Velassaru Maldives
Just a short speedboat ride from Malé, Velassaru Maldives is a chic island escape with sleek beachfront and overwater villas, five stylish restaurants, an overwater spa and an excellent dive centre – perfect for travellers seeking barefoot luxury with a contemporary edge.
In the middle of the South Malé Atoll lies this picture-perfect private coral island fringed by beautiful azure waters. Seek seclusion in modern villas and bungalows, tucked away in the gardens, along the beachfront or perched over water, each showcasing clean lines with bold touches.
Wine and dine at a fabulous choice of restaurants and bars, with everything on offer from Japanese dining with a twist at Teppanyaki, Pan-Indian dishes at oceanfront Sand and Latin American-inspired flavours at the intimate Etesian. Treatment pavilions set on stilts above the water offer classic therapies, while activities range from snorkelling and other watersports to coral planting and diving at over 60 amazing dive sites.