A massage table in Vilu Reef. We made our way over to the spa and massage building on the other side of the island four times to enjoy various oil massages. That was one of the most enjoyable parts of the trip.
While at Vilu Reef we ate three buffet meals a day at the island restaurant. We didn't eat any Maldivian food; rather, it was European and Japanese style food, perhaps to cater to the Europeans and Japanese tourists that regularly frequent Vilu Reef.
I believe I was the only American on Vilu Reef during our stay. Americans usually do not go to the Maldives, probably because it's too far away, and there are closer options like the Caribbean and Hawaii. Of course, I don't think there are any island resorts like Vilu Reef in those places.
Now, Vilu Reef seems to be quite remote. A few hundred people on an island not even one kilometer in length, far from any decently populated area (not counting the island of about 800 villagers close to Vilu Reef - more on that later). But if that is just too much for you, Vilu Reef has an option - a trip to another, more remote island that can accommdate only four couples! This is a picture of Fandhoo. For no extra charge, we were invited to stay here instead of the "crowded" Vilu Reef. We did some swimming and snorkeling, but other than that, we just enjoyed the scenery. There wasn't much else to do.
A picture of the cottage we stayed at on Fandhoo.
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