A fusion Maldivian grill is a crossroads of cuisines, making it the place for gourmets to gather and sample. The restaurant is surrounded by the gentle rolling surf at Anantara Dhigu and diners can choose indoor or over-water deck tables. An impeccably stocked boutique cellar is at hand for connoisseurs. Sample the freshest seafood scooped straight from the Indian Ocean. Carnivorous delights are prepared as you desire - blending tastes, seasonings and styles. Accompany your meal with select wines from the island cellar.

Enjoy freshly-baked crusts and piled high toppings from the wood-fired oven. You've found your perfect spot for inventive pizza and light snacks overlooking the lagoon at Veli Island. Dine al fresco on the deck or in the thatched roof pavilion. Sit back or try a game of pool, steps away from the free-standing bar. This could become your favourite hangout.

Anantara Dhigu Maldives brings Italy to the tropics at Terrazzo, an intimate ocean-view restaurant serving rustic Italian favourites like wood-fire pizzas, homemade pastas and delectable seafood. Signature dishes include homemade lobster ravioli, tableside-spun Caesar salad and a sumptuous seafood spread. Accompanying the food is a selection of wines from both northern and southern regions of Italy, paired perfectly to your meal thanks to the resort's resident Wine Guru.

Located on Anantara Veli, this light and airy Maldivian thatched pavilion faces the lagoon of Veligandu Huraa. Dine at the sumptuous breakfast buffet of fresh tropical fruits and juices, cereals, homemade breads, grilled meats and vegetables and a made to order omelette station. Alternatively, select seafood plucked fresh from the Maldivian waters at the Seafood market.

The name hints at the bar's location next to the large island pool located on Anantara Dhigu. Serving snacks and drinks throughout the day and night. This is the island's hub for the hip with a swim up bar and upstairs chill-out lounge with board games and couches. Toast the sunset with your favourite cocktail concoction ingeniously prepared by master mixologists.

A private banquet on the beach for a wedding party or any special occasion Smoked meat in the traditional Maldivian way in a "dhumashi" (smokehouse) at The Grill Cooking school for culinary wizards or those who aspire to be A candlelit picnic with global cuisine on the remotest of island locales A starry barbecue on your terrace for two Wine cellar at the Terrazzo restaurant features over 1000 bottles of exclusive international wines, ports and champagnes Dolphin watch from the deck of the Thai over water restaurant- Baan Huraa

While Anantara certainly looks splendid from above the water, in the Maldives, you'll find some of the most beautiful sights are below the surface. See a panorama of spectacular marine views on a full-day diving safari guided by the experts from Anantara's own PADI 5-star Dive Centre. If you're a first-timer, get your PADI certification course that will guide you toward taking your first breaths underwater. Or simply snorkel leisurely on the edge of the lagoon, perusing the fabled Maldivian coral gardens on the daily guided snorkelling trips. For those looking to progress as well as experienced water-men and women, orientation dives and deep-water dives are offered every day. The Anantara Dive Centre offers two boat dives a day to over 20 nearby reefs teeming with undersea life. In addition, the Centre runs full and half-day “safari dives” to reefs and sites further offshore.

It's time to step away from the white sand and into adventures amidst the blue Indian Ocean and its world-class waves. Get your ticket to ride the waves at The Anantara Surf School by Tropicsurf. The Surf School accommodates all abilities of surfers, from those looking to take their first tentative steps to dedicated pros in search of the biggest, hollowest waves around. Surfing in Maldives can provide it all.

Please note that the Maldives surfing season is from April to October inclusive.

Meet the Cayago Magnum: the Lamborghini of water rockets. Engineered with revolutionary new technology, Mr. Cayago can scream below the water's surface at 20 km/hr – almost as fast as a dolphin. Experience the crystal-clear depths of the lagoon like never before on the back of a Cayago, decked out in your choice of diablo red or titanium silver. Buckle up, and hold on tight!

Explore the lost Maldivian islands scattered through the Indian Ocean. Enjoy a cocktail as you sail into the sunset. Dip into culture. At Anantara, serenity is the buzzword but some sights beg to be discovered. Please contact one of the ITAW travels Travel Consultants to customize the excursion to suit your needs.

Spend an afternoon as an explorer (with a few more luxuries) and live out your desert island daydreams. A tiny uninhabited island offshore in Anantara's lagoon is your playground for the day. Frolic in transparent waters, explore impressive reefs and enjoy a specially prepared picnic on white sands without a soul in sight.

A distinctly Maldivian experience. Sail the high seas in a dhoni, the traditional local sailboat. Get up close and personal with marine life when you meet and greet dolphins and pilot whales. Discover some hidden jewels of the Maldives. You might be surprised to see the many different forms paradise can take. Tour the atoll and explore the daily life of fishermen on local islands.

There is more to the bustling Maldivian capital than just the airport. Male' offers distinctive architecture, local markets, tranquil mosques and the regal presidential palace. Immerse yourself in the local culture at the National Museum and partake in some of the country's authentic local delicacies. Shop the way the locals do to bring back some bargain souvenirs for friends and family.

Clear your mind and achieve a sense of heightened wellbeing with gentle stretching and meditation to start off your day. At the guided meditation sessions on the beach, you'll catch the island as it awakens. Draw inspiration from the gorgeous island surrounds.

Gain physical poise and mental peace through ancient exercises drawn from centuries of traditional South Asian wisdom. Yoga for beginners is available from professional instructors beachside while more seasoned aficionados can take it up a notch with a private session – a signature Maldives resort activity at Anantara.

Floodlit courts allow for guests use during the day or night. When the temperature cools, things begin to heat up.

Looking for a bit of competition Challenge fellow vacationers to a match to see whose birdie gets bumped.

Slip 'n' slide into the tranquil waters of the resort's freshwater infinity-edge pool located at the edge of the ocean on both islands. Gaze out across the expanse of an aquamarine sea as you float, soak or splash your worries away. The pools cater to both, active swimmers who want to do some serious laps, or guests out for a relaxing day, reading a book and sunbathing by the cool freshness of its waters.

Made for those who are looking to keep in shape and invigorate their body inside and out. The on-site fitness centre and gym will offer you everything you need to keep you looking and feeling good, and you can even book sessions with the resort's own personal trainer.

No need for sun block in the resort's stylish showpiece library, where you can sink into a plush armchair and enjoy a new novel or catch up with all that is going on back in the "real world" on the World Wide Web. High-speed internet computers are complimentary.

Do not fret if you have forgotten to pack some essentials. You may be thousands of miles away from it all, but Anantara's on-site boutique brings the world to you, with the bare necessities like sunblock and exotic goods and handicrafts from across Asia. Immerse yourself in all that Anantara has to offer.

Discover the glittering seas and surrounding islands that make up Anantara's stunning kaleidoscope setting. Snorkel the Maldives legendary coral gardens. For those looking for a bit more adventure, there is always Anantara's own catamaran, which can also be chartered on an hourly basis. Test your luck and try reef and deep-sea fishing. Please contact one of the ITAW travels experts to help you plan from the abundance of recreational activities available during your stay.

Water Sports:

Jet Skiing

Kayaking

Sailing

Surfing

Windsurfing

Kite Surfing

Water Skiing

Parasailing

The Spa at Anantara Veli offers indigenously inspired treatments infused with timeless healing and wellness rituals. Be blissfully pampered in the five sumptuous treatment suites amidst tropical gardens and serene ambience. The spa is nestled in pristine gardens so you can indulge in treatments that use natural ingredients and their healing properties to enrich, detoxify, polish and rejuvenate. Escape the cares of everyday life with soothing treatments for body and soul at Anantara Spa.

Maldivian Coconut Marvellous

You've escaped from all the stresses of the hectic world back home. Now, make sure you return refreshed, restored and relaxed in mind, body and soul. Coax your body into an elevated sense of renewal with a sequence designed to rejuvenate couples from head to toe utilizing coconut's prized remedial benefits.

Treatment includes Floral Foot Ritual, Essence White Coconut Scrub, Essence White Coconut Wrap, Anantara Muscle Tension Release Massage

Dedicated Ayurvedic and Thai therapies treatment rooms

Expansive over water relaxation deck

Indoor and outdoor showers

Steam room and sauna

Jacuzzi and cold plunge pool