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Inspiration GILI LANKANFUSHI PURE TEMPTATION Unwind in total tranquility at this exclusive luxury resort in the Maldives Dont miss: Wine tasting in the underground cellar, featuring 500 varieties of wine from all over the world S et on the private island of Lankanfushi in the North Malé Atoll, Gili Lankanfushi™, the Maldives is an intimate coral island set within a sparkling lagoon. With jetties threading across the water out to spacious villa accommodations, ultimate privacy can be found. It is the perfect destination to spend a blissfully romantic honeymoon. This elegant resort is just a 20-minute speedboat ride from the International Airport at Malé, so you can escape to paradise just moments after your flight lands. Here, your idyllic personal hideaway is one of 45 spacious, rustic over-water villas crafted from natural wood and glass. A palette of sparkling blues paints the horizon and the ocean stretches to infinity wherever you gaze. The open design, with both indoor and outdoor living space, allows you the freedom to be yourself. Sit back and relax as the sound of the sea and warm breeze soothes your senses. Embrace no noise and no distractions in your own private, exclusive home. Perhaps the most unique aspect to this sumptuous resort is their concept of Mr./Ms. Friday — so named after Robinson Crusoe’s loyal assistant and dear friend. Guests are welcomed by their very own Mr./Ms. Friday, a companion to show you the way around the island and set you off to an amazing adventure. Available 24 hours a day, your Mr. Friday, or Ms. Friday, will be delighted to arrange excursions, spa appointments, sunset cruises and restaurant reservations. However you choose to spend your honeymoon at Gili Lankanfushi™, you are guaranteed to have a truly romantic stay with service that caters to your every need (gili-lankanfushi.com). A blissful retreat WWW.DWHA.CO.UK 27