ISLAND ESCAPES Idyllic
New hospitality brand Niva Hotels & Resorts offers an unforgettable way to experience the Indian Ocean
N
owhere says island paradise quite like the Maldives and the
Seychelles. Against a backdrop of lofty palm trees, crystalline bays and pristine stretches of sand, these archipelagos are perfectly suited to a relaxed, laid-back lifestyle – which is exactly what new hospitality group Niva Hotels & Resorts invites travellers to enjoy. Niva is part of Universal Resorts, the hotel group soon to become Versa Hospitality after 50 years of pioneering high-end hotels in the Maldives. Now, with four properties across the Maldives and the Seychelles already welcoming guests and two more joining the portfolio soon, Niva’s vision is to remind travellers that true luxury isn’t about status – but about soul.
ISLE OF ENCHANTMENT
In the Raa Atoll, Niva Dhigali Maldives is surrounded by turquoise waters and abundant natural beauty. Its 180-key portfolio is made up of rooms, suites and villas, with each one burrowed on the beachfront or gently laid atop the water’s surface. There are seven drinking and dining venues, as well as a spa that focuses on therapies inspired by Indigenous
traditions, a dive centre offering snorkelling and diving excursions, and the option to take to the water in a kayak, on a paddleboard or on a catamaran. Elsewhere, just a 25-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport in the South Malé Atoll, Niva Velassaru Maldives sits on its own private island ringed by sugar-soft sands. Each of the 129 rooms, whether on the beach or over the water, is a traditional thatched structure with light, well-appointed interiors. As well as sampling the five restaurants and two bars, guests are invited to unwind among the verdant environs and enjoy slow, sun- soaked days away from the constraints of everyday life. Niva Kuramathi Maldives in the North Ari Atoll also joined
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