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Promotional Content • Saturday 17 September 2022


Chase endless summers in the Maldives


Maldives Resort & Spa is located on T ilamaafushi is defi ned as “island surrounded by vast lagoon” in Dhivehi, the local parlance of the Maldives. T e nine-hectare natural island is a 360-degree canvas inspired by the formation of the Atolls, brims with fl ora, fauna and distinct habi- tats including coral reefs, seagrass meadows and mangrove forests that are unique to the resort environment and support the biodiversity of the surrounding ecosystem. Le Meridien guests celebrate


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the culture of savouring with a range of European-inspired brand programmes that fuse the spirit of the Maldives in every bite. T e “Au Soleil”, one of Le Méridien brand


ecluded in a southeastern pocket of Lhaviyani Atoll, the 141-villa


resort Le Méridien


programs encourages a summer state of mind with an activation at “Golden Hour”. T e magical hour at the end of a day under the sun set against a soundtrack of live music and waves lapping at


the shore where guests


enjoy European-inspired petit plates, specially designed rosé cocktails and Le Scoop by Le Méridien handcrafted gelato or sorbet. We invite romantics to soak in the


technicolour sunset whilst relishing an expertly prepared Omakase menu or an exhilarating Teppanyaki experi- ence at Tabemasu, the resort’s signa- ture Japanese restaurant. Families however can try their hand at foraging in the resort’s own 420m2 green- house, where they will immerse in the importance of hydroponic farming practices, followed by a cooking class and meal at T e Greenhouse.


Although the T ilamaafushi Island alone makes for a Robinson Crusoe feeling, there is another secluded option to be explored: Bodu Finolhu, the resort’s private island, guests can choose from a variety of experiences, including Beachside Picnics, Sunset by the Sea, Stargazing or even being accompanied by a photographer who captures unforgettable moments with loved ones via drone and camera. Explore Spa by Le Méridien pulses


with life, full of magnetic energy fused with artistic expression where Ayurvedic principles is combined with modern practices to address the needs of diff erent Doshas, helping Le Meridien guests to


views into the coral gardens below. With families reconnecting through


achieve balance


and wellbeing, inside and out. Perched over the turquoise lagoon, each treat- ment room fosters a sense of place through clear paneled fl oors with


shared experiences, Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa is there to build engagement and interactions. Parents and children alike can look forward to an exciting range of family expe- ditions, including participation in a coral restoration project, traditional fi shing, dolphin watching, private island explorations and much more. At Le Méridien Family Kids’ Hub, young and old will learn about the rich fl ora and fauna of the archipelago. Guided nature walks demonstrate the commitment to nature conservation, there are lectures on the underwater world in the Marine Hub and kids can try gardening in T e Greenhouse. T rough an edu-taining program that nurtures discovery and conservation, the Kids’ Hub aims to engage through


a thoughtfully curated program that invites make-believers, aspiring inventors, junior culinarians and little culture-seekers into an immer- sive world where toying, tinkering and free-play are celebrated. Ignite imagination, culture and


embark on once in a lifetime voyages of discovery while you explore the unexpected with Le Meridien Maldives Resort & Spa.


lemeridien-maldives.com +960 400 8888


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