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Price: US$6.5 million (The U.S. dollar is the standard currency used across all resorts at Soneva) Perched above the clear turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, this over-water villa in the Soneva ...

As one of the very first luxury hotels to open in the Maldives more than three decades ago, Baros has since cemented its reputation as a luxury hospitality pioneer in the region-and it has also ...

Does being “stranded” over a lagoon for several days sound appealing? If not, one destination in the Maldives might change your mind. That’s The Private Reserve, the world’s largest overwater villa, ...

The Maldives, with its unparalleled natural beauty and pristine marine ecosystems, has long been a beacon for travellers seeking solace and luxury. Renowned for its idyllic over-water villa resorts ...

Maldives is such a picturesque destination, even a glance from the plane window resembles a screensaver that has expanded to real life dimensions. One of the younger generation's most popular choices ...

Luxury eco-resort operator Soneva has announced it will open its first over-water villas in April 2020 at Soneva Fushi, its flagship private island resort in the Baa Atoll of the Maldives. The eight ...