As if the Maldive Islands weren’t exclusive and exotic enough, now there’s the new, One&Only Reethi Rah all-villa luxury resort, accessible only by 50-minute yacht trip (luxury, of course) straight from the plane at Male International Airport (22 miles away). All you need is $625 to $2,395 per night, after you make the flight over to this exceptionally sunny part of the Indian Ocean. There on one of the largest islands in the North Male Atoll you’ll find 130 private accommodations spaced 66 feet apart on 109 acres, with half offering private beach and direct ocean access and the rest having secluded swimming pools or lagoon views. Sunbathing platforms, ocean hammocks and lap pools that jut out over the ocean are available, as well, and the resort runs a spa with tai chi and yoga pavilions, hair salon, fitness center, a podiatry and pedicure Clinic and ice fountains. For your dining pleasure, One&Only serves up sushi and juice bars along with three restaurants boasting 50 chefs under the guidance of executive chef Stefano Artosin, and a chef’s garden in which cooking demonstrations are offered. The resort also sports an orchid farm where specialists are working to produce an exclusive One&Only orchid.
One&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives, 866-522-0001, oneandonlyresorts.com.
