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LOCATION:
There are 26 atolls in the Maldives. They stretch from 600 km southwest
of Sri Lanka across the Equator, covering an area of the Indian
Ocean the size of Portugal or the US state of Maine. Of 1190 islands,
just 200 are inhabited while an additional 90 have been transformed
into resorts.
One&Only Reethi Rah is unusual in that it is spectacularly designed
in an octopus shape with an extraordinary 6 km of coastline. As
a result, villas are wonderfully spacious and all guests can enjoy
beautiful ocean views and access. The resort is only 35km from the
airport at Male'. A 50-minute luxury launch ride directly to and
from the terminal allows guests to stay as late as possible on the
island before leaving for their flight.
The Maldives has an equatorial climate, with two main seasons. December
to March is light and fairly dry. June to November occasionally
brings brief rain showers followed by sunshine. The temperature
ranges from mid-20s to mid-30s centigrade and is highest in April
and May. Languages spoken are Dhivehi and English, but One&Only
resorts have multi-lingual staff.
ACCOMMODATION:
One&Only Reethi Rah's 130 villas are discreetly placed
amidst beautiful landscaping, each occupying its own secluded
piece of sandy shore or private deck over crystal clear waters
of the lagoon. These are some of the largest resort villas in
the world, with a minimum area of 135m2, high airy ceilings
and generous exterior space, ranging from private verandas and
stretches of beach to private swimming pools with large decks.
The look and feel is sleek and elegantly tropical, using beautiful
natural materials and contemporary styling.
All villas feature air-conditioning, wide-screen plasma TVs,
DVD players, surround sound systems, fully stocked beverage
cabinet, smoke alarms, sun beds, safes, double bathrooms and
dressing areas, large soaking tubs with oversize bathroom area.
Extensive in-villa dining is available and the resort keeps
a library of books, CDs and DVDs for use by guests.
All guests enjoy the services of dedicated Villa host to graciously
respond to their every need and unlimited use of the resort's
pick-up and drop-off electric buggy service, which can be called
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BEACH VILLA :
79m2 interiors include views directly from the double
bed onto the private stretch of beach. Decor is sleek with clean
lines, a perfect foil for the tropical wood and thatch exteriors.
A two-sided shaded veranda (26m2 ) overlooks the beach, with
outside table, seating area and sun bed.
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BEACH VILLA WITH POOL :
Chic decking edges the villa and there is an outdoor
pool, shower and day bed. These Beach Villas have an outdoor
covered area of 26m2, plus 60m2 uncovered, with a rectangular
private pool measuring 21m2, shaded by tropical trees and stretching
towards the ocean. |
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OCEAN VILLA :
Sitting over the pale blue waters of the lagoon, Ocean
Villas are connected to the island by walkways. These villas
are the same size as the Beach Villas, but with outdoor covered
verandas on stilts (39m2 ) and split level decks of 31m2. Netting
suspended from the sides makes for perfect breezy sunbathing
over water. |
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GRAND BEACH VILLA :
Occupying their own sections of coast, Grand Beach Villas
are hidden in tropical foliage with private access to the ocean.
157m2 interiors include two large bedrooms and a sitting area,
looking directly over the water, and a bathroom with a large
tub for two. Shady verandas provide a generous seating and dining
area, beyond which is a private beach, 25m2 pool and canopied
day bed. |
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GRAND OCEAN VILLA WITH POOL
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Set on stilts above the lagoon, the Grand Ocean Villas
are surrounded by 33m2 of decking for covered outdoor dining
and seating, with another 51m2 uncovered, including suspended
sunbathing nets over water, platforms for sun beds and 20m2
private pool. |
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