My Honeymoon at Maldives – Part 2
Speaking of Part 1 at Maldives, I managed to find the picture of where I filled in my check-in form at the reception. Did you notice a leaf on my form? On that leaf was written my name! How cute!
Checking in at Kandooma reception
Here are some more pictures of our beach villa, taken from the outside. This is the view from the villa patio, where you could see the hammock hanging, and the comfy couch next to it.
Outside the villa
This is the view from the back, where we enter from.
Beach Villa entrance
The next morning, we woke up at about 7.30am for breakfast. The walk from our villa to the restaurant took about 5 minutes, plus some extra time for camwhoring. *LOL*
witch posing with her beach skirt
Since we were planning to do water activities (duh) after breakfast, we took our towels along, provided by the resort. Look at the size of the blue towel I was carrying! It was gigantic ok! I super love it. 
witch with super size towel
Along the way, we spotted glimpses of the blue sea, awaiting.
Maldives blue sea
Before we knew it, we saw what looked like 2 giant coconuts! That was where the restaurant was located. Such unique design but so apt. Tropical country, this is indeed.
Walking towards the restaurant
Buffet breakfast was included in the resort package, and the choice of food was pretty standard every day. Bacon, sausages, omelette, toasts, porridge, noodles, pancakes, pastries, cereal, fruits, yogurt and juices were prepared daily.
Interior of restaurant
Salad bar
My plate
Saucer’s plate
We chose to sit outside, with the sea view. This was what we saw from our table.
View from our table
In the middle of our meal, we were caught by another pleasant surprise by the staff at Kandooma. An immaculately dressed waiter came over, carrying a tray with a bottle of champagne and two glasses. He confirmed our room number with us, and told us that the champagne was compliments from the hotel, for our honeymoon! So very sweet of them! We looked around and saw that we’re the only table with the champagne, and felt very special. And it was real alcoholic champagne ok, not sparkling juice. *LOL* But drinking champagne in the morning was definitely not something that I was used to!
Complimentary Champagne
Saucer seem to be pleased with the surprise too.
Happy Saucer
After breakfast, we took a stroll around the reception area and when we went upstairs, we noticed that there were some MAC computers available for the resort guests to surf the internet. Call me noob but I’d never really used a MAC before and I was pretty amazed by its graphics!
Complimentary internet access
Then, we decided to take a walk at the beautiful beach. But before that, sunblock lotion! That, my friend, is imperative if you do not want to suffer any form of sunburn later on. Saucer didn’t really apply much of sunblock and now he has peeling skin which looks really gross! Not to mention aching skin before that. So, remember that sunblock lotion is a must! Even the people at Kandooma knows this and guess what? There was free sunblock lotion available just by the poolside! How’s that? It’s the first time I ever saw a resort providing sunblock lotion to its guests.
Applying sunblock lotion
When that’s done, we walked to the beach just next to the swimming pool, and were mesmerized. Look at the view, how could one not be blown away by such beautiful sight, such blue sea and such gorgeous sky? Words simply could not describe the fantastic view that we saw. Extremely awesome.
Blue sea at Maldives
Saucer enjoying the view
Look at the layers of the sea! You could sea light blue, turquoise to dark blue, indicating the depths of the sea at each level. Simply breath-taking.
witch at Maldives beach
Passing speedboat
Recreation jetty as background
Our feet in the water
Ah, I simply couldn’t get enough of the turquoise clear sea. Amazing gift from God.
Amazing blue sea
After spending enough time admiring the sea, we took a dip in the pool and swam for a good one hour. We swam in the sea for a while too, but the water was too salty! I preferred the pool. After all, the pool was just next to the beach, so we could enjoy the view of the beach while swimming in the pool.
Sitting by the pool
We found the perfect spot to lie on the sunbed, just by the pool and under the coconut trees. Such bliss! Couple that with the sea breeze, it was paradise.
Right next to coconut tree
Paradise
View from the pool
View from the pool
Saucer getting a tan 
Covering the mark left by my goggles 
After swimming and resting, we had our lunch at the poolside restaurant, which served mostly Western and Italian food.
witch at the poolside restaurant
Before each meal, we’re served with a basket of bread and some olive oil plus vinegar. I loved the idea that the restaurant provided complimentary bread and water while we waited for our order, because we’re starving after the swim! *LOL*
Fresh bread for starters
We ordered a large pizza, with chicken ham, salmon and bacon. The pizza had extremely thin crust, and lots of cheese! I enjoyed it very much, especially more so when I was hungry. This cost USD18+10% tax, which translates to about RM70 in total – definitely the most expensive pizza I’ve ever eaten.
Pizza for lunch
After the filling pizza, it was time for our snorkeling activity! Kandooma provides complimentary snorkeling trip to the nearby house reef daily at 3pm. At 2.45pm, we went to the water sports center to collect our equipment and got ready.
with life jacket, goggles and fins
The boat ride took only about 5 minutes, and we were once again surrounded by the breath-taking gorgeous sea. We also noticed a nearby resort with many water bungalows. So pretty!
Water bungalows
Before long, we reached the designated spot for snorkeling and everyone got ready with their gear to jump down. It was my first time snorkeling, and I was quite worried, especially when we’re in the middle of the sea!
Us getting ready
All set to go!
And then, we just jumped in! The initial worry and anxiety all went away when I looked down into the sea and was amazed by the beautiful coral and fishes underneath! It was my first time seeing such beautiful creatures so close. It was a pity that I didn’t have a waterproof camera with me or I’d be able to share what I saw. We saw lots of pretty corals with various colors, a variety of fishes including Nemo and Dory! *LOL*
All ready to snorkel
Snorkeling at the Kandooma house reefs
The activity lasted about 30 minutes, when the guides started calling everyone back up the boat. To me, it felt like I was only there for 10 minutes! Time flies when you’re having fun yes? We enjoyed the trip so much that we went snorkeling again 2 days later.
After the fun-filled day, we walked back to our villa to shower and rest before heading out for dinner.
Showering underneath the coconut tree
OK Part 2 ends here people! Are you falling in love with Maldives yet?
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Such a marvelous place for honey moon ….. blue sky clean beaches and the hotel services …. clap clap
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Indeed fabulous! Perfect for a romantic getaway
Maldives is so beautiful. OMFG. Hope I can have my honeymoon too..
I’m sure you can have it!
Make it fast before it sinks! 
Haha, I’m in love with the place liao.
Hmm… with those life jackets, there’s no need to know how to swim as a requirement to snorkelling?
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Yea you don’t need to know how to swim.. but it’s just that you’ll feel safer and more comfortable if you can swim. Just a state of mind I suppose
i am so in lurveeee, really a dream island to visit…
see the 1 ketul ketul of cloud in the sky and crystal clear water..stim~
Haha yea.. the sky and sea were gorgeous!
wow…. your feet in the water… those are crystal clear water!
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Indeed it was crystal clear!
I lup Maldives. Whoa the coconut restaurant is so original & unique. Clear water blue skies and everything nice. tQ
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Haha I love the coconut restaurant design too.. simply can’t miss it from far!
wow the pictures are really nice! thanks for sharing! now it’s on my to-visit list as well! =)
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Great to know that! And better visit it fast before it sinks!
i wan a azure blue sea holiday now!!! the photos are superb… love the blue sea. btw, that coconut-shell-looked restaurant is cute lar <3
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Oh yes… clear blue sea is definitely the way to go!
I don’t know how to swim but I still want to go snorkeling! Love the blue sea and blue sky!
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No worries Foong! No need to know how to swim to go snorkeling
Wow! Drinking champagne first thing in the morning! Nice!
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Nice? Getting red face in the morning is not really nice
haha
haha! Cute coconut shaped restaurant!
Didn’t take pictures of the corals and fishes? What a waste! Where to get water proof cameras? Or is it possible to water proof our LX3 cameras?
Saucer didn’t apply the sunblock? haha! Then he deserves to get burnt! LOL!
Yes you can get waterproof cameras, I saw them sold in gift shops. They use films though. As for LX3, I’m not sure if we can waterproof it, but usually there’s a transparent waterproof casing for cameras to be used underwater.
Snorkeling for 30 minutes only? That’s too short!!
I love all the photos here. I think I’m falling in love with….Maldives!!! : )
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Good!! That makes 2 of us!
oh I am sure jealous… I would love to go to Maldives… must brainwash hubs haha!
Hubs loves beahes too! so i am sure he would love maldives as much as I do and probably as much as you all did! haha!
Aww that’s wonderful! Faster make him book tickets now before it gets more expensive!
Beautiful people in a beautiful country *thumbs up*
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Thank you
When will you go? 
NICE!
Will there be a part 3? ^^
I guess u know the answer already
wow the sea is amazing!!!!!! hey u should wear bikini!
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Haha it was amazing indeed…. And I did wear a bikini! Hehe
Can’t wait for your part 3! Btw, there will still be part 3 right?
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Oh yes!
So the tradition of Maldives is you gotta check in with your name on a leave and they are telling you when you come back must turn over a new leaf. Now that both are married have new rules to play haha… Such a lovely place for honemoon with nice clear water, food etc. Great!!!!
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Haha turn over a new leaf! I didn’t think of that! Now the leaf is yellow and dead.
oh god, this is HEAVEN!!!
- i love the restaurant design, so unique
- i love dining on the beach facing the sea
- i love the crystal blue sea
- i love the sun kissing me tan
- i love maldives~~
:p
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Haha you can make a good advertising campaign for Maldives!
Dy falled in love le….waliao…they provide free sun block and MAC for their guest…geng!!!
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Yes! First time I see free sun block.. ingenious!
aiyoh I was waiting to see all those sexy photos……what a bummer, lol! awesome thanks for sharing a glimpse of maldives!
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Haha thank you for the compliments
omg its so nice!! i like the picture with d caption “witch at Maldives beach”, lovely view and lovely gal
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Aww thanks dear! So sweet of you
i would love to reliuve my honeymoon too, i miss the nice white beach!
so nice seeing all your photos, sweet couple!
Never too late to relive your honeymoon dearie! Go before the island sinks!
wow the clear waters of the sea is breathtaking – no wonder maldives is such a favourite for honeymooners – u must’ve had a splendid time. & the restaurant coconut structure is so cute! somehow reminds me of flintstones…
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Indeed the place was breathtaking and mesmerizing… Never had I seen such crystal clear waters! LOL! Flinstones!
Romantic & a such beauty beach.
Hope next year can plan to visit Maldives.
HAPPY!!! :>
Nice beach and blue sea water
Wow, this place is extremely beautiful. I also want to go there for honeymoon! =)
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Hi ,am very impressed with the pictures.Roughly how much is the cost of travelling to Maldives ?
Appreciate if you can let me know.
Thanks
Apple,
I have detailed the cost in one of the posts as around RM10k for the whole trip.
Please read all my Maldives posts.
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is the place hot/warm/sticky etc? OMG.. this place looks so nice.. i think the photos are amazing.. I am going to go to this place for honeymoon too..
but wait..reality check.. need to solve fundamental problem.. find a gf.. lol!
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This place is hot and sunny, almost like Malaysia’s weather. but the sky is always so BLUE! So is the sea! You have to go there once to experience it!
No need to find a gf, I can go with you as long as you sponsor my air tickets! 
LOL @ your fundamental problem
Awww! You guys are too cute! You remind me of us on our honeymoon in Barbados. So many things to learn and new experiences to be had. <3
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Wow! Your pictures are AMAZING!!! I’d love to visit the Maldives…one day
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Thank you dear!
I’m sure you’ll love Maldives too!
Good reading, gives even more for thinking about choosing good place for honeymoon… Thanks!
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Thanks Petra! Hope you have a great time in your honeymoon
Great for me that I found your Blog… I just started with my own Blog, can I reference to this post? I want to write something on similiar topic!
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Sure you can refer to this post!