PAID CONTENT FOR MILAIDHOO MALDIVES
PAID CONTENT FOR MILAIDHOO MALDIVES
PAID CONTENT FOR MILAIDHOO MALDIVES
Milaidhoo Maldives BAA ATOLL, MALDIVES
A stay at Milaidhoo Maldives is a truly out-of-this-world experience. Choose from 50 dreamy villas — offering everything from private pools to in-room wine chillers — and enjoy manta-ray spotting, Milky Way sighting and a romantic night under the stars
Set in the archipelago’s Baa Atoll, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Milaidhoo Maldives is one of the most spectacular destinations in the world for sightings of manta rays. From June to October, thousands of these beautiful creatures migrate to the Atoll’s plankton-rich waters, and guests at Milaidhoo can witness the annual gathering first-hand. Milaidhoo launched a conservation-focused Manta Ray awareness diving course by PADI earlier this year, for all certified divers hoping to swim alongside manta rays. In addition to enjoying the memorable experience of meeting these majestic rays, divers will learn how to identify and track them during two theory sessions — covering educational insights on the species’ behaviour as well as delving into the key conservation efforts needed to protect them. The Ocean Stories Aquatic Centre team at Milaidhoo have also identified several secret diving spots, outside of the marine reserve, where divers can enjoy the most private and exclusive manta experiences. Home to a
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spectacular house reef and only 12 minutes by speedboat from Hanifaru Bay — known for the biggest seasonal grouping of manta rays in the world — guests can swim and snorkel with the rays up close. Summer visitors at Milaidhoo will be welcomed with excursions to this magnificent spot, in coordination with the Hanifaru Bay park rangers, who are experts in ensuring guests enjoy the most rewarding sighting opportunities. Along with this, Milaidhoo’s resident marine
biologist will share their expert knowledge of the manta rays. Reaching up to 23 feet in width, these rays are the ocean’s gentle giants who feed on nothing bigger than microscopic plankton.
SEEING STARS Back on dry land, the island resort also has a partnership with astronomy expert Valerie Stimac. Guests can experience Milaidhoo’s new retreat series ‘Milky Way from the Maldives’. Valerie has teamed up with Milaidhoo to tap into the Astrotourism trend, where travellers choose
destinations with low light pollution to enjoy the beauty of the galaxy. Together, they’re launching a series of retreats allowing guests to discover the incredible dark skies of the Maldives. The retreats will take place from spring 2023 and will include a Healing Space Massage, dinner under the stars and stargazing on a secluded sandbank, sailing under the stars on a traditional Maldivian dhoni, astrophotography sessions, night-sky mytholog sessions focused on the history of the night sky from various cultures in the Maldives, as well as the opportunity to name a star. Guests who wish to take the retreat to new heights can even opt to spend the night as castaways under the stars, on their very own private sandbank. The sandbank comes with a canopied four- poster bed draped in muslin and a private yacht anchored nearby, complete with a dressing room and bathroom with all the same amenities guests would expect to find back at the island resort. As the crew sail away after dinner, couples are left to enjoy post-dinner drinks before heading off to
sleep under the stars, surrounded by candles and lanterns. Dates for the retreats will be selected in accordance with the weather, moon phases and other astronomical events to allow for the best conditions and clear skies throughout. In case of any unpredictable weather, Milaidhoo will offer guests the opportunity to see the ‘stars of the sea’ with their unique Fluo Night Snorkelling — an opportunity to see the reef in an entirely ‘different light’ due to Milaidhoo’s proximity to the sheltered waters on the house reef.
LUXURY KNOWS NO BOUNDS Milaidhoo opened in December 2016 and is set over 13 acres on the Baa Atoll’s UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The island resort has 50 villas, three restaurants and stylish, thoughtful decor throughout, which has been designed and created by local designers and artisans using responsibly sourced materials. Each water or beach villa is serviced by a private butler and features a generous private pool within lush tropical surroundings. Milaidhoo has also
recently launched a spectacular two-bedroom Ocean Residence, which comes with a private pool. This 6,070sq ft overwater residence accommodates up to six guests and, with the recent upgrade, comes complete with an incredible view from the private gm and yoga/meditation lounge on the villa’s upper floor. The bathroom has an indoor rain shower and a deep bathtub with the most incredible sea views, while the private sundeck comes with a plush swing chair, sunloungers and a huge freshwater infinity swimming pool, which has steps straight into the sea. Other exceptional amenities include a wine chiller stocked full of sommelier- recommended wines, a well-stocked mini-bar and a coffee-making machine. Those who prefer dry land can opt for one of
Milaidhoo’s two 5,275sq ft Beach Residences, each of which have a 645sq ft private freshwater infinity pool. The Beach Residence’s also feature circular living rooms, an adjoining kitchenette and huge bathrooms with indoor and outdoor rain showers and separate deep bathtubs.
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KEY FACILITIES • 24hr butler service • Three restaurants, two bars, and a wine room
• Serenity Spa • Fully equipped dive center
KEY ACTIVITIES • Manta Ray Excursion (during manta season)
• Maldivian Traditional Sailing • Traditional Maldivian Cooking class • Diving and other ocean excursions
KEY TREATMENTS • TheraNaka Tri-Scented Luxury Massage
• Tibetan Singing Bowl Massage or Meditation
• Sandbank Massages
Get in touch
milaidhoo.com
T: +960 660 77 88 E:
welcome@milaidhoo.com
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