Club Med Maldives Part 9: One Day in Male

Previously:
Club Med Maldives Part 8: Club Med Spa

Today we will spend a bit of time outside Club Med.  We booked a day tour from our lovely concierge.  A day tour to Male, the capital city of Maldives and where the government offices are located and where the primary local fishermen do their trading and living.

After we enjoyed our big breakfast, we went straight to the wharf waiting for our boat to depart.  It was still pretty early, so we just snapped some pictures around the jetty and bathed with morning sun.
The boat takes about 20 minutes ride to Male.  From there, we divided into groups according to the tour that we booked.  Luckily, it is only two of us in our group with one local guide to bring us around.  I do not against any big group tour, however, I could feel very annoy when we need to wait for others taking times too long than what designed for (like shopping or private things).  I love freedom.

Firstly, the guide takes us around to see the government buildings, the huge mosque, and some other important landmarks here in Male.  While we wandered around, he were also telling us the history and information about Maldives.  Male, is actually pretty small island that you can cover in one day by foot.

Mosque (the biggest mosque that can acommodate 5000 people inside)

Monument for terrorists attact rememberance in 1988 (9 military died and 10 civils are missing or died)

Tomb

Then after that, he took us to have a look closer the way fishermen and locals live.  The local fresh fruits and vegetables market and the main fish market.  It's an eye-opening somehow to see some of local produces that I have never seen before.  Some fancy looking fishes that they sell in the market.

 

Fresh Fish Market

Our journey today ended in one of the local coffee shop.  Digging some cold drinks and ice cream, what a nice refreshing on the hot day like this.  We actually really want to try their local cuisine.  However, the guide told us that only men are allowed to dine in the restaurant (in the local Maldivian restaurant).  They distinguished between men and women to not mix, as they are Islamic country and we need to bound with their rules as well.

 

 

Stay tuned for the next blog still in Maldives:

Club Med Maldives Part 10: Goodbye Maldives, 'Til We Meet Again

Club Med Maldives Part 8: Club Med Spa

Previously:

Club Med Maldives Part 7: Fine Dining

 

Time to pamper ourselves with some hot stone spa.  They mentioned that their spa is generated from Bali and even most of their workers in spa section are Balinese.  It is quite pricey but so worth it.  Today we went for hot stone spa.  In a private room for couple, with oil of your choice, the hot stones lay on my back and the soft smooth hand of the massager, sooo relaxing.

Warm stone massage with mandala oil

$210/ 2person for 50 minutes

Advance booking needed

Stay tuned for the next blog still in Maldives:
Club Med Maldives Part 9: Male Day Tour

Club Med Maldives Part 7: Fine Dining

Previously:

Club Med Maldives Part 6: Food In Club Med



 

 

As usual, in one of our night there, we would like to try their fine dining.  Do not want it too much fine dining either otherwise we might miss the buffet.  The second restaurant is located next to Iru Bar.  Right beside us is an open ocean and heaps of white sharks and rays swimming around.   Tonight restaurant not that many people, a little too quite actually, people are prefer having buffet dinner instead.  The ala carte food was alright but I just like looking at those sharks swimming near the light.

Stay tuned for the blog still in Kani, Maldives:
Club Med Maldives Part 8: Club Med Spa

Club Med Maldives Part 6: Food In Club Med



Previously:

Club Med Maldives Part 5: Scenic Flight With Sea Plane

 



Main Restaurant

GOs dress according to the theme

If you guys ever been to Club Med, you will not be surprise looking at the pictures here.  Club Med food are great, every day they change their menu.  They always have a huge range of food to choose from.  Here in Maldives, they divide into few sections with mainly Maldivian Specialties, Japanese Specialties, Western, Dessert and fruit sections.  Unlimited drinks and alcohols also available all day long.  In the mean time, they also serve morning tea and afternoon snacks as well.  So you won't ever ever feel hungry while staying at Club Med. 

So far I'd stayed here, their Maldivian sections, I found the best.  Especially those fried fish and their local chilli sauce were absolutely delicious and authentic.   I had that chilli sauce everytime it was on the table.  It goes well not only with fish but nearly anything.  By the way, only for those who love spicy because it is very fiery and hot.

Maldivian Chilli Sauce

Fried Fish with Chilli Sauce

Again another Fried Fish with Chilli Sauce

Stay tuned for the next blog still in Kani, Maldives:
Club Med Maldives Part 7: Fine Dining