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Hey Maldives » Cheval Blanc Randheli Open on 15 November 2013
Cheval Blanc Randhelihttp://heymaldives.com/#!/explore/type/resort
Cheval Blanc Randheli will offer 46 villas designed by Jean-Michel Gathy, an Aman architectural stalwart and the creative mind behind other properties including St. Regis Lhasa, marrying traditional Maldivian craftsmanship with modern architecture.
Neutral tones complement the villas’ open, airy interiors whilst a 12.5-meter-long private swimming pool and lagoon-side pontoons punctuate the gardens.
This announcement adds to a growing list of internationally renowned names in fashion with luxury hotels in their portfolios.
Bulgari Hotels & Resorts earlier this month announced plans to open a brand-new hotel in Shanghai in 2015, whilst the Missoni brand of hotels is planning to build more properties in Oman, Turkey, Brazil and Mauritius over the next few years.
Other hotels belonging to the LVMH group include White 1921, a boutique hotel in St Tropez, France.
White 1921 is a suites-only hotel in the French alps. It has eight suites, each with its own individual interior design by Jean-Michel Wilmotte and Cheval Blanc Courchevel.
Its Le 1947 restaurant serves traditional Alpine dishes with a contemporary twist, created by three-star Michelin chef Yannick Alleno, as well as an in-house Christian Dior boutique and a Louis Vuitton shop.
Cheval Blanc Randheli will offer 46 villas designed by Jean-Michel Gathy, an Aman architectural stalwart and the creative mind behind other properties including St. Regis Lhasa, marrying traditional Maldivian craftsmanship with modern architecture.
Neutral tones complement the villas’ open, airy interiors whilst a 12.5-meter-long private swimming pool and lagoon-side pontoons punctuate the gardens.
This announcement adds to a growing list of internationally renowned names in fashion with luxury hotels in their portfolios.
Bulgari Hotels & Resorts earlier this month announced plans to open a brand-new hotel in Shanghai in 2015, whilst the Missoni brand of hotels is planning to build more properties in Oman, Turkey, Brazil and Mauritius over the next few years.
Other hotels belonging to the LVMH group include White 1921, a boutique hotel in St Tropez, France.
White 1921 is a suites-only hotel in the French alps. It has eight suites, each with its own individual interior design by Jean-Michel Wilmotte and Cheval Blanc Courchevel.
Its Le 1947 restaurant serves traditional Alpine dishes with a contemporary twist, created by three-star Michelin chef Yannick Alleno, as well as an in-house Christian Dior boutique and a Louis Vuitton shop.
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Hey Maldives » Maldives Reaches the target of one Million tourists
28 Nov 2013
Maldives reaches the target of having one million tourists arrival during 2013 by having 1,000,203. tourists arrived the destination by 24 Nov 2013
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Hey Maldives » Introducing Velaa Private Island
Located north from Male, within the constellation of islands that form the Noonu Atoll, Velaa Private Island opens December 20, 2013, bringing new meaning to 'private moments' in the Maldives.
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At Velaa Private Island, the essence of Maldivian culture, lifestyle and landscape meets limitless opportunities, where no request is too much, and each guest will ultimately feel that this is their own private island.
Bathed by azure skies in the aquamarine waters of the Indian Ocean, the name Velaa means “Turtle Island” in the local language – named after generations of sea turtles that have flocked here to nest and hatch.
Accommodation comprises 43 private villas fusing local materials with contemporary style – each with generous outdoor space and private swimming pools. Of these, 18 are built on stilts over water, with an exclusive Romantic Villa accessible only by boat.
Alongside dreamlike one and two-bedroom beach and water villas, a particularly distinctive feature is four expansive 4-bedroom residences in elegant contemporary design, which are each over 1,350 square metres, incorporating two terraces, a swimming pool and courtyard.
Velaa Private Residences comes equipped with personal spa and gym rooms and can accommodate up to party of 10, a rarity in the archipelago which opens luxury travel options to groups of friends or large families.
With three restaurants, two bars and a wine cellar, Michelin star inspired dining is a resort signature, with a blend of French and Asian cuisine, complemented by fresh produce and the resort’s private herb garden. Degustation menus are designed by Michelin starred chef Adeline Grattard.
Of particular interest to Hong Kong and Chinese gastronomes, she cooked for two years at the two Michelin star Hong Kong restaurant Bo Innovation, famed for its ground-breaking modern Chinese cuisine.
Also a veteran of three Michelin star L’Astrance in Paris, the 32 year-old from Burgundy opened her own restaurant in Paris in 2009, instantly earning her own Michelin star, along with awards from Gault&Millau and Fooding.
She oversees elegant over-water restaurants Aragu and Cru, where guests can enjoy vintage champagne, as well as Tavaruteppanyaki restaurant at the center of the island, which is uniquely set in a striking ivory-white tower, and features live cooking and an extensive wine cellar.
Additional venues include Athiri, offering beachfront all-day dining at its finest, and Avi – a pool bar by day and vibrant cocktail bar by night.
A Destination Dining concept offers a variety of stylish and distinctly different settings, both on and off the island, with bespoke menus and entertainment tailored to special occasions. In-villa dining additionally allows guests privacy and personal space round the clock with “Velaa Express” and “Served in Room” menus.
A sublime spa with six secluded treatment rooms nestle dover the lagoon showcases the first ‘snow room’ in the Maldives – a cloud-shaped reclining pod by Klafs and Sha that slowly sways and cradles guests into deep relaxation. Velaa is one of only a handful of hotels in the world and the only resort in Asia partnering distinguished spa brand My Blend By Clarins, featuring exclusive My Blend facial products and personalized facial and body treatments by Clarins.
A Yoga Pavilion features sessions with a yoga master, and personal training can also be conducted, either on a raised tree meditation platform in the garden or by the beach.
Recreation and wellness extends to world-class fitness equipment, covered tennis and squash courts, a football field and beach volleyball court. Golfers can practice at the only Troon Short Game Golf Academy in the Maldives, designed by two-time Masters Champion Jose Maria Olazabal.
A dive center offers excursions, PADI certification courses or simply snorkeling adventures over breathtaking marine vistas. Water activities extend to windsurfing, kayaking, sailing, wake boarding, water-skiing and kite surfing – and the truly adventurous can embark on an exclusive semi-submarine expedition, in the Maldives only two-passenger private submarine.
Sunset cruises, dolphin watching and private boat excursions can be arranged either aboard a luxury Prestige yacht or traditional ‘Bahtheli’ boat. Additionally, an excursions team is on-hand to take guests on fishing expeditions.
Resort design by Czech architect Petr Kolar is an elegant fusion of Maldivian culture with contemporary luxury, intimate with Maldivian nuances.
Styling adopts a motif of the turtle, after which the island is named, with the colors and patterns of turtle shell pervading the property. From a broader “bird’s eye view” which greets arrivals by seaplane, the island’s exclusive over-water villas are also constructed to resemble the head of a turtle, with the island forming the body.
In another tribute to turtles, Velaa Private Island is ensuring plenty of room for its marine visitors, with a hatchery and conservation plan in place.
“Our dream is bring new meaning to “private moments”, where the essence of Maldivian culture, lifestyle and landscape meets limitless opportunities, where no request is too much, and each guest will ultimately feel this is their own private island,” said Jiri Smejc.
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At Velaa Private Island, the essence of Maldivian culture, lifestyle and landscape meets limitless opportunities, where no request is too much, and each guest will ultimately feel that this is their own private island.
Bathed by azure skies in the aquamarine waters of the Indian Ocean, the name Velaa means “Turtle Island” in the local language – named after generations of sea turtles that have flocked here to nest and hatch.
Accommodation comprises 43 private villas fusing local materials with contemporary style – each with generous outdoor space and private swimming pools. Of these, 18 are built on stilts over water, with an exclusive Romantic Villa accessible only by boat.
Alongside dreamlike one and two-bedroom beach and water villas, a particularly distinctive feature is four expansive 4-bedroom residences in elegant contemporary design, which are each over 1,350 square metres, incorporating two terraces, a swimming pool and courtyard.
Velaa Private Residences comes equipped with personal spa and gym rooms and can accommodate up to party of 10, a rarity in the archipelago which opens luxury travel options to groups of friends or large families.
With three restaurants, two bars and a wine cellar, Michelin star inspired dining is a resort signature, with a blend of French and Asian cuisine, complemented by fresh produce and the resort’s private herb garden. Degustation menus are designed by Michelin starred chef Adeline Grattard.
Of particular interest to Hong Kong and Chinese gastronomes, she cooked for two years at the two Michelin star Hong Kong restaurant Bo Innovation, famed for its ground-breaking modern Chinese cuisine.
Also a veteran of three Michelin star L’Astrance in Paris, the 32 year-old from Burgundy opened her own restaurant in Paris in 2009, instantly earning her own Michelin star, along with awards from Gault&Millau and Fooding.
She oversees elegant over-water restaurants Aragu and Cru, where guests can enjoy vintage champagne, as well as Tavaruteppanyaki restaurant at the center of the island, which is uniquely set in a striking ivory-white tower, and features live cooking and an extensive wine cellar.
Additional venues include Athiri, offering beachfront all-day dining at its finest, and Avi – a pool bar by day and vibrant cocktail bar by night.
A Destination Dining concept offers a variety of stylish and distinctly different settings, both on and off the island, with bespoke menus and entertainment tailored to special occasions. In-villa dining additionally allows guests privacy and personal space round the clock with “Velaa Express” and “Served in Room” menus.
A sublime spa with six secluded treatment rooms nestle dover the lagoon showcases the first ‘snow room’ in the Maldives – a cloud-shaped reclining pod by Klafs and Sha that slowly sways and cradles guests into deep relaxation. Velaa is one of only a handful of hotels in the world and the only resort in Asia partnering distinguished spa brand My Blend By Clarins, featuring exclusive My Blend facial products and personalized facial and body treatments by Clarins.
A Yoga Pavilion features sessions with a yoga master, and personal training can also be conducted, either on a raised tree meditation platform in the garden or by the beach.
Recreation and wellness extends to world-class fitness equipment, covered tennis and squash courts, a football field and beach volleyball court. Golfers can practice at the only Troon Short Game Golf Academy in the Maldives, designed by two-time Masters Champion Jose Maria Olazabal.
A dive center offers excursions, PADI certification courses or simply snorkeling adventures over breathtaking marine vistas. Water activities extend to windsurfing, kayaking, sailing, wake boarding, water-skiing and kite surfing – and the truly adventurous can embark on an exclusive semi-submarine expedition, in the Maldives only two-passenger private submarine.
Sunset cruises, dolphin watching and private boat excursions can be arranged either aboard a luxury Prestige yacht or traditional ‘Bahtheli’ boat. Additionally, an excursions team is on-hand to take guests on fishing expeditions.
Resort design by Czech architect Petr Kolar is an elegant fusion of Maldivian culture with contemporary luxury, intimate with Maldivian nuances.
Styling adopts a motif of the turtle, after which the island is named, with the colors and patterns of turtle shell pervading the property. From a broader “bird’s eye view” which greets arrivals by seaplane, the island’s exclusive over-water villas are also constructed to resemble the head of a turtle, with the island forming the body.
In another tribute to turtles, Velaa Private Island is ensuring plenty of room for its marine visitors, with a hatchery and conservation plan in place.
“Our dream is bring new meaning to “private moments”, where the essence of Maldivian culture, lifestyle and landscape meets limitless opportunities, where no request is too much, and each guest will ultimately feel this is their own private island,” said Jiri Smejc.
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Hey Maldives » Spa treatment from W Maldives
Maldives promotion House - De-stress like never before with a signature spa experience from the AWAY® Spa at W Retreat & Spa – Maldives.
Award-winning AWAY® Spa at W Retreat & Spa Maldives is tranquil yet sleek, relaxing yet invigorating – and the therapists lead you on a journey of bliss in one of their four private overwater treatment rooms.
Re-create your own ‘La Piña Colada Body Treatment’ designed to increase metabolism, detoxification, remineralization and hydration, stimulating your body’s systems.
You will need
1 fresh pineapple
2 tablespoon of soya powder
2 tablespoon of sugar or salt
Few drops of olive oil
Do it yourself
Blend the pineapple into a juice
Mix the soya powder into a bowl
Add a few drops of olive oil
Mix with pineapple juice into preferred mixture consistency
Sprinkle with sugar or salt
Apply the mixture on the skin
Let it rest for 5-7 minutes
Rinse with water
Nenita Cabrera, Spa Manager, says “Today spa trends reveal a high demand for natural products. Fruits are a great resource and their enzymes quickly cleanse and soften the skin. The fresh pineapple contains an active enzyme called bromelain, which acts as an effective natural exfoliator and will leave your skin super smooth and hydrated after the treatment.”
W Retreat & Spa Maldives is a tropical playground in the Indian Ocean that’s perfect for relaxing, playing, and recharging for your next adventure. Experience one of the 78 Retreats, either on the beachside or overwater which gives you access to endless Indian Ocean views. Abandon the expected and sample creative dining by Executive Chef Nikolaj Retpen in the retreats three dining experiences and two lounge concepts. Step into the spotlight at 15BELOW the Maldives only underground nightclub, and sip on one of the 90 varieties of vodka.
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