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Shangri–La opens first property in the Maldives
28 July 2009 GMT 18:56 (Maldives)
Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives, designed by WATG, has opened on the southern-most tip of Addu Atoll.
Among the 142 stand-alone, luxury villas, the resort features 16 tropical tree house villas – a first in the Maldives – perched three metres above the ground, complete with elevated infinity pools overlooking the sea and the island’s lagoons.
In addition to long stretches of white powdery sand, the three-kilometre-long island features 12 hectares of lush vegetation, 17,000 coconut trees, 45 species of plants, ancient banyan trees, three freshwater lagoons and nature trails for guests to discover the colourful wildlife.
The resort is also the first in the Maldives to offer nature trails both above and below water and its own underwater nature trail has been carefully ‘sea-scaped’ to protect the marine life, but at the same time gives divers the chance to see the extent of the coral and marine activity.
For more adventurous visitors, the atoll offers the longest cycling road in the Maldives, covering a 17-kilometre route that links the neighbouring islands of Gan, Feydhoo, Maradhoo, Maradhoo-Feydhoo and Hithadhoo, giving guests the opportunity to take in some Maldivian culture in the cafés, restaurants and local villages.
Diving enthusiasts can explore the well known “British Loyalty” shipwreck, or dive with giant manta rays, which live year-round in the area. Other recreational activities include an Eco Centre and a dive and water sports centre, which features surfing, scuba diving, snorkelling and a variety of non-motorised water activities. The resort’s health club offers a well-equipped gym and two tennis courts. An entertainment centre, four retail shops, a dedicated area for children – the Adventure Zone – and a medical centre are also available at the resort.
CHI, The Spa – Shangri-La’s signature spa brand – is located in its own spa village at the resort’s highest geographical point and offers a diverse range of treatments based on Chinese, Himalayan and Asian healing rituals, as well as three signature Kandu Boli experiences - indigenous treatments inspired by tiger cowrie shells, which are native to the Maldives.
Khazaanaage Restaurant, the resort’s flagship dining outlet, offers three living rooms serving three different regional cuisines from the Indian Ocean, South China Sea and the Arabian Gulf.
According to WATG, “The Shangri-La Maldives Resort & Spa captures the spirit of the site. The project is modern in reflecting current technology yet exhibits continuity with the heritage of the past. The resort responds to the tropical climate and landscape character of the region by promoting positive indoor and outdoor experiences. Care has been taken to pay homage to the identity of the island – specifically her wildlife and flora. Forms and spaces, both natural and controlled, celebrate the unique energies of the three village experiences.”
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