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National GeographicSep 24

6 unusual wellness experiences in the Indian Ocean

In the Indian Ocean, wellness is shedding its old skin. The Maldives, Seychelles, Mauritius and Sri Lanka have always drawn travellers chasing restorative breaks, but the era of the treatment menu and ...

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The NautilusHotel
Elsewhere
Waldorf Astoria Seychelles Platte IslandHotelPlatte Island, SeychellesWellness journeys begin with a 60-minute medical screening.
Sugar BeachHotelFlic en Flac, MauritiusBook the holiday of a lifetime.
Chi The SpaPlaceHambantota, Sri LankaPartners with Siddhalepa for Sri Lankan Ayurveda.
SiddhalepaPlaceHambantota, Sri LankaTrusted name in Sri Lankan Ayurveda for over 90 years.
Anse Mondon HikeTrailSilhouette Island, SeychellesTwo-and-a-half-hour climb to viewpoints and a secluded beach.
SunlifePlaceFlic en Flac, Mauritius
Niva LabrizHotelSilhouette Island, Seychelles
Gili LankanfushiHotelNorth Malé Atoll, Maldives

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Condé Nast TravelerAug 24

21 Maldives Hotels That Will Stop You in Your Tracks

From slick showstoppers to secluded barefoot hideaways, we're breaking down the top hotels in the Maldives to make sure you choose right.

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.Here Baa Atoll, MaldivesHotelOffers residences with beach access and ocean access.
Water Sports CenterPlaceOffers an eco-conscious Coral Conservation Course.
SafarRestaurantOpen-air restaurant overseen by Chef Georgios Vasilopoulos.
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Six SensesHotelLhaviyani Atoll, MaldivesOffers complimentary bicycles to explore the island.
Six Senses LaamuHotelMaldivesWake up in a water villa with panoramic views of the turquoise Indian Ocean, then spend the day being pampered in one…
DriftRestaurantLhaviyani Atoll, MaldivesA clapboard and thatch café on sister island Jehunuhura.
The PointRestaurantLhaviyani Atoll, MaldivesCircular building with a Spanish restaurant and rooftop infinity pool.
Huvafen FushiHotelMaldivesDiscover our dream island Huvafen Fushi, a one-of-a-kind Maldives luxury resort with luxury bungalows, private dining,…
Alila Kothaifaru MaldivesHotelRaa Atoll, MaldivesTo experience one of the most charming hotels in the Maldives ; low-key and understated, situated on a lush, natural…
Joali Maldives, Muravandhoo IslandHotelRaa Atoll, MaldivesA Mediterranean-flavored island retreat with no gimmicks and some of the most passionate, experienced staff in the…
Mura BarRestaurantRaa Atoll, MaldivesSunset-facing bar, a hot spot for sundowners and shisha.
SaokeRestaurantRaa Atoll, MaldivesJapanese restaurant serving 50 different sakes.
The NautilusHotelMaldivesOffers laid-back, barefoot luxury with private bungalows.
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli ResortHotelVommuli, MaldivesNature-inspired design with overwater villas shaped like manta rays.
Iridium SpaPlaceVommuli, MaldivesOverwater spa holding morning yoga classes on a glass floor.
Blue Hole PoolSightVommuli, MaldivesOne of the largest hydrotherapy pools in the country.
Soneva JaniHotelNoonu Atoll, MaldivesBecause the second Maldivian island outpost of visionary brand Soneva is The Maldives of your wildest dreams.
The GatheringRestaurantNoonu Atoll, MaldivesAn overwater barn housing restaurants, a library, and wine cellar.
So LocalRestaurantNoonu Atoll, MaldivesA garden-set restaurant.
Island SpaPlaceNoonu Atoll, MaldivesTreehouse-like spa with egg-shaped rooms linked by walkways.
Soneva SecretHotelMaldivesTucked away in the untouched waters of the Maldives’ Makunudhoo Atoll, Soneva Secret unveils a new era of elevated…
Vakkaru Resort MaldivesHotelMaldivesOffers thatched villas and opportunities to snorkel with turtles.
Patina Maldives Fari IslandsHotelMaldivesSet on a human-made island with overwater villas.
Soneva SoulPlaceNoonu Atoll, Maldives
Cheval Blanc RandheliHotelNoonu Atoll, Maldives

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