Maldives

The small island nation of the Maldives is so dreamy it borders on the surreal. A string of more than a thousand islands all but skim the Indian Ocean’s surface: tiny dots of paradise, blessed with snow-white sand and encircled by turquoise lagoons. Just 200 of the islands are inhabited, the rest veer between total wilderness and stunning one-resort hideaways. Super romantic, many come to the Maldives for total R&R, a place that is all about escapism, islands on which to slow down, relax, recuperate and spend quality time with loved ones.

Velassaru, Maldives from the Times

1st July 2008
by Lizzie Jones

Hoteliers here have cynically exploited the islands’ popularity with honeymooners to ratchet up prices (with an insidious unspoken “If you really love her . . . you’ll pay” thrown in). The five-star Velassaru, however, is bucking the trend. It will open in February with a 25% discount on all its colonially cool villas for the […]

Chic, hip and happening in The Maldives

8th October 2007
by Grace Wright

The Indian Ocean is home to some of the most idyllic islands in the world and recently, Johanna, a member of the Turquoise Product Team, was lucky enough to spend three amazing days at trend-setting Huvafen Fushi in the Maldives. This “Dream Island”, which was listed in Conde Nast Traveller’s 2007 Gold List for Best […]

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