The Maldives is an undisputed island paradise with a range of excellent resorts making it the perfect destination for every luxury-seeking traveller.
A FAMILY AFFAIR
Famed as an idyllic honeymoon destination, the archipelago of shimmering atolls that comprises the Maldives also makes a superb setting for a family holiday. As a renowned watersports destination, there is plenty to do, with world-class snorkelling and diving in the surrounding turquoise ocean, plus the chance to explore tiny sandy islands by traditional wooden dhoni. On dry land, there are some exceptional family-friendly resorts that effortlessly combine luxury with exciting activities. Stay at Amilla Fushi Maldives, a spectacular property with a laid-back vibe that makes holidaying with children a delight.
Each contemporary home-from-home (including several magical Tree Houses, 12 metres up in the jungle foliage) has its own pool and butler. There are also scrumptious child-friendly dining options (wagyu-beef sliders - yes, please), plus a kids' club with truly imaginative activities on offer (where better to spend a day playing marine biologist?).
Meanwhile, there's an entire island, aptly named Play, dedicated to chic family fun at PER AQUUM Niyama, a resort spread languidly across two palm- tree-fringed private islands. Stay in a lavish family villa (each with two private pools), feast on homemade gelato at the poolside ice-cream shop and take advantage of the superb new children's club, which welcomes little ones from 12 months upwards and offers a mind-boggling range of activities, including jungle safaris, kayaking and a mini waterpark. While the kids are kept busy, soak up the ambience at the original - and just as aptly named - adjacent isle Chill, or enjoy some pampering in an astonishing underwater treatment room at LIME Spa or in your own in-villa spa room.
ROMANTIC ESCAPES
The Maldives is rightfully regarded as the perfect romantic destination - few other places on earth offer such a winning combination of secluded beaches lapped by temptingly warm blue waters, mesmerising vistas and glorious sunshine. Add outstanding five-star hotels and resorts that offer lavish accommodation, attentive yet discreet service and tempting dining options, including intimate dinners on mid-ocean sandbanks, and it's clear why these enchanting atolls are so seductive.
The Maldives is rightfully regarded as the perfect romantic destination - few other places on earth offer such a winning combination of secluded beaches lapped by temptingly warm blue waters, mesmerising vistas and glorious sunshine. Add outstanding five-star hotels and resorts that offer lavish accommodation, attentive yet discreet service and tempting dining options, including intimate dinners on mid-ocean sandbanks, and it's clear why these enchanting atolls are so seductive.
For unspoilt privacy, the Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru on the remote Baa Atoll, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, is hard to beat. Dine à deux in one of the four restaurants, which serve sublime Arabian, Asian, Indian and Italian specialities, book a couple's massage at the award-winning Spa and Ayurvedic Retreat, then slope off to your own outdoor living room to watch a spectacular Maldivian sunset.
Stroll hand-in-hand around the reef-fringed private island of Baros (it takes a little over 10 blissful minutes) to discover why Baros Maldives resort is synonymous with idyllic supreme relaxation and is the ideal place to celebrate a romantic milestone. Whether you stay in a beachfront pool villa complete with a private plunge pool and outdoor shower or a deluxe water villa boasting direct access to the lagoon, you'll find the charms of this beautiful resort (unsurpassed views of the spotless sea, dreamy food and the friendliest staff, to name a few) impossible to resist.
ONE HOLIDAY, TWIN DESTINATIONS
A fabulous destination in its own right, One&Only Royal Mirage - The Palace is perfectly placed to transform a journey to the Maldives into a twin-centre holiday. A three-night stopover at this regal beachfront hotel complex combines the glamour, buzz - and shopping - of Dubai with the peace and serene beauty of a private Indian Ocean island such as Reethi Rah.
A fabulous destination in its own right, One&Only Royal Mirage - The Palace is perfectly placed to transform a journey to the Maldives into a twin-centre holiday. A three-night stopover at this regal beachfront hotel complex combines the glamour, buzz - and shopping - of Dubai with the peace and serene beauty of a private Indian Ocean island such as Reethi Rah.
Here, the One&Only Reethi Rah resort encompasses six kilometres of pristine coastline covered with white powdery sand and dotted with secluded villas that all enjoy private beaches or decks. Reflecting the overall ethos of the resort, dining is fine yet relaxed, island-chic rules and there's even a barefoot policy at Fanditha, the stand-out Arabian restaurant.
THE ULTIMATE INDULGENCE
Redefining luxury is Velaa Private Island Maldives, a boutique hideaway that almost defies belief. This secluded slice of paradise boasts an Olazábal Golf Academy, the Maldives' first snow room and 47 overwater private villas, each with a dedicated butler, private pool and steps leading down to the glittering waters beneath. The romantic pool residence, accessible only by boat, takes privacy - and indulgence - to new levels.
Source: cntraveller
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