LE MERIDIEN MALDIVES RESORT & SPA WILL OPEN LATER THIS YEAR SO I GUESS YOU HAVE TO PLAN YOUR VISIT FOR 2022. BUT WHEN COVID-19 SUBSIDES YOU KNOW WHERE TO GO CELEBRATE!

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Paradise Found In Island Life: Why The Maldives, Open To All, Are Asia's Hottest Destination

 

There are blues and then there are blues in The Maldives. Where the sea meets the sky, impossibly beautiful atolls are warmed by the sun but gently cooled by ocean breezes.

 

It's no surprise that the Indian Ocean archipelago - Asia's smallest country - has long been a destination for those seeking exclusive luxury, seclusion and extraordinary travel experiences.

 

But today, the fact that the country is one of very few open to all global visitors - as long as they hold a negative Covid PCR test taken in the previous 72 hours - has made it a more compelling destination than ever.

 

There is also the sense of security and freedom of being more or less constantly outside, as villas invariably open up to the warmth of the elements.

Looking ahead, Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa on the island of Thilamaafushi is set to open later this year with chic island living. 

Another captivating destination, the resort will reflect mid-century design aesthetics inspired by the era of glamourous travel, all presented through a Maldivian lens.

 

Thilamaafushi is a natural island that translates to “island with vast shallow lagoon areas” in Dhivehi, the language of The Maldives, so guests will enjoy reefs, coral gardens, marine life and underwater pinnacles known as “Thilas” that are full of vibrant marine life including pods of manta rays and turtles.

 

_{Rendering of one of the six restaurants and bars at Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa, Tabemasu, a Japanese-European Restaurant}

 

Guests will be able to dine at six restaurants and bars and enjoy the Explore Spa by Le Méridien, while families will love Le Méridien Family hub with its experiences that nurture discovery and conservation of the surrounding environment.