As AB369 says you could get a fabulous newly refurbed villa at Soneva that will be stunning. Another important part is the inclusion of the adjacent local island, Eydhafushi, and paying it forward in order to bring sustainability to the Maldives in general not just to the resorts.
I do however love the idea of "rustic luxury". One of the largest islands in the Maldives, Medhufaru is only 30 minutes by seaplane from the Airport. But so is the food!
Best Maldives resort for travel with kids? At Jani, you can take a sunset cruise and you WILL see dolphins, almost definitely, and there are all the usual sporting options here so you don’t miss out (scuba, snorkel windsurfing, etc). For more wildlife spotting there is scuba diving and snorkelling as well as non-motorised watersports like windsurfing and kitesurfing.
Luckily activities like ray or shark feeding are not on the agenda at Soneva as all ocean-related activities are done in a sustainable and ethical manner. Are you sure you want to mark this comment as inappropriate?
Breakfast will be served in the main restaurant, So Fresh. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-81031252', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Soneva Fushi out of those two. While both offer the ultimate luxurious experience the resorts are completely different from each other: Fushi is a green haven if you want to play Jane of the Jungle and Jani is a paradise for little mermaids, consisting only of overwater villas. What is the political condition in the Maldives? For a secluded, laidback Robinson Crusoe feel head to Soneva Fushi. Gili is another very nice idea, but I can imagine with the kids perhaps Kihavah and Fushi in combination would be the best option. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Whichever resort you choose, don’t bring your Louboutins (sorry my pretties), your heels will sink into the sand. Honeymooners and anyone who likes the very best things in life. How old are your kids? Soneva Jani offers a number of dining options and cuisines, as well as the complimentary cheese room, chocolate room and ice-cream room for all guests. (Part 3), Is there an archive of live Resort Island blogs? It is the best choice in your pre-selection and meets most of your criteria. Soneva Fushi is my favourite place in Maldives and I can highly recommend you to go there. I also have my own bamboo straws but have been happy to see that more and more places all over the world are starting to use paper or metal straws. The rooms here are amazing. Finolhu was not my cup of tea, very noisy jetty with constant buggy trafiic, the worst snorkeling so far on all my Maldives trips. The spirit of Soneva is strong here and all the favourite services - like dedicated Mr and Mrs Fridays and that free chocolate room - from sister resort Soneva Fushi remain.
Unspoiled nature as the utmost luxury is part of the deal here. Off the menu, they will prepare every dish for you, as long as its ingredients are in stock! Now she can be found back in Hamburg or on her way to find the best souvenirs from around the world for her blog, This post was written by Annika Ziehen who was a Travelette until 2019. Once I arrived in Male I realized how lucky I had gotten with my accommodation: the Soneva resorts which had invited me are not only known for being the original barefoot luxury hotels but also frontiers when it comes to being an environmentally friendly enterprise. Afterward, you have the between dinner & a movie done in style at Cinema Paradiso, the open-air movie theatre, an astronomy session with your meal or roomservice more aptly named ‘in villa dining’ here. Amilla we are staying next week. Soneva Fushi sunrise side fits the bill as well. Soneva Jani Maldives, located in the Edufaaru lagoon in the Noonu Atoll, comprises five islands, the largest of which is Medhufaru, which is 150 acres in size. Your email address will not be published. With two outstanding properties in the Maldives, Soneva is leading the way when it comes to barefoot eco luxury, The latest lifestyle, fashion and travel trends, Register with your social account or click here to log in. While that is the reality of press trips I try to travel slower when I can set my own pace to get the most out of each flight I take. How easy is it to stay at more than one Resort per trip? (Part 1), Is there an archive of live Resort Island blogs? She considers herself a very hungry mermaid and writes about her adventures, scuba diving and food on her blog, Maldives when I realized what a huge problem the world has with waste, I have tried my best to be a little greener at home and on the road, Doing London on a Budget with MEININGER Hotels, DONA - Lisbon's most beautiful boutique hotel, 7 Assumptions About Hostels You Should Forget, Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog. I don't want a resort that feels too big and too commercial (like a Four Seasons) but it needs to be bigger than 20 rooms though and have some activities or my kids will dry me bonkers. Which Resorts have the "best" house reef snorkelling? For a special night, dine underneath the stars at So Starstruck. We are total foodies. All Rights Reserved, Join our mailing list for exclusive updates, Book with us for free upgrades & benefits at Four Season's & Other Luxury Hotels, Upgrade on arrival, subject to availability, Daily Buffet breakfast, for up to two in room guests, $100 USD equivalent Food & Beverage credit to be utilized during stay (not combinable, no cash value if not redeemed in full), Early check-in/late check-out, subject to availability. Freshness, high quality and variety of the menus are qualities I look for in a resort. Fushi does not offer rooms with slides and a retracting roof, which means the Fushi rooms may disappointment by comparison.