Vakkaru, Maldives, Maldives, Indian Ocean

Vakkaru, Maldives

Maldivian charm meets Robinson Crusoe style at this laid-back island retreat which is blissfully poised in the UNESCO-protected Baa Atoll, just a 30 minute scenic seaplane flight from Male. A former coconut plantation (Vakkaru means ‘coconut timber’ in Maldivian), this lush green island jewel is home to over 2,000 coconut trees which are harvested for use in the indulgent cuisine served in Vakkaru’s five restaurants. The villas are irresistibly seductive and the endless horizon views are quite simply mesmerising!

Fringed by powder soft white sand and lapped by Tiffany blue turquoise waters, Vakkaru’s barefoot luxury lifestyle captivates even the most seasoned of travellers. With no other island in sight and a thriving house reef, there’s little wonder why Vakkaru’s Indian Ocean charisma woos guests back time and again!

Be pampered with holistic treatments at the spa or find your flow with a pre-breakfast yoga session – whatever you decide, Vakkaru’s timeless allure will revive your mind, body and soul! There’s an enchanting wildness and sophisticated vibrancy about Vakkaru which undoubtedly gives it its distinctive Maldivian personality.

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Understated, chic and oozing contemporary style, Vakkaru’s stunning villas boast an earthy yet elegant Maldivian design, all with an incredible sense of space. Choose between a classic beach setting, nestled between coconut palms on the gorgeous white sands or an overwater location, set on stilts over the dazzling lagoon, where the warm, muted tones contrast with the gleaming turquoise colours that beam through the floor-to-ceiling glass. Some Beach and Overwater Villas also have private infinity pools. All guests are provided with bikes for cycling through the island. The pièce de résistance are Vakkaru’s utterly stunning Beach and Overwater Residences – vast, awe-inspiring private sanctuaries which take full advantage of their privileged locale – either a heavenly beach position or aquatic overwater setting. There are some Family Villas too plus the Ultimate Maldivian Private Hideaway – the exclusive two-storey, four bedroomed Vakkaru Overwater Residence – one of the largest overwater residences in the Maldives, offering guaranteed seclusion, a chef on stand-by, a 55m² private infinity pool and far-reaching ocean views.

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