Ever fancied learning to surf? Then how about combining it with the magic of the Maldives where the Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort certainly makes waves.
The Maldives is a surfer’s dream, with year-round swells, balmy temperatures, and the most stunning of backdrops. Beginners will find the calm and shallow lagoons that surround its 1,200 islands the ideal place ideal place to start.
The lagoon at Anantara Dhigu is particularly stunning, and best of all has surfable waves just beyond the house reef: further sites can be reached within 30 minutes by speedboat.
Surf lessons and expeditions are led by Tropicsurf – based on the island and staffed by gurus from the world’s leading surf destinations.
The resort’s Ultimate Surf Break package includes everything needed to surf and recover in style.
Day One consists of an introductory surf session in the lagoon to learn about safety, practice take-off and board control. The next day the open ocean is the playground, with a half-day of coaching in the water and the thrill of riding the waves.
All lessons include complimentary use of a Firewire board beloved by the pros.
Guests return to luxurious comfort on the island, with accommodation for two in a beach or overwater villa.
The Maldives is a surfer’s dream, and the lagoon at Anantara Dhigu is particularly stunning
Half-board dining privileges include a breakfast buffet at Fushi Café to fuel the body, and a choice of restaurants for dinner, including seafood and steak at Sea. Fire. Salt. and signature Thai perched over the lagoon.
Aching muscles are soothed at the award-winning Anantara Spa – an overwater sanctuary of relaxation, with a 60-minute couple’s massage that combines Eastern and Western techniques to restore and revive.
Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort is an island of adventure, with an on-site water sports centre with high-adrenaline thrills like flyboarding, kitesurfing and Sea bobbing.
Ocean adventures include PADI diving, dolphin cruising and island hopping by sleek yacht. Guests of the island also enjoy access to the facilities of sister resort Anantara Veli, just across the lagoon. Both are accessible 24 hours a day by speedboat from Malé.
The Ultimate Surf Break package starts from $670 per night for a minimum of two nights, based on twin occupancy.
