My mobile phone sprang into life at Dubai International Airport with phone calls and texts advising me to come home immediately as my father had been rushed into hospital. Our luggage was removed from the flight to the Maldives and we headed back to London. The following weeks were spent planning the funeral and wake.
I am no stranger to the Maldives; the aqua-marine waters, coral reefs and lagoons, the crunch of the sand underfoot, the blue skies and swaying palm trees were just the tonic I needed. The magic of the Maldivian atolls is found in the barefoot life-style, the beachwear and the blend of casual living in sophisticated surroundings. The resorts help you escape the hustle and bustle of your regular life with all its troubles and ensure you instantly relax and unwind. I was extremely excited this time as Cheval Blanc Randheli’s position in the Indian Ocean allows their guests to explore the larger species of marine life.
