The Beach House at Iruveli Maldives offers guests a unique excursion into the heart of a local community on a neighbouring inhabited island to learn how to make a selection of authentic Maldivian dishes. Travel by dhoni boat to a real Maldivian house with the resort’s Maldivian chef Naxxa. Along with local Maldivian women he gives a hands-on demonstration on the use of spices and techniques in the making of colourful dishes such as Rihakuru Adhi Valhoa Mas (bread fruit in rice accompanied with local chili paste, fish extracts and smoked tuna).The half-day Maldivian Cooking Class costs US$470.00 per person, minimum two people, plus government tax and service charge.
The Beach House at Iruveli is set on a private island retreat fringed by powder white beaches, coral reef lagoons and a lush jungle-filled interior, facilities include three fine-dining restaurants, an extensive spa, five-star PADI dive centre, 18-hole golf simulator, fitness centre and three swimming pools – www.beachhousecollection.com
The Holiday Place is offering seven nights at this idyllic five-star resort from just £1,599 per person (saving £700 per person with an additional £700 of complimentary value-added activities per couple). Valid for selected departures from April – June 2013, the price includes accommodation in a luxury water villa with a private pool on a bed and breakfast basis, flights from Gatwick with Etihad Airways and seaplane transfers from Malé. Complimentary activities include one jetlag massage per person, free watersports and one free trial dive (subject to availability) as well as non-alcoholic mini bar beverages throughout the stay.
www.theholidayplace.co.uk / 020 7644 1755