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Alila Villas Hadahaa

Surrounded by turquoise waters and fine white beaches, Alila Villas Hadahaa offers the ultimate Maldivian experience. Guests at this all-villa resort can choose from one of 14 stilted, over-water Aqua Villas or 36 Island Villas. All living spaces feature vast sliding windows that afford stunning ocean views.

In-resort facilities include two swimming pools, a fully-equipped gym, a Maldivian speciality restaurant offering a sampling of local and regional cuisine and a main restaurant, a library and a star-gazing deck. Alila Villas Hadahaa is the first property in the Maldives to achieve the prestigious Green Globe “Building, Planning and Design” benchmark and was designed to best adapt to the tropical climate and natural environment of the island. This includes rainwater harvesting, waste treatment, high roofed areas and open ceilings. To confirm their local social responsibility, the resort has just launched a “Gift-to-Share” programme. Guests can also participate by donating to support any of the three community programmes that the resort has initiated. This includes building up a reference and research library in the local schools; re-introducing Maldivian traditional crafts into primary schools; and introducing community farming projects.

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Alila Villas is one the newest and hotels bringing about the new hotel design trends in the Maldives.

Alila Villas Hadahaa is set on a tropical island in the North Huvadhoo Atoll, about 400 km to the south from Male international airport.

The islands here feature diverse landscapes covered by lush vegetation such as palm, coconut and banyan trees and tropical flowers, and fringed by pristine sandy beaches. The diving is unbeatable with long stretches of unspoilt coral reefs and a huge abundance of marine life unequalled by other visited locations in the Maldives. From lazing on an empty beach to breathtaking ocean adventures, Alila Villas Hadahaa will offer the absolute best experiences of the Maldives.

Alila Villas Hadahaa
H.Asfaam, Bodufungadu Magu, Male’
Republic of Maldives
P : +960 682 8888
F : +960 682 7777
E: hadahaa@alilahotels.com

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Anantara Resort & Spa Maldives

Long celebrated as the ultimate romantic destination, the Maldivian islands are the very definition of tropical paradise. Anantara Resort Maldives offers luxury, impeccable style and Anantara’s signature warmth and gracious service.

Let the beauty of Anantara touch you are in the Maldives

Choose from four types of deluxe accommodation, all tastefully furnished and equipped with the latest technology.

In addition to the standard conveniences of an electronic in-room safe, individually controlled air conditioning, and IDD telephone, enjoy your own personal surround sound plasma screen TV with DVD, MP3 player, gourmet mini bar, and our spectacular indoor/outdoor bathrooms.

Location: Male’ Atoll
Distance from the Airport: 50 Km
Number of Rooms: 110
Credit Cards Accepted: Amex, Visa, Master

Room Types

Beach Front Villa

Luxuriate in 110sqm of understated elegance in each of our 68 Beach Front Villas. Take in the endless vista of white sands and the ever-changing hues of the Maldivian seas from your terrazzo bathtub, made for two. At the end of a sun-filled day, cool off under the outdoor rain shower and unwind on your very own terrace.

Deluxe beach Front Pool Villa

Add a tantalizing plunge pool within the Deluxe Beach Front Villas, by selecting one of our two lavish, 165sqm Beach Front Pool Villas. An immaculate beach in the front, the serene pool in the back garden, and you are at the centre of a postcard-perfect island destination.

Deluxe Over Water Suite

Situated offshore, surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean, rediscover the meaning of serenity in your very own over-water suite. Our 38 suites, connected to the island by a wooden walkway, offer an exceptionally spacious 132sqm of indulgence. Lounge on your private water-front sun deck and enjoy unbroken views of endless blue. Slip into the warm lagoon waters just inches below, at any hour of the day. Or, relax in the over-sized infinity-edge bathtub no need to daydream just open your eyes.

Deluxe Over Water Pool Suite

Welcome to complete bliss. Indulge in one of the 2 exclusive pool suites, offering an expansive 182sqm of signature Anantara luxury. Situated at the end of the wooden piers, far out into the ocean, you may feel like the only couple on earth and we welcome you to enjoy this intimacy.

While away tranquil days soaking in your private freshwater plunge pool. Or, dive into the lagoon from your private over-water sun deck. Wind down together in the infinity-edge bath tub. The tropical island experience of a lifetime awaits.

The six restaurants offers Sample stunning, innovative culinary creations by the master chef. Enjoy a sundown cocktail against a breathtaking backdrop of unspoiled tropical beauty. Savour a light snack with sand beneath your feet. Indulge in whatever takes your fancy.

Anantara Spa – Pamper. Enliven. Release. Unwind. Spoil your body, soul and mind with a selection of our world-renowned signature treatments, alluring bath & steam rituals and holistic therapies. The perfect end or beginning of a perfect day.

Rediscover what it means to relax. Or, let the stunning surroundings invigorate you. Dive into the unexplored world of marine life in the crystal clear waters around you. Take full advantage of the resort’s world-renowned PADI 5 dive centre, which offers a full range of courses. Snorkel leisurely on the edge of the lagoon or peruse the Maldives’ fabled coral gardens on our daily snorkeling trips.

If you’ve seen enough of the reef’s spectacular aquatic landscape and wildlife, come up for some air and enjoy our free-of-charge non-motorized water sports

Room Facilities

Air-Conditioning
Bathrobe
Coffee and Tea Making Facilities
Hair Dryer

Hot & Cold water

IDD Telephone

Maldivian Swing

Mini Bar

Open air shower

Outdoor Jacuzzi

Private Garden

Queen-sized bed

Room Safe

Sun Lounger

Veranda

Resort Facilities
Travel Desk

Food Outlets eep End

Recreational Facilities

Infinity Pool

Slip slide into the tranquil waters of our freshwater infinity-edge pool. Gaze out across the expanse of an aquamarine sea as you float, soak or splash your worries away.

Gym/Fitness Centre

our on-site fitness centre and gym will offer you everything you expect to keep you looking and feeling good-but with a completely unexpected view.

Yoga

Gain physical poise and mental peace through ancient exercises drawn from centuries of South Asian wisdom. Yoga is available from professional instructors beachside while more seasoned aficionados can take it up a notch on their own.

Water Sports Centre

The warm waters of the Indian Ocean will beckon from the moment you arrive. Give in. Snorkel on adjacent reefs. Kayak through the softly rolling waves to nearby islands and sand banks. Sail around the atoll on a catamaran. Explore the Maldivian heritage of reef and deep-sea fishing.

Anantara Cooking School

At Anantara, you will be treated to an array of inspired culinary creations. Why not learn the tricks of the trade with a cooking class from our resident master chefs? Learn to recreate traditional Maldivian or Thai and fusion creations to impress your friends back home.

Bodu Huraa

For even more recreational diversions, visit this nearby enclave of island fun and relaxation.

Excursions

Lost islands. Sunset treats. Dips into culture. At Anantara, serenity is the buzzword but some sights beg to be discovered.

One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah rocks the Creek

One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah has been recognised as one of the most luxurious resorts on the planet. Just a short 4-hour direct flight from Dubai International Airport and 75-minutes aboard the One&Only luxury yacht brings you directly to your own piece of paradise in the middle of the Indian Ocean.

Surrounded by the wonders of the crystal blue ocean, this superb new all-villa resort offers an unrivalled level of style, choice, and personalised exploration. Sleek and spectacular, with unprecedented privacy, One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah inspires extraordinary journeys for the soul.

The 109-acre island in the North Male’ Atoll comprises 130 exquisite beach, over-water, and duplex villas (37 of which have a private pool), designed by world famous architect Jean Michel Gathy. Every villa has a specially designated twenty-four-hour villa host, who is on call throughout, while 650 staff members are in situ to pamper and indulge.

Executive Chef, Daniel Smith, will oversee an eclectic and imaginative menu whilst the extensive wine cellar, stocked with more than 450 premium labels and 9,000 bottles on the island, is available for wine tastings and dinner parties. One&Only Maldives’ three restaurants, including the Japanese specialist Tapasake and the Middle-Eastern influenced beach restaurant and bar, Fanditha, cater to every taste and occasion. Beach barbecues, Champagne parties and gourmet dinners can also be organised.

Guests will also have numerous activities to choose from, either at the Peter Burwash Tennis Academy, water sports and scuba diving in the magnificent Maldivian waters, excursions in the resort’s sleekly designed yachts, or simply relaxing on one of the 12 white-sand beaches. For extra pampering, the One&Only Spa by ESPA offers eight stand-alone treatment villas, two private spa suites, vitality pools, crystal steam rooms and saunas and a range of specially devised ESPA holistic treatments.

One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah offers the ultimate holiday experience to those seeking the pinnacle of tropical luxury. Nowhere else in the Maldives is there a resort with this much space and exclusivity.

Notes and contacts

About One&Only Resorts

Created exclusively for the luxury resort market, One&Only Resorts are conceived as hallmarks of excellence. Set in some of the most beautiful locales in the world, each award-winning resort offers guests a distinctive style and personality borne of its local culture, a genuine hospitality and a lively energy that is unrivalled. These properties include the spectacular One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah; One&Only Kanuhura also in the Maldives; One&Only Le Saint Gran in Mauritius; One&Only Royal Mirage in Dubai; One&Only Ocean Club in The Bahamas and One&Only Palmilla in Los Cabos, Mexico. A further One&Only is planned for development in Cape Town. More information on One&Only is available at www.oneandonlyresorts.com.

Naladhu, Maldives – Luxurious New Resort Named Hottest in Conde Nast Traveler Hot List

The Conde Nast Traveler Hot List recognizes hotels and resorts for design, service and ambiance, making it one of the most coveted designations. Each y ear, an anonymous group of writers evaluates new hotels and resorts around the world for the publication. Naladhu was chosen as one of only 138 properties whose offerings surpass expectations. Of the chosen properties, each is awarded a “Hot”, “Hotter” or “Hottest” title, Naladhu, Maldives claimed the position as “Hottest” in the magazine’s listing.

In describing Naladhu, Conde Nast Traveler says “this intimate resort provides a level of privacy and personal attention impressive even in the Maldives”. In addition “Dedicated butlers, or VGCs (Very Good Chaps), exceed expectations with quiet, smiling service”.

The magazine concluded “Naladhu represents the Maldives’ most convenient exclusive destination yet”.

Located in the aquatic setting of the Maldives, one of the world’s most celebrated tropical havens, Naladhu Maldives offers a unique lifestyle to those who appreciate the sophistication and charm of times past.

Naladhu has captured the elegant aesthetics of a slightly colonial era, with hints of Sri Lankan regality in its design. However, the resort also proffers every modern convenience imaginable to the luxury traveller. Naladhu means “pretty little island”, and each of the exclusive 19 Houses — each named after a Maldivian plant — has been designed to make every guest’s wish become reality.

With a commitment to perfecting every detail, Naladhu fuses modern facilities with a sense of the nostalgia. White-washed timber wall panels juxtapose the zesty Indian motifs and colours of the house upholstery. Antique furnishings, such as an early 20th century writer’s desk and the decorous bar cabinet conjure up images of a romantic, bygone age.

Naladhu provides the canvass and colour palette to those who wish to make their holiday picture perfect.

For reservations please telephone +960 664-4100 or email: info@naladhu.com.

For media enquiries please contact: Ms. Marion Walsh Brand Director Public Relations Email: mwalsh@naladhu.com Tel: + 66 (0) 2877 5803 Ext. 28 Mobile: + 66 (0) 89 811 3829 http://www.naladhu.com/.

Conrad revises corporate identity

Monday, 23rd April 2007

The move from Conrad Hotels to Conrad Hotels & Resorts comes at a time of extensive growth and development for the luxury brand and emphasises the fast-evolving portfolio of Conrad’s hotels and resorts globally.

The transformation will be most noticeable in the new name, Conrad Hotels & Resorts as well as being reflected in distinct visual refinements to the brand and hotel logos.

With a number of new resort projects set to join the Conrad portfolio over the next two years, the new corporate identity will highlight the message that Conrad Hotels & Resorts appeals to both leisure and business travellers, while simultaneously underlining the ever-increasing importance of leisure travel within the luxury market.

Says Richard Blamey, Senior Vice President Brand Management, Conrad Hotels & Resorts:

This is an exciting time for the luxury travel market and undoubtedly for Conrad. The decision to revitalize the brand identity is testament to our global growth, with each new opening showcasing the World of Conrad, a world that celebrates individuality in every sense. We welcome the opportunity to further strengthen the influence of Conrad Hotels & Resorts around the world.

Conrad Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio currently includes 18 luxury award-winning properties in leading urban and resort destinations globally. New Conrad Hotels & Resorts are in conversion in the Maldives and under development in Shanghai, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, the Bahamas, Las Vegas and Koh Samui.

Source: Conrad Hotels and Resorts

Maldives Hilton on Rangali Island set November as a target date to meet the transition from Maldives Hilton to Conrad Maldives. This also comes at a time while Hilton seeks more opportunities in the Maldives to build a resort with Hilton brand on it.

Naladhu Maldives, located on south Male’ Atoll, Opens

“On a tranquil palm-covered atoll surrounded by a coral lagoon, Naladhu” Maldivian for “beautiful island” “offers a mosaic of timeless moments of seclusion and serenity.”

Another amazing resort has opened in the idyllic setting of the Maldives. Naladhu was designed by Maldivian architect Mohammed Shafeeq and Thai-based interior designer Julian Coombs and the design has echoes of the Colonial era updated for the modern traveler. The name Naladhu means “pretty little island” and the resort is home to only 19 ocean houses, each named for a Maldivian plant.

Each little house has dining room and bedroom spaces with white gabled ceilings, a terrazzo bath tub with free-formed edges and an open-faced shower which allows for a view from within but remains hidden to anyone outside the house enclosure. There is also an outdoor pool and each house has an espresso machine and a stocked refrigerator and wine cellar as well as a flat screen TV and Bose audio.

EXPERIENCE

Naladhu is designed to be as familiar as a favorite vacation home by the sea. In its soul is the spirit of the local Maldivian culture, drawing on the rich traditions of the islands. Every Naladhu moment is an experience to treasure “an immersion in comfortable elegance that never goes out of style.

Each of Naladhu’s secluded houses incorporates timeless design, idyllic views and a feeling of home. Private houses are appointed with elegant hardwood furnishings that hearken back to a romantic, bygone era, with touches of contemporary style. With natural fluidity, the living area gives way to a spacious, cool-toned open-air bathroom. … Continue Reading

Hilton Maldives resort to be re-branded Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

Hilton Maldives Resort and Spa will be re-branded as a Conrad, the company’s luxury hotel brand, Hilton Hotels Corp. said Monday.

The resort will be renamed the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, effective Dec. 2007. Following the re-branding, the resort will offer an increased range of amenities. There will be no disruption to guests during the re-branding process, Hilton said.

Beverly Hills-based Hilton Hotels Corp. (NYSE: HLT) is a global hospitality company with more than 2,800 hotels and 495,000 rooms in more than 80 countries. Its Conrad Hotels brand offers 18 luxury properties in destinations across the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Belgium, Egypt, Turkey, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Japan, Australia and Uruguay.

Hilton is on a selling streak. Hilton Hotels Corp. has agreed to sell its Scandic Hotel chain to EQT for about $1.1 billion, the company said Friday.

Hilton said net proceeds after transaction costs and taxes are expected to be about $1.04 billion, which it expects to use to pay down debt. The sale is expected to be completed in April 2007.

Hilton Maldives is a well celebrated hotel brand in the world.

Source: washington.bizjournals