ACME Tours & Travels: White Sands Resort

Location:
South Ari Atoll. 100 kilometers south of Male' airport, 25 mins by seaplane or 2 hours by speedboat. The resort encompasses an Island Village (formerly Ari Beach Resort) and a Water Village (formerly Dhidoofinolhu Water Village). While the refreshed Island Village retains the natural, rustic charm and ambiance it is famous for, the Water Village provides beautifully appointed over-water bungalows and suites with direct private access to the lagoon from all rooms, ideal for the discerning traveller.

Accommodation type:
Island Village (80): 12 Standard Rooms, 6 Standard Family Rooms, 16 Superior Rooms, 8 Superior Family Rooms, 38 Superior A Frame Rooms. Water Village (47): 44 Over Water Bungalows, 3 Over Water Suites. All rooms come with the latest range of modern amenties, including private terrace. Select types also come with garden showers. 2 buffet restaurants, 2 cafe-cum-bar outlets, an exclusive bar, a beach club, and a private moonlit beach diner takes care of your appetite.

Recreation:
Badminton, volleyball, table tennis, live entertainment, board games, book exchange, divers slide & video nights, cultural evenings, house reef snorkeling, sting ray & fish feeding, island hopping excursions, deserted island picnics, snorkeling safaris, water inflatable rides, catamaran & windsurfing, kayak & paddle skis, pedlo boats, game fishing, dive centre, beauty & massage treatments, gift shops & boutique.

Transfer by seaplane (airport/ resort/ airport):
* USD 380 /- per adult, USD 155 /- per child 2-11 years.
Special summer seaplane transfers (01/05/07 till 15/07/07):
* USD 260 per Adult, 145 USD per child 2-11 years.
Speed Boat Transfer for groups of 10 adults minimum:
* 160 USD per Adult, 95 USD per child 2-11 years.
Meal Supplements:
* Full Board: USD 18 per person per day, USD 10 for children 2-11 years.
* All Inclusive option (16/04/07 - 22/07/07): USD 53 for adults and USD 25 for children per day on top of FB rate.
* All Inclusive option (rest of the year): USD 55 for adults and USD 28 for children per day on top of FB.
WATER VILLAGE:
* Half Board (HB):
Buffet Breakfast (inclusive of coffee AND TEA)& Dinner(exclusive of beverage)at Vilu Mathi (water village restaurant) or Kaana Kotari (Island Village restaurant).
* Full Board (FB):
Buffet Breakfast (inclusive of coffee and tea ), Lunch & Dinner (Exclusive of beverages) at Vilu Mathi (Water Village restaurant ) or Kaana Kotari (Island Village restaurant).
WATER VILLAGE (Water Bungalow, Honeymoon Water Bungalow and Water Suite)
* Water Village guests on Half Board basis are entitled to 25% discount on "à la carte" Dinner in the Water Village Restaurant, on Dinner in the Sunset Restaurant, or dinner at Plaza Corner.
* Guests on Full Board basis are entitled to 25% discount on Lunch and Dinner in the above mentioned restaurants, and on Lunch at Beach Bar. No discount is given on beverage.
* No discount on private beach and barbecue at the beach.
Special Offer for Honeymooners:
* Fruit basket, bottle of wine and bed decoration with flowers.
Check in & Check out
* Confirmed check in is at 14:00 hrs on the day of arrival. All efforts, but no guarantee will be made to assist guests arriving prior to this time. Guaranteed early check in will require pre-registration and the payment for accommodation one night prior to arrival.
* Check out is at 12:00 hours on the day of departure. Late check out subject to availability, room change and confirmation by the resort. Day use rate is equivalent to 50% of the contractual rate.
2006/2007 ALL INCLUSIVE MEAL PLAN:
1. All inclusive meal plan is only offered to the following markets:
France, UK, Italy, Germany, Switzerland and Netherlands.
2. Supplement on top of full board:
USD 55 per adult / USD 40 per child.
3. Meal Plan:
A) WATER VILLAGE: Full board (including below beverage at meals) plus unlimited coffee/tea, beverage by the glass from all inclusive menu such as soft drinks, canned/packed fruit juices, pouring brand spirits of whisky, gin, vodka, brandy, house wine, draught beer at Water Village Café & Bar and at Nagili Bar (All inclusive alcoholic beverage are available from 10:00 to 24:00), at Beach Bar (from 10:00 to 18:00). - Snacks from All inclusive menu at Water Village Café & Bar and Sunset Restaurant (from 15:30 to 18:00) - 3 non-motorised water sports: pedalo, canoe and windsurfing (experience required). All water sports are restricted to 1 hour free usage per day, per item. Tuition fees are extra and payable locally. Equipment is solely for personal use and at guests own risk. In the event of rescue being necessary, Water Sports Concessionaire will charge a rescue fee of approximately USD 25 - USD 35 (indicative). The resort is not liable for inability to use above water sports due to bad weather and unforeseen events. - Daily house reef snorkelling excursion (equipment hire is not included). - One half-day island hopping excursion per stay per person. * All inclusive beverage menu is not available in Sunset Restaurant/Lounge, at beach barbecue and private dinner, but guests on all inclusive meal plan. are entitled to 20% discount on beverage in the above restaurants/ lounges.
B) ISLAND VILLAGE: Full board (including below beverage at meals) plus - unlimited coffee/tea, beverage by the glass from all inclusive menu such as soft drinks, canned/packed fruit juices, pouring brand spirits of whisky, gin, vodka, brandy, house wine, draught beer at Water Village Café & Bar and at Nagili Bar (All inclusive alcoholic beverage are available from 10:00 to 24:00), at Beach Bar (from 10:00 to 18:00). - Snacks from special menu at Sunset Restaurant (from 15:30 to 18:00) - 3 non-motorised water sports : pedalo, canoe and windsurfing (experience required). All water sports are restricted to 1 hour free usage per day, per item. Tuition fees are extra and payable locally. Equipment is solely for personal use and at guests own risk. In the event of rescue being necessary, Water Sports will charge a rescue fee of approximately USD 25 -USD 35 indicative). The resort is not liable for inability to use above water sports due to bad weather and unforeseen events. - Daily house reef snorkelling excursion (equipment hire is not included). - One half-day island hopping excursion per stay per person. * All inclusive beverage menu is not available in Sunset Restaurant/Lounge, at beach barbecue and private dinner, but guests on all inclusive meal plan are entitled to 20 % discount on beverage in the above restaurants/lounges.