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W Maldives
Fun yet stylish, with a dash of
contemporary flair, W Maldives follows
in the footsteps of its worldwide sister
hotels with its signature playful and
whimsical atmosphere. Take your
pick from the ultra-chic villas located
on the beach or over the water – all
are just steps away from the island’s
wonderful house reef. With your
snorkelling gear on, dive in to discover
the beauty of hundreds of species of
marine life, including colourful fish,
rays, turtles, tuna and even reef sharks.
Better yet, get away from it all at the
resort’s dhow-shaped luxury spa,
AWAY Spa, that offers indoor and
outdoor treatment areas for an allencompassing
experience. It takes just
25 minutes by seaplane to reach this
lively resort.
WE LOVE
Make your way 15 feet beneath the
island sand and dance the night away
to hip beats at 15Below, a pumping
underground nightclub.
MEMORY MAKER
Just a stone’s throw from the resort
is Gaathafushi, an untouched tropical
paradise and the retreat’s own secluded
island that’s yours to discover. Offering
privacy in spades, the beauty spot
is perfect for a once-in-a-lifetime
proposal, a romantic adventure under
the stars, or a private party with your
best buddies.
JW Marriott
Maldives
Resort & Spa
The new kid on the Maldives resort
scene, understated luxury is the
byword for this 60-villa destination
located on a crescent-shaped
island in the Shaviyani Atoll. With a
flight time of under one hour from
Malé, it boasts some of the largest
standard villas in the archipelago,
starting at 234 sqm; each with a
private pool. The standalone Kids’
Club by JW, with its own pool,
pirate ship and packed calendar of
activities, will keep younger guests
entertained while parents sneak
off for a couples' massage at the
signature spa. Dine differently
every day with six restaurants
including Riha, which serves local
flavours under the stars.
WE LOVE
The on-site turtle sanctuary where
kids can learn about the resort’s
rehabilitation programme, and even
help release one of these plucky
creatures back into the wild.
MEMORY MAKER
Enjoy breakfast with dazzling views
of the Indian Ocean from the
comfort of your Duplex Overwater
Pool villa master bedroom.
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