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There are about 1,200 islands in the Maldives.

This one is called Bodufushi, but you will know her by the name of Joali Being.

It is the latest resort to be born in this idyllic corner of the Indian Ocean in response to a recent planetary need: that of travel as therapy, transformative adventure, wellness vacations.

Welcome to a hotel with the aspiration that its guests return home refreshed and inspired.

Everything, on a

-strange trees of this paradise-, surrounded by crystal clear waters and the entire cast of

.

A 40-minute seaplane flight separates Malé, the country's capital, from Joali Being.

Disconnection is inevitable.

Feel isolated and in a remote place, too.

Melany Martinez, the hotel's Director of Wellbeing, immediately proposes to guests the emblematic massage of the house "to bring the mind where the body is".

Nobody complains.

Before, the traveler has already had time to learn to

on white sand paths, has met his

in divehi - which sounds infinitely better than

-) and has entered his villa, almost ecstatic and with a thousand doubts: jump into the private pool or head into the sea.

Swimming pool and Mojo restaurant under palm trees.

Joali Being's philosophy is based on four pillars:

.

To cultivate, each one proposes a series of treatments and transformative experiences that drink from both tradition and the latest innovation.

"It's a physical and emotional journey," says Martinez, supported by a team of therapists, nutritionists and specialists in various disciplines who make taking care of yourself "anything but boring."

In addition to its villas, directly on the water or in front of the beach, the traveler discovers different spaces in the lush island nature.

Areka is where the

in addition to the diagnosis of the experts.

Aktar is the

, an exciting spice

where they blend and suggest their own teas and natural remedies.

State-of-the-art hydrotherapy

Kaashi is the

, one of the jewels of the hotel, where you can experience everything from the

Russian

, a relaxing underwater experience that at Joali Being takes place under a spectacular canopy of stars.

On the coral reef that embraces the island, in the Ocean pavilion they await you to do yoga and meditation, while in the Silk room the avant-garde

is practiced that helps restore internal balance.

It is one of the most amazing experiences.

Room with a starry ceiling to make 'watsu'.

Also hidden in the tropical jungle of the island is the

another different way of stimulating the senses.

It is a path where musical instruments created specifically for this place by the Austrian-born luthier

appear here and there .

To touch them you just have to follow the instructions.

In this way, tones, frequencies and sounds are discovered that suddenly turn the jungle into an even

space .

From 'earth to table'

Menu tropical salad.

The culinary journey that Mojo and Flow restaurants unfold is another important chapter in Joali Being.

Created by

, it includes three menus:

It follows the sustainable concept 'from the land to the table', but above all, it serves as an essential ally of the wellness programs offered to the guest.

"We don't exclude anything," explains Kumar.

"It is a carefully designed menu under the mantra of moderation. Because only excesses are a problem."

The visitor will see that

: they serve

.

A tea teacher or

can suggest and talk about the origin and properties of all of them.

And if he likes cooking, he is invited to put on his apron and learn from one of the chefs how to make one of the

on the menu.

underwater treasure

Food is definitely one of the pleasures of this tiny island.

Although the greatest of all is the one that Maldives has accustomed us to.

It only requires

kaleidoscope of corals and

tropical fish that in itself is a reason to cross the world to these latitudes.

Joali Being's biologists not only offer guidance, but lead the valuable task of

in damaged areas.

For this they create their own

.

By the way, the island of Naifaru, just 10 minutes away by boat, is a unique place in the Indian Ocean to swim with turtles.

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Bodufushi, Raa Atoll, Maldives.

Phone: +960 658 31 00. www.joali.com/joalibeing.

The hotel has

facing or on the sea.

All with private pool.

From 1,600 euros.

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