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BAGLIONI RESORT MALDIVES MAAGAU ISLAND, MALDIVES On the island of Maagau in pristine Dhaalu Atoll (just a 45-minute seaplane hop from the capital, Malé), the Baglioni Resort Maldives includes 89 luxury villas surrounded by virgin turquoise waters and velvet-smooth white sands amid glorious tropical nature. It’s a resort planned in meticulous detail to offer guests a tailor-made stay in the heart of the Indian Ocean, with exclusive Italian hospitality by Baglioni Hotels. Designed with methods and materials carefully chosen to minimize the environmental impact, the Baglioni Resort Maldives is the ideal destination for indulging a love of nature and sporting pursuits in a holiday steeped in luxury. For an extra-special touch, the resort has partnered with a number of prestigious Italian brands: Ferrari Trento, the world’s favorite Italian bubbly; Frette, creators of sumptuous handmade bed linen and bath towels; MC2 Saint Barth, chic beachwear in original designs; Insìum, innovative anti-aging cosmetics; and Cassina, the innovating company that launched industrial design in Italy during the 1950s. The Presidential Water Villa has three bedrooms, each with private bathrooms, and living and dining room. The veranda offers an outdoor daybed, dining area and a private pool. Designed for intimate dining and entertaining, this exclusive villa has a private kitchen for on-demand cooking by the resort’s chefs. The terrace features an outdoor seating and dining area and an Indian Ocean view. The Baglioni spa is an Italian oasis in the heart of nature. This center, with concept design by Raison d’Etre, has four rooms for individual and couple treatments, a Yoga Pavilion for practising yoga, meditation and breathing; and a well-equipped gym. The spa offers a wide array of massages lasting 60, 75 or 90 minutes. Guests can personalize their treatments and even enjoy them in their villa. The types of massage available are Thai, Balinese, hot stone and deep tissue. The Thai massage involves compression and finger pressure, and is an effective way to ease muscular tension and enhance flexibility. The Balinese massage pairs vigorous movements and subtle manipulation for a relaxing, regenerating effect. The hot-stone massage relaxes RELAX Baglioni Spa CONTACT reservations.maldives@baglionihotels.com, +960 9802 222, baglionihotels.com STAY Presidential Water Villa Size 7,200 sq ft Nightly rate on request

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creations, a traditional Italian pizzeria with an Italian pizzaiolo and a Kids’ Menu crafted especially for younger guests. Private bespoke dinners, wine tastings and in-villa aperitivos at sunset can also be arranged. EXPLORE For Italians, family comes first, so younger guests are warmly welcomed and encouraged at the resort. A Kids’ Club for youngsters aged 3 to 15 years boasts a jam-packed program of fun games, sports and educational activities. Younger guests can compete in the ‘Mini Olympics,’ treasure hunts, watersports and creative workshops.

and tones the body, while the deep-tissue massage boosts blood and lymph flow, removes toxins, eases stress, and alleviates aches and pains. Younger guests aged 5 to 14 years can enjoy services created especially for them, from massages to group games and dietary workshops. DINE From breakfast through to after-dinner cocktails, the delicious and innovative culinary offerings available at Baglioni Resort Maldives will delight the most sophisticated palate through the Resort’s signature Italian style. Four superb restaurants serve gourmet dishes alongside a healthy menu of light, nutritious