MALDIVES IDYLL AMILLA FUSHI ILLUMINATES WELLNESS OFFERING WITH SENSORA CHROMOTHERAPY

Luxury Maldives trendsetter Amilla Fushi has introduced cutting-edge SENSORA therapy at its world-renowned Javvu Spa; a multi-sensory immersive experience designed to bring profound peace and balance to mind and body. The SENSORA Light Modulation technology is one of the most advanced chromotherapy systems in the world, clinically proven to bring the brain to rest, effortlessly reduce stress and induce deep relaxation.
SENSORA offers a unique multi-sensorial environment combining light, sound and kinaesthetic vibration. The advanced colour-light system recharges the brain’s electrical field and positively interacts with various bio-rhythms such as brainwaves, breath and heartbeat. The combination of associated colours and frequencies offers many beneficial effects including deeper relaxation; enhanced alertness; increased release of endorphins and reduction in chronic pain, helping to fight insomnia and fatigue; treat anxiety, mental tension and depression; and much more.
Sessions at Amilla’s Javvu Spa can be tailor-made to meet specific wellness needs following a consultation with qualified therapists, or guests can choose one of four 25-minute sessions including RELAX, a soft experience suitable for all to promote deep relaxation; ENERGY, an intense experience designed to centre energy chakras and ignite creativity and inspiration; BALANCE, a feast of colours to harmonise the nervous system and rebalance energy; and MEDITATION, a guided session based on the techniques of contemporary meditation master Osho to explore deep relaxation.
Each session uses combinations of colours, modulation frequencies and light rhythms specifically programmed to induce the desired mood. A sophisticated projector comprising 20 independent LEDs directs its light onto a large hemispherical screen while an enhanced audio system plays a spatialised soundtrack into the surrounding space. Reclining on an ergonomic chair, guests are immersed in an ocean of pure colour while simultaneously enjoying a sound massage; eight transducers within the chair convert the sounds into kinaesthetic sensations. Shorter sessions of 5, 10, 15 and 20 minutes are also available, and can be combined to create bespoke experiences.
Recently crowned the world’s ‘Best Luxury Jungle Resort Spa’ at the World Luxury Spa and Restaurant Awards 2019, the Banyan tree-shaded Javvu Spa features 10 treatment pods; a yoga pavilion; fitness centre; a wet area; a private training studio and Wellness Café. Javvu’s holistic approach is complemented by an integrated spa menu of blissful pampering, featuring results-driven treatments from a carefully curated edit of world-class brands and ancient healing and energy therapies. Most recently, Javvu became the first spa in the Maldives to introduce therapeutic treatments incorporating activated hemp-based products with cannabidiol (CBD).

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The Baglioni Resort Maldives: the Italian side of the Maldives

The holiday experience includes multilingual staff available 24/7, a freshwater swimming pool, butler service, laundry and a beach service with loungers. There is a pool bar and three restaurants, a spa with yoga pavilion deep in unsullied nature, a boutique, and a Kids’ Club.

MILAN – The Baglioni Resort Maldives officially opens to the public on 1 October 2019. But before that, with a soft opening from August 1st, a special opening rate will be available for stays between August 1st and September 30th, 2019.

Basking on the island of Maagau in pristine Dhaalu atoll, just a 40-minute seaplane ride from the capital Male, the Resort’s 96 exquisite villas are surrounded by tropical nature, turquoise waters and velvet-smooth white sands. The Resort has been planned in meticulous detail for guests to experience a tailor-made stay in the heart of the Indian Ocean with a touch of exclusive Italian hospitality by Baglioni Hotels.

At the Baglioni Resort Maldives, nothing is left to chance. The holiday experience includes multilingual staff available 24/7, a freshwater swimming pool, butler service, laundry and a beach service with loungers. There is a pool bar and three restaurants, a spa with yoga pavilion deep in unsullied nature, a boutique for treating yourself to a spot of shopping, and a Kids’ Club to keep younger guests aged 3–12 well entertained. All for an unforgettable holiday with a feast of sport, relax and gourmet experiences.

Sport and leisure. Adventure, Italian style

A gym, beach volleyball and non-motorised watersports, pedalos, windsurfing, kayaking, boat trips and snorkelling with full equipment provided. The choice is yours!

Gourmet. Sublime Maldivian views, elegant Italian flavours

From breakfast to after dinner, a panorama of food and drink to delight the most exclusive international clientele, all in the Resort’s signature Italian style. A pool bar and three superb restaurants – Gusto, for Italian verve; Umami, the place to eat Japanese; and Taste, the home of international cuisine – serve gourmet dishes alongside a Healthy Menu of light, nutritious creations and a Kids’ Menu crafted especially for younger guests. Sophisticated aperitivi, wine tastings and personalised private dinners complete the offering.

The exclusive Baglioni Spa. Italian wellbeing, tropical relaxation

The Baglioni Spa is an Italian oasis deep in the heart of nature. This exclusive centre, with concept design by Raison d’Etre, vaunts 4 open-air wooden pavilions for individual treatments, 2 double pavilions for treatments for two, a Yoga Pavilion for practising yoga, meditation and breathing, and a well-equipped gym. Amid the tropical vegetation’s warm embrace, the Baglioni Spa is the perfect place to ease your way to a profound sense of peace.

The Spa menu includes Thai and Balinese rituals, personalisable massages, and treatments to tone, purify and rejuvenate the face and body or to strengthen hair stressed by sun and sea. The Baglioni Spa also offers beauty and wellness experiences for children, groups and families.

The Resort in figures

• 1 Presidential Water Villa: 360 sqm indoors + 310 sqm outdoors + private pool
• 6 Pool Suite Beach Villas: 115 sqm indoors + 60 sqm outdoors + 55 sqm private beach + private pool 3 Family Beach Villas: 135 sqm indoors + 45 sqm outdoors + 55 sqm private beach 
• 5 Pool Grand Beach Villas: 77 sqm indoors + 43 sqm outdoors + 30 sqm private beach + private pool 9 Pool Water Villas: 60 sqm + 45 sqm solarium + private pool 
• 33 Water Villas: 60 sqm + 45 sqm solarium 
• 31 Beach Villas: 65 sqm + 22 sqm terrace + 30 sqm private beach 
• 8 Garden Villas: 65 sqm + 22 sqm terrace

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Maldives Icon Amilla Fushi Scores a Hat-Trick at the World Luxury Spa and Restaurant Awards 2019

Maldives hot spot Amilla Fushi has claimed a trio of prestigious accolades in the annual World Luxury Spa and Restaurant Awards. The winners were announced at a glitzy ceremony held at The State Hermitage Museum Official Hotel in St. Petersburg, Russia on 5 July 2019.
Amilla Fushi’s signature over-water restaurant Feeling Koi was recognised as the Best Luxury Waterside Restaurant and Best Japanese Cuisine in the Indian Ocean, while the resort’s famed Javvu Spa was crowned the global winner for Best Luxury Jungle Resort Spa.
The World Luxury Spa and Restaurant Awards recognise and celebrate luxury restaurants and spas across the globe for their impeccable standards and memorable experiences; from outstanding atmosphere to exceptional service and setting the basis for service industry standards around the globe. Votes are garnered from guests through various marketing channels taking many factors into account from location to design and facilities, showcasing the true value of service excellence.
Serving authentic modern Japanese cuisine in the most breathtaking surroundings, Amilla’s overwater Feeling Koi restaurant offers Latin-inspired laid-back izakaya-style dining which combines the Japanese gastro-pub concept with warm service and a sprinkling of signature Amilla appeal. The restaurant features Japanese-inspired minimalist design; a private open-air dining room and open deck seating on the water’s edge; an open kitchen; and a climate-controlled Sake library including Feeling Koi’s own private label collection.
The resort’s Javvu Spa is an idyllic haven of wellness where pampering leads to holistic health with leading brands such as Pure Massage, ila, Gentleman’s Tonic, QMS and Louise Galvin combining to create a integrated spa menu of world-class, results-driven treatments. 10 wooden treatment pods are complemented by an indoor/outdoor gym with all the latest high tech equipment, a dedicated nail bar, hair salon and yoga pavilion for group or private classes, as well as the resorts new nurturing dining destination, the Wellness Café.

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JA Manafaru Maldives resort wins award for Best Luxury Destination Spa in the Maldives

The resort emerged successful at the World Luxury Spa Awards 2019

The JA Manafaru Maldives island resort’s Calm Spa recently bagged the ‘Best Luxury Destination Spa in the Maldives’ prize at the World Luxury Spa Awards 2019.
Vlad Reyes, general manager, JA Manafaru Maldives resort said: “This award is yet another wonderful accolade that reflects the luxurious treatments, customer care and exceptional service available to guests at JA Manafaru Maldives. We aim to match the breath-taking natural beauty of our island with impeccable service and unique experiences that create unforgettable memories for the whole family’.
Judges at the ‘World Luxury Spa Awards’ appreciated the range of treatments at the Calm Spa & Salon catering to adults and children alike. The outdoor setting of the spa was also a compelling feature for the judges.
Judges specifically recognised the spa’s signature rituals, which include a Seven Day Manafaru Journey treatment comprising massages, facials, body polishes, after-sun experiences, couples’ journeys and more, all using locally sourced ingredients. The family spa treatments were mentioned for their creativity, using natural and organic products.

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Holistic Relaxation in the Maldives

The power of the Moringa tree and physical harmony through Ayurvedic treatments: With these two centuries of established healing techniques, the award-winning Maldives resorts, the Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, and the Lily Beach Resort & Spa are now bringing a holistically healthy wellness experience to life natural Moringa products and new Ayurveda applications.
The Moringa tree (Moringa oleifera) grows in the two island resorts Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa and Lily Beach Resort & Spa. Also named as the tree of life, it’s already taken for breakfast as a shake, providing the necessary energy boost for the entire day. The plant, which has been known for centuries for its health-promoting properties, is rich in antioxidants and provides the body with an excellent source of protein with vitamins and minerals (iron, calcium and potassium). The tree is said to be able to cure up to 300 diseases and to fulfill the body and the immune system with energy and zest for life.
For a great start to the day, there are three Moringa products for the two luxury resorts. Plant protein with Moringa leaf proteins, providing the body with optimal nutrients, the XM + Energy Mix is a combination of moringin ingredients and serves as a natural source of power, and the SuperMix provides a daily dose of all of Moringa’s valuable ingredients.

Guests at Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa and Lily Beach Resort & Spa can now enjoy ZIJA International’s Moringa-based supplements. Unlike other Moringabased products, ZIJA uses all the beneficial components of the plant in its own blends and guarantees high-quality, nutritionally-laden products full of essential nutrients. The trees are grown without chemicals, carefully harvested by hand and dried in the shade. The products are available in two resorts – in Lily Maa, Tamarind, Vibes, Aqua and Tamara Spa at Lily Beach and Hideaway Spa, Meeru Bar and Sports Complex at Hideaway Beach (The products are not included in both resorts‘ all-inclusive packages).
Ayurveda treatments are also new at the award-winning Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa. They strengthen body and mind alike and ensure holistic well-being: the Abhyanga massage, which includes a head and body massage, the Kerala massage, which focuses on the vital and energy points in the body and the Shirodara treatment, which consists of a gentle, continuous forehead-oil casting. The traditional applications help to harmonize the essential forces of the body. The sister resort Lily Beach Resort & Spa in the Maldives will soon introduce Ayurvedic treatments as well. With the new health therapies and products, the resorts have recognized that more and more people are keen to do something good for their bodies and their minds, even when on vacation, to return to their everyday lives, recovered and rehabilitated. Lily Beach and Hideaway Beach are committed to ensuring their guests interpret the resorts as oases of peace and health, and therefore strive to offer the best treatments and products for holistic renewal. So one thing is certain: If you book the Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa and the Lily Beach Resort & Spa, you are guaranteed a luxurious pampering holiday with complete relaxation and holistic animation of body and soul.

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Is this the best spa in the whole of Maldives?

I’d whisk away to the Maldives in a heartbeat; the concept of boutique resorts residing on idyllic palm-fringed islands is a palatial pleasure. While there is a bouquet of resorts to indulge in, the Cheval Blanc Randheli shines through it all. Not only does the five-star boutique property own its private spa island (it’s the only island of its kind in the world), the luxury resort is perhaps the most elegant with its 45 villas with private swimming pools, 5 restaurants and 4 bars (a luxury for Maldivian resorts), sprawling tennis courts and golf simulator.
The Spa by Cheval Blanc Randheli kicks it up a notch for the rich and tired. Immerse yourself in pure euphoria and relaxation as you experience specialized treatments from the house of Guerlain, at the hands of professional therapists. If spa treatments are not your cup of tea, spend mornings doused in yoga classes or meditation sessions; or simply unwind at the on-site freshwater swimming pool. From 4 single treatment villas and 2 Orchidee couple Villas for the spa enthusiasts to traditional hammams and steam rooms for the less experimental ones, this impeccably designed spa has a little something for everyone.
Guerlain takes the lead at the Spa by Cheval Randheli. The essence and spirit of the century-old French cosmetic and skincare brand have been integrated with the plethora of treatments at the resort. Each treatment is carried out using utmost precision, quality and finesse overlooking the pristine waters of the Maldives. What I admired most about their menu, was their ability to blend Maldivian rituals with the expertise of Guerlain; namely the Randheli Sun Ritual and After-Diving Experience. A Guerlain Makeup Studio and Barber Atelier have paved their way to the island, assuring guests an enchanting experience. The island’s specially curated Spa Boutique houses a collection of Guerlain products featuring skincare, fragrances and makeup.
As if 6 treatment rooms and a spa boutique were not enough, the Spa by Cheval Randheli also features a Spa Bar. It is one of the few properties that acknowledges the necessity of being healthy and hearty on vacation. The health diner is all you can imagine and more; truth to be told, I don’t see any reason to depart the island (except to sleep at night). A specific menu has been designed and curated to meet the needs of health-seekers on the island. As you munch on your nutritious snack of the day, absorb the views of the infinity pool before you and the azure waters around you.

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Visiting Wellness Practitioner Programmes in Niyama Maldives

Niyama Private Islands Maldives has announced a roster of visiting wellness practitioners.

Drift by Niyama offers a unique take on spa journeys, with the latest in beauty from the world’s leading brands and a visiting roster of wellness practitioners from Beverly Hills to Dubai. The schedule of visiting practitioners for the rest of the year and early next year include:

Inner peace and outer beauty with Katrina Valente (October 20 to November 10)

Join the Hollywood A-list with Intraceuticals oxygen facials – the first in the Maldives – and Dermapen mesotherapy, treatments which deliver tailored nutrients directly to the skin. Indulge in soothing massages such as raindrop therapy, originating with the Lakota Native Indians.

Katrina’s philosophy begins with the maxim that beauty radiates from the inside out. Her facials and anti-ageing treatments combine the latest medical innovations, 100 percent organic aroma products and the healing powers of holistic medicine. Each personalised consultation with Katrina begins with colour therapy to individualise treatments based on each individual’s chakras.

Trained at the Burghley Academy of Beauty in Cambridgeshire, Scottish-Italian beauty Katrina Valente is a master practitioner of reflexology, crystal therapy, Shamanic reiki and pranic healing, and has spent the last two decades based in Dubai giving holistic beauty treatments to royalty and socialites alike.



Non-surgical facelifts with Dr Alessi (December 22 to January 2, 2018)

Remove wrinkles and folds, contour and shape the planes of your face, or correct asymmetrically aligned features. Using a combination of Botox for crow’s feet and frown lines; Juvederm and Perfectha hyaluronic fillers to lift and contour cheeks, minimise nasolabial folds, wrinkles and skin depressions, and add volume to and contour lips; and Kybella, the first and only FDA-approved injectable treatment to improve the appearance of impurities beneath the chin by physically destroying fat cells. Treat yourself to a facelift without the invasiveness of surgery, all under Dr Alessi’s artistic hands.

As the founder and medical director of the Alessi Institute for Facial Plastic Surgery, Beverly Hills, Dr Alessi is certified by both the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology. Magician to the stars, Dr Alessi has appeared on Larry King Live, ABC News, CBS News, NBC News and CNN for his expertise in facial contouring.



Perfect health with Paulo Fernandes (December 27 to January 17, 2018)

Paulo will be hosting complimentary workshops on The Ten Steps for Perfect Health at Drift by Niyama. A holistic look at the combination of diet, hydration, detoxing and exercise, Paulo also introduces the wonders of nutritional microscopy and an alkaline lifestyle.

Discover the inner workings of your body, with a live blood analysis illustrating your nutritional needs, deficiencies and imbalances. Learn about targeted super foods and herbs to increase your energy levels. Sign up for a bamboo massage to melt away muscle pain, or a session of lymphatic detox with cavitation to remove accumulated toxins and break up localised fat deposits and cellulite with ultrasound.

Paulo Fernandes is a health coach certified by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition in Manhattan. Competing in international swimming from a young age, Paulo joined the Marines at 18 and became a Navy Seal officer. After receiving his PhD in sports, Paulo specialised in nutritional microscopy, naturopathy, raw nutrition and biontology. Paulo has travelled the world, from Los Angeles to London to Dubai, helping the elite reach their goals of maximum health and fitness.



Niyama, a popular A-list hideaway nestled in the Dhaalu atoll, offers guests exclusive access to its twin islands – Chill and Play – conveniently connected via a picturesque bridge.

The family-friendly retreat, surrounded by picturesque shorelines and lush vegetation, has nine deluxe room categories ranging from spacious beachfront studios and one-bedroom water pavilions to three-bedroom family beach pavilions with two private pools, jacuzzi and a personal spa treatment room. With state-of-the-art amenities, in-room fridges filled with gourmet treats, a private butler plus the magic of the Maldivian island, this is the ultimate antidote to city life.

The jewel in the resort’s crown is the magnificent Crescent, a playground of five ultra-chic villas, all with private pools, for up to 14 adults and eight children. Boasting a private chef, two butlers, a housekeeper and a host of complimentary activities including a sunset dhoni cruise and movie under the stars, this over water sanctuary is the perfect paradise treat for extended families, honeymooners and discerning travellers.

With nine dining destinations, including tree house restaurant Nest and the world’s first underwater playground Subsix, guests can enhance their stay at Niyama with surreal gastronomic experiences.

Young VIPs will adore the Explorers Kids Club with its range of activities including nature expeditions around the tropical isles to MasterChef classes, while adventure-seeking teens and adults will be inspired by the resort’s excellent water sports offerings such as surfing, scuba diving and jet-skiing. Wellness devotees looking to indulge in a spot of indulgent pampering can retreat to the tranquil Drift by Niyama spa while enjoying the crystal-clear turquoise sea views from the six overwater treatment rooms.

Mirihi Island Announces Yoga Retreat for Solo Travellers with prominent yogi Claudia Geux

Mirihi Island Maldives has partnered with Claudia Geux, one of the most experienced yoga instructors in Europe, to offer solo travellers an exclusive yoga and meditation retreat.

During the retreat, which runs from December 3-10, Mirihi Island’s aspiring yogis will be invited to start the day against the backdrop of the rising sun with an energising yoga session led by Claudia. Come evening, guests will align their senses with Claudia’s meditation session, where individuals can balance and synchronise their mind, body and soul through chanting and breathing techniques.

For those with specific targets, there is also the option of payable private sessions which can be booked and tailored to an individual’s ability, preferences and interests.

Zurich native Claudia discovered a passion for the ancient practice of yoga while travelling in New Zealand several years ago. Over time, her preferred yoga style has emerged as Vinyasa Flow; meaning classes are taught in a flowing and creative way, accompanied by calming, tranquil music.

The yoga and meditation retreat costs USD 4,890 per person. The price is inclusive of taxes, and includes accommodation in a water villa on half-board basis, daily yoga and meditation, and return seaplane transfers.

“With the exclusive island destination removing the single supplement from all villas during this period and offering yoga and meditation daily, it is the ideal time for solo travellers craving a winter ‘digital-detox’ to visit. The retreat, which includes half board, will appeal to those in search of a hassle-free holiday,” an announcement by the resort read.

“The yoga and meditation retreat is back by popular demand following two successful retreats in 2016 and early 2017, and with solo travel set to become one of 2018’s biggest travel trends, Mirihi Island is now paving the way for guests who want to travel by themselves.”

The resort has, meanwhile, extended its Solo Travel offer until December 20, following an impressive number of solo traveller bookings during the summer period.

Located in the South Ari Atoll, Mirihi Island is an intimate resort with only 37 rooms, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere with friendly staff. Guests will immediately feel at ease in the safe and beautiful environment. With sand covered floors throughout much of the hotel, guests can relax upon arrival where they will be encouraged to abandon their shoes and enjoy their stay barefoot with the powder-soft sand between their toes.

Travellers looking to socialise and meet like-minded people can book sunset sailing trips, whale shark safaris, diving trips, visits to local islands, sessions tasting the most comprehensive selection of fine rum in the whole of the Indian Ocean, and can enjoy complimentary weekly beach cinemas, board games, table tennis, football and more.

Alternatively, guests can enjoy some time away from it all in their private water or beach villa, on a secluded beach or while enjoying a pampering spa treatment.

New spa Menu in Baro Maldives

Baros Maldives has introduced a new range of environmentally-sourced products in its popular Spa. Reflecting this new concept, the Spa has been renamed as “Serenity Spa” to match its reputation as a haven of tranquillity in this romantic, award-winning boutique resort.

The new name ties the enhancement of the treatments and products available to the expertise of the Spa’s therapists, who have each received personalised training in the use of new treatment mediums and techniques. With a decade of experience in individual attention to guests in its unique calm garden setting and blissful comfort, the Spa at Baros is renowned for its relaxing and comforting treatments.

The Spa’s new treatment menu incorporates curative powers of plants combined with entrancing healing traditions. New brands of result-driven ingredients with beautiful sensual aromas have been sourced from the UK, USA and Africa.

The Spa’s new menu features such deluxe treatments as the Tri-scented Lime Infused Luxury Massage incorporating nourishing and hydrating shea butter nuggets or a full body indulgence featuring tropical elements of frangipani or sweet orchid. There is a medley of over 30 therapies for guests to choose from, guided by the advice of the Spa’s skilled practitioners. Guests are also invited to select their own programmes for rejuvenation, relaxation, revival and release.

Emphasis is placed on relaxing and therapeutic spa therapies and utilises products by Elemis, TheraNaka and Coola. Products like Coola, which is certified 70% organic and reef friendly, enable the Spa to offer treatments with ingredients that are compatible with the ecological ethos of Baros Maldives.

The therapists, who have been chosen for their skills as well as their caring and intuitive natures, have full expertise in treatments of all kinds, each treatment adapted to a guest’s unique requirements. The Spa is set in a beautiful, lush tropical garden where serenity saturates the atmosphere and is accessed by over-water stepping stones. It is a tranquil haven where complete wellbeing in body, mind and soul is made possible.

Guests are welcome to enjoy a complimentary 15-minute Spa Taster on the day of their arrival at Baros Maldives, or on the next day. This is designed to familiarise guests with the Serenity Spa concept and to enable them to decide which of the various Spa experiences would suit their individual requirements best.

Baros Maldives is a private, Maldivian-owned island of 75 beach and over-water villas, acclaimed in 2016 as the World’s Most Romantic Resort & The Maldives’ Leading Boutique Resort by the World Travel Awards, and as Number 14 out of the World’s Top 25 Luxury Hotels by TripAdvisor 2017.

Dr. Jitendra Varshey appointed as the Spa director of SIX SENSES LAAMU

Six Senses Laamu is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jitendra Varshney as spa director. Six Senses Spa Laamu features four uniquely designed couple’s treatment nests, two secluded couple treatment champas plus two champas for Ayurveda and one for Thai massage. Along with the signature Six Senses treatments, locally inspired and Ayurvedic massages are also available. Guests can opt for wellness classes such as Mindfulness Meditation, Pranayama and Aerial Yoga or for tailor-made Integrated Wellness programs.

Doctor Jitendra (or Dr. J) joined Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives as a wellness practitioner and spa manager in June 2015 and was promoted to spa director in June 2017. In this role, Dr. Jitendra is overseeing the Six Senses Spa’s daily operations, the Integrated Wellness programs and the Visiting Practitioner programs. With his holistic approach to wellness and people-driven personality, Dr. Jitendra believes in spending time with guests to help them understand the real meaning of balance and how to achieve it and leading them on the path of wellbeing.

Dr. J is a highly motivated postgraduate in Ayurvedic medicine and certified Yoga and Reiki master, with extensive experience in both the hospitality and the health industry. He specializes in Ayurvedic and Integrated Wellness consultations, guest treatment plans and Reiki therapies. He has spent the past 11 years in India managing spas and wellness centers, such as Leo Juventa Medi Spa, Three Graces by Amatraa Spa and Ananda in the Himalayas. During the past few years he has been focusing on lifestyle consultations, therapeutic yoga and nutritional advice.

Marteyne van Well, general manager of Six Senses Laamu says, “We are very happy to have Dr. J leading
Six Senses Laamu Spa team. His commitment towards our core value of Pioneering Wellness along with his extensive experience and skills, he drives inspiration for our guests to lead a healthier lifestyle and at the same time offers them a unique Spa experience.”

Amilla Fushi Elevates Spa Retreat Concept To Fresh Heights With New Wellness Tree Houses By Bodyism

Imagine escaping to an island home away from home, a uniquely serene wellness retreat surrounded only by lush swaying palms and endless tropical skies. Ascending to a private, pampering haven 12 metres up amongst the treetops, letting the cares of the bustling world fall away and succumbing to a revitalizing, blissful reverie where recharging and recovery are paramount. Wellness wishful thinking? Not at Amilla Fushi: an exclusive collaboration between this luxury Maldives resort and global healthy living phenomenon Bodyism has borne spectacular fruit, with the creation of the idyllic island’s new Wellness Tree Houses by Bodyism.

The new Wellness Tree Houses are private one-bedroom spa ‘nests’ with their own dedicated treatment suites, high in the treetops, where guests can enjoy a uniquely personal, inclusive wellness experience delivered by Bodyism Performance Specialists. After a personal ‘Body Oracle’ consultation, the Bodyism team helps Wellness Tree House guests to create their own programme from an integrated menu of Javvu Spa treatments and Bodyism fitness and wellness classes designed to re-establish energy flows, revive the mind, increase circulation and create a foundation for balance and health. Rates also include full board meals – and minibar snacks – from a specially designed Clean and Lean menu.

In addition to a private treetop treatment suite, the contemporary and sleek air-conditioned 220 sqm Wellness Tree Houses also feature their own cantilevered inifinity pools looking out over the tree canopy; an indoor living room area with sofa and work desk; a spacious bathroom and outdoor showers. Guests who decide against a complete digital detox can also enjoy a 42 inch flat-screen TV and satellite channels.

Exclusive Wellness Tree House by Bodyism retreats will periodically be personally overseen by Bodyism founder James Duigan himself. The first of these will take place from 4 – 11 May 2017, and will include a series of morning talks by James on ‘The ‘4 Pillars of Health’ – nutrition, movement, mindset and sleep.

The launch of the new Wellness Tree Houses by Bodyism augments Amilla’s ‘spa village’, Javvu Spa. Situated under a canopy of banyan trees at the heart of the island, Javvu features 10 private 48 sqm treatment pods, a large open-plan fitness centre, contemporary personal training studio and outdoor ‘jungle gym’ – all overlooking the Indian Ocean. Yoga, pilates, meditation and pranayama are led on the spa jetty over the lagoon, while a buzzy, shaded communal space provides a sociable hub complete with interactive shopping, lifestyle consultations and the new Island Café by Clean and Lean.

Javvu’s holistic approach is complemented by an integrated spa menu featuring results-driven treatments from a carefully edited selection of world-class brands; Bodyism wellness and fitness programmes and sessions using both the natural environment and the latest high-tech gym equipment; and ancient healing and energy therapies.

Wellbeing Escapes offers a six night stay in May in a Wellness Tree House by Bodyism at Amilla Fushi from £6,893 per person sharing. This includes: return economy flights; shared transfers; accommodation in a Wellness Tree House; a Bodyism lifestyle consultation session upon arrival; breakfast, lunch and dinner from a specially designed wellness menu; healthy minibar snacks delivered twice daily; a daily 50 minute Spa treatment; and a fitness and wellness movement activity twice daily, all overseen by the team from Bodyism, plus US$180 spa credit per person.

New gateway in Maldives a gamechanger for southern atolls

Gan, in the south of the Maldives, recently opened up to international airlines, a development that could translate to an estimated three hours in time saving for travel to resorts in the south.

The introduction of this gateway eliminates the need to connect with a scheduled commercial flight from Male, 545km away, to get to the domestic airports in the south.

On December 1, SriLankan Airlines started flying from Colombo to the upgraded Gan airport, which was previously only served by domestic carriers Maldivian and Flyme.

SriLanka’s 110-minute flight departs Colombo at 06.55 four times a week (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays) using a 150-seat Airbus 320.

“Since we consider the Maldives our extended home market, we will explore every avenue to make sure that Gan receives the attention and visibility that it deserves,” said Saminda Perera, general manager – marketing, SriLankan Airlines.

Resorts in the southern atolls are expected to benefit from this, with John Allanson, general manager of Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort, saying that Gan is “virtually on the doorstep” of the resort and others in Seenu, Gnaviyani, Gaafu Dhaalu and Gaafu Alifu.

Outrigger was quick to respond to the development, adding an on-demand 30-minute Trans Maldivian Airlines seaplane service from Gan, Seenu said.

Hoteliers in the southern atolls now hope that more international airlines, especially those with big feeder hubs in the Middle East, will also introduce flights to Gan.

PER AQUUM Niyama Maldives 3-night luxury romantic getaway Valentine's Day offer

Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and Anantara & PER AQUUM have luxury romantic getaways on offer.

At PER AQUUM Niyama Maldives, the package, for stays of three nights or more, includes  a bottle of champagne on arrival, 90-minute spa ritual for two at LIME Spa, Dream Dhoni sunset cruise, the Destination Dining experience on a deserted sandbank, and a professional photoshoot in three locations, with makeup and wardrobe.

The price is $3407 a person a night.

Or at Anantara Kihavah Maldives, celebrate Valentine's with an exclusive Dining by Design package at SEA, the underwater world where guests can hire the entire venue to truly impress.

It includes an eight-course tasting menu, a vintage wine menu including a bottle of Cristal Rose 2006 and Chateau Petrus 1998.

The price is $19,313 a couple.

Check Out Soneva Jani, An Exclusive Resort In Maldives That Lets You WaterSlide To The Ocean

If you're planning an ultimate beach getaway, why not do it in style? There's a new luxury beach resort in the Maldives, and with all the hearsay and awesome features, we're sure it's going to be an ultimate travel destination.

Soneva Jani Resort, a subsidiary of Soneva Properties, already had a soft opening to the public last October 2016, but final development stages won't be finished until February this year. It's a luxury resort located on the virgin Island of Medhufaru in the northern Atoll of Noonu, and it is surrounded by a 4km long beach coastline, with lush vegetation and clear, turquoise waters.
Soneva Properties is renowned for their excellence in integrating "Eco-Luxury Hospitality" in all their resorts, and Soneva Jani will be no exception. Sustainable and eco-friendly, Soneva Jani is a sure-fire hit for nature-conscious travelers.

The island lagoon of Soneva Jani will comprise of only 57 villas. There would be 24 water villas and 23 beach villas. All the villas will enjoy all the amenities of the resort, and each would get their own personal butler as the same in all Soneva Properties, called Mr./Mrs. Friday.
The water villas are only reachable by boat, and the largest villa could accommodate a family of ten. According to dreamingofmaldives, "Each Water Villa will feature an amazing water slide and its private Pool, large lounge areas with open views on the blue, ample wooden decks, kids' sleeping area, a living area with sunken seats, top floor with seating and a dining sala and several other amazing living spaces."

What guests couldn't get enough of is the waterslide, which lets you slide your way to the clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean. As if a private pool isn't enough!
The amenities for the beach villas are more or less the same, and all guests can enjoy the resort's exclusive amenities. Soneva Jani Resort has a cinema, a beach restaurant, a spa, and a water and sports center.

Already making headlines in the hospitality industry, it's not surprising if Soneva Jani will make it as one of the must-visit luxury resorts in the world. Forget the noise and stress of the city, and relax and slide all your troubles away, only at Soneva Jani.

Centara Grand Island Resort And Spa's New Menu Inspires Euphoria With Every Meal

The Club at Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives launches colourful feasts, presenting an exciting new menu created by Executive Chef Yvan Marclay and Executive Sous Chef Ashish Domme. The resort strives to enchant all club guests with an extraordinary dining experience with these new creations that have bold and eccentric flavors, made with the freshest high-quality produce.

Chef Yvan Marclay, with more than 15 years of experience being in charge of professional kitchens in luxury hotels and resorts in the Middle East and North Africa, brings with him expertise and competence that shows in the exciting revamped menu.

These impressive dishes that distinctly portrays the essence of sophisticated dining were officially introduced on the 21st of November 2016. Dishes that were featured include; Quinoa Couscous with Goat Cheese, Filled Zucchini Flowers, Baby Fennel Tempura, Pomegranate Reduction and Coriander Oil, White Onion Soup Served with Pan Seared Scallops, Salmon Roe and Baby Spinach, Olive Oil Poached Barramundi with Chlorophyll, Dry Fig Risotto, White Balsamic Beurre Blanc and Herbs, along with desserts that were delicious even to the eyes such as Walk On Saturn, Nutella -Hazelnut, White Chocolate-Pistachio Croquet Ice Parfait Served with Trio Sauces.

Their first serving received remarkable reviews from guests who had the privilege of visiting the resort at that time. Executive Chef Marclay said “These comments on the new dishes are the best feedback we’ve ever received. Some English guests told us our new dishes were the best they ever experienced”.

The Executive Sous Chef Domme also added that “An Australian couple told me that they had never had anything this amazing before and this was like spending 500 Australian dollars to dine at one of Sydney’s top restaurants”.

The two notable chefs have explained that their focus is on trying to take a modern and healthy approach on creating the dishes. They aim to create dishes full of flavour that are also aesthetically pleasing - and they really are! The dishes are available all day at The Club, Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives, it is really worth trying.

Jennifer Hawkins Enjoys A Luxurious Vacation In The Maldives

Former Miss Universe and TV Persona Jennifer Hawkins is spending her holidays vacationing in the Maldives with her husband Jake Wall.

Jennifer Hawkins is known for her title as Miss Universe in 2014 and also as the host of Australia’s next top model. The 33-year-old Australian model has her own line of swimwear that is recognizable around the world. She is also a model, entrepreneur and brand ambassador that has over 821k followers on Instagram. Her fans adore her and follow the trends she set, including the most recent vacation she is on in the Maldives.

Jennifer is reported to be staying in Amillafushi Resort and spa, a well-known property to host distinguished celebrity guests. Amillafushi Resort and Spa is among one of the most exclusive and expensive resorts in the Maldives, sources stated that she was occupying a room that cost 5000 dollars per night.

These rooms cost as much with reason. Resorts such as Amillafushi provides their most VIP guests with as much privacy and seclusion as they would require. Often times, celebrities find that it is a hassle to find a spot to vacation in without the paparazzi popping in.

Other celebrities that have visited the resort within this year include the Beckhams and Gordon Ramsey during New Year’s.

AMILLA FUSHI, THE MALDIVES

The Maldives was once a haven for honeymooners, but “there’s been a significant shift from loved-up couples to the high-end family market”, says Michael Flynn, chair and founder of The Small Maldives Island, which owns Amilla Fushi, a resort on Baa Atoll, 30 minutes by seaplane from Male’s Ibrahim Nasir airport.

Amilla Fushi features large villas as well as more mainstream resort-style accommodation, including overwater configurations with lagoon access and deck pools. “But families want to stay under one roof ... and have a high-end holiday villa experience,” Flynn says.

Amilla Fushi touts itself as “a home away from home”, but with its resident marine biologist, design magazine-worthy interiors and high ratio of staff to guests, this isn’t like any home we’ve experienced.

Baa Atoll is a World Biosphere Reserve, meaning it’s a protected marine haven rich in soft and hard coral, reef fish, manta rays, turtles and other underwater life.

And so to bed: There are six four-bedroom Villa Residences, including garden-level and upper-storey guest suites, beach courtyard, dining deck and staff quarters. The Amilla Villa Estate boasts six bedrooms, while the Great Beach Villa is the largest, with eight bedrooms.

Vibe: All villas are sleek, cool and contemporary and, given the location, each has a beachy, relaxed ambience. There are neutral colours, polished teakwood floors and glass walls that open to sand and sea. Attention to detail and family-friendly facilities such as a kids’ club are an attractive drawcard for the growing market of (mostly Australian) holiday-makers.

Dining: Each villa has a kitchen and katheeb (butler) on hand to prepare meals in-house but there are plenty of resort dining options along sandy paths, including Baazaar overlooking the infinity pool, which encompasses relaxed eateries such as Joe’s Pizza, Fresh, Fish & Chips, Grill and Wok. A recently opened Japanese restaurant, Feeling Koi, sits on stilts high above the lagoon. The Wine Shop and Cellar Door houses a deli and more than 250 labels from across the world.

Highlights: If turtles and dolphins swimming by the house reef aren’t enough, there’s world-class diving on Amilla’s doorstep, run by Dive Butler International, and Hanifaru Bay, a manta ray and whale shark hot spot, is a 10-minute speedboat ride away.

Tip: International music lounge franchise 1 OAK will open at Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives, the nearby sister island “party” resort to Amilla Fushi, this year.

Idyllic Indian Ocean Retreats

Rumour has is that when Jean Michel Gathy was commissioned to shape the architecture of One&Only Reethi Rah, he said he wanted each guest to “feel like a king”. I’m happy to say that he failed... spectacularly... because from the moment we set foot on the island we felt like a god and goddess. In other words we were in Heaven. A cynic might dismiss this as hollow hyperbole, but I would challenge anyone to visit One & Only Reethi Rah and not feel as though they had transcended to a higher plain.

Even from the moment we touched down, I was aware that something very special was about to happen, not least because we were greeted by a band of merry men who promptly swooped in and ushered us on to a luxury private yacht with seasoned precision. Feeling like Jay Z and Beyoncé, we kicked back and pressed the start button on our Honeymoon. If first impressions were anything to go by, our marriage was off to a perfect start!

If you are brave enough to give yourself the title ‘One and Only’, it’s safe to say that you had better know your stuff, because customer expectations are bound to be pretty gargantuan. In a country where Island resorts are its primary income, there is going be a lot of competition to be the best. And by heck do One&Only Reethi Rah put up a darn good fistfight.

We arrived to warm and welcoming faces before meandering down the tiny, sandy “roads” towards our beach villa in a golf buggy - cars have no business in island life. Along the way, our personal concierge, Gizem, told us that staff outnumber guests by a ratio of more than 3 to 1, although you would never know, as the level of privacy made us feel like we were on a deserted paradise. When they were visible, staff pirouetted around us with balletic precision noting our requests and making them happen without ever breaking a sweat in the 30+ degree heat.

The Spa

Intricate carvings in wood and exquisite decor adorn the reception of the One & Only SPA. It is a haven of serenity and set amongst a beautiful expanse of manicured trees and grass leading to the ocean. You can practically feel your shoulders un-hunch and your mind letting go. There are chill out huts, a chi room, overwater treatment rooms, massive his and hers steam and sauna rooms with floor to ceiling windows overlooking a courtyard. It’s hard not to relax in a place where treatment rooms go by the names Devotion, Romance, Wisdom, Healing and Vitality....

So what is it about One&Only Reethi Rah that makes it an experience that stands out even for those who have been fortunate enough to enjoy luxury travel in the past? Well, I suppose it is the result of an overall vision to create paradise and then sheer determination to never lose it.

The Treatment

Once in a Blue Moon - A two hour experience for couples, starts by being guided to the romantic, private and secluded treatment area specially set up on the beach. Once there a hand ritual with sea salt and rose petals begins.

Side by Side - A 90 minute aromatherapy body massage will be performed and followed by a tea ceremony. Finally, back to your villa where you will enjoy a signature bath, a glass of champagne and a plate of exotic fruits. True Romance!

Other Treatments

One&Only Essence of Reethi Rah (180 minutes)
One&Only in Harmony (120 minutes)
Ultimate Lifting, Firming & Toning Facial feat. NuFACE® (90 minutes)
Hoona Herbal Massage (90 minutes)

To Stay

Of the 10 villa types on offer, we were assigned a beach villa with a pool. Let me get one thing straight, no matter where you end up laying your head, rest assured, it will be a den of luxury. Behind our large, wooden front gate, there was a distinct and blissful feeling of isolation. A secluded patch of beach to call our own, with two palm trees harbouring a hammock. This was more than a destination, it was a picture-perfect postcard.

Our digs for the next few days were a thatched cottage villa complete with high ceilings and a beautiful Balinese-style decor. We were spoiled with an unpacking service, a pillow and essential oils menu, a bathroom with two massive sinks complete with his and hers soaps and wooden shutters everywhere (which stayed open during our stay, as I didn’t want to miss one ounce of that view). Plus a second shower outdoors should you want to recreate a shampoo advert for fun (you know I did).

To Eat

There are four main restaurants to tickle your taste buds. The main Reethi restaurant is beautifully constructed of high ceilings and carved wooden pillars and doors, serving contemporary Asian and Mediterranean fusion food. This is also where breakfast is served. Warning: come hungry. We are big breakfast buffet connoisseurs, and by golly this is one to behold.

Another favourite for dinner is Tapasake that serves exquisite modern Japanese dishes with oodles of fish from the ocean that you are staring at from your dinner table. Fandita - which means magical in the Maldivian language Dhivehi - is aptly named, with its Arabian Nights-inspired restaurant and bar with beautiful sunset views.

And the Chef’s Garden also hosts a restaurant, which is a candlelit patch of the vegetable garden, designed with romance in mind.

Activities

You’d be forgiven for never leaving your villa, but it would be a foolish tactic. The 24-hour golf buggy service will happily whisk you to any one of the fantastic amenities of which there are many.

For the sporty guests there is state of the art gym, with knowledgeable gym instructors who put me through my paces in an outdoor circuit Jessica Ennis would be proud of. There is a yoga pavilion where you can partake in aerial yoga - not for those afraid of heights, a full size football pitch, a badminton court and tennis courts. There is also an art gallery, a Taylor Taylor hair salon, a mani-pedi salon, barber shop and a KIDS ONLY club - exclusive to the mini-me’s. The beach club is alive all day with tunes pumping from the DJ’s box.

A favourite pass time for us was to grab an afternoon ice cream straight from the club’s ice cream bar, before swimming off the sugar rush out on the hotels massive water trampoline. Big Kids Only Need Apply.

They take their sea excursions seriously at the Marine Concierge Centre where trips such as luxury yacht big game fishing, turtle adventures, sunrise handling fishing, reef snorkelling, sunset and dolphin cruises, and shark safaris can be arranged on a whim.

Don’t Miss

The buffet complete with a cold room in the centre. Enter at your peril, the food is exquisite.

Splash - The water sports centre offering fun and shenanigans in the Indian Ocean on banana boats, canoes, paddle board, water-skiing and windsurfing.

The Maldives’ only PADI National Geographic dive centre is also here at Reethi, and if you believe the local sharks are vegetarian, visit the country’s best shark site close by. There is also an opportunity to plant coral with updates after you leave, making you wish you could live there and watch it grow.

Experience ‘intelligent’ luxury at Soneva Jani, Maldives

Sonu and Eva Shivdasani, the creators of Soneva, made the modern Maldives and now they’re doing it again, making intelligent luxury even sharper, writes John Arlidge.

New. It’s what we want and what all manner of purveyors of snazzy, shiny things want to sell us. Sadly, it rarely lives up to its billing. How many times have you been promised a fresh experience, only to find it’s a half-hearted re-bake of something same-old, same-old? But occasionally just occasionally something genuinely refreshing does come along.

Before most people had heard of intelligent luxury, Sonu Shivdasani and his wife, Eva, who grew up variously in India, England and Sweden, combined their names and talents to create it. Soneva resorts are not flashy. The dress code is ‘No shoes’ (they kidnap your footwear). They are green. Rooms and villas are made from sustainable wood, including local coconut trees. Motor vehicles are banned in favour of bicycles and electric buggies. Boats run on electric motors where possible. Even the fire engines are electric.

Sonevas serve largely organic food, grown locally, sustainably caught fish. Standout dishes include savoury mango gazpacho, tandoori feta cheese salad, yoghurt and basil sorbet with fresh passion fruit. Thursdays are meat-free. (No exceptions, burger addicts.) The resorts make their own drinking water, instead of importing expensive bottled stuff.

Activities and experiences offer simplicity, quality and ‘wellness’ nature walks, dolphin cruises, diving, including freediving, fishing and picnics on deserted islands, plus more kinds of massage than you ever knew existed. Service is personal and hop-to-it, with a twist. Each guest has their own ‘Mr Friday’ or ‘Ms Friday’ butler-cum-concierge.

Soneva started in the Maldives at a time when tourism there was three star at best. Thanks to the success of the first Soneva (Soneva Fushi, in the Baa atoll), it is now mainly five star. LVMH (under the Cheval Blanc brand), St Regis and Four Seasons have all opened recently. It’s time for Soneva to respond and update the barefoot chic it pioneered. And that’s what Sonu and Eva are doing.

About twenty minutes by seaplane from Soneva Fushi and 40 minutes from Malé, the Maldives’ capital, is Soneva Jani, in the Noonu atoll. Jani means wisdom in Sanskrit, and this place is smarter than the average resort. It comprises one island, 150 acres (or half as big again as Soneva Fushi), plus four other, smaller, deserted islands, all set in a lagoon 3.5 miles by one mile. Thirty-odd villas, a more modern take on those at Soneva Fushi, are rising on the island. Meandering off one end are 24 of those villas on stilts over water that are obligatory on all advertisements for the Maldives.

Look closely at those promo shots and you’ll notice that the villas are tiny and, to save money, cheek by jowl. Not at Soneva Jani. One of the water villas has four bedrooms and a 20-metre swimming pool. Many have water slides that run from the upper floors straight into the lagoon. They are all at least 20 metres apart.

The interiors are modern rustic, with sandblasted pine from sustainable forests in New Zealand, offset with plenty of glass. The bathrooms are inside and outdoors. You can swim under a screen straight into the bathroom for a shower after a dip.


There’s simple fun. The mini kitchens have popcorn makers. There’s natural fun. Glass panels cut in the decks allow you to peer down at the rays and the odd reef (i.e. safe) shark swimming underneath. There’s hi-tech fun. Press a button on the bedside table and the roof above the master bed opens, Bond villain lair-style, so you can stargaze as you fall asleep. (Rain sensors close the roof automatically if the heavens open during the night.)

The most powerful telescope in the Maldives in the new observatory offers pin-sharp stargazing. Images are broadcast on to screens that form bar and restaurant table tops, so you can dine on the stars, under the stars. After dinner, you can watch a private screening of your favourite film at the overwater cinema.

Halfway along the string of water villas is the biggest building ever built over water in the Maldives. The Gathering is three storeys high and has restaurants, bars, a wine cellar, library, gym and spa and den, plus Soneva’s signature ‘rooms’ for cheese and cold cuts, chocolate and ice cream, where you can help yourself any time. ‘There will be a real buzz here but you will still be able to come barefoot,’ Shivdasani told me when I visited in October.

Like Soneva Fushi, Soneva Jani will have its own time zone to make the days as long and sunny as possible, without having to get up at 6am. Sun-up is always at about 7am and sundown at 7pm. The vibe will still be ‘it’s OK to do nothing at all’. One of the ‘activities’ listed is ‘lying on the beach’.

Maybe it’s these touches. Maybe it’s the warmth and sense of mischief of general manager Olivia Richli, who was tempted away from running the Aman in Venice. Maybe it’s simply the blissful absence of golf. Whatever the reason, the de-stress is instant and complete. You want proof? Look at the gym. If Soneva Fushi is anything to go by, the gym at Soneva Jani will be deserted. You’ll be hard-pressed to see mobile phones, either. Most people stop using theirs a day or so after arriving.

Soneva is now not only over the water, it is on the water. Soneva in Aqua is a new Maldives-based 65-foot yacht, which is half Asian-inspired sail-powered junk and half hi-tech motor yacht. There are two large bedrooms and kids’ rooms so that the whole family can set sail. The bath has a glass bottom for au naturel fish fancying. The crew comprise the captain, a Mr or Ms Friday, an engineer, a divemaster and a spa-therapist-cum-housekeeper, so you can dive and have a massage on deck, all before breakfast.

Expanding so heavily in the Maldives is risky, thanks to the island nation’s fraying democracy, short leases for property ownership, and rising sea levels. But Shivdasani reckons the super-rich will continue to prize the area above its rivals, notably the Caribbean, thanks to its superior location and far better service and food. Current performance certainly supports him. Sonevans are even more dependent on their fix than Aman junkies. More than half of visitors to Soneva Fushi are repeat customers. The top 100 clients spend between $80,000 and $1 million a year.


Even if you’re not super-rich, I’d go anyway. I’d recommend a few days in a water villa at Soneva Jani, a few days on Soneva in Aqua, and a few days back on the mother ship in a beach villa on Soneva Fushi. If you’re not relaxed after that, seek medical advice.

Cocoon Maldives Is Officially Open!

Designed by famous Italian design firm LAGO, Cocoon Maldives resort has been inaugurated on Monday.

The 5-star resort is located 30 minutes away from Ibrahim Nasir International Airport at Lhaviyani Atoll on the island of Ookolhufinolhu. The property has been developed by Cocoon Investment in association with LAGO.

Cocoon Maldives aims to let the guests be enlightened as they complete a metamorphosis and rediscover their true self. Cocoon Maldives strives to create a unique designer resort that mixes luxury, design aesthetics, and hospitality in one exceptionally beautiful tropical island fashioned from the ground up to provide guests with the ultimate holiday experience aimed to refresh, revitalize and reawaken the soul.

There are 150 villas on the beach and suspended on stilts in the lagoon. LAGO has made it so that the designs incorporate the natural beauty of the island and surrounding. They have assembled the best elements of hospitality into an elegant yet modern resort. Cocoon's understated interiors defer to the extraordinary beauty of the surrounding marine environment: large windows frame scenes of breathtaking beaches, lagoon and ocean, complemented by furniture hewn from 200-year-old Wildwood. This theme is continued across all areas of the resort. In addition to the beautifully designed rooms, there are also three especially designed restaurants and bar contributed by LAGO.

Cocoon Maldives is well located around one of the best diving areas in the archipelago. There are over 50 diving spots around the resort. This gives room for the dive center and water sports facilities of this property to be top notch. In addition to these services, Cocoon Maldives also offers a Spa, Gym and Kid’s Club with experts to facilitate.

The General Manager for the resort, Raam stated that the aim of the resort is to give their guests a chance to have unforgettable experience during their visit.