Breakfast in PARADISE

Mornings in the Maldives in detail...

With close to 80% humidity, the options of getting to breakfast on the island of Niyama can be a challenge. Do I take the easy way out and have my personal driver take the 5 minute journey through the tropical forest road, do I walk it or do I take my bike?

The guilt of getting in a little morning exercise took over most days and I hopped on my bike to fill up on gourmet treats and views to amaze.

Cycling there is still comfortable, however the return trip with the heat and a fuller tummy definitely makes you think twice about the independent choice.

But once you arrive to the Epicure restaurant, a staff awaits you to park your bike and start enjoying the relaxing holiday you signed up for.

You are greeted at the entrance with your choice of 3 different juice shots made fresh each morning. You are asked a very difficult question of which table you would like to settle into with views that are postcard perfect. Inside, the buffet and chefs await you to grant to your every whim and the day begins. Sun is shining, water is turquoise, tropical fruits are sweet and in abundance.

Your conversation turns to what the day holds for you. Diving? Snorkelling? Water aerobics? All day eating and cocktails? Perhaps settling under a palm tree and soaking in the sun and atmosphere.

But which palm tree to choose?

These are the modern day problems on Niyama. Could these problems be any more WONDERFUL!!!!

Dress: Hello Molly

Shoes: Sam Edelman

Sunglasses: Aldo

Bag: Collette