The Art of Luxury Issue 44 2020 | Page 39

TRAVEL & RESORTS Pullman Maldives (recent opening) PULLMAN LAUNCHES MOST GENEROUS ALL- INCLUSIVE RESORT IN THE MALDIVES: Set amidst 18 hectares of lush tropical flora and fauna on the Gaafu Alifu Atoll, the all-inclusive Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort boasts 122 decadent villas, including two exclusive Aqua Villas featuring bedrooms submerged beneath the turquoise waters for a truly memorable experience of the region’s marine life up close. The Royal Suite is a resort within a resort and provides complete privacy and indulgence including a high degree of personalised services. Featuring a range of over-water and beachside villas, the resort is surrounded by lush vegetation, a natural lake, sun-kissed beaches and one of the region’s largest and deepest lagoons. With water temperatures slightly cooler than many other islands, the richness of the marine life and the colours of the coral are unparalleled. For example, this is the only place where divers can spot up to 13 species of sharks in the water. Issue 44 2020 The Art of Luxury 39