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W <strong>Maldives</strong><br />
Fun yet stylish, with a dash of<br />
contemporary flair, W <strong>Maldives</strong> follows<br />
in the footsteps of its worldwide sister<br />
hotels with its signature playful and<br />
whimsical atmosphere. Take your<br />
pick from the ultra-chic villas located<br />
on the beach or over the water – all<br />
are just steps away from the island’s<br />
wonderful house reef. With your<br />
snorkelling gear on, dive in to discover<br />
the beauty of hundreds of species of<br />
marine life, including colourful fish,<br />
rays, turtles, tuna and even reef sharks.<br />
Better yet, get away from it all at the<br />
resort’s dhow-shaped luxury spa,<br />
AWAY Spa, that offers indoor and<br />
outdoor treatment areas for an allencompassing<br />
experience. It takes just<br />
25 minutes by seaplane to reach this<br />
lively resort.<br />
WE LOVE<br />
Make your way 15 feet beneath the<br />
island sand and dance the night away<br />
to hip beats at 15Below, a pumping<br />
underground nightclub.<br />
MEMORY MAKER<br />
Just a stone’s throw from the resort<br />
is Gaathafushi, an untouched tropical<br />
paradise and the retreat’s own secluded<br />
island that’s yours to discover. Offering<br />
privacy in spades, the beauty spot<br />
is perfect for a once-in-a-lifetime<br />
proposal, a romantic adventure under<br />
the stars, or a private party with your<br />
best buddies.<br />
JW Marriott<br />
<strong>Maldives</strong><br />
Resort & Spa<br />
The new kid on the <strong>Maldives</strong> resort<br />
scene, understated luxury is the<br />
byword for this 60-villa destination<br />
located on a crescent-shaped<br />
island in the Shaviyani Atoll. With a<br />
flight time of under one hour from<br />
Malé, it boasts some of the largest<br />
standard villas in the archipelago,<br />
starting at 234 sqm; each with a<br />
private pool. The standalone Kids’<br />
Club by JW, with its own pool,<br />
pirate ship and packed calendar of<br />
activities, will keep younger guests<br />
entertained while parents sneak<br />
off for a couples' massage at the<br />
signature spa. Dine differently<br />
every day with six restaurants<br />
including Riha, which serves local<br />
flavours under the stars.<br />
WE LOVE<br />
The on-site turtle sanctuary where<br />
kids can learn about the resort’s<br />
rehabilitation programme, and even<br />
help release one of these plucky<br />
creatures back into the wild.<br />
MEMORY MAKER<br />
Enjoy breakfast with dazzling views<br />
of the Indian Ocean from the<br />
comfort of your Duplex Overwater<br />
Pool villa master bedroom.<br />
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