Stay at the lavish Vabbinfaru Villa for an extravagant beach hideaway with a personal touch. Enjoy the luxury of a large landscaped garden with ocean views, al fresco living pavilion, beach ‘sala’ pavilion, sundeck, jet pool and outdoor shower. Ample space makes the Vabbinfaru Villa ideal for small wedding parties; yet, privacy can be found within each villa. There are also Beach front and Ocean View Villas which also come in a deluxe version.

Tuck into scrumptious Maldivian and International treats in the casual setting of Ilaafathi restaurant. Set right on the beach with a natural Alang-Alang roof, this beachfront eatery serves extravagant buffet breakfasts and superb set dinners that will make you come back for more.

Appetizing snacks are served all day long at the open-air Naiboli Bar, along with your favorite cocktails. You can while away many happy hours here chatting with friends, having a game of snooker, or simply unwinding in the warm and friendly atmosphere. Perfect for a light appetite in the middle of the day.

Private Dining - Fancy having a wildly romantic candlelit barbecue dinner in the intimacy of your villa or by the beach? They can arrange it all for you and even provide you with your very own private chef and waiter. Spoilt by attentive service and fine cuisine, you will feel pampered like royalty.

Sandbank Dining - Have you ever dreamt of sweeping your loved one off the feet with a romantic dinner that is out of this world? Let your imagination run wild and they'll make your dreams come true by taking you to a stunning sandbank by speedboat. The breathtaking view of the sun setting over the Indian Ocean will whet your appetite, revealing the magical night sky of a billion stars and the hypnotic melody of the ocean. Once ushered to a table of gourmet victuals and champagne, with only the moon and torches lighting your feast, the universe is reduced to just the two of you. What a wonderful way to start the evening.

As a Five Star Golden Palm PADI Dive Center, Banyan Tree offers the full range of PADI and Nitrox courses. They pay individual attention to each guest, so courses and dives are conducted in small groups. Their professional instructors teach in different languages and take great care to create an environment that's truly relaxed. No stress, just pure fun and safe diving!

Many resorts offer diving but Banyan Tree claims to be different - by setting themselves the mission to create ecological awareness amongst guests, pursuing research in coral growth and pioneer projects supporting marine life. From the beginner's Resort Course to the PADI Open Water Course, you will be taught in great detail about the ocean and its fascinating life.

Banyan Tree employs dedicated marine biologists who offer environmental dives and eco-safaris, on which they share their expert knowledge. You will be introduced to the unique Lotus and Turtle Research Projects, which have earned Banyan Tree the prestigious PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) Award 2002 for Corporate Environmental Programme. So if you dive with here, you will discover the mysterious creatures of the ocean and leave with a much better understanding of the "Blue Planet".

If you venture beyond the pampered realm of your villa and the wonderfully slow Maldivian pace of life, you'll find a wealth of recreational diversions. For a start, you can dive or snorkel in the transparent brilliance of the ocean, explore its riches, and go deep-sea or night fishing. After all, this is a paradise renowned for superlative fishing, sailing, diving and snorkeling. If you prefer, sit in the shallow waters and watch the myriad of exotic schools of fish dart in and out of the light.

Enjoy a canoe ride with your partner or let their guide take you both on a leisurely catamaran ride. For more vigorous workouts, head for the resort's health & fitness room. And for the less actively inclined, a ramble around Malé exploring its sights and shopping, or a promenade along the beach are just as rousing. If the sun gets to you, simply retire to breezy Naboli bar for board games or some quiet reading.