In the Maldivian tongue, ‘Huvafen Fushi’ means ‘Dream Island’. Shape your own fantasy in a bold realm of freedom set against the canvas of the Indian Ocean. This is how the dream starts at one of the iconic Maldives luxury resorts. Soaring over the sea, gaze down at rings of islands in circles of white and brilliant blue. Skip over the waves in your aquatic limousine.
At daybreak, a sliver of sun streaks through curtains. Step towards the light. A single pane of glass separates you from soft sands, cool lagoon waters. But there’s no need to rush. Sink into your outdoor daybed and let freshly brewed espresso warm you from the inside. Let your toes dance lazily across the surface of your plunge pool. Then submit to the day, the last remnants of sleep washing away in your outdoor waterfall shower at one of your favourite Maldives luxury hotels.
Indoors and outdoors. High-tech and low-key. With a private pool, panoramic view and a staircase into the sea, this villa is your private entertainment complex. Queue up a blockbuster on the 40” plasma TV or view the technicolour sunrise over the lagoon. Groove to the beats throbbing from your Bose surround-sound system or lay back and let birdsongs and breezes serenade you at this Maldives luxury resort.
Twirl. Dive. Dance. In your private courtyard, space expands, time stops. Laze or stargaze on your deck. Go out to play in two plunge pools—one overlooking the beach, one privately positioned in the outdoor bath. Bound directly onto the beach. Inside, lounge on ultra-luxe fabrics and swathe designer furnishings for large living indoors.
Hovering above pristine waters, a room with the ultimate view. The three-tiered deck is a terraced playground, taking your day to new heights. Sunrise dips in the infinity pool. Candlelit dinners under the stars. Decadent daybed lounging on a sunbathing terrace, miles of blue unfurled before you. Indoors, screen a movie on the living room’s state-of-the-art theatre system, or peer through the glass floor and take in nature’s show below.
Slip past the palms and come inside. A secret sanctuary. A garden enclave in a world of its own. Your inner child enters first, into a room filled with games—videogame consoles, a pool table, table tennis. Sophistication slinks in next: The foyer opens to a living room and upper floor filled with high-tech toys, from individual iPods loaded with tunes to plasma screens to DVD players. Indulge your appetites with a fully outfitted kitchen, walk-in pantry, wine fridge and two mini-bars. Outside, a private Eden awaits. Plunge into your private pool and let the ripples douse the deck. Hear the sizzle of the barbecue grill. Or just lounge, enveloped in cushions, as the sun kisses your skin.
Pad down the wooden jetty, feeling the warmth of the tropical sun. Each plank takes you one step closer to a private paradise.Two hundred metres out to sea, discover a world free of boundaries. Your private infinity pool flows from the living room to the deck, a glass wall marrying indoors and out. Watch the sun drip into in the Indian Ocean from the outdoor Jacuzzi or the individual decks of each of two bedrooms, or retreat to the centrepiece of your open-plan master bedroom, an infinity-edge Kohler bath the fills from the ceiling.
A private beach. An on-call butler. An outdoor oasis with open-air baths and waterfall showers. Indulge avant-garde fantasies in a sprawling estate that rises from a Bond film. Peer down into the fibre-optic-lit infinity pool and the lagoon beyond from the glass floors in the master bedroom. Wind through the second bedroom’s indoor-outdoor bathroom and private deck. A high-tech library houses a Bose surround sound theatre system with 60” plasma TV and DVD player along with New York Times bestsellers.
Pull up anchor and explore other worlds: Massages on deserted shores. Sunrise mimosas served on islands that magically appear with changing tides. Diving at private reefs where colourful coral streaks the waters. Book a Dhoni with any room and sail away.The full-time crew, including an on-board chef, is at your service to steer you to romance, adventure, relaxation. Overnight onboard to slumber beneath the stars, gentle waves rocking you to sleep.
The golden-hued hull of a dhoni soars overhead, clouds of chandelier cascading, deck underfoot extending out into ocean. Caramel salt breezes and the flit of baby reef sharks below. The sizzle of fresh Maldivian lobster and the sweetness of melting Valrhona. All-day dining with sand between your toes, laidback but luxe with a global homage of flavours.
Raw. Revealing. Seductive. Contemporary cuisine that enlivens the experience of taste by stripping everything back to a state of au naturel. Discover a world of reawakened flavours at PER AQUUM Huvafen Fushi’s pavilion of the avant-garde. All-organic dishes inspired by the East. Lounging at reef’s edge with blended juices or a cocktail in hand, glass tinted with sunset’s blaze.
The pop of Beluga caviar. Bursts of miniature oceans. Embark on a culinary journey at Salt, the resort’s ultimate seafood dining experience.
Eight metres below the island, 6,000 bottles of rare vintages and hidden gems line a unique cellar cave, a round dining table taking the centre, contemporary art installations suspended overhead. The first underground wine cellar in the Maldives, and with one of the most expansive collections, Vinum is PER AQUUM Huvafen Fushi’s delicious secret, where wine flights and degustation dinners are hosted and intimate parties indulged.
In a sandy clearing beneath a canopy of coconut palms, a contemporary slice of Napoli meets the centuries-old traditions of Sicily. A glimpse of ocean and a soft salt-infused breeze. Crackles from the pizza oven as homemade dough rises and crisps, our young chef kneading and spinning with the expertise of the artisan. Laidback island-style dining with imaginative creations.
Dine beneath the stars in the boudoir chic of Cardamom Lounge, or underneath the palms with Siamese Dreams by Chef Tee. Picnic on the edge of the reef surrounded by flickering flames. Enjoy an intimate meal in the shallows of the infinity pool, with fibre optic lights dancing through the water and your feet gently skimming the surface. Surreal experiences stretch the imagination, brought to life by your personal Thakaru and private chef.
All-day lounging on island time. Oversized cushions in soft white sand, the sound of waves breaking and the crisp aroma of shisha. Jazz notes and sultry voices draw you in, inviting you to kick back and bury your toes in the sand. An endlessly imaginative list of cocktails and shooters. A selection of hand-crafted cigars if you prefer. Relax in the intersection of time, pleasure, and island rhythms.
Sink into relaxation in the depths of the world-first underwater spa treatment rooms. Watery voyeurs cast their eyes on indulgent rituals. Angelfish gaze on body scrubs of sugar and aromatic oils. Damsels coast elegantly against a hot black stone massage. Float through multi-day journeys of hydrating wraps, intuitive massage, couture facials and underwater dream therapy.
Private hideaways tucked amidst the island. Defying gravity high over the atolls or in a pool jutting into the lagoon. Discover the attractions on and around this island home.
Master of the deep. Encounter the secrets of the reef as our resident experts unveils its mysteries and guide you to cloaked gems. Choose from a variety of expeditions – from the ease of the SpaQuarium to treks into wild underwater worlds.
Embark on a luxury dive trip, island hop, fish or rev up the romance. See what lies just beneath the surface – and deep hidden secrets. Sails lift you in a hover atop the waves or cresting over their peaks.