Linger Longer and Savour the Good Life in the Newest Edition to Slumbers in Maldives
Sunday 5th of September 2021
The first day of this month was one for the books at Le Méridien Hotels & Resorts, with Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa opening their doors to awaiting guests, welcoming them to a sanctuary of the Paris-born brand’s finest.
Sitting exclusively on the island of Thilamaafushi in the captivating archipeago, Le Méridien Maldives is a 141-villa resort blessed with a marine-rich vast blue lagoon to complement the lush greenery and charm of the natural energy surrounding it. Each villa features unparalleled views of pristine nature constructed with industry-defining clean lines, a muted color palette and a contrast of renewable materials that fosters simplicity, openness and functionality.
The roots of Le Méridien’s designs dates back to the glamorous halcyon days of travel, something that permeates throughout the chic timeless designs in every aspect of the resort. In a nod to its environs, the design also takes inspiration from its new home, and the authentic features belonging to it. Life of the Maldivian culture is fused effortlessly into the Le Méridien's signature mid-century modern and Bauhaus aesthetics to present a resort that sits in harmony with the natural environment.
As carefully thought through is the resort’s culinary scene, showcasing global tastes and locally harvested produce at six restaurants and bars. From lively tepanyaki to lazy lunches flowing directly into the sunset, the indulgent spaces are mindful of guest dietary needs, which is translated into a diverse range of scrumptious offerings to savour in the summer sun and beyond.
The Waves Lifestyle Hub, the resort's boastful wellbeing collective sparks a conversation that inspires activities curated around maintaining a holistic lifestyle. It is inclusive of an ocean facing fitness studio and yoga pavilion positioned high in the jungle, as well as Waves Café, an interactive creative arts studio that focusses on local contemporary art. The activities are tied into an energetic mix of cultural and lifestyle programming at the hotel is designed to celebrate the art of travel and unlock the heart of the destination.
An important part of stepping foot into the natural setting of Maldives is also understanding how fragile mother nature can be. The Marine Hub at the resort offers a range of conservation programmes where seasoned marine biologists take guests on an educational journey of snorkelling with gentle giants, turtles, mantas, sharks and more, and give a brief insight into the underwater world filled with mystery. Waiting to be explored is the resort's private island Bodu Finolhu, complete with tropical greenery and 360-degree beach.
Another activitiy that simply must be in your itinerary is dropping by at Thilamaafushi Marine Master's, a unique-to-the-resort programme for young adventurers. Available in bite-sized modules, the programme is designed to immerse the young minds in an educational journey that will connect with the environment around them in the hope of future preservation.
Le Méridien Maldives welcomes guests of all ages, those young to those young at heart, to luxuriate in a rewarding world that will treat you like royalty through the day and into the night. Guests can easily access the resort by a 35-minute seaplane journey north of Velana (MLE) International Airport, Malé.