Cheese-tasting in the Maldives

Posted Thursday, July 05, 2007 4:19 PM

Take a look this bar in the Maldives. The Maldives are a remote string of islands in the Indian Ocean, and you'd probably sooner associate the spot with amazing beaches than top-notch cuisine -- that's why The Wine Bar at the Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa sounds so interesting. The bar has a menu of at least 101 cheeses at all times, so you can either pick your favorite cheeses and have them paired with a recommended flight of wines, or pick your favorite wine and the fromagier will suggest complementary cheeses. Another cool feature: the space only fits 10 people, so you're sure to have a lot of attention and expert help when you're making your wine and cheese picks.

When you stay at a hotel with a great bar it can make all the difference. What's your all-time favorite hotel bar?