This is the super-lux Huvafen Fushi. George Clooney, Kate Moss, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, Alexander McQueen, Stefano Gabbana and John Galliano were are just a few guests who have indulged themselves in this little piece of heaven. Trendsetting Huvafen Fushi has been raising the benchmark since its first inception two years ago. Opening its doors to feature the world's first underwater spa, Huvafen Fushi has since earned its spot on the coveted Conde Nast Traveller MagazinesUK and US Hot List.
This discreetly luxurious and contemporary retreat is located on its own lagoon on a tiny island in North Male Atoll. Surround sound Bose indoor/outdoor music system, Plasma TV screens, Bang & Olufsen phones, iPod Nano with an incredible selection of music that had already been installed, a separate massive bath which overlooks the ocean, your own private plunge pool, oversized king size bed, Frette linen, designer furniture (including pieces by Frank Gehry) electronic curtains, waterfall shower, are just some of the perks in each room. A day at Huvafen Fushi starts off with a buffet breakfast in Celcius, luxe-but-laid-back dining on a white sand floored deck branching out over the lagoon. Next is snorkeling where you'll see the most amazing colored coral and sea life including sting rays.
Huvafen Fushi also has a bar called Umbar where one can sit back in comfortable lounge chairs and watch the sunset while listening to a band ala Cafe Del Mar. Salt restaurant offers fine dining at its best. The highest point in the Maldives is only four meters above sea level, so perhaps its not surprising that the Huvafen spa is underwater, something totally exclusive to this resort. It's like entering a glamorous fishbowl where you are the main attraction to the fishes.
CAN'T GET ENOUGH???
The latest W, and quite possibly the jewel in W's empire - is the newly opened W Retreat & Spa in Fesdu Island, Maldives. Critics and patrons have already seemed to agree that it's as close to paradise as you'll ever find on earth; a luxury playground whose physical beauty is almost overwhelming, where guests are totally indulged on every level.
The W experience begins even before you even arrive. The Male airport boasts a chic W operated transfer lounge, where guests are greeted with all the modern conveniences of a big city airport - drinks, food, magazines, plasma TV and internet. It's here that new arrivals are supplied with a W kit before boarding the seaplane to W's private island. From the moment of arrival its obvious that W is a master of branding. There were W golf buggies with W style number plates - lining the pier waiting to take guests to their villa. Even the luggage trolleys were shaped into a W.
Ocean Oasis villas boast private plunge pools (or hop down the steps and dive into the turquoise lagoon if you'd prefer) and massive daybeds built for serious relaxation. Inside, the villas offer peep-through glass sections of flooring in the living rooms, being able to check out the marine life swimming below. Flipping a switch enables one to illuminate underwater lights for a night-time peek at the fauna. Stay connected while cast away witha 42" Samsung Plasma TV's, BOSE gadgets and High-Speed Internet Access. Then, drift off in the signature W king bed.
Even the names of some of the places have been carefully chosen.
WAVE - Water sports facility
AWAY - Spa which even has a hair salon but only for blow-drying.
DOWN UNDER - Snorkeling with gear provided
SWEAT - Fitness Center
Plus, the Whatever/Whenever Service. They will deliver whatever you want, whenever you want it, just dial whatever/whenever from your room.
Source: Billy T. (coolhunter.blogspot.com)
