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What’s new  Maldives: The Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort is due to open in August on Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. GM Pascal Billon said: “We’re offering an all-inclusive premium experience with 53


accommodations comprising Beachfront Pool Villas (one or two bedrooms), an Ocean Pool Villa and the Presidential Villa, with great F&B concepts. Agents should look out for our special opening offers involving credits for our Navasana Spa, discovery excursions and more.” One&Only Reethi Rah (reethirah.oneandonlyresorts.


com) has added private infi nity pools and Jacuzzis with ocean views to its Grand Water Villas, and a Japanese Teppanyaki, restaurant. Velassaru Maldives (velassura.com) has introduced a three-hour ‘Vinotherapie’ (wine therapy) spa treatment which costs £422 per couple. Coco Bodu Hithi is re-launching its most exclusive villas as Coco Residences this month (May) with butler service. The four-bedroom Owner’s Villa at the Cheval


Blanc Randheli (randheli.chevalblanc.com) on Noonu Atoll has opened with a Guerlain Spa, chefs and majordomo. New this year to the 45-villa butler-service Maison is ATP tennis-pro coaching. Baros Maldives (baros.com) has built a new


Above: the secluded villas of Maia Luxury Resort & Spa, Seychelles. Right: pool view at the Avani Seychelles Barbarons Resort & Spa. Opposite page: sunset cruise with Velassaru Maldives


overwater swimming pool, added fi ve new water pool villas and introduced a Wellness Experience which includes yoga, couples


massage and champagne breakfast, from $4,240 for four nights, per room in May. The Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa


(hideawaybeachmaldives.com) has reopened following a $50 million renovation of Dhokakulhi Island. It has 103 villas, large spa and kids’ club.  Mauritius: Maritim Hotels (maritim.com) is to open a second property in Mauritius – Maritim Crystals Beach Hotel. The new four-star property will be located at Belle Mare, on a half-mile stretch of sandy beach. The hotel will have 181 luxurious rooms across four room categories (between 50


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