Expat Living Singapore – July 2019

114 JULY 2019

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Waldorf on the Water

Welcoming its first guests this month is Waldorf Astoria Maldives

Ithaafushi, an all-villa resort spanning three islands in the heart

of the South Malé Atoll. Reached via a 30-minute yacht ride from

Malé, the resort’s 122 luxe villas each have an infinity pool, indoor/

outdoor deck with swinging daybed, dining gazebo, in-water

lounge, outdoor shower, and uninterrupted Indian Ocean views.

BLUE

Few countries conjure up the ultimate

tropical vibe of the Maldives. Get your

travel senses tingling with this roundup of

new and notable island escapes.

Nature & Nurture

COMO Maalifushi is the first luxury resort in the Maldives to

open in the pristine Thaa Atoll in the archipelago’s southwest.

There are 62 over-water villas and garden suites, all designed

with references to indigenous architecture and a pared-back

feel that reflects the resort’s peaceful setting.

Maalifushi is a nature-lover’s paradise. Thick jungle gives it

a real tropical island feel, and wildlife is never far away, with

crabs digging holes in the sand, fruit bats hanging in the trees,

and majestic rays traversing the house reef and coral gardens.

As well as accommodation ideally suited for families, the resort

has a fully equipped Kids Club with both indoor and outdoor

play areas. You can choose relaxation as the ultimate goal of your

holiday, or make the most of the wide range of excursions and

activities available, from snorkelling in the azure waters to surfing

the nearby breaks, and private island picnics.

Psst ... Book your 2020 stay at COMO Maalifushi and

benefit from a discount of up to 35 percent! For more

information, visit scottdunn.com or call +65 3165 4050.

Want something extra special? Book the resort’s Private Island:

a two-bedroom overwater villa and three-bedroom beach villa

on a 32,000-square-foot island sanctuary, with a personal

concierge team and dedicated chef, a private spa, gym, five

swimming pools, an entertainment centre and more.

Elsewhere, the resort spa features ten idyllic treatment

villas, with Asian-inspired therapies focusing on relaxation

and rebalance; the Young Discovery Park is a water park for

children; the Ocean Pavilion hosts a range of wellness activities;

and there’s a combined water sport and PADI dive centre – not

to mention 11 specialty dining venues, including an elevated

treetop-dining concept at Terra.

Hilton Honors members can earn an additional 5,000 Points

(minimum three-night stay) between now and September 2019,

when booking directly with Hilton.

+960 4 000300 | waldorfastoriamaldives.com