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SHELL ISSUE - n° 18 - 2019 - € 10
The Art of Sailing
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QUART ERLY - P.I. 31/03 /2019 Intern ationa l € 10, Spedizione in Abbon Chf 10,50 , UK £ 7,50- Poste Italian amento Postale e S.p.a. - 70% - LO/MI
[ HOTEL DESIGN ]
Coral atolls, powdery white beaches and crystalline waters are just the backdrop to the ultraluxe holiday you’ll experience in the Diamond Resort Water Villas where everything is tailored to the client’s requirements
MALDIVES TAYLOR MADE
by Désirée Sormani
A
ny holiday in the Maldives will be a unique
romantic massages to private yoga classes guaranteed to
experience. But just imagine that holiday lovingly
destress. That is the kind of welcome you’ll receive as a
tailored to suit your every desire. The journey,
resident of the Water Villas in the Diamonds Athuruga
the location, the service. Everything is just what you
and Diamonds Thudufushi resorts which nestle in the
expect it to be – like a dream come true. The uniqueness
gorgeous Ari Atoll. Everything is bespoke – from the bed
of the experience begins with the opportunity to book
decoration to the in-room breakfast. The Water Villas
into the VIP Lounge at your airport and then complete
combine the charm of the resorts with their extraordinary
your journey by sea plane. You can also choose to have
location, adding in a range of luxe services that really will
a welcome gift in your room: champagne and fruit are
make your dreams come true too.
just two options. If you like to travel light, then you’ll
The idea came from Planhotel Hospitality and is designed
be able to book a sun cream kit and other gear such as
to revolutionise the classic concept of Maldivian hospitality.
diving fins, mask and regulator. You’ll also luxuriate in
All of the villas are completely sustainable and 100%
a complete wellness package spanning everything from
natural in line with the Group’s green ethos.
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The Diamonds Athuruga and Diamonds Thudufushi villas quite literally dip a toe in the water. These super-exclusive cottages seem to float between sky and sea
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[ HOTEL DESIGN ]
Guests will explore the astonishing beauty of the Maldives through
breakfast or dinner crafted by Executive Chef Giacomo Gaspari
extraordinary experiences such as private classes from a marine
in the privacy of their own villa. Candlelit dining on the beach is
biologist on the terrace of their Water Villa followed by diving with
another favourite. There are also special packages for newly-weds
the latter in the spectacular reef.
to guarantee an unforgettable honeymoon.
Even the cuisine is bespoke: guests can delight in an Ayurvedic
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Everything is bespoke from the decoration of the bed to the inroom breakfast, the champagne you sip to the fruit arrangements. Sun cream kits and diving equipment are all available too as is a marine biologist to introduce you to the stunning undersea life of the Maldives
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