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Indian Ocean's Leading Luxury Resort // Maldives' Leading Luxury Resort
Soneva Gili by Six Senses The most dreamt about isle in the Maldives provides a very intimate and wonderfully serene atmosphere. A 20-minute by speedboat ride from MalÊ international airport brings you to Lankanfushi Lagoon, a natural swimming pool like no other. Tropical palms sway overhead as bare feet sink into white sand as soft as sifted flour. All around you, Soneva Gili’s 45 sprawling villas, including the iconic Crusoe Residences secluded in the shallow lagoon and the jaw-dropping Private Reserve, rise over the Indian Ocean, angled toward the infinite horizon where the vibrant sky melts into the expansive sea. Lankanfushi Island, Maldives +960 664 0304 reservations-gili@sixsenses.com www.sixsenses.com
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Indian Ocean's Leading Beach Destination // Indian Ocean's Leading Destinatio
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Mauritius Situated in the south-west Indian Ocean, Mauritius is one of the most exclusive island destinations in the world, boosting of world-class hotels with world-class service and located on world-class beaches. It is an island soaked in history and culture, and it offers a great variety and diversity of activities, both at sea and inland. Indeed, true to its reputation, it has won over the past three consecutive years “World’s Leading Island Destination”, which testifies to the high quality of its tourism brand, products and services. Port Louis, Mauritius +230 210 1545 mtpa@intnet.mu www.tourism-mauritius.mu
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Indian Ocean's Leading Cruise Line
Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International is renowned for innovative partnership deals, such as working exclusively with DreamWorks Animation to offer the DreamWorks Experience on five of its ships around the world. With 22 ships and some 62,000 berths, Royal Caribbean International offers itineraries that range from 2 to 18 nights to worldwide destinations including Alaska, Asia, Australia, Bermuda, Canada, the Caribbean, Europe, Hawaii, Latin America, the Middle East, the Panama Canal and New Zealand. Miami, USA +44 (0) 1932 265 801 jlewis@rccl.com www.royalcaribbean.com
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Indian Ocean's Leading Hotel // Mauritius' Leading Resort
Maradiva Villas Resort & Spa Unique to Mauritius, the luxury five-star resort features the discreet opulence of private villas for all its guests. Inspired by its Indian heritage, the Maradiva experience which includes an award winning Holistic spa, haute cuisine, and a private pool in the grounds of every villa, is defined by understated elegance and impeccable service. 65 villas at Maradiva are at the heart of a vibrant paradise, ideally situated for world-class golf, coral diving, big game fishing, and the island's beautiful national parks. Flic en Flac, Mauritius +230 403 1500 info@maradiva.com www.maradiva.com
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Indian Ocean's Leading New Resort // Maldives' Leading New Resort
Ayada Maldives The island based resort occupies 150,000 square meters of undisturbed and indigenous vegetation and offers uninterrupted views of the breathtaking Maldivian landscape. Guests can avail themselves to a variety of dining experiences found in the seven restaurants; each offering a unique culinary experience, an extensive 3500 square metre AySpa by ESPA, a renowned dive and watersports centre, kids club, fitness pavilion and tailor made experiences that will showcase the destination highlights of the Southern Maldives. Magudhuva Island, Republic of Maldives +960 684 4444 info@ayadamaldives.com www.ayadamaldives.com
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Indian Ocean's Leading Villa
Baros Maldives Baros Maldives is the very essence of the Maldives. Relax with nature on this small, round island where warm azure waters, a colourful living coral reef and magnificent diving, are close to a secluded white-gold beach. Sandy trails lead through lush tropical gardens to the resort’s 75 thatched villas. This elegant island retreat is blessed with a blissful spa and enhanced with sensationally designed restaurants and bars where fine cuisine and wines are presented with assured attention to detail. Exclusive to resident guests, this award-winning resort presents a haven of peace just 25 minutes by speedboat from Male International Airport. North Male' Atoll, Maldives +960 664 26 72 info@baros.com www.baros.com worldtravelawards.com
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Indian Ocean's Leading Spa Resort
Hilton Maldives/ Iru Fushi Resort & Spa Surrounded by over 52 acres of powdery white beach and lush, tropical vegetation, the stunning and secluded Hilton Maldives/Iru Fushi Resort & Spa is set on the unspoilt Noonu Atoll and is accessed by a scenic 45-minute seaplane ride from Male. Indulge in a romantic six-course dinner under the stars or enjoy a leisurely alfresco lunch on the beach with the children. This Maldives resort’s luxury spa is a tranquil retreat with 21 individual spa pavilions nestled within the tropical flora for privacy. Noonu Atoll, Maldives +960 (0) 656 0591 www.hilton.co.uk/maldivesirufushi
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Maldives' Leading Spa Resort // Maldives' Leading Water Villas
Conrad Maldives Enjoy three quintessential Maldivian experiences: on tiny Rangali Island with just 50 stunning water villas; on the larger Rangalifinolhu Island where 79 villas line the beach or at The Spa Retreat, an over-water resortwithin-a-resort. 11 restaurants and bars offer a gastronomic heaven of world-class cuisines including Ithaa Undersea Restaurant, Japaneseinspired dishes under the stars at Koko Grill and The Wine Cellar for degustation wine dinners. Discover bliss in one of the resort’s three award-winning spas, or snorkel the resort’s vibrant coral reef. Rangali Island, Maldives +960 6680629 mlehi.res@conradhotels.com www.ConradMaldives.com
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Indian Ocean's Leading Cruise Destination // Indian Ocean's Leading Honeymo
Maldives Made up of 1,190 coral islands in two rows of atolls in the Indian Ocean, close to the equator, the Maldives has deep blue seas, turquoise reefs, white sandy beaches and palm trees; it’s a place full of character. While it is the perfect place to sit on a beach and watch a sunset with a cocktail balanced on your hand, it is also a geographical marvel, with thousands of fish swimming around the vivid corals reefs. MalÊ, Republic of Maldives +960 332 3228 mmprc@visitmaldives.com www.visitmaldives.com
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