant „The Palm“ zelebrieren und genießen! Der Abschluss unserer Reise war genauso fantastisch wie alles begonnen hat, und kurz vor unserer Abreise hat es erst wieder begonnen zu regnen! Ein Zeichen, dass die Malediven traurig über meinen Abschied waren und mich bald wieder sehen wollen!
I hope you noticed while reading that this place was an absolute experience for me. We had the feeling that all employees are happy to be there and love their work. And that exactly who teach one of them radiated and that made the whole stay even more special.
Ich hoffe ihr habt beim Lesen gemerkt, dass dieser Ort für mich wirklich ein absolutes Erlebnis war! Wir hatten das Gefühl, dass auch alle Mitarbeiter gerne vor Ort sind und ihre Arbeit lieben. Und genau dieses Gefühl hat jeder Einzelne von ihnen ausgestrahlt. Das hat den ganzen Aufenthalt noch besonderer gemacht!
My first trip to the Maldives started from Cologne with Turkish Airlines. I could vaguely remember my bad experiences with Pegasus Airlines from Cologne to Dubai and was even more excited about our flight with Turkish Airlines. It was AMAZING! Not for nothing is Turkish Airlines one of the best airlines in Europe! Comfort, entertainment, and culinary highlights are highly valued and displayed! I recommend you to book a night flight. Time flew by, and we landed in Malé early in the morning.
Meine erste Reise auf die Malediven startete von Köln aus mit Turkish Airlines. Ich konnte mich noch wage an meine schlechten Erfahrungen mit Pegasus Airlines von Köln nach Dubai erinnern und war umso gespannter auf unseren Flug mit Turkish Airlines! Mir fällt nur noch eins ein – grandios! Nicht umsonst ist Turkish Airlines eine der besten Fluggesellschaften in Europa! Komfort, Entertainment und kulinarische Unterhaltung werden hier ganz groß geschrieben! Ich kann euch nur empfehlen, einen Nachtflug zu buchen! Die Zeit verging wie im Flug und schon waren wir in Malé gelandet.
Barely out of the airport, we were given a warm welcome by a Kurumba Resort staff and taken to the speedboat. The 10-minute drive to the hotel flew by! Right after our warm welcome, we went to our deluxe bungalow. The pompous bathroom with the open air shower would be very helpful to have at home. Of course, I would also not mind having private beach access from the bedroom! Since we flew to the Maldives during the rainy season, we were fortunate that we had no more rain showers than on the first day. But hey! There are so many possibilities on the island that we first booked a massage in the relaxing Veli SPA area. We were completely relaxed after the massage, went back to our room, got dressed and had dinner at the restaurant Thila. Both the fresh fish and the location were awesome! I recommend you to have breakfast or dinner here during your stay. Afterward, we went to the Kandu Bar for a shisha with melon flavor. Delicious yay!!! You should not miss out!
Kaum aus dem Flughafen raus, wurden wir schon von einem Kurumba Resort Mitarbeiter empfangen und zum Speedboot gebracht. Die 10-minütige Fahrt zum Hotel verging wie im Flug! Gleich nach unserem herzlichen Empfang ging es zu unserem Deluxe Bungalow. Das pompöse Badezimmer mit der Dusche unter freiem Himmel hätte ich auch gerne Zuhause! Gegen Meerblick und einen eigenen Strandzugang von Schlafzimmer aus, hätte ich natürlich auch nichts einzuwenden! Da wir zur Regenzeit auf die Malediven geflogen sind, hatten wir mit mehr Regenschauern, als nur die vom ersten Tag gerechnet! Aber hey! Es gibt so viele Möglichkeiten auf der Insel, dass wir uns erstmal eine Massage im erholsamen Veli SPA Bereich gebucht haben. Völlig entspannt sind wir nach der Massage zurück ins Zimmer, haben uns rausgeputzt und sind los zum Restaurant Thila. Sowohl der frische Fisch, als auch die Location sind klasse! Ich kann euch nur empfehlen, während eures Aufenthaltes hier auf jeden Fall zu frühstücken oder zu Abend zu essen! Danach ging es noch in die Kandu Bar für eine Shisha mit Melonengeschmack! Lecker!! 🙂 Dürft ihr euch auf keinen Fall entgehen lassen!
When the sun showed up the next morning, we were overwhelmed by our beach in front of our bedroom. We could even see the swing in the sea. We jumped directly into the sea and then rocked in the hammock. We spent a lot of time in front of our bungalow, but of course, you can do a lot of other things at the Kurumba Resort Maldives such as Snorkeling, diving, yoga, a sunset trip with dolphins or just exploring the most beautiful sides of the islands!
Als sich die Sonne am nächsten Morgen gezeigt hat, waren wir überwältigt von unserem Strand vor unserem Schlafzimmer! Wir konnten sogar die Schaukel im Meer sehen! Wir konnten direkt ins Meer springen und danach in der Hängematte schaukeln. Wir haben wirklich eine Menge Zeit vor unserem Bungalow verbracht, aber ihr könnt natürlich noch eine Menge andere Dinge im Kurumba Resort Malediven unternehmen, wie z.B. Schnorcheln, Tauchen, Yoga, eine Sonnenuntergangsfahrt mit Delfinen oder aber auch einfach die schönsten Seiten der Inseln erkunden!
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We were not bored during our 3-day stay. On the last evening, we were allowed to test the Indian restaurant “Mahal”. If you like something spicy and Indian kitchen, you should definitely have a try!
Uns wurde während unserem 3-tägigen Aufenthalt absolut nicht langweilig! Am letzten Abend durften wir noch das indische Restaurant „Mahal“ testen. Wer gerne etwas scharf und indisch isst, ist hier bestens aufgehoben!
Unfortunately, we had to leave the resort the next morning. Did you know that Kurumba Resort Maldives was one of the first resorts in the Maldives? Luckily for us, it was not time to go home yet, but to another island, about which I will tell you more soon. If you still have a question about our stay, please write to me as usual in the comments section.
Am nächsten Morgen mussten wir das Resort auch schon leider wieder verlassen. Wusstet ihr, dass das Kurumba Resort Maledives eines der ersten Resorts auf den Malediven war? Für uns ging es aber zum Glück noch nicht nach Haus, sondern auf eine andere Insel, über die ich euch bald mehr berichten werde! Falls ihr noch eine Frage zu unserem Aufenthalt habt, schreibt sie mir wie immer einfach in die Kommentare.
Restaurant Thila
