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::SOME OF YOUR COMMENTS
Name:Kerry Blacker- Australia
Date:3 May, 2005
Comments:My husband and I had our honeymoon at the Paradise Island Resort in March 2005 and it was absolutely fantastic!! Maldives is exactly like the beautiful pictures in the brochures. We have never been to the Maldives before and definitely recommend anyone who loves good food, lovely peeple, great snorkelling and beaches and warm weather to go there! Paradise Island Resort was amazing. The service was top standard, the staff so friendly and polite and made it an enjoyable stay. They treated us throughout our entire honeymoon including champagne and fruit on arrival and roses and decorations on our bed. The food and chefs were superb and the bungalows were very private and right on the beach. The Maldives is back on its feet and I recommend anyone who is thinking of going over there to make the beautiful trip.
  
Name:Helyn & Paul Sims
Date:29 April, 2005
Comments:My husband & I came baqck from Sun Island resort 3 weeks ago. We had an amazing honeymoon & we r determind 2 go back 2 sun island soon. The people on sun island are the nicest & friendliest people we have ever met. we love sun island & we love the people who are on there.
  
Name:Albert and Lilian
Date:27 April, 2005
Comments:We had a wonderful time at Veligandu Island this April,Sunny weather. Excellent diving. This is our 4th Visit to Veligandu Island and 7th Visit to the Maldives. We all know that theTsunami has caused much suffering in Asia.Tourism is their livelihood,pls lend them your support and God bless you.
  
Name:neal and sherry
Date:9 April, 2005
Comments:My wife and i had the most wonderful holiday on fun lsland, in may 2003, It was like a dream, just paradise.we are going to velavaru lsland in may this year we can not wait. We was so deeply saddened bythe disaster,and all are love and prayers to you all,see you soon love.
  
Name:Sharon Tan
Date:30 March, 2005
Comments:My hubby and I had a wonderful vacation at the Sun Island last Dec. We are revisiting Paradise Island this May. Looking forward to our 14th trip to the paradise on earth!
  
Name:Pilar and Jaime
Date:23 March, 2005
Comments:We had the most wonderful time in Kuramathi Island last December, just days before the tsunami. All our support and prays from Spain.
  
Name:Selina Lee
Date:18 March, 2005
Comments:My husband and I have just returned from our honeymoon at the Paradise Island resort. We had a fantastic time, the service was wonderful, the staff really made our holiday very special. We'll definitely visit The Maldives again & we encourage anyone who is thinking of visiting to go! It truly is paradise!!
  
Name:Derek Jones
Date:17 March, 2005
Comments:I holidayed on Meedhupparu Island for 2 weeks from 31st. January this year. There was no noticeable adverse effects due to the tsunami and my wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our holiday. We have just booked another holiday on Meedhupparu for February next year but this time we are bringing friends with us. They have never visited The Maldives before. We will be doing our best to spread the word that The Maldives are "open for business" as normal and that people can expect to experience a holiday of a lifetime in paradise.
  
Name:Lisa Dominy-Hughes
Date:15 March, 2005
Comments:My husband and I and our friends arrived back from Villamendhoo last week having had the most wonderful time ever. The snorkelling was fantastic, the service wonderful (as always) and the sun shone all the time. Luckily the island suffered no damage but the staff did say that they were very scared when the water level rose to the restaurant. We are ready to book our fifth trip very soon. I cannot think of anywhere else to spend my sprecious two weeks holiday.
  
Name:Evans Family
Date:15 March, 2005
Comments:We have had the most fantastic holiday on Ranveli. We wish to thank all the staff there for making our holiday so special. It is paradise on earth and we hope to revisit in the not too distant future.
  
Name:Cynthia Kwan- Hong Kong
Date:15 March, 2005
Comments:I have visited Maldives 4 times and I’ll definitely come back for more! I learnt scuba diving on Paradise Island in 1996 and it was a life-time experience. I hope the tourisum industry will recover soon and everyone will come back and keep re-build Maldives.
  
Name:Celia Kritzinger
Date:10 March, 2005
Comments:There is nothing that would keep me away from the maldives. I love that place, aspecially Kuredu island resort. Hope things will go better there and even more tourists must go now!
  
Name:jacqueline scoulding
Date:7 March, 2005
Comments:My husband and I (before we married) had a wonderful 7 days on Vilavaru island (next to Biyadhoo) Dec 03. We were so sadened when the tsunami devastated the area and felt so much for the Maldivian people. We want to return and hope to come back Dec / Jan 2005. Jacqueline & Frank Scoulding, Somerset, England
  
Name:Tracey Carlton-Tetlow
Date:5 March, 2005
Comments:We recently visted the island of Maayaafushi in Jan 2005 on our Honeymoon. We are pleased to say that this island was not affected by the tsunami and we had a wonderful time. The island is really small but paradise! The staff are really friendly and helpful. We would love to return again in the near future. Thanks for a very special honeymoon!
  
Name:Martin&Suzanne Mckay.Odiham,Hampshire.England.UK
Date:2 March, 2005
Comments:Having visited the Fun Island for many years and enjoyed every visit, we are looking forward to seeing it re-furbished with all of our friends and the good news that all were safe and sound. Our hearts truely go out to all the families and friends who were lost and many locals. We will return in 2005 and for many more years to come as a promise to help you all. Martin&Suzanne.X
  
Name:rob welsford
Date:19 February, 2005
Comments:For my wife Sue and i Velavaru was just perfect for our Nov 2004 holiday.Pure relaxation for two weeks,mixing with the nature all around and having just the noise of the sea a superb place we will return.our thoughts remain with everyone on the island and hope they and their famillies are ok.
  
Name:dawn&steve from romford,essex
Date:15 February, 2005
Comments:Having been to the maldives the last three years running i couldnt imagine going anywere else,many countries have suffered this terrible tragedy,but they all really need our support,it most definately has not put us of of going back as we hopefully are may the 15th to holiday island,i really loved it there,the staff the diving team and all thepeople were so lovely,and that makes it so special,me and steve love the maldives its so wonderful and romantic we cant wait to get back there,so dont be put off believe me its definately a top quality holiday,1st class,i just hope that everything will return to normal for them all,they need our support,and we will support them by going back soon.i do wish all the maldivian people who are so truly lovely people all the luck in the world at that sad timewe will truly support you,(we promise)our second home.take care love to you all out there love DAWN&STEVE FROM ROMFORD ESSEX. X X X
  
Name:david adams
Date:12 February, 2005
Comments:I think that you are doing a wonderful job and look forward to being in the islands in August
  
Name:Laura & Wynn
Date:10 February, 2005
Comments:We've have just back from Maayafushi island and it was our first trip to the Maldives! There are no words to describe the stunning atmosphere... All the staff was really kind and friendly. Highly recommended, do not hesitate to book an holiday there!!!
  
Name:Cis & Stel
Date:9 February, 2005
Comments:we are flying to the Maldives on 20 March going to Vilamendhuu. Really looking forward to it, also want to show our support - if we stop going then these people will be out of work - they need us now!! Looking forward to the diving and the snorkelling..
  
Name:dave & sue
Date:8 February, 2005
Comments:We sadly had to cancel our intended trip to the Maldives on the 1st January 2005. We have rebooked to travel in May 2005 to Thudufushi and hope this will assist the Maldivian people to regain their confidence and livelihoods following the most terrible disaster we have seen. We are so much looking forward to May and hope others will support the wishes of the Maldives to carry on visiting.
  
Name:Nikos Halkiadakis & Family
Date:3 February, 2005
Comments:We have been perfect holidays in Velidhu Island Resort from 19/12 till 03/01/05. In our lucky Island nothing happend and i will to thank all the kind maledivian peolple for the perfect hospitality. We come back again... Nikos-Anja- Theo-frank from Greece
  
Name:Jeff Cottam
Date:29 January, 2005
Comments:We have booked a holiday from the UK to the resort island of Meedhupparu for two weeks in March/April 2005 and we are both looking forward to a wonderful holiday. We think the best way to help is to continue the tourism industry,
  
Name:Lisa
Date:26 January, 2005
Comments:We were saddened to hear of the devastation that the Tsunami caused. We have had a holiday booked to the Maldives for the last year and luckily Vilamendhoo has not been hit. It is our 4th time to the Maldives having our fist visit for our honeymoon in 1999. Some people think it is odd that we would still wish to visit the Maldives after such a terrible tradegy, "how can you sunbathe and relax after what has happend". Well we want to still visit because we realise that tourism is a major industry in the Maldives and if we don't visit we are depriving the country of valuable income. We will be there from 20 February with our friends and are very excited to visist a new island for us.
  
Name:david and hayley wood
Date:25 January, 2005
Comments:My wife and i enjoyed 2 wonderful romantic weeks at the Hakura club in August 2004 and have been looking forward to going back. Our thoughts go out to all the staff who made our holiday and the people of the Maldives in this time of need. we hope to be back soon. Good Luck ..
  
Name:lisa and kurt pilmore uk
Date:24 January, 2005
Comments:We have visited the maldives many times, villivaru 2 times, lily beach, fesdu, hakurra, meedhupparru, and are returning to study as dive instructors on the island of kuredu in October this year in hope that one day not only will we still visit these beautiful islands and meet many many more 'friends' but to finally work out there and try and share some of the most amaizing experiences with people that we have experienced both above and under water, share the beautiful islands and most of all be with the warm, friendly and beautiful people. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not let this put you off.... you dont know what you are missing and the Maldivian people rely on your holidays of a lifetime to give them back 'life' time!
  
Name:Diane Raison
Date:24 January, 2005
Comments:We hope that all our friends who we met on the island of Fesdu last year are OK. We are coming to Maayaafushi next week and hope that other tourists will not cancel their holidays. The Maldives needs you to come.
  
Name:caroline jones and stewart darvill
Date:24 January, 2005
Comments:we visited the maldives in 2002 and sept 2004 and on both ocassions had an amazing holiday, especially in 2004 at reethi beach resort. we are thinking of all the staff there and the many friends we made and hope that they are all ok. we will definately be visiting again in 2005, the maldivian people need us all to keep visiting their beautiful island.
  
Name:Dirk Van Bergen
Date:23 January, 2005
Comments:We spend 8 days at the Vilu Reef in september 2003. Such a lovely experience. A real paradise with the most friendly people on the planet. We wish Vilu Reef and of course the whole Maldive area a great recovery. See you all again in the near future! Dirk and Marijke Belgium
  
Name:Karin Busch
Date:22 January, 2005
Comments:For many years my husband and I visited the Maldives during the winter season. This year we heard from the big disaster when we were on the Canary Island of La Palma. We could not stop thinking of the Maldives and their people. We wish you all the strength in the world! Best wishes from Paul and Karin (Amsterdam).
  
Name:Alexandra and Sean Baldwin
Date:21 January, 2005
Comments:We visited the Sun Island resort for our honeymoon in October 2003 and it was truly paradise. It surpassed anything we could ever have imagined - with both the warmth in the nature of the people and the destination being the most beautiful place we have ever visitied. Our thoughts are with everyone at Sun Island and also with their family and friends. This disaster has certainly not discouraged us from visiting Sun Island again sometime in the near future so we can fulfil our promise to our waiter, Waseem, and take our first born child to meet him!
  
Name:Marianne
Date:19 January, 2005
Comments:my partner and i had booked our honeymoon in the maldives, due to depart in february, we were given the option to cancel but have decided to go ahead as we realise the tourist industry needs our support, looking forward to a fantastic holiday on sun island
  
Name:carmen uccello
Date:19 January, 2005
Comments:I visited Maldives islands three times and I have planned to visit them again very soon.Every time i've been in Maldives I've left a piece of my heart....I wont be discouradged from what happened last december and if tourist there are still welcome this is a very good reason to go back.In this way we allow maldivian peolpe to keep working in the touristical structures. So Maldives can keep living...
  
Name:jason coombes
Date:19 January, 2005
Comments:i had a great time at fun island 2 years ago and am looking forward to 2 weeks in maayafushi island in 21 march 05
  
Name:linda
Date:19 January, 2005
Comments:my husband and i booked to come to your beautifull islands about two months before the tsunami disaster struck, with so many of your islanders homeless it does not seem right to me to be enjoying ourselves . I hope that the authorities will do all they can to help the homeless. We will be arriving in July to Meedupparu island, and are really looking forward to it. I hope it will be the holiday of our lifetime , Best wishes to you all. Linda baker
  
Name:Peter Singleton
Date:19 January, 2005
Comments:We have decided to continue with our holiday in the Maldives in February 05 so we can show support to the people and the Tourism Industry at this difficult time. We look forward to visiting your lovely islands and hope we can make a small difference!
  
Name:Denis Kondrashov
Date:17 January, 2005
Comments:I am a great lover of the Maldives. Though I have not been there, I have plans to visit in near future for my holidays. I have been in contact with Island Tours-Maldives who have been providing me updated information. I wish all the Maldivians a greater future and patience in their difficult time
  
Name:Bronnie Sorell
Date:17 January, 2005
Comments:My husband and I spent a wonderous week at Taj Exotic July last year and our love thoughts and prayers go to all the fabulous staff there. We are thinking of you and hope you are all OK. It is truely paradise and we must all make a special effort to go back again to support the locals. They need our dollars so we will make an effort to go back this year from Australia. I promise you you will not be disappointed it is magical part of the world. Bronnie Sorell
  
Name:Pam Derby
Date:16 January, 2005
Comments:We visited Summer Island in 2003 and I can see from the list that it is still in operation which I am so pleased about. I was certainly thinking about the people on the island and the beautiful island itself in the hope that it was not affected. I do hope that the islands that were affected are restored and I will one day come back to your beautiful part of the world.
  
Name:Mieke Smythe
Date:16 January, 2005
Comments:It is my dream to visit The MAldives and in March 2005 I will be there. I think the best way to help is to continue the tourism industry, my thoughts are with all the people of the Maldives.
  
Name:Chantelle and Eddie
Date:16 January, 2005
Comments:Both my partner and I are off to the maldives in february, we couldn't think of a more romantic place to spend a holiday and have heard so many good reports on the maldives. Our thoughts are with all those affected by the tsunami. We look forward to visiting paradise Island soon.
  
Name:Katel
Date:15 January, 2005
Comments:I was at the Medufushi Island Resort in July..I have never seen such a beautiful place, such nice service..I am very sadened to what has happened to the Maldives and this hotel which suffered a great damage. I wish you the very best and a very fast recovery.
  
Name:Jaime Llull Grimshaw
Date:14 January, 2005
Comments:4 days before the Tsunami hit the Indian Ocean, we left the resort island of Meedhupparu. We had a wonderfull holidays so our hearts are with your nation in this moments. We will do our very best as to make sure British holiday makers keep going to Maldives on holidays. Warm regards Jaime Llull
  
Name:Yvonne & Mike McGreavy
Date:14 January, 2005
Comments:We were on Hakuraa when the tsunami hit. It was our third visit to The maldives and our second to Hakuraa. My husband had booked this holiday as a surprise for my 50th birthday which was on 26th December. It was the most terryfying experience. We were in bed in our water bungalow when the wave struck. We cannot begin to thank the management and staff for their care and their selfless actions in making sure that we and all the other guests on their island were safe even to the extent where they risked their own lives to save us. Our thoughts will always be with the family of the resort manager who sadly lost his life. We were transferred to Mulak where the local people opened up thier homes and their hearts to us, despite their own losses. We were rescued by the Pakistani Navy, who again can only be commended for their outright professionalism, care and kindness. Some day we will return to The Maldives which is one of the most beautiful places in the world and full of the most wonderful people. Much love and good luck for the future.
  
Name:Stuart McEwen
Date:14 January, 2005
Comments:My wife Yvonne and I visited the Maldives for the 1st time in November for our Honeymoon. We stayed at the beautiful resorts of Taj Exotica & Kanuhura. I hear that the Taj Exotica is closed until Autumn so I would like to wish everyone there a speedy recovery. Our thoughts are with all the fantastic Maldivian people who looked after us so well and are the most caring people in the world.
  
Name:LACROIX
Date:14 January, 2005
Comments:Dear friends it's two times, i'm going to Maldives........... Very beautiful,
  
Name:Karine Razongles
Date:13 January, 2005
Comments:We are so sorry for this terrible disaster and your losses. We have been coming to the Maldives for many years and will definetely be coming back this year too. In the meantime, we just wanted to send you our warmest regards and hope that the help from Europe will arrive soon! Fam. Nieles-Razongles
  
Name:Alan Northfield
Date:12 January, 2005
Comments:Thank you for such an enlightening web site at this very sad time. Thanks to the regular updates about the releif work going on in the maldives, my wife and i are once again looking forward to coming back to your beutiful country in march. We pray that all the local people are well and can start rebuilding their lives, Our thoughts and best wishes are with you all.
  
Name:Lyndsay
Date:12 January, 2005
Comments:I was on Dhigufinolhu when the tsunami hit. What a sad day, and the staff of the hotel were still smiling and hospitable. I just hope there were no casualties on the island. You all did a great job guys, well done and thoughts are with you.
  
Name:chris barnes
Date:12 January, 2005
Comments:wishing you all the best with your humanitarian and economic recovery! chris from london!
  
Name:Julia & Oleg,Russia
Date:12 January, 2005
Comments:We had an unforgettable holiday on the White Sands Resort in August.It's hard to hear that the hotel was heavily damaged and we'd like to express our warm support to the brilliant hotel staff and all Maldivian people.Hope to enjoy the Maldivian paradise again!!!
  
Name:vicky
Date:12 January, 2005
Comments:My heart goes out to all the people caught up in mother natures wrath and my thoughts are with you all.My husband and i are due to visit meeru dec 05 to celebrate my 40th, i will still be coming to visit as it has been my dream destination for many years and would like to show my support to the people of the maldives god bless
  
Name:Richard & Christine Joy
Date:12 January, 2005
Comments:Our thoughts are with all the people of the Maldives and other affected areas of the Indian Ocean. We were devastated to see the total destruction and loss of so many lives. I am glad to say that after much thought we will be proceeding with our 9th holiday to Kuramathi on the 31st January . Looking forward to meeting so many of our friends again. With much love and good wishes to you all.
  
Name:Daren and Maeve
Date:11 January, 2005
Comments:So sad to see and hear the devastation that has fallen upon this beautiful part of the world.Thinking about the wonderful people we met on our stay at ari/whitesands .Our thoughts are with all of those who have suffered at such a terrible time.We will definitely return sometime in the near future.
  
Name:Eva & Tony
Date:11 January, 2005
Comments:I just have to say please all come back to the maldives. I have been 3 times to the maldives twice last year to Kuredu and Kandooma and we are coming again in 5 days!! We were going to Velavaru but it is still closed, I do hope everyone is OK there and they manage to get it open again. We are off to Vakarufalhi and we are counting the days. The Maldivian people have to be the most friendly people I have ever met. and the Maldives are truely the most beautiful place on earth.
  
Name:Kirk Ridgway
Date:11 January, 2005
Comments:It was with shock and horror that we awoke in South Africa on 26 December to hear of the horrific Tsunami that struck the area. Only a week earlier had my wife and I booked for our annual holiday on Paradise Island Resort in March. We sypathise wth all the people of the Maldives and we are so looking forward to visiting your beautiful islands in March 2005. Yes, we have not cancelled out booking - we are going to give the Maldives the tourism support that it needs.
  
Name:Nazra & Zakir
Date:11 January, 2005
Comments:We are really saddened by what the people in south indian ocean have had to go thru and the loss of lives (Allah rehmet). Having visited the Maldives, such a peaceful and beautiful country, we cannot imagine the havoc reaked there. We pray that Allah SWT eases the pain of those who have suffered and those that have lost loved ones. Insh'Allah all will b better. Ameen.
  
Name:Iain
Date:11 January, 2005
Comments:we have visited the Maldives twice (Ari Beach/White Sands) and are hoping to be back again in the summer. So sorry to hear of the devastation of the islands. I have never met such lovely people and experienced such paradise anywhere else in the world. Our hearts are with you and we will be back !
  
Name:morgan withey
Date:11 January, 2005
Comments:Very sad to hear of the destruction in the Maldives Islands. We have visited three times in the last four years, and are intending to return in May to the island of Mirihi. Hope all of the local people are coping and will soon be back to being able to make a living very soon. Everyone in Britain have been giving to the main disaster fund and certainly hope that the Maldives will be getting their fair share of this relief. Our television screens are mainly covering Phuket in Thailand, and Sri Lanka but very little mention of the destruction in the Maldives. Certainly hope to enjoying the Maldives again in May. Morgan and Hazel Withey
  
Name:magali et Fred
Date:11 January, 2005
Comments:Nous sommes allés aux Maldives pour notre voyage de noces et avons passé un excellent séjour sue l'île de Kuramathi!!! C'est magnifique!!! Nous esp"rons de tout coeur que cette île et tant d'autres auront été épargnées de cette catastrophe naturelle... Nous pensons très fort à vous tous et espérons revenir très bientôt...
  
Name:Mike & Lynne Tod
Date:10 January, 2005
Comments:We were on Lohifushi when the tsunami hit, we have created a web page of our experience to show people that the Maldives although hit by the tsunami are still the place to go for holidays, they are paradise on earth and put that together with the Maldivian people who are the most kind, considerate and hard working peple we have ever met, it is the ideal place to go. If you would like to visit our site the address is www.todsplace.co.uk/lohifushi
  
Name:Alexa
Date:10 January, 2005
Comments:We will be visiting the Maldives in February. Is there anything we can bring to help. Which items are you most in need of that we can bring, other than cash os is that the best thing?. Our thoughts are with you all.
  
Name:David and Stephanie
Date:10 January, 2005
Comments:Firstly may we send you our warmest wishes and prayers to all who have been affected, to those who have lost and those who are injured. We are coming to Royal Island for our Honeymoon 01-08-05, we can not wait to see your beautiful country and meet your wonderful people. My wife to be works in tourism and is doing her upmost to promote your country, Good luck and you are all in our thoughts.
  
Name:Christina
Date:10 January, 2005
Comments:My thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are returning to Meedhupparu in March 2005 after having spent 2 wonderful weeks there in 2004.
  
Name:Luis Duque
Date:10 January, 2005
Comments:I stayed in club Med Faru (Oct 2003) at which I enjoyed the most wonderful holiday of my life and met the friendliest people could have wished for. I noticed that this resort is closed due to the Tsumani. I hope and pray there were no casualties and wish all the best to all staff members of this magic & friendly resort. I will definitely return to the Maldives.
  
Name:Mats and Lasse, Sweden
Date:10 January, 2005
Comments:We visited The Maldives for the first time in januari 2004 and we immediately loved your coyntry and the people. We stayed at the wonderful island of Thulhagiri. Already on our way back to Sweden we desieded that we were going back within a year, this was one of our best vaccations ever. So in may we booked our trip to Velavaru which we were planed to got to now on the 13 th of januari... Then the tsunami came... Now it wount be any trip to the Maldives this yera but we promise to be back next winter. Meanwhile our taughts go to the people of maldives and our deepes sympathy to the familys whos relatives didn´t survieve the disaster
  
Name:lee debbie brad and jordan
Date:10 January, 2005
Comments:we arrived back on the 22nd of december from white sands resort and find it hard to contemplate that 4 days later our paradise is shattered leaving one poor british tourist dead and the island of dreams closed our heart gos out to all staff inc neefa our waiter kahn our barman and hilmy our manager and the lads who lookedyoung children at the dolphin watersports ,we are pleased all everyone we met had made it home safe we will be back this december 2005 to support this great country
  
Name:jeff scott
Date:10 January, 2005
Comments:i was also stationed in raf gan during the 1970s just before closure. the maldivian people are the most friendly people you can ever meet, their islands are some of the most wonderful places on the planet. my heart goes out to all those suffering from the resent tsunami, not only in the maldives but also the many other areas that suffered such terrible losses. god bless you all and i wish you all well for the future. hope to visit some tiem in the near future.
  
Name:Mike Smith - South Africa
Date:10 January, 2005
Comments:My wife and I had a fantastic holiday in Kuredu a few years ago. Our thoughts are with all the Maldivians effected by the disaster, and want to encourage everyone to visit the islands. A divers' paradise.
  
Name:SUE DICKINS
Date:9 January, 2005
Comments:we have visited the Maldives twice. The first time was to the Four Seasons for a most fantastic 9 days for our silver wedding in 2001. Its so upsetting to know that the tsunami hit somewhere that we had actually been to. There but for the grace of God...We returnd in 2003 to Thudufushi which was equally wonderful, so much so that we are returning to Thudufushi in October 2005 with our 2 teenage children. We would never dream of cancelling and hope to return many more times. God bless
  
Name:carol brotherton
Date:9 January, 2005
Comments:Having ben to Athuruga in 2000, we ARE coming back to Kuredu on March. These islands are so beautiful and the people so friendly what has happened is a tragedy beyond words. Our hearts go out to all involved
  
Name:Michael Smith
Date:9 January, 2005
Comments:We stayed at the Rangali Hilton for 6 days at the end of November. It was paradise. Hope that you all are well. Will definitely be going back sometime in the future
  
Name:Mr & Mrs Colin Smith
Date:9 January, 2005
Comments:Please pass on our sincere condolances to all the families of those who have been so suddenly taken and please pass on our hope that those that are still missing are found safe and well.
  
Name:Helen and Jack
Date:9 January, 2005
Comments:We had a fantastic holiday on Taj Coral Reef resort. I have noticed on this website that the island is closed at the moment and hope that all the staff are o.k. We always hope to return as we have never met such kind and gentle people.
  
Name:john& jeanette clarke
Date:9 January, 2005
Comments:we have been to the beautiful maldives for the last 5 years,in that time we have found everyone such a friendly loving people. we are so saddened by the recent disaster that we have booked to go out again on the 30th to see if we can help. most of our friends live on giraavaru and we will do anything to help these wonderful people.
  
Name:Rosemary Verlander-Smith
Date:9 January, 2005
Comments:Having visited the Maldives in the past - both to Bandos and Filitheyo, we were desperate to go again - once it is in your blood - it never ever lets you go! Anyway, I have put my money where my mouth is and booked our summer holiday this year in the Maldives. I would never take my 'tourist' money anywhere else - I would feel I was turning my back on these wonderful people. Please keep tourism up. If tourists don't go to the islands, waitors, room boys, gardeners, etc will lose their jobs. No more money for their families - we cannot allow this to happen. This would be unbelievably selfish of us, as the infrastructure for us tourists is still there - our holidays would not be affected so don't go booking the caribbean (anyway, they have hurricanes there....)
  
Name:Donna & Peter
Date:8 January, 2005
Comments:we are having our honeymoon in july this year at kuredu island resort, we have heard so many good reports on how beautiful the islands are & how nice the people are, we look forward to meeting you and send you all our love at this terrible time xx
  
Name:wendy Nigel cooper
Date:8 January, 2005
Comments:Having visited Kuredu, Meeru, Villa reef, Veligandu, Kuramathi ,Fesdu, Paradise, and are returning to Lily Beach in May 2005. we found people in the Maldives to be the most freindly helpful people on earth and we wish you well and your families in this sad time. Thinking of you all xx
  
Name:jeanette cocklin
Date:7 January, 2005
Comments:we are so sorry to hear of the distress the tsunami has caused to the maldivian people, we have had a couple of wonderful holidays on your islands, we would be coming this year but my husband had a serious accident but we will return, we are not very well off but we will be making a donation via the bank tomorrow, we hope that it will help ease some of the suffering, we look forward to seeing your lovely islands next year.
  
Name:Emma Ryan
Date:7 January, 2005
Comments:I have been to the Maldives three times, twice to Giraavaru and once to Ellaidhoo on all occasions I went on my own, everyone looked after me and treated me like a princess so when I heard of the earthquake I had such sadness in my heart thinking of you all. I hope you are all well, I miss you all and hope to be back soon, God bless take care and look to the future. Emma xxx
  
Name:Stephen & Steph
Date:7 January, 2005
Comments:We have our Honeymmon booked in the Maldives in October this year - We would not consider changing this for the world - the whole of the Maldives sounds so great and we have not yet found a negitive comment about any resort. Even (especialy) after the Tsunami we know that from what we have read and heard it will be heaven on earth to visit.
  
Name:IRENA
Date:6 January, 2005
Comments:I HAVEN,T BEEN ON YOUR BEAUTIFUL ISLANDS YET,BUT MY VERY BIG WISH IS TO VISIT YOU.SO,I HOPE EVERYTHING WILL BE O.K. AND I WILL BE THINKING ON YOU.BEST WISHES FROM ALL MY HEART.
  
Name:Tracy & Ian Ramsden
Date:6 January, 2005
Comments:PLEASE still come to the Maldives. It is paradise on earth. This was our 3rd visit, and we arrived home on 3rd Jan 05. Our hearts go out to the people who have lost friends and families at this tragic time. We will be back in August 05. This message is sent with love to all of the people of the Maldives. x
  
Name:Richard Pack
Date:6 January, 2005
Comments:My wife and i had the most wonderful honeymoon at Velavaru in March 2004. Our hearts are with you all at this time and we wish your beautiful islands and people a speedy recovery after the terrible times you are currently going through.
  
Name:Ellen Fraser
Date:6 January, 2005
Comments:Your website message is humbling and moving. I will ceratinly be spending my money on holidays in the Maldives in the very near future and wish your country luck with its recovery,
  
Name:Louise Gallagher
Date:6 January, 2005
Comments:I visited the Maldives in Sept 2004 with my boyfriend, and we had the most fantastic time on the Kandooma resort for two weeks. My heart goes out to all people who were caught up in the tsunami, and all that lost someone. The power of nature is terrifying in these situations. I hope to return to the Maldives within the next few years, and would urge others to do the same. This is a country that relies a lot on tourism and will need our support. It is a beautiful country, and the closest to paradise I have ever been. God bless you all.
  
Name:Heather Hunt
Date:6 January, 2005
Comments:We spent an idylic week in the Maldives on our 25th Wedding Anniversary in 2000, we loved it beyond all imagainations. Please go and support the tourist industry they have very little else to support them. They are wonderful kind people. We stayed on Kanifinolahu, think it's been renamed? Does anybody know if it is OK. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
  
Name:Artyom
Date:6 January, 2005
Comments:i will go there someday..its the best place on earth..paradise...its my dream..someday it will come true.. from Latvia..
  
Name:des lacon
Date:5 January, 2005
Comments:We stayed at lohifushi from the 12th dec till 02nd jan,The staff and management done a fantastic job to make good the island after the tsunami we will be back as soon as poss to visit this lovely country and the lovely people.
  
Name:Catherine Mullineux
Date:5 January, 2005
Comments:What a wonderful place on earth - to be hit by such disaster. Our thoughts are with you all. We will come back to your beautiful country. Good luck to you all and God bless you all.
  
Name:Maria Dracaros
Date:5 January, 2005
Comments:I spent my best ever holiday in the Maldives in Feb 2004. My heartfelt condoleneces go to the families of victims and damaged resort owners and staff.
  
Name:hayley mcclean
Date:5 January, 2005
Comments:after visiting your country last year our hearts and thoughts are with you at this time, however we are returnig on the 31/01/05 and we will bring some of the items listed on your donations list, take care see you soon.
  
Name:maria
Date:5 January, 2005
Comments:May God Bless you all on this terrible times you're going thru
  
Name:Francesca Aishath
Date:5 January, 2005
Comments:maldives is like my second home...where I use to work and live. Unluckly now I'm in Italy for my health problems. I miss you all. Please don't stop to go to Maldives... Need your presences... It's such a beautifull Country with lovely people. I have lot of friends over there.. Many of them are like a family, for me. I'll be back soon...Please take care..Love, Francesca Aishath
  
Name:Capt. Bob & Giselle Wilson
Date:5 January, 2005
Comments:Since the disaster of the tsunami we have been in contact with our friends , the staff on Bandos Island. We are very relieved to know that they and their families are all safe and well. For all those souls who have suffered in the Maldies you are in our thoughts. We will be re-visiting Bandos in February this year again as we have for the past several years. May god watch over all in the Republique of Maldives
  
Name:nicola
Date:4 January, 2005
Comments:Having visited the very beautiful Vilu Reef three times i felt compelled to let you know that you are in our hearts and prayers at this difficult time. Nicola UK
  
Name:eliane
Date:4 January, 2005
Comments:To all the victims of this disaster, you are in my heart & my soul...Eliane, Switzerland
  
Name:gary farrell
Date:4 January, 2005
Comments:i am intending to study for my seaplane licence, is there anything i may be usefull for once i get the licence, good luck to the wonderfull Maldivian peoplle in these trajic times.
  
Name:Bill Hemmett
Date:4 January, 2005
Comments:Having spent many holidays in the Maldives, my wife and I were extreemly saddend to hear of the disaster that struck the indian ocean area and in particular the Maldives. Having made many friends on the island of Velidhu we hope that all is well on this and the other islands in the Maldives. Rest assured when things get back to normal, hopefully, we will be back for a holiday there. Our sympathies go out to all those who have lost family and friends in this disaster. Bill & Margaret Hemmett
  
Name:Rajesh dhammi
Date:4 January, 2005
Comments:Me and my wife Neeru, visited Sun Island in August 2004 for our Honeymoon! We had a fantastic time and our thoughts are with the people in the Maldives. We hope that we can visit again!
  
Name:Waqar Younus
Date:4 January, 2005
Comments:May God Bless all the Maldivians at this difficult time.
  
Name:Mehmet GUR
Date:4 January, 2005
Comments:My prayers are for the victims who lost their lives (ALLAH RAHMET EYLESIN) and my thoughts are with those who lost their loved ones.
  
Name:Roberta Jones
Date:4 January, 2005
Comments:We send our condolences to Maldives for suffering the effects of the tsunami. We wish you well with your recovery and reconstruction.
  
Name:Martin Musgrave
Date:4 January, 2005
Comments:Very, Very glad to hear that the worst that we feared does not seem to have occurred for the Maldives. Speedy recovery! We are praying for all affected.
  
Name:Paul Colton
Date:3 January, 2005
Comments:our thoughts are with all the islanders effected by this tragedy as regular visitors to kuredu we hope everyone is safe. It is hard to believe such a disaster can have such a wide reach and know the Maldivian people wil recover. It is hard for us to imagine such devistation from the uk. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
  
Name:Vicky
Date:3 January, 2005
Comments:We are so sad your beautiful islands and people have suffered so much. our prayers are with youall.
  
Name:Barry Travis
Date:2 January, 2005
Comments:We are visiting the Maldives soon - what items can we bring to donate other than cash ? many thanks
  
Name:Roger Beckett
Date:2 January, 2005
Comments:Thank you for keeping us informed via your excellent website on the recoveryfrom the Tsunami. We look forward to visiting you again in March/April when we can give "direct financial asistance" and show our support..just have to decide which island! Regards Roger and Lesley Beckett
  
Name:Lineke from Holland
Date:2 January, 2005
Comments:We wish you all the best in this terrible time!!
  
Name:francoise lyons
Date:2 January, 2005
Comments:recent events will not put us off returning to the Maldives.
  
Name:Jollien
Date:2 January, 2005
Comments:We are with you. Good lucky! Céline et Frank From Switzerland
  
Name:Pete Andrews
Date:2 January, 2005
Comments:My Wife and myself have visited your beautiful Country many times in the past, our thoughts are with you all in this sad time
  
Name:allyson masters
Date:1 January, 2005
Comments:we had the pleasure of visiting fesdu island and neighbouring-islands in June '4. our thoughts are with you all! keep safe.
  
Name:Mary
Date:1 January, 2005
Comments:Maldives, 1 of my favourite country, I love thier nice people, peaceful condition and relax feeling. I love Maldives. May the god bless all.
  
Name:Stefan D. Scheidegger
Date:31 December, 2004
Comments:We are so sad about what ist going on an the Maldives. We wish the Peoples of Maldives all the best for the new year. We will visit the Maldives as soon as possible. Thanks for all the good vibrations that we had in Maldives
  
Name:marjorie speir
Date:31 December, 2004
Comments:Our condolences to the Maldivians for your recent ordeal. Our family stayed at Baros, last July, on our way home from Switzerland to Canada (where we live) and absolutely loved it. The resort is beautiful but it is the maldivian people who make it so. We are well aware of your past efforts to enlighten the world about global warming and other eco hazards. Keep up this work. We will continue to speak positively about you in the hopes of encouraging tourism. We wish you the best in your recovery.
  
Name:François Danchin
Date:31 December, 2004
Comments:Thank you for your information's witch I am tranfering regulary to Monaco's Foreign Affairs department and to the anxious people needing information's of their family in vacation in Maldives. We are sending you our first donation with our best wishes for a New Year better than this one. Sicerely yours
  
Name:Gerry Benson
Date:31 December, 2004
Comments:We in the Irish Travel Industry send our best wishes to everyone in the Industry in The Maldives. We know you will need support in the future and Irish Travel Agents will give it by sending many more clients to your beautiful destination.
  
Name:Ernie & Rita Godwin
Date:31 December, 2004
Comments:We are so delighted to hear you are safe and still in operation. We do hope all your families are safe and have not sufferred too much damage to their homes. Our special regards to Habeeb and Buckaroo. Kindest regards, Ernie & Rita Godwin
  
Name:Naomi Rock
Date:31 December, 2004
Comments:Like most I'm saddened to hear about the quake that hit the Indian Ocean a few days ago. I was due to visit your island (Royal Island)on the 30th Jan on my honeymoon. I hope I still can if not in Jan but in the near future. I wish you all the look in the world in trying to recover from this diaster . I just pray for you at this time in the bravey you have shown over the last few days. I hope nothing like this happens again. Good Luck and best wishes , your in my heart and in my thoughts. Naomi Rock XXXX
  
Name:Sarah and Jules Peacock
Date:31 December, 2004
Comments:We are sorry and sadden by this terriable disaster and hope all is safe and well in the maldives.We hope to return to sun island in September 2005. Best wishes Sarah and Jules
  
Name:Carolyn Mercer
Date:31 December, 2004
Comments:PLEASE PLEASE GO TO THE MALDIVES! I went in Oct 96 and it has stayed with me ever since - do not let this freak disaster stop you from going there - the Maldivians are the warmest people on Earth, and they need you now. And they will certainly ensure your safety and security throughout your unforgettable visit. VISIT MALDIVES!!!
  
Name:Mr & Mrs Thomas
Date:30 December, 2004
Comments:My husband and I offer our heartfelt sympathy to the Maldivian people following the earthquake. We were so looking forward to a planned holiday at the end of February on the island of Laguna. We would gladly resume those plans if we had some information regarding this particular island as we realize how crucial the tourism industry is in your part of the world.We would not like to appear insensitive in asking you for information at this sad time and our thoughts and prayers are with you and all those in that region who have been affected.
  
Name:sonia bird
Date:30 December, 2004
Comments:My husband Darren and I where very lucky to receive the kind hospitality of one Maldivian hotel when we came to stay at Ranveli for 3 weeks over Christmas 2000? We wanted to let you know how devastated we were to here the awful news about the Tsunami and we wanted you to know that you and your staff, along with all the families are in our thoughts. The reports we are receiving in England show such unbelievable devastation caused across the Asian continent and we are very concerned for all your families that may have been affected by this disaster. Please pass on our thoughts to the rest of your community and staff. We understand how important tourism is within Asia and we shall do our utmost to continue to promote what a beautiful and special culture it offers, to encourage friends and family to visit in the coming years when it will be really needed to help in it's reconstruction. We shall without doubt continue to visit ourselves. Take care, always in our thoughts Sonia and Darren Bird.
  
Name:Roger Searle
Date:30 December, 2004
Comments:Having been stationed on the Maldive islands at RAF GAN on Addut Attol now I beleived renamed Seenu Attol I would dearly love to know how these folks have survived after the tsunami hit on 26th?
  
Name:barry cole
Date:30 December, 2004
Comments:I was so sorry to hear that the maldives had suffered during the terrible earthquake and I hope that you can recover quickly and that 2005 will help to erase the memory of the tragic events. You are such wonderful people and I am sure that you will pull together and move your beautiful country forward. all our best wishes go out to you all
  
Name:Traci Goering
Date:30 December, 2004
Comments:Hope you are all ok, we holidayed on Lohifushi in September and had a wonderful time - the staff were great and we hope they are all ok!
  
Name:carole
Date:30 December, 2004
Comments:My husband and I came to the Royal Island Resort last year in February for our honeymoon, we found a beautiful country, full of kind and caring people, and we were saddened by the trauma caused by the under sea quake and would like to let you know that our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Good luck to you all, kind regards. Carole and Stephen Fowler - London England.
  
Name:Zimmermann, Paul
Date:29 December, 2004
Comments:We hope your wonderful islands will be protected...best whises Paul and Biggi
  
Name:mette hansen
Date:29 December, 2004
Comments:My husband and I spend 3 wonderful weeks at lohifushi island resort in november 2004, and it is with regret, that we heard and read about the flooding-disaster, that also hit your wonderfull islands. We do hope, that evrybody is doing all right, and that the tourists will return too the Maldives.........we surely will return, whenever we have spared enouphg money too do so. Because the Maldives is surely paradis on earth, so beautiful, and extremely nice persons. So now matter what.......we will return!1 Best regards too all of you, and good luck with the future. Many greetings from Kenneth Nielsen and Mette Hansen
  
Name:Tom Brown
Date:29 December, 2004
Comments:As a person who previously sserved in the RAF on Gan Island during the 1960s I am terribly distressed by the news coming out of the Maldives and elsewhere in the Indian Ocean. As a committee member of the RAF Boy Entrants Association I am organising an appeal throughout our membership. I shall be posting your URL to allow members who so desire to send their donations directly. I really do not know what to say other than that my heart is heavy and I wish you all a speedy relief from this terrible disaster. With my sincere respects to all those who have persihed and to all who survived. Tom Brown.
  
Name:mary mcgrory
Date:29 December, 2004
Comments:we visited bandos in March and loved and the people were lovely, our thoughts are with you at this sad time and we hope to return to your lovely islands someday soon
  
Name:Mr Rafiq
Date:29 December, 2004
Comments:we also pray to God he will save all.
  
Name:Derek Nice
Date:29 December, 2004
Comments:I have dreamed of visiting the maldives since the the age of 17 and now at the age of 52 it looks like a dream may be fulfilled. With peace and good wishes to you all at this difficult time
  
Name:gale
Date:29 December, 2004
Comments:I love the beauty of the Maldives and wish to visit and document the islands through photography oneday
  
Name:Phil Webb
Date:29 December, 2004
Comments:After a fabulous time at lagoona in 2004 We in South Africa wish all Maldivians at this difficult time, the very best in the future. Phil Diane & Jennifer Webb
  
Name:Gerhard Geyer
Date:29 December, 2004
Comments:Like me all Maldives-Fans of the whole world are shaken about the damages and the sorrow of the Maldivian population by the tidal wave! We feel and suffer with the Maldivian people!
  
Name:Mark and Lynda Ashman
Date:29 December, 2004
Comments:Having only just flown home from the Maldives after a wonderful stay on Velavaru we are in disbelief at what has happened and only wish we could be there to help in any possible way. We wish you all a speedy recovery from this tradegy and will see you next year.
  
Name:Ann & Don Lemming
Date:28 December, 2004
Comments:We are very concerned to know the welfare of allthose we have come to know over the last 4 years.Hope you are all safe A & D
  
Name:Eric
Date:28 December, 2004
Comments:Hope Maldives will recover soon
  
Name:Barbara Howe
Date:28 December, 2004
Comments:We are so saddened to hear of this awful disaster, we have spent two fabulous holidays on Meeru and would like to send all our best wishes to all the staff and diving team to them and all of the Maldives - Our hearts are with you all.
  
Name:Barbara Neumayer
Date:28 December, 2004
Comments:We are happy, that the most people of maldives are ok. Greetings and al lot of enegergie from austria.
  
Name:Frithjof Kurdts
Date:28 December, 2004
Comments:with a deep consternation we have pursued since the weekend the unbelievable catastrophe which has happened to your country. We cannot believe what has happened It is possible for us only now to realize the extents You can be sure for our sympathy and our quiet mourning Everything may turn to the good one. All the best to you, your family and your friends. Warm regards Frithjof + Silvia Kurdts
  
Name:Claudia Torrequadra
Date:28 December, 2004
Comments:To whom it may concern: I am really shocked of what happened to the Maldives and all countries that were touch by this horrible moment! I am suppose to come to the Maldives for a boat trip for diving. I have mixt feelings about it. I feel unconfortable to come to spend my holydays at the Maldives, where people are injured and lost so much! In another way tourism has to continue to help the economy... I would like to know how is there, if it is still OK to come? Thank you for your answer and best regards,
  
Name:Derek Bellis
Date:28 December, 2004
Comments:Very sad to see that some precious lives have been lost. My comiserations. Good luck bringing the country back on its feet, and long may it prosper. Regards Derek Bellis
  
Name:Marieke
Date:28 December, 2004
Comments:Hi, I have visitied the Maldives several times in hte past and have always considered it to be a real heaven on earth. I want ot wish all of the Maldive inhabitants and visitors all the best after the tsunami's of 26 December. hoepfully all islands (local and tourist) will be restored soon. Best wishes, Marieke Evertsen
  
Name:kurt zaenglein
Date:28 December, 2004
Comments:wish you the best.
  
Name:Mr & Mrs C Smith
Date:28 December, 2004
Comments:Re: the recent Earthquake and tidal wave , May we say that our hearts go out to the families of your peple lost to this tragedy and hope those injured make a fast recovery. We are relieved to hear that your country has not been severely effected and hope to be coming back to Kuredu on 17/01/05.
  
Name:John Tait
Date:27 December, 2004
Comments:Best Wishes to all the people of your beautiful islands - what can I do to help the Maldivian people?
  
Name:pamgrobety
Date:27 December, 2004
Comments:I am very sorry to witness the beautiful islands that have been devestated by the tsaurami ,we are due to visti my dream on the 9 jan and really dont know if it is possible at this moment, but my thoughts go out to the people who are there at this moment and to those who have suffered a loss. My heart felt wishes to them Pam grobety. BRIGHTON ENGLAND.
  
Name:Bea Studer
Date:27 December, 2004
Comments:I wish you all the best in this hard time !
  
Name:kemal gündüz
Date:27 December, 2004
Comments:Thank you very much for your well designed website and quick response to inform earthquake results to world people. Best regards
  
Name:sieben
Date:27 December, 2004
Comments:i hope everything is good on the maldives. best wishers from germany
  
Name:jenny wood
Date:27 December, 2004
Comments:To al my friends in the Maldives, I am thinking of you at this difficult time.
  
Name:Pierre Cordes (Germany)
Date:27 December, 2004
Comments:We are very sad about the catastrophe and all our thoughts are with you and the victims. Of course all these thoughts concern the native inhabitants and only secondary for the tourists predominantly . In deep mourning, family Cordes
  
Name:Omer Tezcan
Date:27 December, 2004
Comments:We are sharing your pain Best Regards Omer Tezcan Bodrum /Turkey
  
Name:Zügn Karoly
Date:27 December, 2004
Comments:We was in 2000 in Maldive islands. Since this time, we often think about this wonderful time there. I was shocked to hear, that something happen with the Maldiv islands. Hopefully everything going right soon, and I hope the same for the other nations, who was involved too in this quake. We are from Hungary /Europe, and right now, we think, we living in a safe country, but as we see, everything can change werry quick. We wish all the Maldivians the best things in this world, that this land can be safe also against natural things too! Happy New Year too, in this time! Charles (Karoly) Zügn
  
Name:Lori
Date:27 December, 2004
Comments:Prayers for your country at this time.
  
  
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