Conrad Maldives Rangali 5th Anniversary for Underwater Dining

(Dive Travel Business News - April 23, 2010) -- On April 15, Ithaa, the world’s first all-glass undersea restaurant at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island celebrated its fifth anniversary. And to celebrate, the resort is offering guests the chance to spend the night underwater by turning the restaurant into an exclusive suite for two, complete with private champagne dinner and breakfast in bed.

Sitting five meters (approximately 15 feet) below the waves of the Indian Ocean, surrounded by a coral reef and encased in clear glass, the restaurant has hosted over 43,800 diners, 151 under-sea “Renewal of Love” ceremonies and been witness to the consumption of over 14,235 bottles of the “house wine” champagne since opening.

Diners at Ithaa Undersea Restaurant experience a set-menu composed of 23 different dishes over four courses; from reef fish with grape, almond and saffron reduction to Maldivian banana and chilli mascarpone cream with refreshing crushed basil. A three-course lunchtime menu is also offered. Dinner is priced from $320 per person and lunch $195 per person.

At lunchtime, it is so bright inside Ithaa that diners and waiting staff need to wear sunglasses. The resort keeps extra sunglasses handy in case a diner forgets to bring theirs and offers a sunglass cleaning service during lunch.

The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island combines three distinct resort experiences on two islands, linked by a bridge and surrounded by a coral reef and lagoon. Accommodation includes 50 Water Villas in the country, 79 Beach Villas and 21 Spa Water Villas. For more information, visit www.conradhotels.com.

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