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Elsewhere in the new Wellbeing Village, guests can take a yoga or pilates class in the dedicated pavillion and indulge in healthy-yet-unrestrictive meals at Faiy, the nutrition-led restaurant overlooking Velaa’s golf course. As well as the new wellness center, the original over-water Velaa Spa continues to o ff er a world of expertise and excellence, where cutting-edge technology meets the ancestral art of touch. A comprehensive range of signature spa treatments is available, including customized facials with sophisticated European technology plus traditional Asian massage and body treatments. Velaa Spa also boasts the only ‘snow room’ in the Maldives. The Velaa Elixir Of Life treatment uses antioxidant rich ingredients to rejuvenate and protect skin from the natural signs of aging. Start with a Royal Rose Body Wrap to rehydrate and soothe the body, followed by the Signature Bespoke Massage — a healing treatment tailored to your needs. Complete the experience with a

gazebo with a pool table, outdoor cinema screen, butler’s kitchen, wine bar and alfresco dining table, along with a unique outdoor fi re pit in a sunken seating area with scatter cushions. This residence has its own private gym, spa treatment room and outdoor relaxation area. Interiors are sophisticated and elegant, with a natural color palette and earthy textiles that capture the carefully crafted lightness of the space. RELAX Velaa Private Island has recently seriously upped the ante on its wellness o ff ering with the launch of the Eveylaa Wellbeing: a holistic health center that marks the lastest addition to the resort’s Wellbeing Village. Eveylaa is split into two sections; the fi rst is dedicated to Ayervedic treatments, while the second acts as an osteopathy clinic. Both sections are sta ff ed by leaders intheir fi eld, who deliver bespoke treatments and multi-day health programs, all tailored to guests’ individual needs.

VELAA PRIVATE ISLAND NOONU ATOLL, MALDIVES

Born from a love for the Maldives, Velaa Private Island is the passion project of couple Radka and Ji ř í Šmejc, to create the world’s most luxurious private island resort and personal home. Located in Noonu Atoll, a 45-minute seaplane fl ight from Malé, Velaa is a destination in a category of its own, home to an array of amenities rarely seen in the Indian Ocean. Velaa means ‘turtle’ in Dhivehi, the local Maldivian language. The name is inspired by the generations of sea turtles that inhabit the island and its beautiful coral reef. Conceptualized by renowned Czech architect Petr Kolá ř , the design weaves contemporary luxury with intimate Maldivian nuances. Throughout the resort, a subtle design reference to the turtle is always present. From a bird’s-eye aerial view, the exclusive over-water villas form the head of a turtle, while the island and strategically placed jetties resemble its body and fl ippers.

Velaa Private Island’s new Eveylaa Wellbeing center

CONTACT George Dammers, global director of sales, george.dammers@velaaisland.com, +420 725 569 750, velaaprivateisland.com

STAY Nika Private Residence Size 14,251 sq ft Nightly rate $38,000

Designed by award-winning interior designer Patricia Urquiola, Nika Private Residence features a large