Pacific: the paradisiacal and remote islands that will be the world's first immune destination
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The good news is that with the euro being strong against the dollar, sleeping on the brand-new private island of the Waldorf Astoria Maldives is a bit cheaper.
The bad news is that we are still talking about 65,000 euros a night (80,000 dollars).
Of course, the dream getaway to this paradisiacal resort in the middle of the Indian Ocean promises the visitor enough doses of isolation and ultra-luxury to forget about the pandemic.
Destined for the world's largest fortunes, the
32,000-square-meter
private island
is the largest in the Maldives, an archipelago of 1,190 islands.
We are facing "
the jewel in the crown
" of the Waldorf Astoria brand in the region, as Nils-Arne Schroeder says, at the head of Luxury and Asia-Pacific Lifestyle of the Hilton chain, to which the island belongs.
The Waldorf Astoria Maldives opened in 2019, but Ithaafushi, as the islet is called, goes one step further in exclusivity.
At the end of the day we are in a corner of the world where the five-star category falls short.
Every detail of Ithaafush - which means
island of pearls
in dhivehi, the official language - has been carefully chosen by luxury experts, with a refined yet modern design and a nod to local Maldivian charm.
It can accommodate 24 guests spread over
two villas
and an extra four-bedroom house for those who come with family or friends.
The difficult thing is choosing between those two villas.
One is nestled on the beach
amid lush coconut trees
and its own pool;
and another directly
on the water
, without missing an infinity pool.
"Every inch of this vast paradise awaits to be discovered, whether by taking a pleasant stroll along the paths that wind between the lush palm trees, by bicycle or in one of the island's buggies," the hotel proposes.
And how do you get to Ithaafushi?
You guessed it: in style.
Again it is a matter of preferences.
The
chain's
yachts
are readily available and take just 40 minutes from Malé, the capital of the Maldives.
Another option is a
15-minute seaplane
flight
.
From minute one, the
concierges
"will make sure to meet all your needs with the utmost discretion," says the hotel.
"On this island, any wish can come true."
For example, exploring the depths of the underwater world or practicing water sports.
Or go on a yacht excursion.
Or all at the same time ... Another seductive experience is sailing to a
sandbar in the middle of the ocean
to enjoy a sunset dinner, a personal yoga session or just the amazing surroundings.
Surely that is how one of those other waves is forgotten ... those of the pandemic.
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