Jetgala - MAR-MAY 2023

27 L A Y O V E R NEWLY RENOVATEDANANTARA VELI MALDIVES RESORT REOPENS AnantaraVeli Maldives Resort reopened last December following nine months of extensive renovations.With revamped accommodations, including the introduction of stylish new Beach Pool Villas, a newVilla Host service for all guests, newly redesigned restaurants and a hammam added to the wellness-focused spa, the Maldivian playground is all set to cradle couples into vacation mode. Set on the South Maleì Atoll, surrounded by a pristine lagoon,Anantara Veli Maldives Resort features the design of NewYork-basedYujiYamazaki who developed a renovation concept rooted in nature and wellness.To keep guests at one with the environment while giving them a sense of intimate seclusion,Yamazaki added an extra layer of privacy to the entire stay experience – from self-sufficient villa and spa designs to restaurants infused with modern takes on no-walls tropical living.    The resort’s brand-new Beach Pool Villas are set directly on soft white sands and come with sliding glass doors that open onto a private pool flanked by a cushioned daybed, an open-air living and dining space, and an island-style bedroom surrounded by tropical foliage.The most exclusive of AnantaraVeli’s villa categories, each of the six new Beach PoolVillas offers 148 sqm of luxurious space, with direct beach access and the utmost in privacy.