Beachfront Villa with Veranda 08 Mar 2005
Angsana Maldives Ihuru Entices Guests With �Return To Maldives� Promotion

Angsana Resorts & Spa, Great Barrier Reef

Guests enjoy 4th night complimentary when they stay for three nights In an effort to revive the tourism industry in the Maldives, Angsana Maldives Ihuru, the internationally renowned luxury resort and spa operator, unveiled the �Return to Maldives� promotion. For a limited period from now till 31 May 2005, guests staying four nights need only pay for three nights at published rates, starting from just US$510++ per villa per night.

To further pamper the guests, Angsana Spa Maldives Ihuru is offering a complimentary spa treatment with every a la carte spa treatment. In addition to complimentary return speedboat transfers, guests can also enjoy daily breakfast and dinner with this promotional package.

As the most picturesque island in the Maldives, Ihuru depicts the rare vision of a tropical paradise with its palm-fringed beaches, crystalline waters and pristine reef. It is located on the North Mal� Atoll just 20 minutes by speedboat from Mal�, the capital of Maldives, and the Mal� International Airport.

Villas & Facilities Angsana Maldives Ihuru features 45 beachfront villas, each coupled with a private garden, a veranda with a Maldivian swing, and an outdoor shower. Ten villas are equipped with private Jacuzzis. The d�cor is an invigorating mix of tropical and contemporary styles, with modern furnishings and vibrant colours.

With one of the best house reefs in the country, Angsana Maldives Ihuru offers an exciting range of recreational activities, from snorkelling, scuba diving to marine biology excursions. Guests can also enjoy the sun, sand and sea with a game of beach volleyball and other water sports pursuits such as windsurfing and parasailing.

The Riveli Restaurant boasts a unique dining experience offering a marriage of Asian and Mediterranean cuisine with a touch of local flavour. Guests can also opt for a private in-villa barbecue, a romantic dinner for two on a remote sandbank, or a �meal with a view� aboard a glass-bottom boat. To end the evening, they can relax at the Velaavani Bar as they enjoy the cool sea breeze and maybe spot a turtle swimming by in the lagoon.

Another highlight is the Angsana Gallery where guests can take home unique souvenirs, like Maldivian handicrafts and Angsana spa amenities, to relive the pleasant memories of their stay at Angsana Maldives Ihuru.

Environmental Efforts Since its opening in October 2001, Angsana Resort and Spa has been committed to the environment. A winner of the first Maldivian Environment Award, Angsana Maldives Ihuru makes every attempt to protect the environment � from being the first in the Maldives to implement the innovative �Barnacle� reef regeneration project to becoming a declared site of NAPWATCH, an international programme to monitor the near-extinct Napoleon Wrasse fish.

Rates & Reservations For reservations, guests may contact the resort at +960 445 502 or the Singapore Sales Office at +65 6849 5788. Alternatively, they may visit our website at www.angsana.com for online booking and get instant room confirmation. Enquiries may also be directed to any of our worldwide Sales Offices.

For media enquiries, please contact: Group Communications Headquarters Common fax: +65 64621421 Simone Chen Tel: +65 6849 5875 simone.chen@banyantree.com