In an area already renowned for its beauty and luxury – Velaa Private Island in the Maldives takes the aspirational escape to an entirely new level. Ideal for honeymoons - amidst it’s unquestionably beauty it is quintessentially private.
Elegantly positioned overlooking enchanting vistas of a cerulean ocean, Velaa is nestled within the collection of islands that form the Noonu Atoll. The resort also includes a Romantic Pool Residence which can only be reached by boat, allowing for an ideal romantic escape. Here all details have been considered: each villa comes with a personal butler, all services offered can be tailored to personal specifications, and attention to detail everywhere is impeccable: stone pavements from the desert in Jordan, Indonesian flowerpots, luxury wood panelling from Borneo, and glimmering Italian marble.
Recently awarded both ‘Best Resort’ and ‘Best New Resort in the Maldives’ it is perhaps unsurprising that there are a lot of exclusives here: the only resort in the Maldives with a snow room, the largest and most extensive wine collection in the regions, the only Maldivian resort with a private submarine, and the only resort in Asia with a My Blend by Clarins spa.
But of all the luxuries that Velaa has to offer, it is privacy is perhaps the greatest - the resort is designed for a maximum of 142 guests at one time. Additionally, there is a waterside Aragu restaurant, at which honeymooners can choose a true sensory experience with their feet in water or sand during their meal. Home to the largest wine and champagne collection in the Maldives, housed within a futuristic 37-foot Tavaru tower, Velaa Private Island will delight connoisseurs. The spa facilities feature six spa suites nestled over the island’s lagoon, with two suites reserved for couples. They are one of only four hotels in the world and the only resort in Asia to partner with distinguished spa brand My Blend by Clarins.
The opulent spa offers an experience area which houses a steam room, sauna and the Maldives’ first-ever snow room. Alongside these features is a Cloud 9 flotation suite providing a cloud-shaped reclining treatment pod, a yoga pavilion offering sessions with a yoga master and a world class gym. Sports being offered include a Troon Short Game Golf Academy designed by two-time Masters champion Jose Maria Olazabal.
For the truly adventurous newlywed couples there is the exclusive semi-submarine expedition, in the Maldives only two-passenger private submarine. Romantic sunset cruises, dolphin watching and private boat excursions can be arranged either aboard a luxury Prestige yacht or traditional ‘Bahtheli’ boat, and there is also an excursions team on hand to take guests on fishing expeditions. In a tribute to the turtles of its
namesake, Velaa Private Island has carved out lots of space for their marine visitors, with a hatchery and conservation plan in place.
Situated in the Noonu atoll, Velaa Private Island is a 45-minute seaplane flight north of the Maldivian capital of Malé
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