We have just enjoyed the most amazing 35th Wedding Anniversary at the Anantara Kihavah Villas in the Maldives. Our experience from start to finish was 5+ star, the most beautiful Island, staff, food, amenities and service were exceptional. We were met on arrival by Ting Ting our hostess, she was the best, nothing was too much trouble, she looked after us like royalty throughout our stay, we are extremely grateful to her. We have named this review “A sky full of stars” - Two reasons, we love the Coldplay song, and also the stunning SKY bar with starlit ceiling, run by the multi awards winning mixologist cocktail maker Steve, who made the best cocktails we have ever experienced in the Maldives. The Sky Bar is incredible, it has its own telescope, the sunset views are the best and the evening music was fantastic. Our room was a Sunset water villa with pool, an absolutely beautiful villa with a veranda straight into the sea. Our room attendant was Appi, a lovely Maldivian man who ensured that everything was perfection for us. He surprised us with various treats throughout our stay and had our bed decorated to celebrate our 35th anniversary, picture attached, so kind. The food throughout our stay was absolute perfection. We had the pleasure to chat to the talented Executive Chef Joachim and his assistant Alex, they have a large team of chefs who all provide exceptional food from around the world and the best food at a resort in the Maldives that we have ever experienced. The breakfasts are perfection, sat overlooking the blue sea with everything you want cooked to the highest standard, special thanks to the chefs who prepared our daily fruit platters and asked us to experience some beautiful local fruits. Also thanks to the chefs for the amazing Asian evening. A special mention to Aboo, a food and beverage assistant manager, whose knowledge and experience of this island help you experience everything that will make your stay extra special. We ate in Fire Teppanyaki, Spice, Manzaru and Plates theme night - we enjoyed all the food provided and just loved the chefs show at Fire. This beautiful island is a taste of paradise and the staff with their kindness, enthusiasm, customer service and happiness just makes you want to smile every day. This accompanied by the amazing water villas, beautiful food in fantastic restaurants, all with their own unique surroundings and the facilities this island has have given us memories to treasure forever. There are so many to mention and all are brilliant, so to Stuart the cluster Anantara Director, Paul the Director of sales, Husni the resort manager, our lovely Ting ting, Sky Bar (Steve, Amel, Champok), The restaurant team, Aboo, Baba, Sugar, Zain (good luck Zain in the barrister competition in Italy in April). There are over 100 resorts in the Maldives, the additional benefits and unique points about the Anantara go above and beyond other 5 star resorts we have stayed at. We enjoyed cycling around the island on our dedicated bicycles that are awaiting outside your villas on arrival. We also enjoyed walking around the island with its amazing views - paradise! Like every good book you finish wanting to come back for more. We await the next Chapter in 2026.