ESCAPE AT THE LUXURIOUS VELAA PRIVATE ISLAND

From romantic yacht cruises aboard the recently launched Ameera F55 to night golf and magical family-sized retreats, Velaa offers the perfect blend of tranquility and adventure in the heart of the magical Maldives.

Families can feel like they have found their home away from home at the resort in the luxurious four-bedroom private residences, each with a private pool just footsteps from its own private beach. Each exclusive haven is designed in keeping with the natural paradise of the island, where tropical greenery and natural finishes are its inspiration, while ensuring the highest quality fittings and furnishing to make this an island palace.

The four Private Residences, designed by award-winning Czech architect Petr Kolar as an elegant fusion of Maldivian culture with contemporary luxury, can accommodate up to ten guests, perfect for large families or groups of friends.

Indoor and outdoor space is abundant in the accommodation which includes two terraces and an outdoor lounge area, all spread out over 1,350 square metres of private interior and exterior space.

Those who wish to wander away from the residences can make the most of the resort’s new night golf experience. Whether amateur, first timer or pro, the experience offers a visual and sensory twist to the much-loved game at The Velaa Golf Academy by Olazabal.

The innovative new take on the sport enables players to challenge their game with the flag and course lit up for definition and the ball lighting up on contact and remaining lit throughout play, on the Troon managed course set with the background of the Indian Ocean and lush greenery.

Designed by ex-Ryder cup captain Jose Maria Olazabel – renowned for his short game mastery – the seven-hole course offers a singular golf experience with nine holes and nine tees that create numerous routing combinations making it ideal for the perfect evening tee-off.

Adding to the delight is Velaa’s new yacht, the 17.60m Ameera F55, a unique new experience for families, friends or couples alike. The elegantly designed vessel offers the perfect escape into the surroundings of the Indian Ocean, where the azure blue provides the backdrop for a serene oceanic escapade.

Guests can curate their experience for either day or evening trips as well as overnight stays in the three-cabin vessel which can reach speeds of up to 30 knots and a cruising speed of 18 knots.

While out at sea, adventure seekers can enjoy activities such as snorkeling or scuba diving and witness the wonders of the underwater world where marine life is one of the most abundant in the world, or even try their hand at deep-sea fishing on the yacht which is fitted with high-tech GSD 26 sport fishing equipment to make targeting those big catches more reachable.

The luxurious private island resort, just a short flight from Male International Airport, offers 47 private villas, houses and exclusive residences, 18 built over water. The Romantic Pool Residence can only be reached by boat, allowing, even more, privacy and exclusivity for couples seeking absolute seclusion.