Maldives hotel named one of the best in the world has floating waterpark, jungle go-karting and unlimited champagne
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window)
Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
A MALDIVES hotel has been named one of the best in the world by Tripadvisor.
Siyam World is located in the Maldives' rich and natural landscape offering 'never-seen-before' experiences, according to its website.
Sign up for Scottish Sun
newsletter
Sign up
4
Siyam World has been named as one of the best hotels in the world by Tripadvisor
Credit: Siyam World
4
It boasts four kilometres of sandy beaches
Credit: Siyam World
4
In addition to a myriad of facilities and activities
Credit: siyam world
The resort has been designed for "fun-loving, open minded couples, romance seekers, families or larger groups of friends" with the opportunity to explore and roam the island community.
Siyam World is one of the largest islands in the Maldives to boast a resort, with a variety of one-to-four bedroom villas, pavilions and residences that span from 80 to 3,000 square metres.
In total, the resort has four kilometres of sandy beaches and six kilometres of reef.
The resort features a number of water villas, which each include their own pool and slide straight into the ocean.
In addition, these villas have their own private sundeck with loungers, mini bar, bathroom and Wi-Fi.
The resort also has its own horse ranch, for riding along the coast at either sunrise or sunset.
The ranch is home to mares and stallions, as well as ponies.
At Siyam Water World, the Maldives' biggest floating waterpark, visitors can enjoy lots of obstacles, water trampolines, climbing walls and rafts.
Perhaps one of the most unique elements of the resort is the sporty jet car, which zips through the waters.
Alternatively, visitors can jump into The Seabreacher, which is a semisubmersible vessel that can jump over, dive under and turn left and right through the waves.
Maldives superyacht resort
Facilities wise there is a 'Kidz World', which offers a range of family programmes with learning and mindfulness.
At the onsite spa, guests can experience the lush tropical vegetation whilst experiencing hydro facilities and Himeyn Bageecha - a self-service healthy bar.
The resort is all-inclusive, with a wide range of dining options and drinks, including more than 90 different wines.
Different cuisines on offer include Spanish, Japanese, Indian and Thai.
The resort also has a contemporary Maldivian restaurant called The Wahoo Grill and a 24-hour sports bar called KulhiVaru.
The Sun's head of travel, Lisa Minot, weighs in on Siyam World
IT'S no surprise to me that Siyam World has been named one of the best hotels in the world.
My visit to the idyllic Maldivian island last year blew all of my preconceptions out of the azure blue waters.
Yes, of course there are four kilometres of gorgeous powder white sands and six kilometres of house reef teeming with manta rays, reef sharks and tropical fish.
Yes, there are romantic over-water villas with their own private pools.
But what I wasn't expecting was the jungle go-karting track, the aquatic jet cars, the international size football field with visiting sporting legends like Rio Ferdinand offering coaching tips and even an expansive horse ranch.
Siyam World is one of the largest resort islands in the Maldives and unlike many of its neighbouring islands, is totally all-inclusive.
Dine at one of 11 restaurants serving up everything from Maldivian, Japanese and Thai treats to Indian, Spanish and Italian dishes.
There's unlimited champagne and premium spirits at the island's seven bars - as well as a mini bar filled with beers, wine and snacks in your room.
Even the accommodation options are dizzying - with one to four-bedroom water and beach villas plus luxury residences.
And it ranks as one of the most family-friendly tropical paradise islands I have ever seen with oodles of fun for the little ones as well as their own children's clubs.
But what stood out more than all that was the wonderful Maldivian welcome from the resort's super friendly staff who always seem to go the extra mile.
To get from the UK to Siyam World, you'll typically fly into Velana International Airport in Male, the main international airport in the Maldives.
Direct flights to Velana Airport are available from London Heathrow, with British Airways and the flight time is just over 10 hours.
Once at Valena Airport, travellers usually board a seaplane or get domestic flight and speedboat transfer to the resort, both lasting less than an hour.
Also in the Maldives is an 'ultra-all-inclusive' holiday resort, with a beachfront villa, free massages and unlimited booze.
Plus, The Sun's Veronica Lorraine went on a child-friendly holiday to the Maldives – with manta ray feeding, kid discos and beachfront restaurants.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Scottish Sun
6 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Scots beach described as ‘white sand paradise' named best in UK
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A PRISTINE beach with pale, white sands has been named best in the UK. Heading for the coast often come top of the list for a family day out. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The island beach came out in top place in the UK 3 This bay in Morar also made the top five And we are spoiled for choice in Scotland. New research, conducted by QR Code Generator, analysed Tripadvisor reviews to find the highest-rated beaches in the UK. The coastal spots rated four stars or higher were ranked based on the percentage of five-star reviews compared to the total number of reviews. And four of the top five were in Scotland. Marc Porcar, CEO of QR Code Generator, said: "Scotland dominates the list of best UK beaches, claiming four out of the top five spots." Coming out in top place is the stunning Luskentyre Beach on the Isle of Harris. The bay had an impressive 93.79 per cent of reviews giving it five stars. This beach boasts white sands, blue-green waters and was named one of the UK's best beaches in the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards. Often mistaken for the Caribbean, it is found on the west coast of South Harris in the Outer Hebrides. Coming in second place was another destination on the isle, Scarista Beach with 90.50 per cent of reviews rating it five stars. Primark is selling the perfect beach bag for your summer holiday - it's lightweight, waterproof and shoppers can't get enough of the sparkles Less than six miles from Luskentyre, it is rated as the best place to visit on Harris. This white sandy beach speckled with seashells lies on the southwestern coast and looks out into the Atlantic Ocean. Camusdarach Beach in Morar, three miles south of Mallaig, came in third place. Described as an arc of white, glistening sand and clear water, it can be found south of the estuary of River Morar, with views of the Isle of Skye. This beach was also featured in the film Local Hero and is a popular filming location to visit. Marloes Sands Beach in Pembrokeshire, Wales, is the only top five placing not in Scotland. The fourth place bay has dramatic coastal scenery and vast golden sands. It's surrounded by wildlife and ancient history, looking out onto Skokholm Island. 3 Sandwood came in fifth place And in fifth place is Sandwood Bay in Sutherland. It is a natural bay with a remote, picturesque beach on the far north-west coast of mainland Scotland. Visitors will find a mile of golden sands and dunes, with rocky cliffs and a giant sea stack to complete the stunning vistas. COASTS WITH THE MOST HERE'S the full top 10: Luskentyre Beach, Isle of Harris, Scotland Scarista Beach, Isle of Harris, Scotland Camusdarach Beach, Morar, Scotland Marloes Sands Beach, Pembrokeshire, Wales Sandwood Bay Beach, Sutherland, Scotland Embleton Bay, Northumberland, England Ross Back Sands Beach, Northumberland, England St Aidan Beach, Northumberland, England Rhossili Bay, Gower Peninsula, Wales Steve's Beach, Isle of Wight Marc said: "Scottish beaches can often be overlooked for southern destinations, but these reviews show how extraordinary these locations really are. "These beaches are more remote than usual seaside towns that are overrun during the summer months. "They offer visitors a quieter, more picturesque experience that is truly breathtaking.'
The Courier
7 hours ago
- The Courier
Top 5 things to do in Kinross & Loch Leven
Just south of Perth, and only 30 minutes from Edinburgh, the beautiful area of Kinross and Loch Leven is the perfect base for holidaymakers in the heart of Scotland, or an ideal spot for enjoying a day out of the city. Some Courier online content is funded by outside parties. The revenue from this helps to sustain our independent news gathering. You will always know if you are reading paid-for material as it will be clearly labelled as 'Partnership' on the site and on social media channels, This can take two different forms. This means the content has been paid for and produced by the named advertiser. This means the content has been paid for and approved by the named advertiser but written and edited by our own commercial content team. The town itself is one long street, full of gorgeous independent shops and cafes, selling everything from books to bangles! You'll also find a host of tasty tearooms, restaurants and cafes selling freshly prepared meals and a mouthwatering selection of home baking. Venture a little further and you will discover a town steeped in history, surrounded by stunning landscapes, and offering a generous mix of activities and attractions. We've pulled together our top five ideas for planning your trip to this gorgeous wee corner of Scotland. Small but perfectly formed, Kinross High Street offers a wonderful selection of independent retailers and specialist shops, ranging from a traditional haberdashery to second-hand books, a proper little pet shop and fabulous gifts, jewellery and clothing. Loch Leven's Larder. Just three miles out of town, this unique family-run farm, restaurant, deli and retail experience is an unexpected shopper's haven in a scenic rural setting. Take a break from shopping with a stop at one of the cafés, bars, hotels and restaurants. From big breakfasts to flavourful Indian meals and authentic Italian pizza, you'll find a warm welcome from the many cooks, chefs and servers ready and waiting to keep you fuelled and happy. Unorthodox Roasters Coffee Shop, where carefully selected coffee beans are roasted right there in front of you before being supplied to many of the other cafes on the street. Extra points for delicious home baking! A huge expanse of open water, Loch Leven provides an ideal home for countless birds. Watch the quiet persistence of tufted duck and teal dabbling for food or marvel at the awe-inspiring sight of the summer ospreys. Keep your nose alert too, and it may lead you to the sweetly scented holy grass, an ancient form of incense. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) runs a visitor centre on its section of the reserve which has a shop, café, educational facilities, toilets, and marked trails leading to three bird hides that look out over the wetlands. Loch Leven Castle holds much in the way of historical significance as the tower house where Mary Queen of Scots was held. Built in the 1300s, it is one of Scotland's oldest fortresses. See the tower house rooms where Mary was held against her will and the 16th-century Glassin Tower (a charming residential extension), and enjoy the quiet island setting. Take a boat ride over to the castle and follow in the footsteps of Mary Queen of Scots and Robert the Bruce. Running daily from 10am to 4.30pm during April to September, pick up is at Kinross Ferry. The Gin Laboratory is the perfect place for gin aficionados to have fun, learn and create their own gin. Take your place in the centre of the laboratory, which is full of metal, glass and copper distilling gizmos where you can sample over 40 botanicals, distilled one-at-a-time. : Book a Gin Experience for you and up to seven friends and during the 90-minute hands-on class you will blend three personalised gins to enjoy with tonic and leave with a 25cl bottle of your own recipe gin. To discover more Kinross shops, eateries and attractions, visit the Kinross and Loch Leven section on the Perth City and Towns website.
Scottish Sun
8 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
The London Underground is running vintage 1930s trains on one of its top lines next month
Plus, an up-and-coming city has revealed a major new attraction opening in 2026 – with links to Hollywood TRACK ON The London Underground is running vintage 1930s trains on one of its top lines next month Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) YOU can ride on a vintage 1930s tube on the London Underground next month. Dating back 160 years, the London Underground is the oldest transport system of its kind in the world. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Brits have the chance to ride on a 1938 tube on the Piccadilly line next month Credit: London Transport Museum 4 However, tickets are limited and cost more than your usual 'tap-in-tap-out' Credit: London Transport Museum 4 There will be three different journey types across three days in July Credit: London Transport Museum And whilst the Piccadilly line is due to get new trains, the London Transport Museum is first allowing people to ride on an art deco Underground train from 1938. The restored heritage train will be running along the Piccadilly line from Friday, July 11 to Sunday, July 13. However, you won't be paying the normal tube fare. Riders will need to buy a ticket in advance, with prices varying according to each day. On Friday, the train will take passengers on a return journey from Northfields and around the Heathrow loop via Terminal 4. There will be four services throughout the day and a 'gold ticket' for the front carriage is £30 per adult and £20 for kids. Bronze tickets costs £25 per adult and £15 per child. On the Saturday, there will be three 90-minute return journeys from Acton Town to Uxbridge. Tickets for these rides will cost £27.50 if you want to sit in the front or back carriages or £17.50 for children. The rest of the carriages will cost £25 per adult and £15 for children. Huge new £1.3billion redevelopment to create new 'cultural hub' in London On the final day - Sunday - riders can hop on for one of two one-way journeys from Ealing Broadway to Cockfosters for £30 in the gold car, or £20 for children. Or £25 for the bronze cars (£15 for children). Tickets can be booked on the London Transport Museums' website. According to Transport for London, the Piccadilly line opened as the Great Northern, Piccadilly & Brompton Railway on 15 December 1906. Originally, it ran between Finsbury Park and Hammersmith and the line remained much the same until the 1930s when it expanded rapidly, incorporating stations which are now regarded as classic examples of period architecture. A £100milllion beachfront attraction with indoor gardens and pools is also set to transform a seaside town. Plus, an up-and-coming city has revealed a major new attraction opening in 2026 – with links to Hollywood.
