ANANEA MADIVARU
GILI LANKANFUSHI
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THERE ARE PLENTY OF WAYS TO GET ACTIVE A Maldives holiday doesn’t have to be lazy days by the pool. Alongside the first-class snorkelling and diving (you can even dive at night for a thrilling new view of the underwater world), you can windsurf, parasail and try out the latest high-tech watersports, like X-Jetblades that propel you out of the ocean. For more mindful moments, slow the pace with SUP boarding or kayaking around the lagoon. On some of the larger islands, there are tennis courts and football pitches for memorable matches – resort staff love a good game of football with guests.
GREAT FOR FAMILIES These islands are natural adventure playgrounds, with shallow lagoon waters and swathes of soft sand that will keep kids happy for hours. Family-focused resorts also have age-based kids’ and teens’ clubs, kids’ menus and dedicated family villas, leaving you relaxed to make memories together on family treasure hunts and dolphin-spotting cruises. Bag a roomy Two Bedroom Beach House at Kuramathi Maldives or a Double Storey Beach Villa at Constance Halaveli and there will be space for all the family – perfect for a long-awaited multi-generational getaway.
UNIQUE OVERWATER VILLAS Splash out on a water villa on stilts and you’ll have front-row views of the sparkling Indian Ocean; you’ll even be able to hop straight down from your private deck into the crystal-clear waters. Diamonds Athuruga’s sleek white villas wouldn’t look out of place in a White Company brochure, while water villas at super-swish Milaidhoo Maldives come with a curved infinity pool and over-pool day beds. If your Maldives holiday is a once-in-a-lifetime trip, we recommend splitting your stay between a beach villa and a water villa for the full experience.
IT’S MORE BEAUTIFUL THAN THE PICTURES There’s no filter needed for the Maldives – it’s even more remarkable in real life. If you choose a seaplane transfer from the airport, you’ll be able to take in the knockout views as you fly over the atolls, and the moment you step off the jetty onto dazzling soft
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will take your breath away. Biyadhoo is a no-frills resort that leaves the wonderful natural environment to do the talking – you’ll find a great beach, house reef and lots of top dive sites nearby, so it’s no wonder that it draws divers from far and wide. Or, to hop from one glorious resort to another via uninhabited islands and middle-of- the ocean sandbanks, with added spa treatments and diving excursions included, take a look at innovative The Floating Resort by Scubaspa.
THERE’S NOWHERE BETTER FOR A LUXURY ISLAND ESCAPE Superb service and unforgettable experiences come as standard at all Kuoni handpicked islands. Then there are the resorts that set the bar in world-class luxury, where private butlers will run you flower-filled baths, chefs will set up the most exclusive private dinners and sunset cruises take place aboard ultra-luxe private yachts. Gili Lankanfushi, once voted ‘best hotel in the world’ at the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, offers the ultimate in privacy: its wow-factor standalone Crusoe Residences – complete with hammocks for naps above the lagoon – can only be reached by boat.
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ANANEA MADIVARU You’ll always only be a few steps from the sandy beach or crystal- clear waters of the lagoon at this luxury resort. Get a double dose of relaxation at this resort which spans across two islands that are connected by an overwater walkway. Embodying the typical style of a Maldivian island, you can’t go wrong with everything this resort has to offer. Situated in a vast lagoon with a marine life rich house reef on the outer rims inviting all the keen snorkellers to take a closer look, or if you are looking just for a bit of R&R then the endless stretches of white sandy beach make this the perfect match. Brand new for 2025, this is not one to be missed.
GILI LANKANFUSHI Serene and intimate, this island is the epitome of Robinson Crusoe-style luxury.
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