insideKENT Magazine Issue 89 - August 2019 | Page 152

TRAVEL
THE MALDIVES CONT.
5* LUXURY WITH A TRADITIONAL MALDIVIAN STYLE AT THE
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
LOCATED IN THE NOONU ATOLL, A 45-MINUTE SEAPLANE JOURNEY FROM MALÉ, LIES THE
PRIVATE 52-ACRE ISLAND HOME OF THE LAID BACK, BAREFOOT, TRADITIONAL RESORT OF SUN
SIYAM IRU FUSHI. ARRIVAL AT THE DECKED JETTY THAT CURVED INTO THE OCEAN ALLOWED
US TO TAKE IN THE VAST EXPANSE OF BEACH, WATER VILLAS AND OVER-WATER RESTAURANTS
THAT MAKE UP THIS RELAXED TRADITIONAL RESORT.
The pace of life here is chilled; life revolves around
barefoot walks on the beach, which is stunning, and
of making the most of the ocean, which is crystal
clear and warm, and the marine habitats that
surround the island including the resident sharks
that head to the restaurant at dusk for feeding.
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The 221 rooms are split into water villas,
contemporary rooms on stilts above the water that
offer Jacuzzis, sunset views or infinity pools, and
traditional feeling but contemporary furnished beach
villas offering direct access to the white sands beyond,
as well as three amazing hidden retreats.
Entry to our own beach villa was into the main
round, domed roof abode which offered a spacious
queen-size bed and additional beds for the children
along the wall edge. Behind this space was ample
closet space and back door access to the traditional
Maldivian outside bathroom with circular Jacuzzi