AsiaSpa - July-August 2017

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during your stay

At the beginning of monsoon season, the
sky can go from sunny to stormy in minutes;
but the lagoon is a constant, mesmerising
robin egg blue. It’s a soothing sight even
when dark clouds approach. If you look
closely enough, you can see different marine
creatures zoom by below the villa, although
it’s difficult when the sea is rough.


FINDING NEMO
With little wildlife on land (aside from bats,
geckos and egrets), the spotlight is on the
rich sea life here. Strolling around the island
we frequently spot fish and blacktip reef
sharks swimming near the shore; but the real
treasure lies deeper under the sea.
Thousands of fish species thrive around
the island, so grab your snorkel or scuba
diving gear and get in the water. There
are half-day and full-day trips to discover
the atoll’s colourful reefs where you may
encounter sea turtles and manta rays, and
the resort’s house reefs are also not to be
missed. With regular introductory sessions
and snorkelling sites for different levels, even
less confident swimmers can get a glimpse
of the mysterious world below the surface.
A knowledgeable instructor will guide
you through the basics and accompany you


during the tour, ensuring safety and showing
you what to look for. There is nothing more
peaceful than the quietude underwater,
and nothing more exciting than swimming
alongside a reef shark. The farther out to sea,
the more you will see: funny-looking sea
cucumbers, majestic stingrays and all sorts
of exotic fish – if you’re searching for Nemo,
the colourful sea anemones are where the
orange clownfish call home. Remember
to capture some of this magic through the
lens (you can rent a GoPro from the diving
centre).

UNDERWATER DINING
Can’t swim at all? Visit the 5.8 Undersea
Restaurant and you will be able to appreciate
marine life up close without getting wet, all
the while indulging in an exquisite meal
with your loved one. It’s currently the
world’s largest all-glass undersea restaurant,
located 5.8 metres below surface where
colonies of coral gather.
Dining here is a multisensory enjoyment.
Look to the left to see flamboyant damselfish
leisurely minding their own business; on the
right a few small fish playing hide-and-seek
in a shipwreck decoration; look up and you
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