7 Most Luxury Eco- Friendly resorts in the Maldives

7 Most Luxury Eco- Friendly resorts in the maldives

7 Most Luxury Eco- Friendly resorts in the Maldives  :  The Maldives is one of the most beautiful places on earth and true definition of Paradise, the Maldives nation is made up of exquisite islands set in the beautiful Indian Ocean, home to pure white sand and unbelievably blue clear waters and rich marine life.

The Maldives the ultimate island escape renowned for its world class luxury resorts which feature overwater villas, infinity pools, lavish spas and gourmet dining. The islands are some of the few unspoilt places left on earth though it is under threat of global warming, because of this most of the resorts in the Maldives operate sustainably thus preserving the planet.

Here are top luxury eco – friendly resorts in the Maldives dedicated to sustainability and conservation in the Maldives.

SIX SENSES LAAMU

Six Sense Laamu is a true island paradise located on its own private island in a secluded corner of the Maldives, the resort has luxurious overwater villas, private pools, personal butlers, world class dining and plenty of watersports and excursions.

Six Senses Lamu is the only resort in the stunning Laamu Atoll, here you will experience and soak in a magical region all by yourself, the region is filled with glittering coral reefs, colorful marine life, pristine beaches and Ying Yang, the most famous surfing spot in the Maldives.

The resort is surrounded by incredible natural beauty and is dedicated to protecting these fragile ecosystems through creating an exceptional experience that works in harmony with the natural environment and the community.

Six Senses Laamu operates a range of fantastic initiatives including zero – waste programs, an organic on-site garden, desalinated water production, their innovative Earth Lab and the elimination of plastic water bottles.

Six Senses Laamu has an in-house Marine Team which is the largest of its kind in the Maldives, the team works to inspire and educate guests on the marine environment through safe and ethical interactions with the underwater world.  They also conduct important research used to develop long – term conservation programs in the region.

FOUR SEASONS LANDAA GIRAAVARU

Four Season Landaa Giraavaru is renowned for its supreme luxury on the Maldives, the resort is located on its own private island in Baa Atoll – the Maldives’ first UNESCO World Biopshere Reserve. The resort is an earthly paradise with powdery white beaches, turquoise waters and lush green jungle.

The resort has lavish overwater villas with private infinity pools, an only Olympic – size infinity pool in the Maldives, a full-service Spa and Ayurvedic Retreat and four restaurants offering everything from North African to Asian to Italian and Turkish coffee and shisha bar.

During your holiday at Four Season Landaa Giraavaru, you can spend your days cruising the islands, go snorkeling or diving to meet the resident manta rays.

Four Season Landaa Giraavaru is all about luxury as well as sustainability, in early 2019 the resort connected its first RoofSolar inverter, one of the Maldives’ largest resorts based on solar installations. It encompasses 3,105 panels that will produce around one million kWh of energy each year saving around 650 – 800 tons of carbon emissions. This equates to powering all 103 villas and suites on the resort for 32 days.

In the resort’s mission to become carbon neutral, the resort has also eliminated plastic straws and water bottles and left over plastic is recycled into clothes and shoes.

Also, Four Season Landaa Giraavaru has partnered with local and national environmental agencies and employ 10 full – time marine biologists at their marine conservation and research center, running programs such as turtle rehabilitation, manta research, enemone mapping, coral propagation and marine.

LUX* SOUTH ARI ATOLL

Lux* South Ari Atoll is the only resort on the beautiful Dhidhoofinolhu Island boasting breathing views of Maldives archipelago, the resort has stunning overwater villas, private infinity pools, 13 restaurants and bars, an award-winning spa, a 5-star PADI dive Centre and one of the largest water sports centers in the Maldives.

On your holiday in the Maldives and stay at Lux* South Ari Atoll, you can do fly boarding, jet surfing, hoverboarding, snorkeling beneath the sugary shoreline to discover incredible marine life including the resident whale sharks. However, you will do all these activities responsibly.

Lux* South Ari Atoll is dedicated to protected this tropical paradise and its creatures.

The resort conducts in – house research to implement long term conservation initiatives for the endangered whale sharks, also operate a renewable energy and water saving projects including linen reuse and in-house bottling.

The resort has also committed to offsetting 100% of carbon emissions to reduce their impact on client which is part of the LUX* Resorts & Hotels as a brand. They calculate their carbon emissions through the Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative (HCMI) guidelines and are audited externally by Ernst & Young.

BAROS MALDIVES

Baros Maldives is a luxurious villa perched over the water, nested under the jungle canopy and surrounded by powdery white sand, the resort is located on a pristine private island in North Male Atoll 25 kilometers by a speedboat from the Maldives’ International Airport.

The resort features lavish suite with private pools, open air bathrooms, wine chillers, yoga mats and a pillow menu. During your stay at the resort, you can indulge in the Serenity Spa, enjoy gourmet dining across five restaurants and bars, board a dinner cruise for a spectacular culinary adventure.

Baros Maldives offers a range of exclusive experiences to soak up the incredible natural environment including sailing, snorkeling, diving and glass – bottom kayaking.

Baros Maldives and the Baros as a brand have been pioneers for sustainable tourism in the Maldives for over 40 years with numerous initiatives including biodegradable cleaning products, installing LED lights, using a heat-exchange system to heat bath water, recycling water for garden irrigation and using CFC-free air conditioning.

Baros Maldives is a gateway to 30 dive sites filled with rich marine life and offers world class diving, the resort has also established the first eco-dive center in the Maldives.

You can also take a guided snorkeling excursion with the resident marine biologist, visitors can also adopt their own coral to contribute to the resort’s coral planting project.

DUSIT THANI MALDIVES

Dusit Thani Maldives is a luxurious eco-friendly resort located in Baa Atoll, Mudhdhooo Island. From the air the Mudhdhoo island looks like an emerald drop in the Ocean surrounded by brilliant white shores and luminescent blue sea.

Dusit Thani Maldives is the first UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, the resort features thatched roof overwater villas, natural materials, rain showers and even a spa elevated among the palm trees.

You can explore the island on nature walks and bike rides. Get out onto the water with sunset cruises, kayaking, snorkeling and diving. In the nearby Hanifaru Bay, you will be able to meet the Manta rays which arrive in the area between July and November each year.

The Dusit Thani Maldives works towards complete self sufficiency to protect this precious ecosystem of Maldives, the resort produces its own electricity through solar panels, use locally produced drinking water, process their own sewage, create compost from leftover food, use LED lighting in all guest areas.

The resort also aims to plant their own vegetation and make their own coconut oil from the island’s native coconut trees, also chlorine is never used in their pools and have eliminated single use plastics including plastic bottles and straws for the last for years. Any plastic used at the lodge is melted down and recycled multiple times.

SONEVA FUSHI

Soneva Fushi is a luxury resort set on one of the largest islands in the Baa Atoll offering a magical off – the -grid experience, the resort’s moto is no news and no shoes which you will embrace upon arrival. Take off your sandals and dig your toes into the soft white sand as you explore this heavenly hideaway.

The resort features romantic villas with private pools and stretching to their opulent residences features private water slides, saunas, spas, gyms, libraries, kitchens, wine cellars and an 11-meter-tall viewing tower.

Soneva Fushi has a stunning location in the Maldives’ first UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, the resort pays homage to the breathtaking environment with an observatory above the forest used to gaze upon the stars, a world class dive centre, offers free dive classes, eco-friendly surfing and a range of the water activities.

The resort also offers romantic picnics on a deserted island or camp in a luxurious tent on a private sandbank complete with a candlelit dinner.

Soneva Fushi is one of the few resorts offering Maldivian Cuisine and they use locally sourced produce and vegetables and herbs from their own garden. The resort also uses energy drawn from an on-site solar power plant, recycle or compost most of their waste and use a water reservoir that allows rainwater to be recycled and used.

MOVENPICK RESORT KUREDHIVARU MALDIVES

This is a newly opened resort in the Maldives opened in November 2018, the resort has created a luxurious sanctuary on an island oasis and set in the middle of the glittering Noonu Atoll.

Movenpick Resort is one of the only 13 inhabited islands in the area surrounded by 58 other deserted islands, the resort features an overwater villa with glass bottom floors, private pools and wine cellars, overwater spa rooms and lavish restaurants, topped off with first – class service and staggering natural beauty.

On your stay at this resort, you can explore this underwater paradise with a range of watersports including world – class snorkeling and diving.

Movenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives is part of the largest hotel group in the world to commit to Green Globe Certification, the highest standard for sustainability world wide in travel and tourism industry.

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