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<p>Tethered to the neighboring island of Falhumaafushi by a kilometer-long bridge, The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah is a veritable playground for young and old.</p>
<p>Laid-back luxury comes to the fore in the 173 deluxe villas: some are arranged along the beach, and others erected on stilts over the turquoise lagoon. Built of natural materials, each one features a day bed, freestanding bathtub and indoor and outdoor showers.</p>
<p>A 42-meter infinity pool skirts the edge of the lagoon at The Beach Club, where patrons tuck into hearty pizzas and summery drinks.</p>
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<p>Li Bai specializes in modern Cantonese cuisine, and Earth Table — set within Dhigurah’s “Earth Basket” vegetable garden — delivers a memorable farm-to-fork dining experience. At the buzzy poolside Café del Sol, Mediterranean tapas and tipples take center stage.</p>
<p>Alongside other water sports such as windsurfing and catamaran sailing, guided diving excursions here are a must-do. Dhigurah, too, has its own The Spa by Clarins, with 10 treatment rooms in lush gardens with ocean views, and a hair and beauty salon. A fun-filled adventure program at the Kids’ Club introduces younger guests to the Maldivian spirit and way of life.</p>
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The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah

<p>Blissful seclusion and five-star comfort await at this paradisiacal retreat, one of two private-island resorts run by Singapore-based Cenizaro Hotels &amp; Resorts in the remote Gaafu Alifu Atoll.</p>
<p>Accessible via a 55-minute domestic flight from Male, the property blends traditional Maldivian design with contemporary elegance. Thatched roofs and nature-inspired furnishings give the 94 beach and overwater villas a soothing rustic-chic feel.</p>
<p>Holidaymakers can indulge in a seafood feast with their toes in the sand at The Sunset Grill, which offers BBQ buffets three times a week. Pan-Asian and Indian Ocean dishes are served all day long in The Dining Room at Falhumaafushi, while afternoon tea sessions and dinners of fine Western fare draw hungry guests to The Falhumaa, perched right on the end of a picture-perfect jetty. Tiki-themed bar South Beach is the place to go for refreshing cocktails.</p>
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<p>Those not content with lounging on the island’s fringing white-sand beach or at their villa have a host of activities to look forward to.</p>
<p>Holistic treatments and massages beckon at The Spa by Clarins, comprised of six standalone overwater pavilions and a yoga deck. Guests will have ample opportunities to snorkel the house reef, paddle the waters of the atoll in a glass-bottomed kayak, embark on a dolphin-spotting cruise, or even enjoy a picnic on the resort’s private Castaway Island.</p>
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The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi

<p>The inaugural outpost and flagship property of Patina Hotels &amp; Resorts, an offshoot of the ultra-luxe Capella Hotel Group, this eco-friendly hideout in the North Male Atoll takes the private-island resort experience in a completely new direction.</p>
<p>Patina Maldives, Fari Islands owes its distinctive appearance to Brazilian architect Marcio Kogan of Studio MK27: accommodations and public areas were created in a style that can be described as “modernist castaway chic.” Kogan has deftly blended the outdoors with the indoors, keeping architectural lines deliberately low to let the postcard-perfect surroundings speak for themselves. The 20 Fari Studios and 90 beach and overwater villas (in one-, two-, and three-bedroom configurations) provide the perfect perch for admiring the vibrant blues of the Indian Ocean and the tropical sky above. Patina guests have unlimited access to Footprints, the solar-powered children’s educational activity center with indoor and outdoor zones where the little ones are kept entertained as parents enjoy their downtime elsewhere.</p>
<p>The comprehensive wellness facilities at Patina Maldives promise sublime relaxation. Flow spa is headlined by four couples’ treatment rooms, and features a specialized watsu pool for passive aquatic therapy, “floatation” tank, and hammam; all three are attached to a private treatment suite. Customized wellness journeys allow tired guests to recharge with the help of highly trained wellbeing consultants, which include a posture expert and a sleep therapist. The resort has a pair of beautiful outdoor pools, and more active holidaymakers can take advantage of the well-equipped gym, tennis courts, and a water sports center.</p>
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<p>Conscious eating is a hallmark of the Patina Maldives experience. Whether you’re tucking into Greek food or pan-Asian cuisine, the overarching concept is based on the nose-to-tail, root-to leaf principle. Signature restaurant Roots advocates the benefits of a plant-based diet, offering nutritious dishes that harness the full flavors of sustainable and ethically produced ingredients. Some of these are grown on-site at the organic permaculture garden, where travelers have the chance to harvest vegetables and herbs to be used for their meals.</p>
<p>Guests at Patina Maldives also have the freedom to hop aboard a buggy or a bike to Fari Beach Club and Fari Marina Village, whose inspired selection of boutiques and no less than 12 dining venues are sure to impress. Art-lovers will find plenty to savor here: celebrated Californian light artist James Turrell has contributed the permanent installation <em>Skyscape</em> at Fari Marina Village, and six unique island-based pieces chosen by Singaporean online gallery The Artling dot the public spaces. In addition, the precinct is home to a gallery with an artist-in-residence program, while there’s also a library curated by British book expert Philip Blackwell. When it finally comes time to retire to their generously sized studio or villa, vacationers can sleep soundly knowing they are just a 45-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport but a million miles from the stresses of city life.</p>
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Patina Maldives, Fari Islands

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