The Maldives for Families: Unlimited Sun & Fun at Kandima Maldives. Resort Highlights & Room Review
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- Shortcuts for your convenience:
Highlight Reel / Intro: 00:01
Male International Airport & Customs: 00:33
Domestic Transfer (Flight + Speedboat): 00:58
Arrival at Kandima: 02:10
"Beach Studio" Room walk through and commentary: 03:45
Island exploration part 1: 05:59
"Honeymoon Aqua Villa" Room walk through and commentary: 10:32
Island exploration part 2: 13:48
Time lapse and Hyper lapse segments (incl.) Milky way time lapse: 15:48
Jet ski and Drone: 20:35
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If you like traveling at all, chances are you have a bucket list of places you'd like to go on vacation to! And somewhere on that list, if you haven't been already, are the Maldives.
My wife and I have been dreaming of going to the Maldives for quite a while. Looking through Instagram and watching travel videos on TH-cam, its nearly impossible to avoid seeing content filmed in the Maldives, as its become a massively popular (and slightly more accessible) tourist destination in recent years. I suppose this constant stream of influencers had an effect on me as well, as I used to have some reservations about traveling to places like the Maldives. For one thing, lying around on a beach for days on end just isn't my idea of a great vacation, as I like to be more active - to explore and look for new experiences. Secondly, the Maldives seemed to be too over hyped and "fashionable", not to mention the fact that kid friendly travel and Maldives just didn't seem to go together. But nonetheless, the desire to see the tropical paradise that is the Maldives grew in me year after year, and this season, for our tenth wedding anniversary, we decided to bite the bullet and try to have a family friendly vacation in the Indian Ocean.
After a ton a research and watching too many reviews online, we decided that Kandima Resort was one of the best options for travelers with kids, for many reasons. It's a fairly new resort, the island itself is quite large (compared to other islands in the Maldives) which means that there's more to see and do, there is a Doctor/ Medical Center on the island, and the amenities that are necessary for a family all seemed to be in place at Kandima.
If any of you are reading this right now and are considering going to Kandima or the Maldives in general with kids - do it. I highly recommend Kandima especially, we had an absolute blast and only regret not having gone earlier and not having booked a longer stay. I can honestly say that we were overwhelmed with positive experiences at Kandima, and definitely plan on coming back in the future. Not only is it possible to enjoy yourself in the Maldives with little kids, but it can also be pretty much picture perfect too.
I initially had a lot of concerns about the flight and transfers, about dining options, about the various logistical and technical things that go along with vacationing with little kids, but everything just kind of fell into place at Kandima: Initially I wanted to review everything in this video, but it ended up being too long (and boring). So instead, I've decided to make a montage of our vacation, but I've also included brief tours of two types of rooms - the Beach Studio (which is just like the Sky Studio but on the ground level) and the best villa on the island - the Honeymoon Aqua Villa, which was luxurious and awesome in too many ways! Also in this video you'll find time lapses of the stars and hyperlapses across the island, 360 footage of the main guest areas, drone footage over Kandima and the surrounding area, video of the bike paths, and some underwater shots as well! I tried to keep things more or less chronological, so you'll also get to see Male international airport (we flew Moscow to Male), and then the domestic transfer flight within the Maldives.
I would be delighted to answer any of your questions about traveling to the Maldives with kids, so don't hesitate to get in touch - I'm always happy to reply, and I'm ready to share the good, the bad and the ugly :)
You can reach me at:
Instagram: / normaldayrus
Contact: normaldayrussiamail@gmail.com
Thank you very much for taking the time to watch!
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- Filmed in 4K UHD on Nikon Z6 mirrorless camera
- Zhiyun Crane Lab III Used for Video Stabilization (when possible)
- Timelapses recorded as RAW Photos, edited in Lightroom Classic and interpreted at 25 fps in premiere.
- Fluidity of timelapse motion enabled by two Syrp Genie Mini II
- Aerial Footage shot with DJI Mavic 2 Pro
- Underwater Footage shot with DJI Osmo Action
- 360 Footage shot with Insta360 One X (on the invisible selfie stick!)
- I think that's it :D I brought a lot of equipment, to try and capture EVERYTHING!
#Maldives #Travelwithkids #4K #Paradise #Kandima
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Вот это да!) Супер фильм. Столько эффектов, глаз не оторвать! Замечательный, красивый фильм! Бомбически клевый!) Впечатлен, очарован, восхищён. Талант, да какой там, талантище!!! Продолжайте, ждем следующий фильм!)
Thank you very much for your comment! I really appreciate your kind words, thats one if the nicest compliments I've ever received!! I will certainly try to correspond to the high standard you set 😊😉👍
I wish I could go to the Maldives one day. Awesome editting!
Thank you so much!!! Actually, there are a lot of budget friendly options for visiting the Maldives today. I did a lot of research before finding a really reasonable offer for our short trip.
Тhere are no words! Unique movie! Incredible shooting. Interesting specification. The film is informative and very beautiful . Well done bravo! 💯💥💗
Thank you very much👍👍👍 I'm glad you enjoyed it!
You put just about put tears in my eyes at the end with the song and family moments (ok, they got a bit watery..lol. Thank You...wonderful). This is such a beautiful documentary of your time there. A Treasure. Thank you for all of your hard work to put this together. You and your wife are a stunning and beautiful couple with 2 adorable kids. You've done well:)
Thank you very much, I'm so happy you enjoyed this video. It was a treat to film and put together - we only had 5 days in paradise, but tried to make the most of our experience.
The Maldives definitely surprised me, I was initially sure it would be an overrated experience. 10/10 would visit again.
And these little videos are a good way to keep the memories alive!)
This is a great video. Well done. I might go here just because of you
Fantastic Video! Kandima is one of the most stylish and adventerous resorts in Maldives.
Thanks a lot :-) Yes, it certainly is a special place 👌
Fantastic editing...great videos.
Thank you so very much :) It took some time to put this video together!
Perfect clip friends
Thank you very much! I'm so glad you enjoyed watching it😉
Amazing videos, keep it up the great content!
Cool edits!
Thank you very much!! It feels great knowing that others enjoy watching my content. Although I might have gone a bit overboard with the editing in this one 😄
👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻.. I am from India... 😊😊😊
We have been searching and watching videos of Kandima for the last month and I'm sure we have by now watched all of them we could find on TH-cam and I can honestly say that this one is one of the best I've seen so far. The footage is just amazing, your camera work is out of this world and the compilation is just on another level. (We've watched it at least 20x times over) lol.
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing time spent with your beautiful family at the Kandima resort and please continue to share expierences like this in the future.
My fiance and I, will be visiting the resort in Feb 2023 to celebrate our honeymoon and we just cannot wait, especially after watching your video.
We're also planning to take a drone with and we have recently purchased a Insta360 X3 camera which we are hoping to record as much of our experience as possible. Did you have any issues to fly the drone in terms of permission and is there any advise that you can possible give us? 🙏
Thank you
VERRY NICE VIDEO
Thank you very much :-)
Very Nice. Next come to Jamaica, if you haven't already....Irie Mon !!
Thanks so much :) I've heard only the best things about Jamaica, and definitely plan to go there in the future.
Hi love your video. Is it okay to ask you a couple of question. We are planing to go to maldives, but could not deside wich island yet. Would you recomendate kandima
How was the service
And how is the sand and seabed many stones and corals or is the seabed sand only
Thanks Oscar
man love your video it's amazing. what's the song in the end of this video so beautiful.
Thank you very much, Ji-chao! I appreciate you taking the time watch. I think it's called "I'll stay by your side".
What a treat getting to watch this. I'm looking out for your next posting.
Just a suggestion, possible to make a series on Russian countryside?
Thank you so very much. I really appreciate that you took the time to watch my videos, and am happy you enjoyed them.
I do think that I'll shoot a video about the Russian countryside some time in the future, when I have some time off from work :-)
Did the resort allowed drone or need some license? Thanks
How many days did you stay at Kandima in total ? Do you think 6 nights would be enough ? Flying from Germany
Hey! Great video.
Could you please highlight the price for jet ski?
Your videos are awesome. I am planning my third visit to the Maldives with my husband and 2 kids ages 20 and 13. Which is more beautiful and has more marine life between Kandima and Ayada?
Thank you so much for your very kind comments 😊
Taking the ages of your kids into account, an island like Ayada is probably the better option for you. Really, I do recommend taking a look at Amari Havvoda, it's geographically very close to Ayada, has the same overall island structure, is newer and more budget friendly 😀 plus it has a great rating on Google Maps)
@@NormalDayRussia Thanks a lot..starting my research on Amari Havvoda😊
Awesome vídeo. We are going to Kandima next October.
Could oi you tell me what kind of equipaments did you use to record this amazing images.
God bless Your family.
Hello, Erika! Thank you for watching, and thanks for your kind words! I have all the equipment used for this video written out at the bottom of the video description.
I hope you and your family have a wonderful time on your trip!
Hi great video can you help me with this ?
1) how long in advance did you book this holiday
2) was the boat transfer to the hotel ok for the kids after long flight ?
3) was too expensive the drinks and snacks or you did all inclusive ? Thinking on doing half board .
4) was enough activities for the kids or at some-point runout of entertainment ?
Hi there! Thanks for watching :)
Regarding your questions:
1.) I booked about 2 weeks in advance
2.) The kids were tired after the two flights, but were also excited to go on the boat. We didn't have any issues there.
3.) We went with the fullboard option, 3 meals per day. We would go back and forth between the two buffet restaurants for every meal. Theres more than enough to eat and drink, you won't need to oay for anything additionally. Plus theres free water in the rooms, replenished everyday. The all inclusive option is unnecessary, unless you're planning to drink a lot of alchohol.
4.) The island is really big by Maldivian standards, just exploring it on foot is fun and interesting. The beach and the pools alone are enough to keep the kods occupied (and tire them out) for several days. We enjoyed looking for the best swim spots, with more fish, coral, etc. On top of that, there is a child care facility which is more of a entertainment facility. They come up with really fun programs, and all the kids enjoy the time spent there.
plus there are a lot of additional paid activities that you can aign up for, but there's really no need, unless you plan on staying for a very extended amount of time. The only extra I recommend is the bikes - it makes getting around the island more enjoyable, and you get to work a little before (and after) going to the restaurants) The food is REALLY good. Its a big problem!))
At what time of the year did you visit exactly? The weather, the sky looks incredible
Hello there, Sajjad! We went there in the first half of November :) The weather was fantastic!
the video say it all, man. looking forward to it in that time. much love
Hi from which camera did you shot those 360 degree shots
Hello! On an Insta 360 One X
Thank u for this wonderful video! Can I ask a few questions? What ages were ur kids? we ve got 2 boys aged 5.5 & 2.5 and have been hesitant on the flights to get there..😒 also, how was the food? Any negatives to be aware before we decide as well? thanx in advance, Mary
Hello, Mary!
Thank you for your comment. My children were just-turned 3 and 5.5 when we went on this trip.
We had no issues whatsoever during the flight, but then again we took the direct 10 hour flight from Moscow instead of the leg through Qatar. The little ones slept most of the way to the Maldives, and played games on the way back. (However, they are accustomed to long trips because we often go on very long drives in the car).
The airport in Male was overcrowded and a little underwhelming, but it serves ita purpose well, and we were very happy with the service we received from Maldivian airlines.
As for the food, the kids section in Kandima is very basic - think french fries and chicken nuggets, + maybe some fruit. But there is an excellent selection of food (including dietary options) for adults, which allowed us to find fitting, healthy and tasty meals for our little ones. As far as adults are concerned, I think the food there is fantastic - everyone can find something they like.
If you have anymore questions, don't hesitate to ask, I'm more than happy to share my experience!
@@NormalDayRussia Hello again, thank u for ur prompt reply. We ll take all ur comments into consideration, it seems like a thumbs up resort. Keep on enjoying travelling & having fun with ur wonderful family. Thanx again!
ребята, привет
собираемся на кандиму.
в некоторых отзывах люди пишут про крыс на кандиме. встречаются?
The only animals I saw on the island were bats (There are a lot of them, and they are super cool 🦇😁), some harmless bugs, and hermit crabs.
Obviously this leaves out the fish and other sea life) We went all over the island, but I didn't see a single mouse))) But who knows, maybe they swim from island to island sometimes 🏝️😂
@@NormalDayRussia Great, than. will go there on Sunday. hope that covid God разрешает
Good luck on your trip! I hope you have as much fun as we did! 👍👍👍
Did you book online and from which online site
Hi, thanks for your questions. I booked through Expedia, just because they had a good deal on the rooms at the time. I compared prices on Agoda and on Kandimas website. The transfer to the island is a seperate payment that you make upon arrival at the hotel (you need to arrange this beforehand by contacting Kandima support).
In water villa you stay in auqa water villa
We stayed in the Aqua Honeymoon Villa for one night, the rest of our stay we were in the Beach Studio. I recommend the beach studio, no need to overpay for the villas.
@@NormalDayRussia thanks
What do you do for work?!?
I have a time consuming, full time administrative job, and a side job for extra income... But really a trip to the Maldives isn't as budget breaking as you could imagine. I actually spent less than I normally would on a trip to Italy, or even Sochi, for example.
How did you book beach villa and water villa separately ?
Hi there, Sam!
I usually check a bunch of booking sites for the best rates, as well as the official site of the hotel I'm looking for. Then, if I want to try different rooms, I just make separate bookings for the nights and rooms that I want.
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Only bad thing about the video is the fish eye camera shots. So annoying
Ultrawide fisher shots are definitely a love it or hate it kind of thing :) But at least you get a good sense of the scope of a location in a single shot!