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<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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