A unique dwelling at the heart of the Thaa Atoll, Maalifushi is the only resort in the Atoll and an undisturbed tropical gem of Maldives. You are greeted with the calming aroma of eucalyptus, camphor, peppermint, and bergamot as you enter this unperturbed haven. Tingle your taste buds with the most eclectic cuisines Maldives has to offer with an island touch from around the world.
Surrounded by luscious natural beauty, Six Senses is the only resort in Laamu Atoll, a marvellous environment for watersports, sea exploration and the ideal family holiday. Six Senses blends excitement with comfort, intimacy with communal areas, and a variety of activities to please all members of the family.
There’s a subtle art to the escape. Some believe it is a matter of dropping everything and diving into forgetfulness. Eager to disconnect from modern life we sometimes disengage. Cheval Blanc have a different approach for the Maldives: to leave behind all burdens, but to enjoy the finest things in life.
Some places make very lasting impressions. Gili Lankanfushi, my favourite resort in the Maldives, is such a place. Its long jetties stretch over the lagoon passages to the endless beauty of the ocean blue. All the worries and the burdens of modern life slipped off my shoulders and I regained some of the innocence of Eden.
Joali is a work of art in unison with nature perfect for a romantic getaway. Amidst the aquamarine, the Raa Atoll in Northern Maldives appears as a droplet, with a vanilla glow surrounding the lush foliage. As the sea plane kisses the shore, the meandering strings of 73 villas of Joali emerge. Many pleasant joys await, starting with a magical welcome from your personal butler – ‘Jadugar’
Soneva Fushi is set on the large idyllic Baa Atoll island archipelago, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Sheltered by a dense forest, this Robinson Crusoe hideaway has its own house reef, frequented by manta rays, turtles and Nemo. Exciting explorations to witness breathtaking views and marine diversity with myriad activities in crystal waters make Fushi an unforgettable experience.
The Maldives is a destination that I believe to be profoundly misunderstood, poorly characterised as a pretty, expensive beach. So I turn to Sue Kang, my Maldives maestra, to set the record straight.
Gili Lankanfushi is a resort north of Malé Atol in the Maldives. They have a strict no-shoes policy. It seems like a simple gesture, but it has a long reaching effect. As I walk barefoot to our villa, the weight of modern life seems to slip away. I sense it through my eyes, not just my feet: a light of sea and sky, conjured by Oceanic powers that, for now, remain a mystery.
