PAID CONTENT FOR VAKKARU MALDIVES
PAID CONTENT FOR VAKKARU MALDIVES
Vakkaru Maldives BAA ATOLL, MALDIVES
Located in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve renowned for its spectacular marine life, Vakkaru Maldives is a timeless sanctuary on a natural reef island fringed by soft white sand. The resort’s 113 palm-thatched overwater and beach villas are private hideaways pitched directly over the Indian Ocean or shaded by lush vegetation. Whether for couples or families, the resort offers superlative villa categories, including the opulent four-bedroom Vakkaru Over Water Residence, as well as the new Three and Four Bedroom Beach Pool Residences launching in December 2023. Distinctive dining experiences include signature
grill restaurant Vakku; Southeast Asian specialist Onu; Italian restaurant Isoletta; and Anguru Teppanyaki. For drinks, Lagoon Bar serves cooling sundowners alongside sushi and sashimi, while Cabana is a poolside lounge that’s the perfect spot for unwinding in style. For special occasions, the award-winning wine cellar Vakku Reserve offers curated labels from the Old and New Worlds. Meanwhile, bespoke private dining experiences include a farm-to-table menu at the Organic Farm,
sandbank picnics, starlit beach dinners and an immersive experience at the Jungle Cinema. The overwater Merana Spa is the focal point
for wellness at Vakkaru Maldives, featuring 12 overwater treatment rooms, an ayurvedic treatment room, a hair and nail salon and an outdoor relaxation area with a warm whirlpool and plunge pool, plus a sauna and a steam room. Wellness programmes include sound healing therapy, yoga and meditation sessions by the resident yogi. Fitness fans can avail themselves of a 24-
hour overwater gym, as well as beach volleyball, badminton and padel tennis courts. There are also two cobalt-blue tennis courts and a resident tennis pro from Tipsarevic Luxury Tennis. Children aged three to 12 will find endless opportunities for play and creativity at Parrotfish Club, while teens can bond over indoor games at the 24/7 Coconut Club. A haven for divers, snorkellers and swimmers, the
island’s house reef and unusual blue holes are home to diverse marine life. Local excursions can be made aboard shared vessels or on a private luxury yacht by Splash Dive and Watersports Centre.
DON’T MISS Vakkaru Maldives’ award-winning wine cellar offers a curated collection of wine consisting of up to 600 labels from 15 countries
Need to know
KEY FEATURES • Merana Spa & Wellness Area • 24-hour overwater gym • Parrotfish Club and Coconut Club • Six restaurants and two bars • Splash Dive & Watersports Centre • Vakkaru Reserve Wine Cellar
KEY ACTIVITIES • Yoga & wellness programmes • Diving and snorkeling • Manta Ray Adventure (May- Nov) • Tennis coaching • Daily kids programmes • Art classes with resident artist • Luxury yacht cruises • Coral adoption • Private destination dining • Sandbank castaway picnic
GET IN TOUCH
vakkarumaldives.com T: +96 (0) 660 7000 E:
info@vakkarumaldives.com
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