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Eco treasure resort to reopen 1 December

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MALE, The Maldives, 4 November 2019: The Maldives’ eco-resort Gili Lankanfushi will welcome back eco-conscious guests, 1 December, following an inspired renovation of the resort.

The island will remain an intimate and sustainable paradise for the barefoot luxury traveller, with a new design concept and wellness programmes to further enrich the soulful guest experience

Initially opened in 2012, Gili Lankanfushi was previously voted ‘Best Hotel in the World’ by TripAdvisor for its uniquely laidback air and impeccable service ethic. Located in the languid waters of the North Malé Atoll, just a 20-minute speedboat ride from Malé, it is the ultimate place to get away from the world.

The 45 refurbished villas will offer open-air living spaces, roof terraces and private decks with direct access to the lagoon below, and there will be the addition of new private pools to the enhanced Residence and Villa suites for extra seclusion.

The Family Villas with Pools are a new addition to the resort featuring two en suite bedrooms, a private swimming pool for children to splash in the sunshine, a rooftop terrace for further space for dining and playing, as well as a living room situated over the lagoon and accessed from a safe walkway. 

The vast 1,700m2 Private Reserve – the largest overwater villa in the world – is located 500 metres from the main island and offers four vast bedrooms in addition to a private open-air cinema, spa, air-conditioned gymnasium, infinity pool and a two-storey waterslide, directly into the lagoon.

New Interior Design

The warm, neutral colour palette is inspired by the island’s natural surroundings for a calming effect, while locally sourced turquoise fabrics will add flashes of colour to the new design. Sustainability is at the heart of the island’s vision, and every piece of furniture in the new villas and living areas will be custom made by skilled craftsman using upcycled materials.

The bed frames will be made from recycled teakwood while lampshades will be handwoven with recycled wire mesh twist to feature fish and sea turtles from the surrounding sea. The coffee tables have been engraved with stars to reflect the clear night sky and hanging lamps crafted from bamboo prawn catcher baskets.

Rooftop daybeds will be made up with luxurious linens, so guests have the option of an atmospheric night sleep beneath the stars, and cushion fabrics custom print with coral patterns found on the reefs below. Each villa has a dedicated butler service catering to guests’ every wish.

New Guest Experiences

A paradise for enriching spa sessions at the serene Meera Spa and educational exploration with the team of deeply knowledgeable experts at the Marine Biology Shack, Gili Lankanfushi will mark the reopening of the resort with a series of new educational and active wellness programmes that combine the two.

Holistic Healing is a five-night programme for those seeking a soulful spa experience that nurtures the body and teaches natural beauty methods including a one-on-one consultation on arrival, daily yoga classes, guided breath-work sessions, bespoke treatments and an essential oil making workshop to create remedies to take home.

Dive & Discover is a five-night programme for budding divers with a passion for marine conservation including daily diving expeditions, guided night time snorkelling, a coral planting experience with a marine biologist to support The Coral Lines Project and a deep muscle massage to rejuvenate at the spa.

Surf & Spa is a four-night programme for the eco-conscious sports enthusiasts in search of active exploration. The day will start with sunrise yoga followed by surf lessons on the lagoon and guided tours to nearby wave break where guests can be accompanied by a resident marine biologist to learn about local marine life. Reflexology is available at the spa to ease aching muscles.

Following days of exploring and relaxing, guests will enjoy fresh and sustainably sourced dishes at the Kashiveli where the surrounding waters form the basis of the resort’s modern Maldivian fusion cuisine served from new live cooking stations.

Executive Chef Hari Govindaraj is responsible for growing organic herbs, vegetables and fruits in the organic Gili garden and will offer guests, one-on-one classes, to learn the art of cooking with seasonal produce, providing hand-written recipes for guests to take home as a memory of their stay.

Rates at Gili Lankanfushi start at USD1,440 per night on a room-only basis, based on double occupancy. The new wellness programmes start at USD1,443 per night.

Where To Stay:

Gili Lanakafushi Maldives at http://bit.ly/GiliLankanfushiMaldivesforTTR

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