Lori and I have started packing for Tour #22 on which we embark tomorrow and I have my latest semiannual wish list of things to see which is also coincidentally in its 22nd edition:
Bucket Shower – An al fresco alternative with that Swiss Family Robinson aesthetic that I was charmed by during my stay at Caves Branch, Belize. [PHOTO AT TOP]
Coral Song– Love the idea of the Little Mermaid’s voice rejuvenating polyp undersea audiences.
Ulti-Shower – The Maldives has seen an odyssey of shower revolution from standard showers, to outdoor showers, to pulsating massage shower units, to rain showers. Now the super luxury properties seek out the most decadent amenities and this seem like peak shower technology.
Lighted Whale Shark – I always love me a bit of shark aesthetic an whale shark all the more so.
Whale Shark Fidget Toy – If the kids are getting fidgety while the parents are relaxing, then this might pass a few hours of idle time.
Whale Shark Hair Clips – According to Lori, and vital item on a Maldives packing list to pull back hair from the neck to be much cooler.
Shark Clock – Sharks all the time! (thanks Paola).
Playground Shark – A fun version of “Land Shark” for the kids club.
Remote Control Sand Trucks – One of the biggest myths of the Maldives (and deterrent for stir-crazy blokes, mostly) is that there is nothing to do. Well, this activity for land-lubbers might just keep them occupied for hours.
Ocean-Themed Wine Glasses – I’ve seen some amazing wines being offered by the luxury properties, but not wine glasses as appropriately elegant as these…
Face-Printing on Cappuccino – There was a time when we struggled to get a posh cappuccino in the Maldives, but now they are pretty prevalent so this photo-printing machine (printed with powdered cocoa) is a way to produce some particularly caffeinated images for your IG.
Pool Buffet – Floating breakfasts at your villa have become a fairly common (and highly Instagrammed) occasion, but I have not seen floating treats in the main. A great way to serve some treats to the pool loungers.
Knit Shell Purses – You aren’t supposed to bring home seashells as mementos (hermit crabs use them as homes), but you could bring home one of these even more styling Mali Bags by Rita.
Pirate ship Floats – I always love (a) good float, and (b) anything pirate themed, so naturally I couldn’t resist this…
