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EDITORIAL<br />
Chief Creative Officer<br />
John Thatcher<br />
Managing Editor<br />
Faye Bartle<br />
Contributing Editor<br />
Claire Malcolm<br />
ART<br />
Art Director<br />
Kerri Bennett<br />
Senior Designer<br />
Hiral Kapadia<br />
COMMERCIAL<br />
Managing Director<br />
Victoria Thatcher<br />
General Manager<br />
David Wade<br />
Commercial Director<br />
Rawan Chehab<br />
Senior Advertising<br />
Manager<br />
Mia Cachero<br />
PRODUCTION<br />
Production Manager<br />
Muthu Kumar<br />
Cover image<br />
Conrad <strong>Maldives</strong> Rangali<br />
Island © Justin Nicholas<br />
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Welcome to <strong>Maldives</strong><br />
Kick off your shoes and get set<br />
to unwind, as barefoot bliss<br />
is synonymous with a visit to<br />
this spectacular 1,200-island<br />
archipelago. Expect a surfeit of powderwhite<br />
sand beaches, azure waters and<br />
palm-fringed atolls home to vibrant marine<br />
life. A dream destination where you can<br />
switch off and succumb to the charm of<br />
Mother Nature, there’s something for<br />
everyone here, from watersports and spa<br />
treatments to gourmet dining and cultural<br />
exploration. The cachet of staying on your<br />
own private island is hard to beat, and<br />
many resorts are thoughtfully designed to<br />
create an illusion of castaway seclusion.<br />
Whether you’re looking for a 21 st century<br />
Robinson Crusoe experience or fully<br />
immersive indulgence, our hand-picked<br />
collection of standout resorts will ensure<br />
you find your Maldivian mojo.<br />
GETTING THERE<br />
<strong>Maldives</strong> is served by a number of<br />
GCC-based airlines, including Emirates<br />
and Etihad Airways. Flights arrive into<br />
Velana International Airport in Malé, and<br />
the onward journey to your desired resort<br />
depends on how far away it is. Some are<br />
close enough to zip to on a speedboat,<br />
while others will organise a seaplane for a<br />
seamless connection to your destination.<br />
WEATHER FORECAST<br />
The equatorial climate features two main<br />
seasons, with sunshine assured in both.<br />
From November to April the weather is<br />
fairly dry, whereas May to October<br />
brings with it the occasional brief rain<br />
shower, after which the sun will reappear<br />
to dry things up. Daytime temperatures<br />
hover around 30°C and dip to the mid-20s<br />
at night.<br />
Park Hyatt <strong>Maldives</strong> Hadahaa<br />
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