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Winging it to Male

The airfares to Male, the Maldives valid till August 31:

From Bombay on Air Lanka is Rs 15,200 per person, round trip.
From Trivandrum on Air Lanka is Rs 10,505 per person, round trip.
The return airfare to Male via Trivandrum from Bombay on Indian Airlines is Rs 17,840.
The return airfare to Male via Trivandrum from Delhi on Indian Airlines is Rs 27,790.
The return airfare to Male via Trivandrum from Madras on Indian Airlines is Rs 13,300.
The return airfare to Male from Trivandrum on Indian Airlines is Rs 6,300.
Children below 12 will be charged 67 per cent of the fare.

Maldives' ministry of tourism has its own special site on the Internet that offers extensive information on the islands.

Check out Visit Maldives

For fares contact: Venture Travels, Colaba, Bombay. Phone: 022-2021304.Fax: 022-2822803. Email: Venture

An exotic lagoon stay

The Taj Lagoon Resort and the Taj Coral Reef of the Taj group of hotels in the Maldives offers packages till September 30.

Taj Lagoon Resort
- The package is priced at US $ 385 for three nights and four days for a beach cottage room on twin sharing basis. It includes airport transfers by speed boat, all meals, welcome drink and cake, an excursion to Male, taxes and 10 per cent discount on water sports, Ayurvedic massage and drinks. This room does not accommodate an extra person or an extra bed for a child.
- The package is priced at US $ 485 for three nights and four days for a lagoon villa room on a twin sharing basis. This room can accommodate children or an extra person. It includes airport transfers by speed boat, all meals, welcome drink and cake, an excursion to Male, taxes and 10 per cent discount on water sports, Ayurvedic massage and drinks.
  Children, between five and 12, accommodated in the lagoon room will be charged US $ 60. Children below five will be charged US 6 per day. An extra person will be charged US $ 175.
The same tariff will be charged to Indian passport holders and payable in dollars.
Taj Coral Reef
- The package is priced at US $ 485 per couple for a garden villa room on a twin sharing basis for three nights and four days. Children below five will be accommodated free. Children under 12 and over five will be charged US $ 70 for three nights.
  The package includes airport transfers by speed boat, all meals, a welcome cake and drink, taxes and a 10 per cent discount on water sports, Ayurvedic massage and an excursion to Male.
- The package is priced at US $ 585 per couple for a lagoon villa room on a twin sharing basis for three nights and four days. Children under 12 and over two will be charged US $ 70 for three nights. An infant below two will be charged US $ 18. An extra person will be charged US$ 200.
  The package includes airport transfers by speed boat, all meals, a welcome cake and drink, taxes and a 10 per cent discount on water sports, Ayurvedic massage and an excursion to Male.

The Taj Lagoon Resort, Em-Boo-Dhu-Fin-Olhu, South Male Atoll, Republic of Maldives. Phones: 00960-440037/ 441991, 444451.
Taj Coral Reef, PO Box 53, Hembadhu, North Male Atoll, Republic of Maldives. Phone: 00960-441948.
Bombay: 022-2022626, 2022524.
New Delhi: 011-3322333.
Calcutta: 033-2233939.
Madras: 044-8222827.
Bangalore: 080-2255055.

Meeru majaa

The Meeru Island Resort in the Maldives offers its special package rates.

The rates till July 14:

The package is priced at US $ 420 for three nights and four days for a standard room on a twin sharing basis. Children below 12 will be charged US$ 127 plus Rs 1,000. The dollar payments have to be made at the resort in the Maldives and Rs 3,300 has to be paid in Bombay before departure. US $ 90 plus Rs 700 will be charged for an extra night.
The package is priced at US $ 450 for three nights and four days for a land villa on a twin sharing basis. Children below 12 will be charged US$ 127 plus Rs 1,000. The dollar payments have to be made at the resort and Rs 3,500 has to be paid in Bombay before departure. US $ 100 plus Rs 800 will be charged for an extra night.
The package is priced at US $ 570 for three nights and four days for a water bungalow on a twin sharing basis. Children below 12 years will be charged US $ 157 plus Rs 1,200. The dollar payments have to be made at the resort and Rs 4,400 has to be paid in Bombay before departure. US $ 140 plus Rs 1,100 will be charged for an extra night.

The rates from July 16 to August 31:

The package is priced at US $ 540 for three nights and four days for a standard room on a twin sharing basis. The dollar payments have to be made at the resort and Rs 4,200 has to be paid in Bombay before departure. US $ 130 plus Rs 1,000 will be charged for an extra night.
The package is priced at US $ 570 for three nights and four days for a land villa on a twin sharing basis. The dollar payments have to be made at the resort and Rs 4,400 has to be paid in Bombay before departure. US $ 140 plus Rs 1,100 will be charged for an extra night.
The package is priced at US $ 690 for three nights and four days for a water bungalow on a twin sharing basis. The dollar payments have to be made at the resort and Rs 5,400 has to be paid in Bombay before departure. US $ 180 plus Rs 1,400 will be charged for an extra night.

The rates from September 1 to October 31:

The package is priced at US $ 462 for three nights and four days for a standard room on a twin sharing basis. The dollar payments have to be made at the resort and Rs 3,600 has to be paid in Bombay before departure. US $ 104 plus Rs 800 will be charged for an extra night.
The package is priced at US $ 510 for three nights and four days for a land villa on a twin sharing basis. The dollar payments have to be made at the resort and Rs 4,000 has to be paid in Bombay before departure. US $ 120 plus Rs 900 will be charged for an extra night.
The package is priced at US $ 630 for three nights and four days for a water bungalow on a twin sharing basis. The dollar payments have to be made at the resort and Rs 4,900 has to be paid in Bombay before departure. US $ 160 plus Rs 1,200 will be charged for an extra night.

The package includes return transfers between Male airport and resort, meals and taxes. Other facilities at the resort include swimming pool, tennis court, gymnasium and indoor games.

Travel Shop World Wide, 10, Desai Chambers, ground floor, 127/129, Mody street, Fort, Bombay. Phone: 022-2693832. Fax: 022-2696844. Email: Travel Shop World Wide

Paradise found

Paradise Island Resort is offering its special packages:

Rates valid till July 14, 2000.

The package is priced at:
- US$ 445 for three nights for a deluxe room on a twin sharing basis plus a rupee surcharge.
- US$ 621 on a triple sharing basis plus a rupee surcharge.
- US$ 164 for children below 12 years plus a rupee surcharge.
The dollar payments have to be made at the resort in Maldives. But Rs 3,500 for a deluxe room on a twin sharing basis, Rs 4,800 on a triple sharing basis and Rs 1,300 for children below 12 years have to be paid in Bombay before departure.
US$ 115 plus Rs 900 on a twin sharing basis, US$ 157 plus Rs 1,200 on a triple sharing basis and US$ 38 plus Rs 300 for children below 12 years, will be charged for an extra night.
The package is priced at:
- US$ 580 for three nights for a water bungalow on a twin sharing basis plus a rupee surcharge.
- US$ 801 on a triple sharing basis plus a rupee surcharge.
- US$ 197 for children below 12 years.
The dollar payments have to be made at the resort in Maldives. But Rs 4,500 for a water bungalow on a twin sharing basis, Rs 6,200 on a triple sharing basis and Rs 1,500 for children below 12 years have to be paid in Bombay before departure.
US$ 160 plus Rs 1,300 on a twin sharing basis, US$ 217 plus Rs 1,700 on a triple sharing basis and US$ 49 plus Rs 400 for children below 12 years, will be charged for an extra night.

The rates from July 15 to September 15:

The package is priced at:
- US$ 580 for three nights for a deluxe room on a twin sharing basis plus a rupee surcharge.
- US$ 801 on a triple sharing basis plus a rupee surcharge.
- US$ 197 for children below 12 years plus a rupee surcharge.
The dollar payments have to be made at the resort in Maldives. But Rs 4,500 for a deluxe room on a twin sharing basis, Rs 6,200 on a triple sharing basis and Rs 1,500 for children below 12 years have to be paid in Bombay before departure.
US$ 160 plus Rs 1,300 on a twin sharing basis, US$ 217 plus Rs 1,700 on a triple sharing basis and US$ 49 plus Rs 400 for children below 12 years, will be charged for an extra night.
The package is priced at:
- US$ 685 for three nights for a water bungalow on a twin sharing basis plus a rupee surcharge.
- US$ 945 on a triple sharing basis plus a rupee surcharge.
- US$ 224 for children below 12 years.
The dollar payments have to be made at the resort in Maldives. But Rs 5,300 for a water bungalow on a twin sharing basis, Rs 7,300 on a triple sharing basis and Rs 1,700 for children below 12 years have to be paid in Bombay before departure.
US$ 195 plus Rs 1,500 on a twin sharing basis, US$ 265 plus Rs 2,000 on a triple sharing basis and US$ 58 plus Rs 500 for children below 12 years, will be charged for an extra night.

The rates from September 16 to October 31:

The package is priced at:
- US$ 445 for three nights for a deluxe room on a twin sharing basis plus a rupee surcharge.
- US$ 621 on a triple sharing basis plus a rupee surcharge.
- US$ 164 for children below 12 years plus a rupee surcharge.
The dollar payments have to be made at the resort in Maldives. But Rs 3,500 for a deluxe room on a twin sharing basis, Rs 4,800 on a triple sharing basis and Rs 1,300 for children below 12 years have to be paid in Bombay before departure.
US$ 115 plus Rs 900 on a twin sharing basis, US$ 157 plus Rs 1,200 on a triple sharing basis and US$ 38 plus Rs 300 for children below 12 years, will be charged for an extra night.
The package is priced at:
- US$ 580 for three nights for a water bungalow on a twin sharing basis plus a rupee surcharge.
- US$ 801 on a triple sharing basis plus a rupee surcharge.
- US$ 197 for children below 12 years.
The dollar payments have to be made at the resort in Maldives. But Rs 4,500 for a water bungalow on a twin sharing basis, Rs 6,200 on a triple sharing basis and Rs 1,500 for children below 12 years have to be paid in Bombay before departure.
US$ 160 plus Rs 1,300 on a twin sharing basis, US$ 217 plus Rs 1,700 on a triple sharing basis and US$ 49 plus Rs 400 for children below 12 years, will be charged for an extra night.

The packages includes accommodation, buffet breakfasts, meals, airport transfers and taxes.

Travel Shop World Wide 10, Desai Chamber, 127/129, Modi Street, Fort. Phones: 022-2693832, 2696844. Fax: 022- 2696844. Email: Travel Shop World Wide

Mazaa unlimited

Lily Beach Resort is offering its special packages:

Rates valid till July 31, 2000.

The package is priced at:
- US$ 810 for three nights for a superior room on a twin sharing basis plus a rupee surcharge.
- US$ 1,170 on a triple sharing basis plus a rupee surcharge.
- US$ 232 for children below 12 years plus a rupee surcharge.
The dollar payments have to be made at the resort in Maldives. But Rs 6,300 for a deluxe room on a twin sharing basis, Rs 9,100 on a triple sharing basis and Rs 1,800 for children below 12 years have to be paid in Bombay before departure.
US$ 150 plus Rs 1,200 on a twin sharing basis, US$ 210 plus Rs 1,600 on a triple sharing basis and US$ 40 plus Rs 300 for children below 12 years, will be charged for an extra night.
The package is priced at:
- US$ 900 for three nights for a water bungalow on a twin sharing basis plus a rupee surcharge.
- US$ 1,260 on a triple sharing basis plus a rupee surcharge.
- US$ 256 for children below 12 years.
The dollar payments have to be made at the resort in Maldives. But Rs 7,000 for a water bungalow on a twin sharing basis, Rs 9,800 on a triple sharing basis and Rs 2,000 for children below 12 years have to be paid in Bombay before departure.
US$ 180 plus Rs 1,400 on a twin sharing basis, US$ 240 plus Rs 1,900 on a triple sharing basis and US$ 48 plus Rs 400 for children below 12 years, will be charged for an extra night.

The rates from August 1 to October 31:

The package is priced at:
- US$ 870 for three nights for a superior room on a twin sharing basis plus a rupee surcharge.
- US$ 1,275 on a triple sharing basis plus a rupee surcharge.
- US$ 247 for children below 12 years plus a rupee surcharge.
The dollar payments have to be made at the resort in Maldives. But Rs 6,800 for a deluxe room on a twin sharing basis, Rs 9,900 on a triple sharing basis and Rs 1,900 for children below 12 years have to be paid in Bombay before departure.
US$ 170 plus Rs 1,300 on a twin sharing basis, US$ 245 plus Rs 1,900 on a triple sharing basis and US$ 45 plus Rs 400 for children below 12 years, will be charged for an extra night.
The package is priced at:
- US$ 960 for three nights for a water bungalow on a twin sharing basis plus a rupee surcharge.
- US$ 1,365 on a triple sharing basis plus a rupee surcharge.
- US$ 271 for children below 12 years.
The dollar payments have to be made at the resort in Maldives. But Rs 7,500 for a water bungalow on a twin sharing basis, Rs 10,600 on a triple sharing basis and Rs 2,100 for children below 12 years have to be paid in Bombay before departure.
US$ 200 plus Rs 1,600 on a twin sharing basis, US$ 275 plus Rs 2,100 on a triple sharing basis and US$ 53 plus Rs 400 for children below 12 years, will be charged for an extra night.

The packages includes accommodation, buffet breakfasts, meals, airport transfers by seaplane, unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, half day sightseeing, water sports activities like snorkling, windsurf boards and sails between 0900 hours to 1700 hours and taxes.

Travel Shop World Wide 10, Desai Chamber, 127/129, Modi Street, Fort. Phones: 022-2693832, 2696844. Fax: 022- 2696844. Email: Travel Shop World Wide

Fun and games and the beach

Fun Island Resort, Maldives, 22 miles from Male International Airport on South Atoll, is offering a package of four nights and five days till July 15, 2000.

It is priced at:

US$ 270 per person on a twin sharing basis,
US$ 250 per person on a triple sharing basis .
Children below 12 years not requiring an extra bed will be charged US$ 190.

An extra night at the hotel will cost:

US$ 45 per person on a twin sharing basis.
US$ 40 on a triple sharing basis.
Children below 12 years will be charged US$ 25.

The package includes meals, accommodation, transfers by speedboat. The resort is equipped with scuba diving, snorkeling, catamaran sailing, windsurfing, water skiing facilities.

Children below two will not be charged for the room but meals will be payable directly.

Fun Island Resort, South Atoll. Phone: Tel: 00-960-443959
Cox and Kings, ANZ Grindlays Bank building, 270/272, Dr D N road, Fort, Bombay. Phones: 022-2071728, 2074085. Fax: 022- 2073068
Pune: 020-631977