An overnight flight from London to Malé and a quick sea-plane ride—less than an hour—took us from a dreary London spring straight into paradise. Picture this: 30°C, clear skies, and an incredible overwater bungalow.
Exhausted but excited (and armed with sunscreen), we explored the entire island in just 30 minutes—about as long as it took to find a pair of lost sunglasses in our sprawling 200-square-meter suite! A few snaps are below, with more on the way, including our first underwater photography attempts. Stay tuned!
This is why we need pictures—to bring back the turquoise sea, the delicious food, the massive villa bathroom, and most importantly, the breathtaking view from our private pool. They help us recall the scents, warmth, and serenity of the Maldives.
Of course, we missed Chiara (probably more than she missed us!), but we had an unforgettable time. We tried to capture it all, and some of our favorites are below, with a quick story and the effort behind getting the perfect shot.
If you are interested in our review of the hotel (Zitahli Kuda-Funafaru), it should be available very soon on Trip Advisor.
This picture doesn’t add much to the story—it’s simply our “postcard” shot from the trip. The colors were slightly enhanced to match what we saw: a stunning contrast between the pool’s blue, the turquoise sea, and the endless blue sky. A hint of green completes the dreamy palette. It’s also clear the pool’s design and placement weren’t accidental—this kind of view was made for holiday brochures!
This is an HDR photo, blending three exposures to properly capture both the interior and the stunning exterior—without looking overly edited.
We also de-saturated the photo slightly to downplay how not-so-tanned we were at the time.
