Canareef Resort Maldives

We returned again to Canareef, this was our fifth trip, for our annual escape from life at home. A trip meant only for quiet reading and relaxation, swimming and watching the fish. A break from our busy lives with children and grand children work and the other responsibilities of everyday life. The resort has change since ownership changed hands a few years ago and a lot of it for the better. All of the accommodation units have now been renovated to the extent of a repaint and cleaning up and all of the excess vegetation has now been removed making the resort look more 'lived in' than it was originally and at last the Keema restaurant is being reopened expected in August but there is still a lot of work to do to complete this and the bar opposite with a feature swimming pool. A great part since the new owners have arrived is the acquiring of two 'Bobcat' machines, mini diggers, with which they do their best to keep the roads flatter but it is inevitable with the nature of sandy ground that when it rains and with the constant use of the Buggy's it is an ongoing task. 'Maybe those with a bit more than is necessary brace themselves after a rainy period' I say that tongue in cheek in this day and age but the rides can get a bit bouncy at times. The Beach which is bit of a misnomer really because there is beach all the way along the 'Sunset' side of the island has been transformed with sunbeds having taken away the wooden loungers so it is appearance is a bit more Majorca than Maldives which I think is a shame, but that's only my opinion, although I understand why I just preferred the original. Several little relaxing spots have been added on the various beaches and over the inland lakes which are nice a cosy, ideal for romantic reminiscing.. The changes are all for the better and do improve Canareef for the visitor and we can see clearly that it will become the favoured choice for the more discerning visitors. certainly not a place for the night clubbing fraternity. One cannot leave a review of this magnificent resort without reference to the staff. You will never meet more helpful, kind, considerate staff anywhere. from the room boys to the head chef and all in between. Front of house are so welcoming and when you leave are there to wave you off, did I see tear in some eyes as our boat pulls away? The service is exemplary throughout and although one would want to mention names that would not be fair on those who's names we do not ever get to know but who regardless take so much care of you. To all we must say a heartfelt thank you for making our stay so enjoyable and looking after us so well. The question is of course would we come back? Yes of course in a heart beat. We were going to have next year elsewhere to celebrate a significant event but as we left we knew we would be back next year. How can we be so sure, well we have already researched our air travel for the weeks we want to be there, its too early to make the booking with the airline but we are now waiting for our email from Canareef as we will book direct.