INDIAN OCEAN NEW OPENINGS DESTINATIONS


more than just flop on a beach. Highlights include snorkelling and diving on the reef – home to manta rays and more – plus a kids’ club, gym, Elena spa and watersports centre. Guests stay on a Platinum Plus Plan, which includes food and drinks, in-villa services and excursions, and it’s easily accessible, at only a 40-minute speedboat ride from the airport. Book it: Rates are yet to be confirmed. varu-atmosphere.com


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WALDORF ASTORIA MALDIVES ITHAAFUSHI Spread out across three private islands, and a


30-minute speedboat ride from Malé, Waldorf Astoria’s first Maldivian outpost – opening on July 1 on the South Malé Atoll – delivers 122 beach, reef and overwater villas, each with its own private pool, Jacuzzi and


lounge deck area (complete with dining gazebo, in-water lounge and outdoor shower). It’s set to feature 11 restaurants – including a treetop dining experience, a Middle Eastern joint and a healthy, garden-to-table restaurant using ingredients from the resort’s herb garden – with secluded spots and peaceful, cerulean shores offering privacy for travellers after a serene escape.


Other key draws include a spa with overwater and garden treatment villas, a 40m beachfront Mirror Pool, and a watersports centre offering Padi dive courses. And for the ultimate in seclusion, there are two Stella Maris Ocean Villas, accessible only by boat and complete with their own private chefs. Book it: From $2,600 per night based on two sharing a beach villa with pool, including breakfast. waldorfastoriamaldives.com


New resorts in Mauritius


Salt of Palmar This much-talked- about resort opened in November and is one of Premier Holidays’ top recommendations, thanks to its focus on community projects and sustainability, with all food grown on its farm.


Lagoon Attitude Local experiences are at the heart of this adult-only property, opening in December, with activities ranging from a weekly market to cooking classes and music performances, plus a dine-around programme.


Anantara Mauritius Resort Opening on the southeast coast at the end of the year, this one’s all about the wellness, with healthy food options and a sizeable spa, plus a kids’ club and 30m pool.


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