The Ritz-Carlton luxury hotel on the Fari Islands is the last design by the late Australian architect Kerry Hill – accordingly, it blends seamlessly into its natural surroundings without lacking a certain extravagance. The resort stretches long and narrow across a truly dreamlike island and offers, among other things, a diving center, a wealth of restaurants, numerous beach and overwater villas, and a fabulous spa. The magical view of the lagoon and the Indian Ocean is as omnipresent as the impeccable service of your personal butler.
As you would expect from Ritz-Carlton, the service is phenomenal. Your personal butler, known here as an "aris meeha," will passionately take care of your every need. The facilities and activities are also outstanding, ranging from diving excursions and relaxing treatments in the luxurious spa to an impressive kids' club that works with environmental ambassadors to raise awareness of sustainable practices among even the youngest guests. In a cooking class, you will learn how to make banana pancakes. And thanks to the hourly shuttle to Fari Marina Village, you also have access to a variety of shopping opportunities.
Beach or overwater villa? Ask yourself this question in advance, because you'll be spoiled for choice. You can also choose whether you want to look out over the ocean or the lagoon and admire the gentle sunrise or dramatic sunset. The interior of the villas features minimalist décor in muted colors, oversized beds and bathtubs, and indoor and outdoor showers. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a spacious wooden terrace with a large swimming pool. Perfect for taking in the exotic landscape and feeling at one with nature.
There is also a wide range of culinary delights to choose from: in the airy Beach Shack, you can snack on freshly caught shrimp and toast your dream vacation with rosé wine; La Locanda offers Italian cuisine with southern Italian delicacies; and the lantern-lit Summer Pavilion above the water serves modern Cantonese cuisine. The Japanese restaurant Iwau is a special gourmet highlight, and if you prefer something more casual, visit the Tum Tum food truck or Arabesque, which serves Lebanese and North Indian delicacies. The Eau Bar is the place to go for intricate cocktails at sunset.
Surrounded by the dazzling turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, The Ritz-Carlton on the Maldivian Fari Islands will enchant you with its minimalist luxury design in breathtaking surroundings. The eco-friendly resort, which is mainly powered by solar energy, consists of three islands offering unique accommodation, a marina with its own boat transfer service, and a variety of shopping and entertainment options. Exclusive villas on and by the water blend beautifully into the natural island landscape and ensure a heavenly dream vacation in complete privacy.
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