the most impressive wine cellars in the region, with a collection spanning over 1,000 wines from across the globe. Athiri is Velaa’s beautiful beach-front restaurant serving fine dining cuisine from all over the world. To complement its facilities, Velaa also houses professional trainers and instructors. Guests are able to have personal sessions with a yoga master or consult with qualified nutritionists and fitness specialists to holistically improve their wellness regime. They can also book a one-on-one lesson with a PGA-qualified pro at Velaa’s own golf course, designed by two-time Masters Champion José María Olazábal. And if all of this isn’t enough, Velaa Private Island also boasts an impressive array of equipment for various water activities. On the island, you’ll find a dive centre offering excursions, PADI certification courses, and snorkelling in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Guests who enjoy windsurfing, kayaking, sailing, wakeboarding, water-skiing and kite surfing will feel right at home. For the more adventurous, the resort also offers a super-fast hoverboard, a jetovator and an adrenaline inducing flyboard. Guests can also get on board Velaa’s mini-submarine to explore the breathtaking underwater vistas. Dolphin watching cruises or private boat excursions aboard the resort’s luxury Princess yacht or traditional “Batheli” boat are also available along with sunset or big game fishing expeditions out in the Indian Ocean. If you are looking to experience one of the world’s best private island resort filled with distinguished culinary experiences, exhilarating activities, brought together by world-class service and a picture-perfect setting, Velaa Private Island Maldives is available to book now. www.velaaprivateisland.com B OO K YO U R S TAY H E R E CEO TODAY | DELUXE TRAVEL AWARDS 2020 A S I A www.deluxetravelawards.com | 99
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