{"id":255383,"date":"2021-03-05T15:01:10","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T14:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/?p=255383"},"modified":"2021-03-19T11:58:20","modified_gmt":"2021-03-19T10:58:20","slug":"soneva-jani-chapter-two","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2021\/03\/05\/soneva-jani-chapter-two\/","title":{"rendered":"Soneva Jani Maldives welcomes a new era with the launch of Chapter Two"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Friday\u00a0newsletters<\/a>\u00a0always feature luxury travel\u00a0contests<\/a>,\u00a0tips<\/a>,\u00a0series<\/a>, or\u00a0news<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Today (March 5, 2021): Soneva Jani introduces even more luxury with Chapter Two<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Soneva<\/a>, my favorite hotel brand in the world<\/span>, has announced the launch of\u00a0Soneva\u00a0Jani, Chapter Two<\/a>. The award-winning Maldives resort – which I reviewed here<\/a> – is synonymous with over-water luxury, superlative hospitality and rare guest experiences, and this new chapter marks the beginning of a<\/span>n incredible\u00a0<\/span>new era.\u00a0<\/span>Now\u00a0<\/span>open to guests,<\/span>\u00a0Chapter Two expand<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0upon<\/span>\u00a0Soneva\u00a0Jani\u2019s portfolio of luxurious water villas, as well as introducing exciting new dining concepts<\/span>, the\u00a0<\/span>Soneva Wellness Center,<\/span>\u00a0and a\u00a0<\/span>whole\u00a0<\/span>new all-inclusive way to experience the best of the resort with <\/span>Soneva\u00a0Unlimited.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are delighted to introduce guests to\u00a0Soneva\u00a0Jani Chapter Two,\u201d says\u00a0<\/span>Sonu<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Shivdasani<\/span>, Founder and CEO of\u00a0Soneva. \u201cAs we continue to celebrate\u00a0Soneva\u2019s\u00a025<\/span>th<\/span>\u00a0anniversary into the middle of 2021, Chapter Two will mark the start of an exciting new era for\u00a0Soneva\u00a0Jani. At this milestone moment in our story, we will continue to set the standard for sustainable luxury with even more choices of exquisite accommodation, remarkable gastronomy and rare, unforgettable experiences for our guests.\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Twenty-seven new over-water villas\u00a0<\/span>can be<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>a<\/span>ccessed via a winding jetty off the southern tip of the resort\u2019s main island<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>T<\/span>he\u00a0<\/span>new\u00a0<\/span>villas\u00a0<\/span>in\u00a0<\/span>Chapter Two have been carefully positioned to maximize privacy and create a true sense of seclusion, with the ocean on all sides and unmatched views of the sunrise or sunset. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Ranging from\u00a0<\/span>the\u00a0<\/span>spacious\u00a0<\/span>One<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Bedroom Water R<\/span>eserves\u00a0<\/span>to a sprawling\u00a0<\/span>Four<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Bedroom Water Re<\/span>serve<\/span>, they are among the largest and most luxurious over-water villas of their kind in the world: each featur<\/span>ing<\/span>\u00a0vast indoor and outdoor living spaces and sweeping terraces, private pool,\u00a0<\/span>some have<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>slide<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0straight into the\u00a0<\/span>private lagoon,\u00a0<\/span>and o<\/span>utdoor<\/span>\u00a0bathrooms for bathing under the\u00a0<\/span>sun and\u00a0<\/span>stars.<\/span>\u00a0The one- and two-bedroom Reserves also have the iconic retractable roof over the master bed for\u00a0<\/span>stargazing.<\/span>\u00a0Ideal for families, all\u00a0<\/span>the\u00a0<\/span>rooms can be closed off, with\u00a0<\/span>a\u00a0<\/span>children\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>sleeping area\u00a0<\/span>located just behind the master bedrooms for maximum peace of mind while staying overwater.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Like all of\u00a0Soneva\u2019s\u00a0villas, the<\/span>\u00a0new Water Reserves\u00a0<\/span>have been crafted to the highest environmental standards, using sustainable materials, such as Forest Stewardship Council-certified woods, and state-of-the-art technology to reduce their impact on the\u00a0<\/span>planet<\/span>.\u00a0<\/span>Commanding unforgettable views, they include 20 One Bedroom Water Reserves, six Two Bedroom Water Reserves (including one which has been designed to accommodate differently abled guests) and a Four Bedroom Water Reserve.\u00a0Soneva\u00a0Jani\u2019s existing\u00a0<\/span>t<\/span>hree and\u00a0<\/span>f<\/span>our Bedroom<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Island\u00a0<\/span>Reserve<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0on the island\u00a0<\/span>now fall under<\/span>\u00a0Chapter Two.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When guests book a stay in any of the Chapter Two overwater or island\u00a0<\/span>villas,<\/span>\u00a0they get to experience<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Soneva\u00a0Unlimited<\/span><\/b>,<\/span>\u00a0an indulgent new offering that invites guests to e<\/span>njoy\u00a0<\/span>every facet of\u00a0Soneva\u00a0Jani to their heart\u2019s desire,<\/span>\u00a0all<\/span>\u00a0included in the price of the villa.\u00a0Soneva\u00a0Unlimited includes unlimited<\/span>:<\/span>\u00a0dining<\/span>\u00a0at all bars, restaurants and In-Villa Dining;<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>alcoholic and non-alcoholic\u00a0<\/span>drinks<\/span>\u00a0at all bars and restaurants;<\/span>\u00a0visiting<\/span>\u00a0Michelin-starred chef dinner<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0and experiences;<\/span>\u00a0wines<\/span>\u00a0from the<\/span>\u00a0Soneva\u00a0Unlimited list<\/span>;\u00a0<\/span>experiences<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>diving<\/span>, and children\u2019s experiences<\/span>;<\/span>\u00a0and spa treatments<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0Also included under\u00a0Soneva\u00a0Unlimited is a dedicated Barefoot Butler, return shared seaplane transfers from\u00a0<\/span>Mal\u00e9<\/span>, daily laundry<\/span>\u00a0service<\/span>,<\/span>\u00a0and daily<\/span>\u00a0replenishment of the in-villa minibar.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>The full\u00a0Soneva\u00a0Unlimited menu can be viewed\u00a0<\/span>he<\/span>r<\/span>e<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Wellbeing is a vital part of the\u00a0Soneva\u00a0philosophy, and Chapter Two welcome<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0the launch of\u00a0<\/span>the new\u00a0<\/span>Wellness Center on Soneva Jani\u2019s picturesque South Beach. <\/span>Set\u00a0<\/span>to open its doors in\u00a0<\/span>Q<\/span>2<\/span>\u00a0of\u00a0<\/span>202<\/span>1<\/span>, the 1,742 sqm\u00a0<\/span>c<\/span>entre<\/span>\u00a0will set a new standard in holistic wellness, combining\u00a0<\/span>ancient\u00a0<\/span>Ayurvedic techniques with cutting-edge therapies.\u00a0<\/span>It<\/span> has been designed to harmonize with its breath-taking beachside setting and features two indoor therapy rooms and three open-air treatment pavilions with unmatched views of the spectacular natural surrounds. <\/span>The Wellness Center includes a dedicated Ayurvedic Clinic as well as an indoor consultation room for visiting specialists. Alongside a cross-functional fitness area, an open-air yoga pavilion includes facilities for aerial yoga. The new complex also features a retail area, featuring sustainable apparel, wellness products and accessories.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Chapter Two also expand<\/span>s on<\/span>\u00a0Soneva\u00a0Jani\u2019s choice of dining destinations. Overseas\u00a0<\/span>by Mathias Dahlgren was the first new outlet to open in October 2020. It\u00a0<\/span>is the brainchild of celebrated Swedish chef and restaurateur, Mathias Da<\/span>h<\/span>lgren. Inspired by its spectacular location next to The Gathering, this casual, overwater restaurant serve<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0lunch and dinner menu<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0of plant-based and pescatarian dishes, with produce freshly picked from\u00a0Soneva\u00a0Jani\u2019s organic gardens, or sustainably caught in the waters around the resort.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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So Wild by Diana Von Cranach is<\/span>\u00a0a fully plant-based restaurant<\/span>\u00a0in the midst of the\u00a0<\/span>O<\/span>rganic\u00a0<\/span>G<\/span>arden.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Diana<\/span>\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>50 years of\u00a0<\/span>experience in\u00a0<\/span>plant-focused dining\u00a0<\/span>come to life in a menu that draws inspiration from Ayurveda\u00a0<\/span>and highlights ingredients grown at the resort.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Having forged her own culinary path in Asia, the internationally renowned raw food chef and cookbook author has created a menu that revives histori<\/span>c<\/span>al recipes from\u00a0<\/span>around South East Asia and Indonesia.\u00a0<\/span>Ingredients are prepared using techniques like steaming, flash-frying, and dehydrating\u00a0<\/span>when they aren\u2019t presented raw<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The third new culinary addition to\u00a0Soneva\u00a0Jani is So Primitive. Set around the central fire pit,\u00a0<\/span>this dining experience<\/span>\u00a0puts the element of fire in the spotlight.\u00a0<\/span>Think roasting, grilling, searing,\u00a0<\/span>salt-crusted baking, and\u00a0<\/span>cooking in kettle<\/span>s<\/span>\u00a0and clay pots over coals. Choose from a menu that features fresh seafood, meats, and plant-based dishes.<\/span>\u00a0So\u00a0Primitive will be open for guests in the near future.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The starting price for\u00a0<\/span>a 1\u00a0<\/span>B<\/span>edroom Water Retreat in Chapter Two starts from $<\/span>3,560 USD in shoulder season, which includes all meals, transfers, experiences, drinks and spa treatments.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

ABOUT SONEVA JANI<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Soneva\u00a0Jani is located on the island of\u00a0<\/span>Medhufaru<\/span>\u00a0within a 5.6-kilometer lagoon in the\u00a0<\/span>Noonu<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>Atoll,and<\/span>\u00a0has uninterrupted ocean views in all directions. The lagoon is 35 minutes by seaplane from\u00a0<\/span>Mal\u00e9<\/span>\u00a0International Airport, and one hour by speedboat from\u00a0Soneva\u00a0Fushi. The recently opened\u00a0<\/span>Maafaru<\/span>\u00a0International Airport in the\u00a0<\/span>Noonu<\/span>\u00a0Atoll is just a 15-minute complimentary speedboat ride from\u00a0Soneva\u00a0Jani.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Inspired by the word for \u2018wisdom\u2019 in Sanskrit,\u00a0Soneva\u00a0Jani currently comprises 51 overwater villas and three island villas, with intuitive service provided by our Barefoot Butlers. The Chapter One Jetty has 24 one- to four-bedroom Water Retreats, while the Chapter Two Jetty has 27 one- to four-bedroom Water Reserves. Five islands encircle the lagoon, each one with soft white sands and covered in rich tropical vegetation. Four of the five islands will remain untouched, making\u00a0Soneva\u00a0Jani the lowest density development in the Maldives.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Facilities on the island include the overwater Cinema Paradiso and restaurant, the new Soneva Wellness Center that houses an Ayurvedic <\/span>centre<\/span>, more treatment and consultation rooms, a cross-functional fitness area, and retail shop. Also on the main island is the Eco Centro Waste-to-Wealth\u00a0<\/span>centre<\/span>, organic gardens, Jungle Gym, tennis courts, and water sports\u00a0<\/span>champa<\/span>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n