HAVING A WHALE OF A TIME
If swimming with whale sharks is on your bucket list, then let us throw Conrad Maldives Rangali Island’s hat into the ring, for the ultimate destination to tick off this epic experience. With barefoot luxury on tap at this South Ari Atoll island, guests can now experience the beauty of this idyllic paradise from beneath the waves, whilst getting up close and personal to the majestic whale shark. Its Stay Inspired Itinerary allows guests to head out onboard one of the hotel’s speedboats in search of whale sharks, with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to encounter and swim alongside these gentle giants. In return, guests can also give back to nature by planting corals, or explore the underwater world with a resident marine biologist by snorkelling through shoals of tropical fish and sting rays. The package is available for a stay of four nights or more, on a half-board meal plan, and includes return seaplane transfers, a one-hour couples massage per stay, a whale shark trip for two, coral planting, house reef snorkelling, a 30-minute photography session, a daily fitness class activity, and a visit to Ithaa Underwater Restaurant.