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Velaa<br />
Private Island<br />
The passion project of a billionaire Czech<br />
financier, Velaa is named after the sea<br />
turtles that flock here to hatch and the<br />
high number of repeat (human) guests<br />
is testament to its appeal. A 45-minute<br />
seaplane ride from Malé, the mix of beach<br />
and overwater villas with private pools,<br />
outdoor bathing and dining spaces and<br />
sundecks is deservedly swoon-worthy.<br />
Action and relaxation come in equal<br />
measure with tennis, squash, climbing<br />
and aquatic fun as well as a Spa My<br />
Blend by Clarins destination. Reserve an<br />
overwater, treatment villa with sunken<br />
Jacuzzi for some next level pampering.<br />
Six diverse dining locations deliver worldclass<br />
cuisine, but do save space for tower<br />
teppanyaki restaurant Tavaru, which is<br />
also reputedly home to the largest bottle<br />
collection in the archipelago.<br />
WE LOVE<br />
Sharpen your short game across 170<br />
metres of lush greens at the resort’s golf<br />
academy, with its Jose Maria Olazabal<br />
designed swing studio.<br />
MEMORY MAKER<br />
Book the lagoon suspended Romantic<br />
Pool Residence and be rowed home<br />
to your (temporary) love nest by your<br />
personal butler.<br />
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