Distance from Airport : 104km

Location : Ari Atoll

Total No. of Rooms : 158

"No news, no shoes", says White Sands Resort . And you will find yourself leaving more than the news and shoes behind - all the worry and stress that comes with modern living will all be left behind in a matter of seconds when you begin your holiday on this island.

This long established resort is among the most beautiful islands in the atoll, and none of the appeal has faded in the years gone by. The island has a total of 142 rooms, which come in three different categories - standard ,superior and water bungalows. All rooms on the island, as well as all the public buildings possess a rustic charm that is hard to resist. In fact, you will find a lot of similarities between them and boathouses. It takes 35 minutes on the seaplane and just over 2 hours by speedboat to reach this island from the Male' International Airport. The food on the island is served mostly in buffets and is varied and sumptuous. There is a lot to be done on the island where activities and entertainment are concerned. In fact, one of the most comprehensive watersports centres in the country is on Ari Beach. The beaches are good all around, and diving can be exciting all well as enormous fun.

Without doubt, though, the most appealing aspect of the island is its relaxed atmosphere that invites you to be completely at ease - there is no place for affectations on this island.