Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa
Located on a private seven-hectare island in the quiet northern reaches of the Maldives, Emerald Faarufushi is a 5-star deluxe all-inclusive resort with an upbeat, playful and unpretentious atmosphere.
The resort’s 80 villas – 38 on the beach and 42 perched above the twinkling lagoon – are carefully integrated into the island’s lush landscape and feature natural accents of stone and wood, soaring timber ceilings, bamboo rocking chairs, bathtubs for two and indoor and outdoor showers. All either face sunrise or sunset and many boast private pools.
With five restaurants to choose from, all included in the rates, foodies are spoiled for choice. Highlights include the vast breakfast spreads and nightly themed buffets at Aqua Restaurant, the live cooking stations at the Teppanyaki Grill and the wonderfully romantic overwater restaurant Mediterraneo, where you can feast on homemade tortellini and decadent tiramisu with the stars above you and the lapping waves below.
Reservations can be made by your personal butler, who’ll also book you in for spa treatments at the Emerald Spa, a gorgeous structure with an ancient Banyan tree at its centre, and help you to choose between the numerous activities available to all guests, including watersports, tennis, Pilates, volleyball, fitness classes, cookery sessions, plus two complementary off-island excursions per week. For something truly special, book a private wine tasting on a nearby sandbank with the hotel’s head sommelier.
