Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa

"If the Maldives are the pearls of the Indian Ocean, Four Seasons Kuda Huraa is one of its rarest gems: a perfectly rounded incarnation that is true to itself and its setting; prizes outstanding service; and embraces each guest’s stay with an almost familial devotion. The warm welcome begins at Velana International Airport, with an Arrivals Hall meet-and-greet, and swift 25-minute speedboat transfer to Kuda Huraa – a beautiful garden island with all the charm and intimacy of a Maldivian village. Open-plan all-pool accommodations – some of the largest in the country – encapsulate the best of indoor-outdoor living. Beach hideaways include Two-Bedroom Beach Pavilions with Pool – steps-from-the-sand family sanctuaries with plunge pool and private gardens – and Deluxe Beach Pavilions with Pool: heavenly havens featuring decadent daybeds and lush lawns leading to the powder white sands. The seamless inside-outside connection continues in the expansive Water Villas with Pool where highlights include a 8m x 3m infinity pool, a sea view bathroom with direct access to the lagoon, overwater hammock, a swing couch and shaded sun pavilion. The Island Spa – located within the lagoon and accessed via traditional dhoni boat – is a dedicated isle of wellbeing and wonder, from its ethereal relaxation area with ornate Moorish arches and soothing water pond to a starlit Night Spa on a rooftop terrace. Innovative marine-inspired therapies harness the therapeutic powers of natural ocean derivatives, alongside transformational personal wellbeing journeys in the 18-foot Healing Tent. Yin and Shakti Yoga, Yoga Nidra, AntiGravity Yoga and Pranayama are conducted in the water’s edge Yoga Pavilion, while Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga takes place afloat in the lagoon. Guests can also experience the therapeutic powers of healing arts including Acupuncture, Cupping, Moxibustion, Physiotherapy, Reflexology and Complete Body Alignment.   The flavours of Italy are fused with an oceanic colour palette on the lagoon-edge terrace and sand-floor garden of Reef Club: a serene al fresco setting for fresh seafood pastas and authentic Italian stone-fired pizzas. At Baraabaru – named by CNN Travel as one of the top ten “Finest Tables in the Maldives” – guests are treated to a menu that is heart-led partnership between Indian-born, New York-based 'father of modern Indian cuisine', Chef Hari Nayak, and Head Chef Kishan Singh. Soaring sea and pool views enhance a vibrant menu of Western, Asian and Maldivian specialities at Café Huraa, while the adjacent Kandu Grill serves BBQ specialities, washed down with a tantalizing Maldivian herb-inspired cocktail menu at Sunset Lounge. For year-round surfing highs, the onsite Tropicsurf pros lead courses and escorted trips in some of the world’s most consistent and warmest swells, while ‘Seaplane Surfaris’ take surfing nirvana to new heights. There's also the chance to rub shoulders with surfing royalty during the annual Surfing Champions Trophy -– a triple-discipline showdown between six legends of the sport – to be held this year from August 29 to September 5, 2024. Guests can also explore up to 30 local dive sites with the PADI 5-Star IDC Centre and gain a new water sports perspective with hydrofoil, parasailing, and Jetblade experiences over the crystal-clear lagoon. Kuda Huraa also runs a Tennis Academy in partnership with RTC Alliance (Royal, Timeless & Challenging™) on its Island Tennis Court (accessed by boat). Overseen by the resident Director of Tennis, it boasts a visiting coaching line-up of some of the sport’s most celebrated figures. Additional family activities include: shark safaris; dolphin cruises; sunset fishing trips; Maldives Crusoe yacht adventures; Kids' Club and the Marine Discovery Centre, complete with coral reef transplanting and Turtle Pools for weak and injured sea turtles. "