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MALDIVES

A complete buyout

Why share an island when you can have one all to yourself? Tapping into demand for exclusivity, privacy and seclusion in a mid-pandemic age, Marriott is offering complete island buyouts at three of its properties in the Maldives. Choose from W Maldives, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa or The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort for any purpose you see fit – perhaps a corporate retreat, a remotework break, a family getaway or an indulgent wellness escape? Accessible by speedboat or seaplane from Velana International Airport, Male, each resort is located on its own private island and takeover deals include access to all rooms and facilities. Bespoke buyout experiences offer add-ons such as dinner by the beach with live music to fireworks displays, a sunset cruise, a luxurious massage by the ocean, and even an open-air movie night. At W Maldives (pictured) in North Ari Atoll, prices start from US$199,000 per night for a minimum stay of three nights with accommodation for up to 150 guests available. Each villa has its own plunge pool and sundeck and resort facilities include six creative gourmet dining venues and lounge bars, overwater treatment rooms at AWAY ® Spa and the DOWN UNDER house reef. Gemma Greenwood