INDIAN OCEAN NEW OPENINGS DESTINATIONS LEFT:


Hard Rock Hotel


Maldives RIGHT:


Faarufushi BELOW:


JW Marriott Maldives Resort


and Spa


inspired treatments to The Sound of Your Stay music programme, which offers free use of Fender guitars and Crosley record players, plus kids’ and teens’ clubs, a host of rock memorabilia and a string of dining options ranging from Latin cuisine to signature American classics. Book it: A night’s B&B starts at £348 for two people. hardrockhotelmaldives.com


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SAII LAGOON MALDIVES Also opening in June on the Crossroads complex is SAii Lagoon Maldives,


Curio Collection by Hilton. Families, couples and groups of friends are all being targeted for this 198-room property (featuring rooms as well as beach and overwater villas), with interactive, personalised experiences that start on arrival, when guests get to choose a scent for their


The Sound of Your Stay programme offers free use of Fender guitars and Crosley record players


bathroom amenities from the hotel’s Aroma Lab. Food options include


Mediterranean and Thai, with a coffee shop and bakery on hand for those in need of a caffeine hit – not that they’ll need it with these views to keep them stimulated – and it’s a short stroll from the shops, restaurants and yacht club. Book it: Rates start at £271 per room per night, including breakfast for two. saiilagoonmaldives.com


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JW MARRIOTT MALDIVES RESORT AND SPA The family fun continues


at JW Marriott’s latest addition, opening in July, with a turtle sanctuary, protected house reef and on-site marine biologist among its draws. A kids’ club, tennis court and open-air cinema add appeal for youngsters, while an adult-only pool and club extend its reach to those wanting some quiet time. There are 61 villas, each with its


own pool, as well as three bars and a wine room. Five restaurants include a treetop spot serving Thai cuisine, a Japanese teppanyaki bar hosting live cooking demos and a fine-dining, overwater eatery dishing up fresh seafood. Those looking to push the


boat out and get romantic can opt for a private dinner under


the stars, while wellness fans will find an open-air yoga pavilion, overwater gym and spa among the offerings, all set on the peaceful island of Vagaru, 100 miles from Malé. Book it: Nightly rates for an Overwater Sunrise Pool Villa start at $886, based on two sharing, including breakfast. marriott.com


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VARU BY ATMOSPHERE Over on the northwest edge of Malé Atoll, luxury Maldivian brand


Atmosphere is launching Varu, featuring 108 beachfront and overwater villas. The resort – opening in


October – promises a focus on local culture and Maldivian traditions, in everything from the food to the furnishings, and there’ll be plenty going on for families wanting to do


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