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WHAT WE
RECOMMEND
Sign up for the new PADI
Freediving Course at
LUX* Maldives and learn
the techniques of diving
in harmony with the
environment, without the
hindrance of a tank.
(luxresorts.com)
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KNOW THE
NUMBER
3 – on their third trip to
the Maldives, a British
couple decided to hold
their wedding ceremony
underwater
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A WOW SPA
The signature La Piña
Colada Body Treatment at
W Retreat & Spa’s AWAY
Spa harnesses the natural
properties of pineapple
to help exfoliate, cleanse
and soften your skin. The
natural fruit enzymes do
all the hard work so you
don’t have to.
(wretreatmaldives.com)
COUNTRY
CODE
+960
EXCHANGE
RATE
MVR15.3 = US$1
FREQUENCY
5 flights per week
PERFECT ATOLL
The “one island,
one resort” rule
means you’ll
never be crowded
I S L A N D B L I S S
Top 3
insider
travel tips
Rest Your Head
CHEVAL BLANC RANDHELI
Lofty ceilings, seven metre-
high doors and private infinity
pools create a sense of space
and elegance at Cheval Blanc
Randheli resort. Brought to
you by the group behind Louis
Vuitton, it’s a must-visit for any
dedicated follower of fashion.
(chevalblanc.com)
ANANTARA VELI
RESORT & SPA
The oversized bathtubs in the
newly unveiled Ocean Pool
Bungalows are the perfect spot
to listen to your favourite iPod
tracks as you drink in views of
rolling waves through the floor-
to-ceiling windows. A plunge
pool and private veranda add to
the undeniable appeal of these
stylish tropical retreats.
(anantara.com)
Top Tables
135° EAST
The Japanese chefs at
Maafushivaru resort
demonstrate their flair for
traditional Teppan daily at
live cooking stations, making
for a truly entertaining dining
experience. Highlights of the
menu include fresh sushi and
delicious, tender Wagyu beef.
(maafushivaru.com)
SUAN BUA
Take in breathtaking views of
the beach and ocean beyond
while enjoying authentic Thai
fare at Suan Bua restaurant at
Centara Rasfushi Resort & Spa.
This intimate, 44-seat eatery
blends subtle flavours from four
regions of Thailand.
(centarahotelsresorts.com)
Bottoms Up
BEACH BAR KURUMBA
Sip a delicious sundowner as
you watch baby reef sharks dart
beneath the deck at the Beach
Bar at Kurumba Maldives, which
owns the distinction of being
the first resort in the Maldives.
As the stars begin to come
out, a DJ or live band is always
on hand to provide the perfect
soundtrack to your evening.
(kurumba.com)
Maldives
TEXT: SARAH HARVEY
