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HOTEL: Milaidhoo Island Maldives

5 STAR BOUTIQUE ISLAND RESORT

Opened in November 2016, Milaidhoo Island Maldives is a boutique luxury resort in the Baa Atoll UNESCO biosphere reserve, close to Hanifaru Bay, 126km north-west of the capital city, Malé.

Not just another five star resort in the Maldives, Milaidhoo likes to do things differently: the resort doesn’t think of its guests as holidaymakers but as storywriters, crafting their dream holiday.

It’s perfect for nature lovers as its own coral reef, which encircles the island, is a protected area and noted as an outstanding snorkelling and diving site in its own right. The tiny beautiful island, abundant with tropical greenery, measures just 300m by 180m and is fringed by white soft deep sand beaches.

ADDRESS:

39 Orchid Magu, Male 20-02, Republic of the Maldives

TELEPHONE: +960 660 0484

WEBSITE: milaidhoo.com

MILAIDHOO ISLAND MALDIVES

Easily reached via a 30-minute seaplane from Malé, Maldivian-owned Milaidhoo Island Maldives offers a sense of Maldivian small island living with 50 villas, three restaurants and stylish, thoughtful décor designed and created by local designers and artisans using responsibly-sourced materials. Each of Milaidhoo’s private villas have been designed by a local Maldivian architect, with conservation front of mind ensuring minimum impact on the coral reef. The accommodation was created to seamlessly fuse indoor and outdoor living. Each villa opens up 180 degrees, inviting the natural elements in, while the materials and crafts used blend effortlessly with natural elements and modern, sustainable architecture. Each thatched-roof villa is serviced by private butlers and features generous private pools, within lush tropical surroundings. Milaidhoo has recently launched its spectacular Ocean Residence and Beach Residences. Water babies can opt for the breathtaking 380sqm Ocean Residence – an incredibly spacious and elegantly but authentically designed, thatched-roof villa, on stilts with unparalleled views of the Indian Ocean. There is even a ‘secret’ loft deck hidden inside the roof of the villa, which is the perfect place for guests to chill out with a glass of wine, taking in the views of the Indian Ocean. Those who prefer dry land can choose one of Milaidhoo’s two 380sqm Beach Residences, created to showcase luxurious, informal, outdoor island living. The bedroom has floor-to-ceiling windows framing the private beach and ocean beyond, which open up to the huge sun deck, complete with its 60sqm private freshwater infinity pool.

Subtly luxurious, the resort encourages visitors to ditch their iPhones and discover the island through their senses and experiences. The intimate 13-acre resort is set in the heart of a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Baa Atoll region and strives to introduce guests to the very best the Maldives has to offer. Proudly rooted in the local island traditions, Milaidhoo curates a bespoke selection of experiences to showcase the destination. Foodies can learn to master time honored recipes, handed down through generations. They can join the local fisherman for the catch of the day and learn how to craft a traditional Dhoni and the history behind it, rather than just take a ride on one. Guests will discover the spectacular Maldivian sea life with a visit to Hanifaru Bay, a marine protected area which attracts the largest seasonal groupings of manta rays in the world, as well as being one of the best places to spot whale sharks in the Maldives.

Culinary experiences are also a highlight at Milaidhoo; focusing on authentic, light food with traditional flavours. Two bars and three worldclass restaurants are on offer including the islands signature eatery Ba’theli. Perched above the lagoon, shaped like a ‘dhoni’ (traditional Maldivian sailing boat), it is the only Maldivian restaurant in the Maldives. Here, the expert local chefs will take guests on an island-influenced gastronomic journey as they discover local flavours and textures. The Shoreline Grill is where guests will find barefoot informality at its best. The Chef will ask what guests feel like eating and cook accordingly to tastes and preferences. The sand-floored beachfront restaurant offers a menu of fine cuts of meat, fresh local fish and seafood, simply cooked and beautifully presented, with a Teppanyaki table and wine cellar. Casual, all-day dining is found at Ocean, serving up an array of daily specials by day and international dishes by night. For an aperitif or after dinner, The Lounge offers an impressive selection of cutting-edge cocktails, while a pool bar will be open by day for fresh exotic fruit juices and snacks and by night for live music and tantalising cocktails.

The personalised touch of Milaidhoo continues at the intimate Serenity Spa. African-inspired healing techniques, using local herbs, plants and ingredients are used in the four treatment suites, set on stilts over the glistening lagoon. The treatment menu includes organic and natural spa therapies by Elemis, TheraNaka and Coola. Yoga and meditation sessions are available throughout the day, along with a state-of-the-art gym. Milaidhoo is also home to an innovative concept called ‘mood dining’. The ‘mood dining’ programme, invites guests choose from five different ‘moods’ including ‘Deep Sleep’; ‘Getting into the Milaidhoo Mood’; ‘Sunrise Awakening’; ‘Curious Adventures’ and ‘Sunset Chill’. Each ‘mood’ consists of a specially curated food and drink menu, served at a specific location on the island, all of which has been designed to alter a person’s mood. Some of these dining offerings are paired with spa treatments, special baths and meditation to enhance the experience.

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