Belinda Carlisle was correct. Heaven is a place on Earth
Jul 10, 2025 Gavindilkes Leicester, United Kingdom
388 days ago, I sat on the balcony of villa 215 and wrote a review of our time at this resort titled ‘Two Weeks in Heaven. A Lifetime of memories’, and I can now confirm that Belinda Carlisle was correct, Heaven is a Place on Earth, and we have been there in Villa 221 for the past 2 weeks.
I remember the depressive feeling I felt when we are in…
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388 days ago, I sat on the balcony of villa 215 and wrote a review of our time at this resort titled ‘Two Weeks in Heaven. A Lifetime of memories’, and I can now confirm that Belinda Carlisle was correct, Heaven is a Place on Earth, and we have been there in Villa 221 for the past 2 weeks.
I remember the depressive feeling I felt when we are in on the speedboat on our way back to the airport last year, and we were so excited to rebook again to come this year. It was for everything listed in that review that we decided to return.
We were slightly apprehensive about coming back. Would it be the same, would we be complacent, would we be too expectant, did we spoil ourselves last year, how could it get any better – Well, I can confirm that it was the best decision we made. The place is amazing. Actually better than we remember. My review from last year still stands, but there are a few additions.
Other than ‘stuff’ to do my hair, we brought no toiletries with us. Everything is provided – They even give you flip flops!!!!
The addition of the [help yourself] bar at the beach, the swings and nets at the side of Gaadiya – Just small additions that have enhanced our time from last year.
This place is just brilliant. From the moment you arrive to the moment you leave, you are looked after like Royalty.
The staff are amazing:
Our island host Esther is amazing, Always on hand when you need her.
Our room maid was brilliant. It started off as Natalie, but I think it changed to someone else after a few days. The room was always immaculate.
The staff in the Swing Bar – Serving up the best cocktails with no fuss.
The staff in Ylang – Haidie, Dacshen, Rachel, Sitra, Novita, Sapna – Friendly, welcoming, always smiling, nothing too much trouble.
The food – A special mention to Sachin – He was the chef at the Indian section. I never actually ate anything else, because his food was just too good. An amazing guy.
The staff at the Spa – Again, both massages we had were amazing and just what we needed.
Even the guys at the gym were helpful.
We love this place, it is our happy place and it is everything we remembered (and more) from before.
To all the staff who said Hello to us whenever we were walking past, thank you so much for making our time so special.
Just do it. Book. You will love it.
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