MAGUDHDHUVAA ISLAND, Maldives -
Jan. 31, 2015 -
PRLog -- Suunto, the famed Finnish manufacturer of sports watches and diving computers, is holding a photoshoot for its world-wide advertising campaign on the reefs around Ayada Maldives in January (http://www.ayadamaldives.com)
. Although the final advertising will only be seen worldwide later this year, Ayada Maldives has a wide selection of daily photos on its facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/
ayada which offer an inspirational glimpse into the world of diving in the south of the Maldives.
Bringing something special to the campaign, the group includes the famous Scuba Diver Girls (http://scubadivergirls.com/)
from the USA; professional surfer, paddle boarder, free diver and adventurer Fernando Stalla (http://www.fernandostalla.com/)
from Mexico; and freedivers Tomoko Fukuda and Katerina Hamsikova from Japan and Ireland respectively. Among the photographers, the names are no less prestigious:
George Karbus: http://www.emerald-
vision.com/ (
http://www.emerald-vision.com/#_blank), based in Ireland and category winner of the Red Bull Illume (
http://www.redbullillume.com/gallery/final-images-2013/to...) 2013;
Predrag Vuckovic: http://www.extreme-
photographer.com/
en/home-1.html (
http://www.extreme-photographer.com/en/home-1.html#_blank), from Serbia is the official photographer for Red Bull and has extensive underwater photography experience;
Justin Lewis: http://www.justinlewis.com/
(http://www.justinlewis.com/#_
blank), from California is a videographer who has filmed for Body Glove und PADI, and Brad Holland who photographs the Scuba Diver Diver girls.
Situated in the sSouthern atolls of the Maldives, the five star Ayada Maldives offers dives in areas that have rarely, if ever, been visited by divers, while the clear waters and abundant sea life offer incredible diving.
“Ayada Maldives is in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll in the south of the country, which, because of its outstanding coral reefs, is gaining a reputation as one of the best areas of the country to go diving and snorkeling,”
said general manager Zafer Agacan. “You don’t have to go far to find untouched reefs teeming with fish and other wildlife that may never have seen a human before. Even our house reef [the coral reef that surrounds the resort] is a pleasure to dive and snorkel”.
About Ayada Maldives: Included in Conde Nast Traveller’s (http://www.cntraveller.com/
recommended/
hotels/definitive-
guide-maldives-
best-hotels/
page/ayada,-
the-maldives)
list of best hotels in the Maldives, named the ‘ultimate retreat destination’
by Architecture and Design (http://www.architecturendesign.net/
ultimate-retreat-
destination-
ayada-maldives-
resort/) and voted the ‘World’s Leading Water Villa Resort (http://www.worldtravelawards.com/
award-worlds-
leading-water-
villa-resort-
2014)’ at the 2014 World Travel Awards, Ayada Maldives is a private island resort offering a truly luxurious retreat with a genuine Maldivian style. Set in the relatively unexplored Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll in the south of the country – just a few kilometres above the equator – the luxury resort offers 112 spacious villas and suites (http://ayadamaldives.com/
index.php?option=
com_content&view=featured&Itemid=107)
, all with private pools, butler and thoughtful five-star detailing. Traditional thatched-roof water-villas stand on stilts over the resort’s peaceful lagoon, while beach villas offer absolute privacy as they nestle amid tropical greenery alongside powder-soft palm-lined white beaches. Food lovers can explore the six restaurants (http://ayadamaldives.com/
index.php?option=
com_content&view=featured&Itemid=108)
and bars, while those seeking complete relaxation will find their haven in the large spa (http://ayadamaldives.com/
index.php?option=
com_content&view=featured&Itemid=109)
set in beautiful tropical landscaped gardens which boasts a Turkish Hammam as well as a Vichy Shower and eight private treatment villas.
The resort is noted for its gardens and tropical greenery and is ringed by a vibrant coral reef where dolphins are frequent visitors. The active can explore the area on a host of excursions that include visits to the equator, local villages and fishing trips, while at the resort (http://ayadamaldives.com/
index.php?option=
com_content&view=featured&Itemid=110)
they can play tennis or badminton, take up watersports, learn yoga or simply hit the 24-hour gym. Outstanding diving (http://ayadamaldives.com/
index.php?option=
com_content&view=featured&Itemid=111)
and snorkeling opportunities surround the island on reefs that have barely been visited by humans while some of the country’s best surfing breaks are just a quick speedboat journey away. Weddings take place in the golden hour just before sunset either in the air conditioned wedding chapel set in a tree-lined lawn, or outdoors on the beach under a pagoda of flowing gauze and flowers.
Join us online at www.ayadamaldives.com (http://www.ayadamaldives.comF)
Or, get social and follow us on facebook: www.facebook.com/
ayada or twitter: www.twitter.com/
maldivesayada or on instagram: http://instagram.com/
ayadamaldivesresort
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Ayada Maldives is owned by the Aydeniz Group, based in Turkey, which was awarded Europe’s leading tourism development company 2010. Founded in 1975 by civil engineer Ahmet Aydeniz, the Aydeniz Group’s primary focus was to be a leading player within Turkey’s construction and contracting sector. With the sheer perseverance and dedication of its valued employees since inception, coupled with the working discipline guided by the company principles set out by Ahmet Aydeniz, the group has consistently progressed through the decades and has expanded its operations immensely. Today, the Aydeniz Group is honored to have become a global organization with over 1500 dedicated individuals and numerous investments in the construction, tourism, food & agriculture and stockbreeding sectors
