The Maldives are an oddity, a vast archipelago of a thousand tiny islands seemingly tailor-made for tourism — and this particular island, home to Soneva Fushi, is perhaps the archetypal Maldives destination. Here a spectacular white sand beach rings a modest expanse of jungle and looks out into the impossibly blue Indian Ocean, over crystal-clear waters home to some of the world’s best diving and snorkeling.
Soneva Fushi is not a small resort, but it feels exceedingly intimate; the sixty-plus thatched-roof villas are scattered along the coastline, tucked away in the foliage along the edge of the jungle, and the private owners encourage a casual atmosphere — shoes, for example, are removed for the duration of your stay.
The accommodations are nothing if not luxurious, though traditional in style. Modern conveniences like CD stereo systems and televisions with DVD players are hidden from view, and rooms of all sizes come with outdoor sitting areas and indoor/outdoor bathrooms. Soneva Fushi aims to provide a sort of Robinson Crusoe experience: each villa feels as though it’s marooned on its own private island, with its own stretch of white sand beach just steps away.
However you’re certainly not alone on this island. A world-class dive center provides equipment and instruction to those guests who are here to see the undersea life, and a spa and fitness center will see to those who favor dry land. There are two bars, one exclusively used at sunset, and two restaurants serve a decadent Asian or Mediterranean cuisine accompanied by an extensive wine list. And should you wish for an even more intimate venue, you’ll be ferried out to a remote and tiny private island for a “desert island picnic” — as close to the real Robinson Crusoe experience as you’re likely to want to get.
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