With a wealth of luxury resorts that have opened or are opening in 2019, there’s no better time to plan a visit to The Maldives. Here are five properties to check out.
- JW Marriott offers duplex villas on the beach and over the water. A great spot for families with a variety of activities, including water sports with a marine biologist, and even a karaoke room.
- Intercontinental set to open in the northern Raa Atoll will feature 81 thatched-roof villas and a variety of delectable cuisines ranging from Spanish and Italian to South Asian and fresh seafood.
- The first Raffles property in Maldives will offer beach villas with private pools and overwater rooms with glass-panel flooring. Don’t miss out on the classic South Asian dishes and cocktails, including the Singapore Sling!
- Baglioni Resort, the first hotel outside Europe for the Italian chain is a 40-minute sea plane-ride from capital and features a clean white, cream and beige colour scheme. Perfect to catch the sunset and savour delectable Italian food.
- Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa will open in mid-2019 and features its own reef as well as a Presidential Water Villa, with a private butler and pool. Perfect for families with a complementary kids’ club.