Maldives is a place widely known only for honeymooners, hopeless romantics and retired couples! Although, admittedly it is for romantic getaway, it isn't just limited to that! The blue deep ocean life is filled with colourful intriguing flamboyant fishes. The sunrise and sunset paints a picture that you can never erase out of your mind! It's a place for those who want to getaway from the crowd and for families who want to escape with their kids to a secluded island! If there is one place I would recommend to travel atleast once - it's Maldives! And since a lot of Indians seem to be travelling to Maldives lately, looks like its becoming a new favourite!
The luxurious resorts in Maldives take the vacation on another level! With delicious local food, to lavish spas you will return home with zero stress!
And I know a lot of you may think, "But what can I do besides being surrounded by water?" Take a dip inside the blue ocean! Maldives ocean life is one of the most beautiful in the world! Make sure you visit the live reefs since a lot of them are dying out due to pollution and rise in water temperatures! Maldivian food is very similar to Indian food yet you will get a chance to try some unique dishes like Boshi mashuni, Garudhiya, Bis keemiya and many more!
Resorts That Are Out of A Perfect Dream Beach Holiday!
1. The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
Nestled between verdant rainforest and white-sand beaches on an exclusive private island, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort is nestled in white sand beaches and rainforest! Explore the private lagoon overlooks the alluring waves of the Indian Ocean. This exquisite resort boasts 33 on land and 44 over water villas! Whether you are on water or land, you are definitely going to enjoy the best views of Maldives!
Activities: Explore the private lagoon with rich marine life! Or simple indulge at Iridium Spa followed by taking a dip in the infinity pool. If you are in a mood for adventure indulge in water sports and diving excursions! Just let you private butler know what your needs are and you are set for the day!
Location: Vommuli Island, Dhaalu Atoll, by seaplane in 45-minute from Velana International Airport (MLE).
2. The Nautilus
The Nautilus Maldives is located in Baa Atoll a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, located in a privately-owned luxury resort. If you ever had a wish to swim with manta rays you can do so in Hanifaru Bay! Get mesmerised with 26 private beaches and stay in one of the ocean houses!
Activities: The property is blesses with its own live reef, perfect for snorkelling. You can also use the property's boats, outdoor pool, or water sports rentals.
Location: Thiladhoo Island, Baa Atoll, Nautilus VIP Seaplane (30 minutes journey) from Velana International Airport.
3. Huvafen Fushi
Huvafen Fushi is a luxurious resort located in the North Malé Atoll in the Maldives. Featuring sundecks on each bungalow and separate bath tub, you will be dipping in luxury!
Activities: At Huvafen Fushi you can try body treatments in underwater treatment rooms at the Lime Spa. Swim in the resorts infinity pool or do yoga at their yoga pavilion. For those who love fishing you can try it in the night here too!
Location: North Male Atoll, 30-minute speedboat ride from Male International Airport.
4. Soneva Fushi
Soneva Fushi is an eco friendly resort hidden in dense foliage on a private island. It is located within the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Enjoy your time on this private island as you sip your drink looking at the blue skies and deeper oceans!
Activities: Explore the island on your bicycles or watch a movie in the open air Cinema Paradiso. You can also try the home-made chocolate and ice-cream rooms and decide which wine you fancy out of a five hundred wine collection! If everything is over learn glass blowing or go sailing in the two-bedroom yacht! Guests can also spend time overnight at the Sandbank for an ultimate under the stars experience!
Location: Baa Atoll, 30-minute seaplane transfer from Male International Airport
5. Gilli Lankanfushi
An award winning resort Gili Lankanfushi for best resort in the Maldives and Asia. The white sand beaches adorned with palm trees is the perfect postcard perfect place to be! This resort has even changed it time to 'island-time' so guests can enjoy an extra hour of sunlight! Your personal butler will take good care of you during your stay here!
Activities: You can take a ride on the complimentary bike given to you by the resort or chill in hammocks. Some activities include snorkelling, the sunset dolphin cruise, surf lessons and diving. Best part? Watch bull sharks and manta rays from the glass spa floor during a indulgent spa session!
Location: North Male Atoll, 20-minute speedboat ride from Male International Airport
6. Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa is a five star resort & spa on the island of Fasmendhoo , in the southern part of Raa Atoll, Maldives. Enjoy in the 100 hectares of crystal blue lagoon on this virgin island!
Activities: The resort has four amazing restaurants you can explore. But it has the first South American restaurant in Maldives called 'Amazònico.' This restaurant is set in a rainforest-style, lantern-bedecked space with an open fire grill.
Location: Raa Atoll, Seaplane transfer takes 40 minutes from Male International Airport.
7. One and Only Reethi Rah
One and Only Reethi Rah resort has some of the best palatial villas. Located on white sand beach with translucent sea choose to stay in lagoon or beach villas.
Activities: Enjoy your time in the giant lap pool or Espa spa in the cabanas right in front of the sea.
Location: North Male Atoll, 75-minute luxury yacht ride or a 45-minute speedboat ride away from Male International Airport.
8. Kandima
Kandima is another award winning resort for best newcomer in Maldives travel awards. It is one of the very few resorts in Dhaalu Atoll in Maldives. Located in a three-kilometre-long private island, there is ample of space for everyone. The contemporary resort is perfect with 11 different bars and restaurants, a beach club and a pool.
Activities: There’s tennis, badminton, five-a-side, volleyball, gym and art classes and an excellent kids’ club complete with mini water park, as well as gravity-defying aerial yoga, a first for the Maldives.
Location: Dhaalu Atoll, 20-minute boat ride to the island
9. Soneva Jani
Soneva Jani is located on the island of Medhufaru. Each water villa in this resort opens to its very own stretch of lagoon. The villa also has a private pool with a retractable pool just so that you can stargaze in the night! The master bedroom also comes with an adjoining kids sleeping area.
Activities: At Soneva Jani, you can enjoy your time at The Gathering which hosts main dining, Observatory, a Spa and a water sports & dive centre. You can also go to the overwater silent cinema, an eco-centre and a Children's Den.
Location: Noonu Atoll, 40-minute seaplane ride from Male International Airport and 1-hour by speedboat from Soneva Fushi, Soneva Jani’s sister resort.
10. Hurawalhi Island Resort
Hurawalhi Island Resort offers accommodation is incomparable and extraordinary. With world's largest all glass under water restaurant "5.8 Undersea Restaurant", this is a place out of dreams! This resort is perfect to visit with friends as it is a no kids island with stunning views of the lagoon.
Activities: The house reef of this resort is full of beautiful ocean. You can also go windsurfing or indulge in the spa.
Location: Lhaviyani Atoll, Kuredu, 40 Minutes from Male International Airport
11. Baros Maldives
Baros Maldives is known to be the ‘original’ luxury resort in the Maldives. Located in central southern part of North Malé Atoll, Baros has one of the best house-reefs in the Indian Ocean only 15-30 metres from the shore! Awarded the ‘Most Romantic Resort in the World 2016’ at the World Travel Awards for the fourth time Baros is truly a place to be for couples!
Activities: Explore the ocean life with turtles, colourful fishes, rays and sharks! Enjoy Maldivian dinner under the stars or plan a private breakfast on the sandbank. Baros is the perfect place for die hard romantics!
Location: North Malé Atoll, 25 minutes by speedboat from the international airport
Which resort is your favourite out of all? As hyped as Maldives may seem, it truly is a place everyone should visit atleast once in your lifetime!
Check out my other articles on Maldives
1. I LOVED Maldives - A Humble Destination Packed With Surprises!
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