Malé, Republic of Maldives -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/01/2011 -- Secluded but not isolated Velassaru Maldives (http://www.velassaru.com/) is located on a private coral island in the turquoise Indian Ocean. From the Male’ Airport, take an exhilarating 25-minute speedboad ride to the island. Skim over vast expanses of coral and sea life. Glimpses of miniature Edens rising from the sea. Arrive in Velassaru’s safe harbor, cool welcome drink waiting. A heron alights. Your holiday begins.
New Menus & Wines at Etesian and Sand Restaurant
Efforts have been put in to revamp the current menus of Etesian (http://www.velassaru.com/indulge-etesian.html) and Sand Restaurant (http://www.velassaru.com/indulge-sand.html) to keep the resort up to date with the latest tastes and preferences of the culinary world today. Etesian offers you modern Mediterranean selections that showcases gastronomic creativity and flair. A floor-to-ceiling glass room houses an extensive wine library, giving you the best wine selections to accompany your meal.
Sand Restaurant features an extensive range of grilled meat and seafood as well as the best from the eastern, western and continental cuisines. The live grill and cooking stations are the highlight of Sand restaurant and a fascinating sight not to be missed.
Experience the The New Chill Bar, Velassaru’s Sunset Bar
Chill Bar (http://www.velassaru.com/indulge-chill.html) has recently gone through a revamp with a new seating layout, new furnishing as well as a new snack and light lunch menu.
The new furnishing on the wooden deck area comprises of several cosy cuddle seats under huge umbrellas and three large couple / family seats with its own attached overhead shelter. On the lower deck, several huge bean bags are left spread around the bar. The new light lunch menu offers you a variety of snacks, salads, sandwiches and spring rolls. For the famish, it also offers a heavier meal like the Rib Eye Steak and Grilled or Steam Fish.
Chill Bar is the ideal place to watch the spectacular sunsets that the Maldives have to offer while you enjoy a cocktail or two at Velassaru Maldives (http://www.velassaru.com/). A wide range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available.
Excursions at Velassaru Maldives
Due to popular demand, we have increased the number of trips per week for our "Discover Malé" and "Sunset Cruise" excursions to cater to the uprising needs of our guests.
The "Discover Malé" trip offers guest a chance to visit the bustling capital city of Maldives on a guided journey to experience the abundant history and cultures as well as the modern sights. The "Sunset Cruise" is set upon a traditional Maldivian sail boat and offers you the most spectacular way to watch the sun setting over the Indian Ocean.