TRAVEL & RESORTS
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EDITOR ’ S CHOICE
Our Editor-in-Chief shares his top five spots offering the utmost privacy and space for travellers taking their first post-Covid holiday .
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BEST FOR … REMOTE LUXURY The Private Residence at Velaa Private Island
Nestled within the constellation of islands that form the Noonu Atoll in the Maldives , Velaa Private Island takes remote exclusivity to the next level , especially when it comes to the ultra-luxury Velaa Private Residence .
Perfect for medium to large groups ( accommodating up to 10 guests ), this two-storey , palatial villa is perched on its own private stretch of beach overlooking the beautiful Indian Ocean . Offering an elegant , contemporary design and 1,350 square meters of interior and exterior space , the Private Residence offers four large oceanfacing bedrooms , a private gym and spa room and vast communal spaces ideal for dining , relaxing and entertaining .
The realisation of a dream to create a ‘ beyond luxury ’ exclusive boutique hideaway in the Maldives , Velaa means “ Turtle ” in the local language – named after generations of sea turtles that flock there to nest and hatch . From a broader “ bird ’ s eye view ” which greets arrivals by seaplane , the island ’ s exclusive over-water villas are also constructed to resemble the head of a turtle , with the island forming the body . The resort comprises 47 private villas , houses and residences and four four-bedroom residences , while 18 are built over water .
Rates for Vella Private Island ’ s Private Residence start from 21,000 USD ( Approx . £ 16,800 ) on a bed and breakfast basis .
To book and for further information , visit www . velaaprivateisland . com / our-villas / beach-villas-residences / velaa-private-residence /.
8 The Art of Luxury Issue 45 2020