The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort – Setting the Benchmark in Indian Ocean Luxury

Some Maldivian resorts are beautiful; a few are genuinely astonishing. The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, set on its own private island in the Dhaalu Atoll, belongs firmly to the latter. It is a place where cutting-edge architecture meets wild, untouched nature;...

JA Manafaru Maldives — A Lush, Secluded Island of Soulful Luxury

There are Maldivian islands that feel like polished design showcases, others that hum with activity — and then there is JA Manafaru, a lush, secluded retreat in the northern tip of the Maldives that seems to exhale calm the moment you step ashore. Reached by a fairly...

Finolhu Maldives — A Retro-Cool Island Playground With One of the World’s Most Iconic Sandbanks

Some Maldivian resorts trade in tranquillity alone; others in slick glamour. Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives manages the rare trick of doing both — offering soul-soothing villa privacy and turquoise lagoons alongside retro-inspired design, lively beach-club energy and one...
Heavenly Hurawalhi: A Maldivian Paradise

Heavenly Hurawalhi: A Maldivian Paradise

Nestled within the enchanting Lhaviyani Atoll, the Hurawalhi Resort beckons travelers to experience the epitome of luxury on a private island adorned with pristine white sand beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and lush tropical vegetation. This resort is a true...

Anantara Kihavah: Pearl of the Baa Atoll

Anantara Kihavah: Pearl of the Baa Atoll

I’d heard about Kihavah long before I became blissfully acquainted.  It had a lot to live up to – from the glowing reviews on the likes of Trip Advisor, to rarely given effusive praise from fellow luxury travel hacks.   My anticipation was as high as my sea plane...

Patina Maldives, Contemporary Eco-Conscious Luxe

Patina Maldives, Contemporary Eco-Conscious Luxe

Heralding in a new kind of uber-cool and eco-conscious luxury resort in the Maldives is the rather fabulous Patina, located in the Fari Islands, a 45-minute speedboat ride from the capital Male. One of the newer Maldives resorts, it’s fast gaining a reputation for its...

Gili Lakanfushi, Maldives

Gili Lakanfushi, Maldives

If you’re keen to escape the city, catch some sunshine, and enjoy some much-needed R&R, Gili Lakanfushi is an ideal vacation choice.  Rightly famous for being one of the Maldives’ most luxurious resorts, this multi-award-winning tropical paradise offers the...

Avani + Fares Maldives Luxury Baa Atoll Resort

Avani + Fares Maldives Luxury Baa Atoll Resort

The allure of the Maldives is multifaceted. Think soft, powdery white sands that resemble the texture of icing sugar; pristine, constantly changing blue hues of its vast seas; the almost-perfect weather; and a seamless, ever-present hospitality that immediately...