A Triple Win for Vakkaru Maldives At The Distinguished World Travel Awards 2022
Tuesday 18th of October 2022
The scenic luxury resort in Baa, Vakkaru Maldives is in celebration this week after making a hat-trick at this year’s World Travel Awards 2022. The opulent island resort added three more titles to its collection of accolades after receiving high-profile recognitions at the 29th World Travel Awards. The paradisial shores of Vakkaru were the recipients of three prestigious titles namely Leading Resort and Leading Hotel Suite (Vakkaru Overwater Residence) in the Indian Ocean category and Leading Hotel Suite (Vakkaru Overwater Residence) in the Maldives Category of the awards.
In addition to this, Vakkaru Maldives has been nominated in the World Category of the awards as well, making the cut in the World’s Leading Hotel Suite 2022 (Vakkaru Overwater Residence), World’s Leading Luxury Honeymoon Resort 2022 and World’s Leading Resort 2022: Vakkaru Maldives. Voting for the coveted World categories are still ongoing with voting set to close on midnight of Thursday, 20th October 2022.
Found amidst an UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Vakkaru Maldives is home to 113 chic, palm-thatched Villas both over water and on the beach front and is set on a secluded reef island. The award-winning grand villa, Vakkaru Overwater Residence is located on the west side of the resort, offering remarkable sunsets within the confines of its 4-bedrooms, infinity pool and spa pavilion.
Vakkaru Maldives offers guests an abundance of experiences at its shores and is ideal for couples and families alike. Gastronomical adventures are a specialty of the resort, featuring 5 restaurants, 2 bars, a wine cellar and bespoke private dining experiences. Moreover, the overwater Merana Spa is a sanctuary of tranquility with 12 treatment rooms including a designated Ayurvedic treatment room, where expert hands will relax guests with their top-notch skills.
Furthermore, recreational activities run endless at the island from a 24/7 gym to extensive list of activities both on water and land. For guests travelling with children, a dedicated Parrotfish Club and Coconut Club will keep young guests engaged throughout the stay.
Speaking about the win, General Manager at Vakkaru Maldives Ian McCormack said “Winning these awards is indeed an honour, but winning them for three years in a row is a true testament to our excellence services and the complete dedication of each team member to deliver the best and exceed guests’ expectations. It also puts the spotlight on our commitment and continuous efforts to become the leading resort in the Maldives through enhancements we have done and have planned for the coming months. We now look forward to welcoming guests to our island hideaway for the festive season extravaganza we have planned for this year”.
