Highlights of the Month: The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Four Seasons at Anahita & Anantara Veli

By Marilyne Morin, Founder of IMPACT M, Marketing & PR Consultancy.

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Exceptional tropical escapes 

Discover our round-up of some of the best Indian Ocean resorts and what makes them so unique…

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort

An adult-only sanctuary of tropical beauty

Nestled amongst beautiful tropical islands on the equator, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort is located 21 kilometres south of Velana International airport and is easily accessible through a 30-minute speedboat journey, available round-the-clock.

The resort invites guests into a luxury adults retreat with private hideaway accommodations, the finest cuisine from across the globe, thrilling ocean adventures, and blissful Ayurvedic treatments.

The 67 over water, ocean and beach villas offer the quintessential Maldivian dream with luxury amenities and magnificent ocean panoramas.

They can be converted into wellness villas, with a soothing ambience of aroma, light and music therapy, a pillow menu and earthing mat for restful sleeps, Ayurvedic bathroom amenities, a healthy minibar, and a mindfulness kit.

The perfect destination for couples and honeymooners, the resort offers an array of romantic experiences from a dream destination wedding, to romantic Dining by Design experiences under the stars, indulging spa treatments for two in front of the ocean, starlit cinema on a private island, or sunset cruises on a luxury yacht.

Other unique experiences include a wine vault tour and tasting with the Wine Guru, Manta and whale shark snorkelling, and a Medi-spa bringing the latest in aesthetic wellness with oxygen treatments, and silk, diamond and gold facials.  

Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita

Luxury seclusion and natural beauty

Situated in a private sanctuary on the east coast of Mauritius, the Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita is 45 minutes away from Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport. The 26 hectare retreat showcases open views over an extensive lagoon and features an 11 acre private island with three secluded beaches and an exclusive beach at Ile aux Cerfs.

The 133 Villas and Residences are inspired by contemporary Mauritian style architecture with thatched roofs, wooden decks and stone walls. Each accommodation comes with its own private pool and mesmerizing views across the tropical gardens or the turquoise waters.

The Royal Island Sanctuary is located on the tip of the resort’s private island. With two private infinity pools, five bedrooms and a spa tub overlooking the lagoon, this is the ideal retreat to gather family or friends for the vacation of a lifetime.

The resort features five distinct restaurants offering the finest grills, contemporary Italian, Asian, Mediterranean and Mauritian specialities. and a lagoon-front bar to enjoy between a wide range of recreational activities.

Four Seasons offers complimentary green fees on two championship courses; both 18-holes with a par of 72 and stunning views of the Indian Ocean and Mauritian landscape.

The award winning spa, set on wooden pillars above the Indian Ocean lagoon and surrounded by tropical vegetation, is home to private overwater treatment suites.

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands

Embracing island life at its best

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives is located in the North Malé Atoll, a 45-minute journey by speedboat or 10 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport. The resort is a place where the legends of the Maldives come to life, with specially curated culturally-immersive experiences and inspiring journeys, creating lasting memories for guests.

Its 100 villas beautifully set over the turquoise waters or along the pristine white-sand beaches offer the perfect escape with wall-to-wall glass doors fusing indoor-outdoor living, luxury island amenities and private infinity pools.

A dedicated “Aris Meeha”, or personal butler, looks after the guests’ every need, for the ultimate holiday experience. Those looking for a private beach residence can opt for the plush The Ritz-Carlton Estate, located on an exclusive cove with a private beach and two private pools.

A vibrant culinary scene unfolds seven restaurants and bars located on a dedicated Culinary Island, Grand Sunset Beach or at the Fari Marina Village, offering curated experiences for all tastes.

The resort is located on the Fari Islands archipelago, redefining the Maldivian experience with a refreshing scene of art, music, culture and shopping.

Guests can discover the rare flora and fauna of the island, uncover the underwater secrets and search for far-off planets and stars under the clear Maldivian skies with Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment program.