Lux South Ari Atoll

We've been going to The Maldives for way over a decade now and have tried many different islands. None compare to Lux. To give anyone reading this an idea (and are wondering about going) an honest opinion, I'll tell you the difference between Lux and the many others. The others we have been to range from absolutley shocking to really good, and don't be fooled by the more you pay, the more you get. The shocking ones were the dearest. Food is a big part of our holiday in terms of quality, freshness, taste etc. So many places we've been seem to offer bang average food or worse. Also be careful of islands that look too good to be true. We've been to one island only to be told if we wanted to access one of the better pools we had to pay a few thousand more. It is in their Ts & Cs so check! Then there's staff. we've been amazed at how rude some island staff can be. Amenities. Tired and worn rooms, restaurants, pools, sports equipment etc. Safety, a big consideration, especially for those with children. On one holiday, one island let my twin sons out of kids club when they were 6 in a storm. And when I say storm I'm talking danger to life storm. The ramifications of this were so serious we were offered a free holiday. So my point is, please don't be fooled by the lure of such a beautiful place like The Maldives. Like everywhere, there's good and bad. Don't just assume that because you're in this incredible place, that everything is perfect. Do your research. PM me if you need any help/advice. Anyway... Lux. The jewel in the Indian Ocean. We've just had our 6th holiday on this amazing island and will return hopefully for many years to come. Food 10/10. Amazing choice. The chefs attention to detail is 2nd to none. above and beyond. They cannot do enough for you. I've been fortunate enough to dine in some of the best restuarants around the world and you would struggle to beat what they offer in my opinion. The rooms are excellent. we've tried most and they never fail to surpass what we expected. The room staff are incredibly attentive. In terms of things to do? More than enough for us. Bars, pools, the spa, restaurants, the gym, tennis, water sports, etc. We could never get bored there. 2nd to none. The staff. well, this is where Lux excels. truly lovely, genuine people, many of whom I'm proud to call good friends. Niyaz, Sangeeth, Racheal, Mano, Khan and many more. The list is by no means exhaustive. The guests. We have met some incredible people on this island. Again, making some great friends along the way. I could write a lot more on this, but sometimes less is more. If you want as close to perfection as you can hope to find in The Maldives, then in our opinion Lux is it. I don't think it's a case of should you here, it's when?

The food in East market restaurant is terrific. The view is pretty awesome.