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September 30, 2017

Mariam Nihal

Saudi Gazette

Life is a journey and when man decides to go take one by himself, there is always a purpose. Many look for a journey of self-exploration and realization. Others just want to get away and hand themselves over to a place they trust will pamper their senses beyond expectations. Time is a luxury money can’t buy and for families and couples, it is finding the joy in doing things together. Four Seasons at Maldives makes sense for all these people from different walks of life because eventually the end game is the same. Dreams may vary, but achieving them is the only purpose. Four Season Maldives works relentlessly to offer guests a memorable phase of their lives they can reflect on and of course come back to. Members are hand picked for their diligent commitment to service. Experiences are created to last and amaze your sense of wonder. From the moment you arrive to the minute you leave, everything is taken care of. They whisk you away by car then a boat and eventually a seaplane, which in itself is a journey you can never forget especially if the storms conspire against you. But the Four Seasons force is with you, so you are in good hands. Fast-forward to the welcome and you are greeted by drums and kind greetings with garlands and coconuts, much like a Hollywood movie scene and eventually escorted to the vacation you promised yourself all year. You get the picture. Now let us help you design the Maldivian adventure. Four Seasons has three luxury resorts and a luxury liveboard- an 11-cabin, three-deck catamaran that offers the dive cruise of a lifetime. What they encourage you to do is, plan aweeklong adventure and start at one of the private islands, swop islands via a 30-minute seaplane transfer; or embark on a marine and cultural odyssey between the two on Four Seasons Explorer, which is nothing less than extraordinary. Cruise between Kuda Huraa and Landaa Giraavaru on a seven-night itinerary and private customized charter. This gives every mood and traveler what they are looking for. For the lazy vacationer, it allows you the luxury to relax at Kuda Hura with 12 acres of exotic gardens awash with bougainvillea, frangipani and hibiscus and a chance to indulge in the exotic Island Spa sea sanctuary. For the wild ones, surfing and shark snorkel safaris are a must. All snorkeling and diving addicts must experience the FS explorer for an experience like never before. From May to November, the currents move large quantities of plankton through the atolls, attracting manta rays and whale sharks to the eastern side of the country. During December to April the wind reverses, resulting in incredible 30- 40m visibility and consistently near-perfect conditions. And of course for those who wish to eat, pray and love, Landaa has everything you could ask for. Snorkel with dolphins, turtles and lemon sharks in the lagoon and immerse in the healing heart of The Spa and Ayurvedic Retreat in a dense jungle habitat. With so much to do, choose what makes you happy and do more of it. If you set out on a journey seeking something then know this, you will find it. After all, in the wise words of Rumi, ‘what you seek is seeking you.’

KUDA HURAA

A vibrant garden island with the charm and intimacy of a traditional Maldivian village

All-natural “Healing Waters” menu at The Island Spa – the first Maldivian spa on its own island

Soul-soothing “Secrets of the Sea” Night Spa Ritual

Tropicsurf Surf School with courses from age six and the ultimate surfing adventure: Seaplane Surfaris

Over 30 dive sites within a 10-45-minute sail

Island Tennis Court on its own private isle

Interactive Marine Discovery Centre with turtle pools.

96 traditional beach and over-water accommodations.

FOUR SEASONS EXPLORER

A three-deck, 39m luxury catamaran.-

A floating Four Seasons ‘Resort’ cruising between Kuda Huraa and Landaa Giraavaru on three to seven-night itineraries

PADI five-star dive centre with air and nitrox offering minimum three dives a day

Onboard spa therapist and marine biologist

10 bright and spacious Staterooms and one Explorer Suite

Private charters and castaway programs for non-diving partners

LANDAA GIRAAVARU

35 to 40 minutes seaplane from Malé, in the Maldives’ only UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll

A remote, natural wilderness that invites a real sense of discovery

44 acres (18 hectares) of unspoilt jungle wilderness flanked by pristine white beaches and one of the Maldives’ largest natural lagoons

All-inclusive Ayurvedic Immersions, Panchakarma, AntiGravity Yoga and Chakra Blessings in the 2.5 acre Spa and Ayurvedic Retreat

Interactive Marine Discovery Centre and pioneering marine conservation projects

Near to renowned manta ray and whale shark hotspots from June to December

103 vast accommodations on the beach, over the lagoon or hidden down jungle paths

Freestanding mid-ocean Wedding Pavilion

Visit www.fourseasons.com for the latest offers.


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