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Set in the Maldives’ LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas, Maldives, is on the island of Dhidhoofinolhu, just a 25 minute seaplane flight from the airport at Male.
Most flights to the Maldives stop in the Middle East on route; which is a great option if you want to twin city and sand and spend a few days on the Arabian Gulf on the way to or from the Maldives. A direct flight will take around 10 hours and the islands are GMT+5hours.
Of course the location is what entices travellers to the Maldives and at LUX* they endeavour to protect this unique environment as much as possible. One way is via the ‘world’s biggest floating solar system at sea’!
Why here?
There is 4km of beach around the resort, so wherever you choose to chill there’ll be a quiet spot. Spot tropical fish as you snorkel and swim in the crystal clear lagoon, or head to the two swimming pools, both of which are on the sunset side of the island.
The LUX* Me Spa is epic! It has four overwater treatment villas and 11 in tropical gardens. There’s a sauna, hammam, plunge pools, and both hair and beauty salons. A Yoga Grove and LUX* Me Fitness Centre are also available.
Watersports for free include equipment for snorkelling, kayaking and pedal boats. There’s a world-class PADI dive centre, windsurfing, parasailing, SUP and kite surfing.
Younger VIPs are treated to PLAY for younger kids and Studio 17 for teens. A babysitting service is available.