50 LUXURY TRAVEL
THE RITZ-CARLTON MALDIVES , FARI ISLANDS INTRODUCES
‘ THE DEEP BLUE PRESCRIPTION ’
A new wellness package for 2024 harnesses the restorative benefits of the big blue .
A growing body of evidence indicates that human health , both mental and physical , is intrinsically linked to nature , while many experts now believe blue spaces , such as lakes , rivers and oceans could be even more beneficial than the green spaces celebrated for keeping us calm and grounded . The Ritz-Carlton Maldives , Fari Islands , an architectural masterpiece hovering above the crystal waters of one of the world ’ s most enticing oceans , enters 2024 offering a prescriptive package to harness nature ’ s medicine with special ‘ Blue Rate ’.
For those experiencing stress , anxiety or simply seeking escape from urban environments , the resort , surrounded by endless Indian Ocean vistas , and designed to embrace the rhythmic energy of ocean waters , is the ultimate destination for a ‘ Blue Prescription ’. An experience curated to encourage optimum engagement with the deep blue , guests will stay in the iconic ocean pool villas , renowned for their clean sweeping lines and uninterrupted blue vistas . Complete with private sun decks , plunge pools and peppered with organic Bamford amenities , the elliptical satellites provide the perfect ocean cocoon for relaxation and restorative sleep .
From dawn to dusk , days are spent above and below the ocean . Inhaling the morning with sunrise yoga , exhaling with a snorkelling experience designed by legendary ocean explorer and conservationist Jean-Michel Cousteau . For qualified divers , resort naturalists will guide underwater exploration , offering healing interactions with mesmerising ecosystems and wildlife encounters with eagle rays and hawksbill turtles .
THE ART OF LUXURY ISSUE 63 2024