Hotel & Spa Awards 2018

www.lux-review.com Page 27 and thriving ecosystem, the resort has a marine biologist within the island to analyse the marine ecosystem and help it thrive and keep it safe. To enhance the guest experience, the resort aspires to the ‘no news, no shoes’ Maldivian vibe and its range of villas come with differing features, to enhance guests’ stay, ranging from outdoor rain showers, bathtubs or Jacuzzis, to sunshine decks or sitting areas. Some provide direct access to the calm waters of the stunning lagoon. The resort’s six restaurants and six bars, offer the most delectable dishes, alongside live grills and boutique international cuisine, mouth- watering cocktails, fresh fruit smoothies and exquisite fine wines, to tempt guest’s taste buds in a cosy ambience where they believe they have truly escaped to paradise. Typical construction endangers the reef, so the team at Reethi Faru used sympathetic techniques, which allowed the work to be carried out while floating over the seabed only operating during certain tides and during calm seas. Any coral that need to be removed was relocated and is flourishing in other parts of the lagoon. Today the resort’s vibrant house reef, teeming with marine life, lies just a step off the shore and its commitment to minimising the impact on the thriving eco system has led to the development of a series of artificial coral nurseries, alongside numerous conservation initiatives, in order to maintain the natural landscape of this bio luxury resort. To appreciate the mysteries of the expansive Indian Ocean and the living reef, the resort boasts 5-star rated Dive Centre which is equipped to show guests the most awe inspiring underwater world. The PADI & SSI accredited Dive Centre are able to open up an undersea world of submerged islands, dramatic overhangs, underwater walls and sea caves in this far-flung region of the Indian Ocean. Its team of internationally certified water sports instructors offer guests the opportunity for adventure using our state of the art equipment. Guests can choose between the relaxed pursuits of paddle boarding and parasailing high over the island to energy driven Jet Ski safaris and ‘James bond style’ sea bobs. Private excursions and tuition provided by highly qualified specialists will ensure guests stay safe and have fun in the Indian Ocean, whether above the water or below. For the leisure minded, nestled amongst the foliage, the coconut trees provide the perfect shelter for the resorts elegant and soothing therapy rooms and massage huts. The resort’s talented team of Balinese therapists, pamper and rejuvenate with an extensive list of traditional and innovative treatments. Bathtubs, a steam room and Jacuzzi allow guests to while away the time in their own reverie, in their own piece of paradise. Ultimately, the Reethi Faru Family is committed to ensuring excellent service and creating happy memories for its guests to take back home with them. Dedicated to providing a luxury lifestyle that is feasible, the team believe that their beautiful island resort is a bio-luxury experience for less than guests imagined, and providing this will remain central to their focus over the years ahead. Company: Reethi Faru Resort Contact person: Zayan Fayaz Address: Filaidhoo, Raa Atoll, Republic of Maldives Telephone: 00960 400-4000 Webpage: www.reethifaru.com Maldives, Reethi Grill, Reethi Faru Resort Maldives, Dhiyavaru restuarant and bar, Reethi Faru Resort