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Vakkaru

Vakkaru is located in Baa Atoll. It takes about 55 minutes to reach the island fromMale Airportby domestic flight + speedboat, or about 30 minutes by seaplane. The hotel opened in October 2017 and features an elegant and refined style, designed by the same designer as Cheval Blanc. With over 120 villas, it offers a variety of room types, 6 restaurants and bars, and a rich selection of international cuisine. The hotel provides clubs suitable for both adults and children, where guests can enjoy various indoor games, lounges, reading areas, children's facilities, and more. It is suitable for both families and honeymooners.

Dusit Island

Dusit Island is a resort island developed by the Dusit hotel group from Thailand, and the Baa Atoll where it is located is also a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. It can be reached by a seaplane ride of approx. 35 minutes from Velana International Airport in Malé, and on the way, you can overlook the atoll scenery with colors ranging from light green to deep blue. The island is surrounded by clear lagoons and coral reefs, and its rich marine ecosystem is a major feature. Marine life such as sea turtles, schools of fish, sharks, and rays are commonly seen in the surrounding waters, making it suitable for snorkeling and diving experiences; Hanifaru Bay in Baa Atoll is also well-known for its manta ray activity. The island is covered with extensive coconut groves and tropical vegetation, with beach villas and overwater villas distributed between the coast and the lagoon; some overwater villas offer direct access to the sea. The island features a spacious infinity pool, as well as multiple restaurants and bars, offering dining options with various flavors such as Thai cuisine and seafood. Guests can also participate in activities such as sunset cruises, marine exploration, and water sports, or relax in the leisure facilities nestled within the coconut groves.

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Kanifushi

FinolhuMaldives is a newly opened six-star island on June 17, 2016. It is located in Baa Atoll, about 115 kilometers away from Male Airport. It can take 40 minutes by water flight and then transfer for 20 minutes. Speedboat, or fly to the island within 15 minutes and transfer to a 20-minute speedboat. The sophisticated, retro style is characteristic of the island, making it a great place for family and friends to gather. The attraction of the island is that it has a long trailing beach, which is quite romantic and very beautiful.

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Miriandhoo

Miriandhoo is located in the Baa Atoll and is accessible by a 30-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport, or by a 35-minute domestic flight and speedboat ride. The hotel opened in November 2018 and offers 70 spacious villas and suites with unique designs. The island features complete facilities and a wide range of meal options, including the signature Heavenly Spa by Westin, a 24-hour Westin Workout fitness center, and a kids club.

Aarah

Aarahis a private resort island in the Raa Atoll, Maldives, surrounded by clear waters and white sandy beaches. Guests can enjoy snorkeling and diving here, exploring the rich marine life and coral reefs. Hundreds of standalone villas and suites are spread along the coast: there are beach villas where you can step right onto the sand, as well as overwater villas with glass floors and direct access to the sea from the terrace. Multiple room types feature private pools, and the villas are equipped with snorkeling gear, so you can jump into the water to see fish whenever you like. The lagoon surrounding the island has crystal-clear water and is often called a "jelly-like sea" by tourists. The uniquely designed "Star Pool" is a popular photo spot on the island, and watching the sunset by the pool is especially relaxing.

Furaveri

Furaveriis located in the Raa Atoll in the northern Maldives and is a natural island with lush vegetation and a pristine ecological environment. The island is surrounded by soft white sandy beaches and an expansive turquoise lagoon, and the surrounding coral reefs are home to schools of tropical fish, allowing you to experience the vitality of these waters up close through snorkeling and diving. In terms of Attractions & Tours, the island's dive center can take guests to explore nearby reefs and coral gardens, the water sports center offers activities such as jet skiing and paddleboarding, and sunset cruises and visits to uninhabited sandbanks are also classic experiences.

Amilla Fushi

The Maldives Amilla Fushi is located in Baa Atoll, a famous diving spot in the Maldives, and is near Dusit Thani. This luxury island resort opened in late 2014 and has a total of 68 rooms. The resort was developed and designed by Coastline Investments, and the architecture features a white-themed style. They previously participated in the construction and development of famous Maldives islands such as W Retreat and Huvafen Fushi. The water here is crystal clear, the beaches are soft and white, and the island has lush vegetation. A luxury island resort that opened in late 2014, it belongs to the World Hoter group and was designed by the same team that designed Huvafen Fushi. The architecture is white-themed, creating an overall grand and luxurious feel. Even the smaller rooms are 200 square meters and all come with private pools. Located within Baa Atoll and near Dusit Thani, the snorkeling environment is quite good. If you have a sufficient budget, this island is worth experiencing. A newly opened luxury island resort with good hardware facilities, especially the room size, which is very large and includes a private pool. It belongs to a world-renowned hotel group, offers good service, and has an acceptable snorkeling environment.

Landaagiraavaru

FourSeasons Landaa Giraavaru is a six-star island located in the famous Ba Atoll Circle in Maldives and is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. From Male, it takes 30 minutes to get to the island by seaplane. Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru is a long and narrow island, the whole island is large, surrounded by intoxicating snow-white sandy beaches and lush tropical forests, the natural environment is very beautiful. There is also a unique trailing beach, where the vast ocean and lush land blend with each other, which is very tropical island style. There are two kinds of sand houses in the big four seasons, Pusa and Haosha, both with swimming pools. Among them, Haosha has a large swimming pool about 20 meters long, which is very luxurious. But Hausa is more expensive than a water house. There are two types of water houses: sunrise and sunset, each with and without a swimming pool. Of course, the price is also different. The water house has two floors, which is a must for those who like duplex. In addition, the hotel also has its own luxury yacht Four Seasons Adventure, which can be used as a houseboat for overnight stays at sea. There is also a free water sports center.

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