Wealthy Tourists Self-Isolate in Luxury Resorts

Monday 13th of April 2020

Wealthy Tourists Self-Isolate in Luxury Resorts

According to Forbes, Minister of Tourism Ali Waheed announced this week that there are currently around 1,000 tourists in the Maldives, staying at 27 resorts that are still open. He also noted that most of the tourists currently in Maldives did not wish to return to their own country, and wanted to remain there in isolation from the rest of the world.

On 8th March, Maldives reported the first two coronavirus cases. The country, however, has proved to be successful in managing the pandemic as 13 cases are recovered out of the total 20 positives with no deaths. The government had taken strict precautionary measures and declared a public health emergency until 30th of April.

‘In late February and early March, after the virus began spreading through China, many wealthy travelers started descending on the Maldives in private jets and charters as well as a few superyachts prior to the country shutting down on March 12,’ writes Forbes. Isolation here wouldn’t be affordable by just anyone, with daily resort rates often over $3,000 per day. Many resorts offer private doctors, and mini-hospitals should any medical need arise.

One of the resorts, where tourists flied all the way from Europe when the pandemic first began, is the LUX* North Male Atoll Resort. While enjoying empty beaches, crystal clear waters, and full staff caring for their every need, they also feel safe with a fully equipped hospital on the adjacent island with a private doctor.