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riyazi
24th of September 2008 (Wed), 09:23
Went on a holiday recently to Soneva Gili in the Maldives. A fantastic resort (6* apparently) and we loved every minute of it. The stay was by courtesy of a friend who works there (at US$ 1,300 per night for a basic villa I have no chance of affording it :))

Just a few shots that I got there. Comments and criticism much appreciated.

This is at Male airport - one of the piers
http://lh6.ggpht.com/riyazim/SNEoqmzqbcI/AAAAAAAADM8/NC8VHWbLvnw/s800/VIP%20Pier.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/riyazim/SNjo3ATybYI/AAAAAAAADPw/KbN4LLBgNeM/s800/One%20Palm%20Island.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/riyazim/SNjo3Wp6POI/AAAAAAAADP4/M6mQ0RU7Bhg/s800/One%20Palm%20Island%202.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/riyazim/SNkPtTHK7ZI/AAAAAAAADQM/3E-giDLikvw/s800/One%20Palm%20Island%204.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/riyazim/SNkaEcS9DFI/AAAAAAAADQ4/Oe4k7gDU96w/s800/Sunset%20Watching.jpg

http://lh3.ggpht.com/riyazim/SNo7NE2cx2I/AAAAAAAADTc/CqvxToGqnjQ/s800/Restaurant%20at%20Night.jpg
M5Man
24th of September 2008 (Wed), 09:29
I like the last shot of one palm island best...

How long before all the island is underwater.

Last time i was at The Hilton in the Maldives they had a boat pumping sand out the sea on to the beach to keep the island out of the sea. With the effects of global warming it will be gone a few years ;(
riyazi
24th of September 2008 (Wed), 09:33
Thanks Clive. They were doing the same thing - pumping sand from the sea bed to the beach on some areas of the island. Some are predicting a few of the smaller islands to disappear 10-15 years time :(
M5Man
24th of September 2008 (Wed), 11:12
Thanks Clive. They were doing the same thing - pumping sand from the sea bed to the beach on some areas of the island. Some are predicting a few of the smaller islands to disappear 10-15 years time :(

leaset we can say, been there done it..... :lol:
aGee
24th of September 2008 (Wed), 13:16
Beautiful shots of a place I would love to visit, but could never afford to. The lonely palm tree shots are so peaceful.
riyazi
25th of September 2008 (Thu), 03:01
leaset we can say, been there done it..... :lol:
Indeed - In a few years I might be able to sell these pictures as the "Lost Islands of Maldives" and fund my retirement account :)

Beautiful shots of a place I would love to visit, but could never afford to. The lonely palm tree shots are so peaceful.
Thanks - I wish everyone could go there - its a great place for relaxation.