{"id":247085,"date":"2020-07-24T14:56:24","date_gmt":"2020-07-24T13:56:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/?p=247085"},"modified":"2022-01-27T15:32:18","modified_gmt":"2022-01-27T14:32:18","slug":"soneva-perks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/soneva-perks\/","title":{"rendered":"Get complimentary perks at any Soneva Resort"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Friday\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/follow-me\/\">newsletters<\/a>\u00a0always feature luxury travel\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/contests\/\">contests<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/tips\/\">tips<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/category\/travel-series\/\">series<\/a>, or\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/category\/travel-news\/\">news<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5><strong>Today: Get complimentary VIP perks at any Soneva Resort!<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>As most of you know, I am a huge fan of luxury hotels (and I assume most of you are as well since you are following my blog). Aman, Mandarin Oriental, Rosewood and Four Seasons rank among\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/03\/14\/top-10-my-favorite-luxury-hotel-brands-around-the-world\/\">my favorite hotel brands<\/a>. But none comes close to my absolute favorite hotel group in the world:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.soneva.com\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ext_link&amp;utm_campaign=lux_trvl_xprt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Soneva<\/a>. What I like so much about the Soneva\u00a0\u2013 and how they discriminate themselves from their high-end competitors \u2013 is their pursuit for excellence, the unique design of their resorts, their commitment to inspired living, their very smart take on barefoot luxury, their breathtaking \u2018remote but accessible\u2019 natural locations, and their creation of authentic experiences (unlike any other). Soneva\u00a0has four spectacular resorts so far (with more exciting properties planned to open in the near future):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.soneva.com\/soneva-jani\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ext_link&amp;utm_campaign=lux_trvl_xprt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Soneva Jani<\/a>, the\u00a0Maldives\u2019 most exclusive resort<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2019\/07\/24\/review-soneva-fushi-maldives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Soneva Fushi<\/a>, the Maldives\u2019 original hideaway<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.soneva.com\/soneva-in-aqua\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ext_link&amp;utm_campaign=lux_trvl_xprt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Soneva in Aqua<\/a>,\u00a0the Maldives\u2019 first floating villa<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.soneva.com\/soneva-kiri\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ext_link&amp;utm_campaign=lux_trvl_xprt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Soneva Kiri<\/a>, the most exclusive resort in\u00a0Thailand (and my favorite resort in the world)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_230564\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-230564\" style=\"width: 678px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/soneva-resort-perks-benfits-2.jpg?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"230564\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/soneva-complimentary-perks\/soneva-resort-perks-benfits-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/soneva-resort-perks-benfits-2.jpg?fit=1574%2C886&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1574,886\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;FC550RAW&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1475748765&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"soneva vip perks\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;soneva vip perks&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;soneva vip perks&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/soneva-resort-perks-benfits-2.jpg?fit=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/soneva-resort-perks-benfits-2.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-230564 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/soneva-resort-perks-benfits-2.jpg?resize=678%2C381&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"678\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/soneva-resort-perks-benfits-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/soneva-resort-perks-benfits-2.jpg?resize=200%2C113&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/soneva-resort-perks-benfits-2.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/soneva-resort-perks-benfits-2.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/soneva-resort-perks-benfits-2.jpg?resize=678%2C381&amp;ssl=1 678w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/soneva-resort-perks-benfits-2.jpg?w=1574&amp;ssl=1 1574w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/turkeyalwan.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/soneva-resort-perks-benfits-2.jpg?w=1356&amp;ssl=1 1356w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 678px) 100vw, 678px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-230564\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">SONEVA JANI, MALDIVES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I am able to offer the readers of my blog complimentary VIP perks at any Soneva resort (for new bookings made before August 2022). These benefits are listed below and come in addition to valuable offers &amp; savings which are found on the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.soneva.com\/soneva-fushi\/offers\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ext_link&amp;utm_campaign=lux_trvl_xprt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Soneva Fushi<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soneva.com\/soneva-jani\/offers\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ext_link&amp;utm_campaign=lux_trvl_xprt\">Soneva Jani<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soneva.com\/soneva-kiri\/offers\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ext_link&amp;utm_campaign=lux_trvl_xprt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Soneva Kiri<\/a>\u00a0website:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>resort credit<\/strong> valued at 10% of the room rate (when booking a Best Available Rate) or 5% of the total package revenue (when booking one of Soneva\u2019s special packages). Resort credits are applicable for food &amp; beverages and experiences (excluding third-parties) and excludes transfers. For example, if you book 7 nights at Soneva Kiri at a best available rate of $1300 USD per night (excluding taxes), you will get a resort credit of 7 x $130 USD = $910 USD, which you can use on food, spa, and activities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Two personalized Soneva experiences<\/strong> per stay (complimentary) from the Soneva experience brochure (excluding Soneva In Aqua). These experiences are valid for two adults and two children below 12 years old during their stay. You<span class=\"x_-298386336font\"><span class=\"x_-298386336size\"><span class=\"x_-298386336highlight\"><span class=\"x_-298386336colour\">\u00a0have the opportunity to select premium activities such as Sonu&#8217;s picnic which is approximately $750 USD per person.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> For example, at Soneva Jani, these experiences may also include:\n<ul>\n<li>Private Cinema Paradiso experience with dinner<\/li>\n<li>Father &amp; son picnic and mother &amp; daughter spa<\/li>\n<li>Private Dinner at the Starlight Table and a session at the observatory<\/li>\n<li>Cooking class for children and family<\/li>\n<li>Sunrise breakfast<\/li>\n<li>Gourmet dining experience which includes chocolate and wine tasting<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is how it works:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Step 1<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/contact-me\/\">contact me<\/a> by email before confirming a booking (with mention of you preferred travel dates, the number of people in your travel party, and age of kids if any). I will then introduce you per email to my Soneva contact.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 2<\/strong>: after the introduction, Soneva will offer you the best rates or package for your preferred travel dates, and the Soneva ambassador benefits will be added to your reservation upon confirmation of the booking.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Below you find some extra information about the history of Soneva and the details (+ my reviews) of the group\u2019s stunningly beautiful resorts.\u00a0<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.soneva.com\/soneva-jani\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ext_link&amp;utm_campaign=lux_trvl_xprt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SONEVA JANI, MALDIVES<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Located on an uninhabited five-island cluster in the Noonu Atoll, the Maldives\u2019 most exclusive resort is fringed by pristine beaches, blanketed with lush tropical greenery, and surrounded by a 5.6 km (3,4 mi) lagoon of crystal clear waters with uninterrupted Indian Ocean views. Each one of the phenomenal water villas has a private lap pool and opens to its own stretch of lagoon, with some villas featuring slides going directly from the top deck into the lagoon below. The highlight of the villas is the retractable roof in the master bedroom, which slides back at the touch of a button so that guests can lie in bed and stargaze. A few months ago, Soneva Jani added<span data-contrast=\"none\"><a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2021\/03\/05\/soneva-jani-chapter-two\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Chapter Two<\/a>\u00a0to its\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">portfolio of luxurious water villas, and introduced exciting new dining concepts<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">, an overwater\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Soneva Wellness Center,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0and a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">whole\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">new all-inclusive way to experience the best of the resort with\u00a0<\/span>Soneva\u00a0Unlimited.<span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.soneva.com\/soneva-jani\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ext_link&amp;utm_campaign=lux_trvl_xprt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Soneva Jani<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Top 10\u00a0accolades:\u00a0<\/strong>Soneva Jani\u00a0features in my top 10 lists\u00a0of the <a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/10\/03\/top-10-best-resorts-maldives\/\">most insanely beautiful resorts in the Maldives<\/a>,\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2017\/05\/01\/top-10-most-fabulous-overwater-villas-in-the-maldives\/\">most fabulous overwater villas in the Maldives<\/a>,\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/12\/19\/top-10-the-most-astonishing-beach-retreats-in-asia\/\">most astonishing beach retreats in Asia<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2017\/05\/22\/top-10-my-favorite-luxury-hotels-resorts-in-the-world\/\">my favorite hotels in the world<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong>: read\u00a0my review of Soneva Jani <a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2018\/05\/23\/soneva-jani-review\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SONEVA JANI, most exclusive hotel in the Maldives: full tour &amp; review\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/P9Z6okLJDv0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.soneva.com\/soneva-fushi\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ext_link&amp;utm_campaign=lux_trvl_xprt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SONEVA FUSHI, MALDIVES<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Soneva Fushi, the first \u2018Robinson Crusoe\u2019 style hideaway in the Maldives, is set on the privately owned tropical island of Kunfunadhoo in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. The island \u2013 which is 1,400 m (4,600 ft) long and 400 m (1300 ft) wide \u2013 ranks among the largest islands in the Maldives. Apart from the crystal clear waters, white beaches and tropical climate, the island\u2019s unusually rich vegetation offers a unique natural experience. Massive, multi-bedroom, fairytale-like luxury villas and private residences are hidden among dense tropical foliage. In keeping with the castaway theme, many are built to resemble tree houses. All open to their own private stretch of sugar white sands, and most boast their own private seawater swimming pools. In summer 2020, Soneva Fushi also unveiled\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2020\/08\/28\/soneva-fushi-reveals-the-worlds-largest-overwater-villas-in-the-maldives\/\">eight fabulous water retreats<\/a>, which are the largest and most luxurious overwater villas in the world.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.soneva.com\/soneva-fushi\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ext_link&amp;utm_campaign=lux_trvl_xprt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Soneva Fushi<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Top 10\u00a0accolades<\/strong>: Soneva Fushi\u00a0features in my top 10 lists of the<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/05\/12\/top-10-best-resorts-in-the-maldives\/\">\u00a0best luxury resorts in the Maldives<\/a>,\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/12\/19\/top-10-the-most-astonishing-beach-retreats-in-asia\/\">most astonishing beach retreats in Asia<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/02\/08\/top-10-the-worlds-best-family-hotels\/\">best family hotels in the world<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/05\/16\/top-10-most-beautiful-hotel-beaches-in-the-world\/\">world\u2019s most insanely beautiful hotel beaches<\/a>, and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2017\/05\/08\/top-10-best-resorts-in-the-maldives-for-snorkeling\/\">best resorts in the Maldives for snorkeling<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tip<\/strong>:\u00a0enjoy free VIP amenities when booking via\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.classictravel.com\/hotels\/soneva-fushi?agent=LuxTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtuoso<\/a> (e.g. villa upgrade, breakfast, early check-in, late check-out, and $100 USD resort credit; with a minimum 5 night stay guests also receive a shoreline beach dinner, sunset dolphin safari and flavorful cuisine cooking class for two).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong>: read\u00a0my review of Soneva Fushi <a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2019\/07\/24\/review-soneva-fushi-maldives\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SONEVA FUSHI MALDIVES | Fabulous luxury resort (full tour)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bU5DwiZ6RX0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.soneva.com\/soneva-kiri\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ext_link&amp;utm_campaign=lux_trvl_xprt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SONEVA KIRI, THAILAND<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Remote yet accessible by a 70 minute\u00a0flight from Bangkok on the resort\u2019s private plane,\u00a0Soneva Kiri\u00a0sits on\u00a0Thailand\u2019s 4th largest but least populated island, Koh Kood, in the Gulf of Siam. One of the most exclusive beach resorts in the world, Soneva Kiri\u00a0offers an unrivalled combination of luxury, environmentally friendly design and unforgettable, authentic Thai experiences.\u00a0The 35 resort villas (including 11\u00a0private residences) are amongst the largest in the world. Located on the idyllic beach or sunny slopes in the rainforest, all have stunning infinity pools, impossibly chic furnishings, personal electric buggies,\u00a0and impeccable service courtesy of\u00a0private butlers.\u00a0Highlights include the open air cinema Paradiso, Benz\u2019 mangrove restaurant, the chocolate &amp; ice cream parlour, the children\u2019s den, and the spectacular Treetop dining pod.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.soneva.com\/soneva-kiri\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ext_link&amp;utm_campaign=lux_trvl_xprt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Soneva Kiri<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Top 10 accolades<\/strong>: Soneva Kiri features in my top 10 lists of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2017\/04\/17\/top-10-most-fabulous-luxury-hotels-in-thailand\/\">most insanely beautiful hotels in Thailand<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/04\/27\/top-10-worlds-most-amazing-beach-hotels\/\">world\u2019s most amazing beach resorts<\/a>,\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/05\/11\/top-10-the-worlds-most-outrageous-hotel-experiences\/\">world\u2019s most outrageous hotel experiences<\/a>,\u00a0\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2018\/04\/09\/top-10-best-resorts-world-private-pools\/\">best private plunge pools in the world<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2014\/04\/14\/top-10-worlds-most-beautiful-hotel-beaches\/\">world\u2019s most beautiful hotel beaches<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/08\/17\/top-10-best-luxury-hotels-in-the-world\/\">world\u2019s best luxury hotels<\/a>,\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2017\/10\/09\/top-10-best-family-hotels-world\/\">world\u2019s best family hotels<\/a>,\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/08\/22\/top-10-worlds-most-remote-luxury-hotels-to-get-away-from-it-all\/\">world\u2019s most remote hotels<\/a>,\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/12\/19\/top-10-the-most-astonishing-beach-retreats-in-asia\/\">most astonishing beach retreats in Asia<\/a>, and\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/05\/25\/top-10-hotels-with-private-helipads-and-airports\/\">luxury hotels with private airports<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tip<\/strong>: enjoy free VIP amenities when booking via\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.classictravel.com\/hotels\/soneva-kiri?agent=LuxTravelExpert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Virtuoso<\/a>\u00a0(e.g. villa\u00a0upgrade, breakfast, early check-in , late check-out, welcome Champagne with Thai tapas on arrival, and a 30 minute spa treatment for two).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong>: read\u00a0my review of Soneva Kiri <a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2018\/04\/18\/review-soneva-kiri\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"SONEVA KIRI: best luxury hotel in the world - full tour (Thailand)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PiW-WYaTCiY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.soneva.com\/soneva-in-aqua\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ext_link&amp;utm_campaign=lux_trvl_xprt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SONEVA IN AQUA, MALDIVES<\/a><\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>Soneva\u00a0in Aqua is the\u00a0first floating villa in the Maldives and every honeymooner\u2019s dream. The\u00a0pioneering new boat villa concept of the ultra luxe\u00a0Soneva hotel group\u00a0combines all the benefits of the group\u2019s iconic resort\u2019s\u00a0services and amenities with the freedom and exclusivity associated with a private boat charter.\u00a0The two-cabin boat features a spacious main cabin with a glass bottom spa\u00a0and shower facilities, as well as a second room with a king-sized bed and en-suite facilities. Other features include an external raised sun and dining deck, a lower level bar and dining area plus daybeds, lounge seating and a jacuzzi.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hotel website<\/strong>:\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.soneva.com\/soneva-in-aqua\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=ext_link&amp;utm_campaign=lux_trvl_xprt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Soneva in Aqua<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Top 10 accolades<\/strong>: Soneva In Aqua features in my lists of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/12\/18\/travel-news-the-40-hottest-luxury-hotel-openings-of-2015\/\">40 hottest luxury hotel openings of\u00a02015<\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/02\/15\/top-10-best-honeymoon-resorts-around-the-world\/\">top 10 best honeymoon resorts in the world<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong>: read my review of Soneva In Aqua <a href=\"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2016\/02\/24\/review-soneva-in-aqua-the-maldives-first-floating-villa\/\">here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Most exclusive yacht in the Maldives: Soneva In Aqua (PHENOMENAL)\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/f1e_r7Yi3HA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong>HISTORY OF THE SONEVA HOTEL GROUP<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>In 1995, Sonu Shivdasani, an Indian-British hotelier, launched the now world-famous Soneva Fushi resort on the deserted Maldivian island of Kunfunadhoo. He also built his house there, together with his wife Eva Malmstrom, a Swedish fashion model, who developed the design and furnishing of the unique resort.<\/p>\n<p>They had no idea that their intensely personal vision of a locally crafted villa and environmentally responsible lifestyle would form the basis of a successful collection of world-class hotels, resorts and spas. But that\u2019s exactly what happened. Soneva Fushi was the first \u2018castaway\u2019 resort in the Maldives, pioneering a trend for back-to-nature luxury holidays.\u00a0And it still tops my list of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2015\/08\/03\/top-10-best-luxury-resorts-in-the-maldives-2015\/\">top 10 best luxury resorts in the Maldives<\/a>.\u00a0In 2009, the Soneva Hotel group built a second, even more spectacular hotel \u2013 Soneva Kiri \u2013 on the unspoilt Thai island of Koh. Last year, the group launched the first floating villa in the Maldives, SonevaIn Aqua. And this autumn, it opens Soneva Jani, a spectacular resort that\u00a0will set new standards in this destination that is already known for its world-class hotel standards.<\/p>\n<p>The success of the Soneva brand also paved the way for Sonu and Eva\u2019s other hotel group, the Six Senses Resorts &amp; Spas, across South East Asia and Europe. In 2006, Soneva Fushi made a revenue of approximately US$ 20 million and by 2011, Six Senses was a $150\u2013175 million international luxury spa and resort chain with 26 resorts and 41 spas. Under Eva\u2019s and Sonu\u2019s direction the Six Senses brand gained global fame before being sold in 2012.<\/p>\n<p>Today, Sonu and Eva focus on their resorts with private residences, as part of the \u201cOne Owner, One Operator, One Philosophy, One Brand\u201d strategy. And while their resorts may have many imitators, they have no equals. Both Soneva Resorts impress on a wide range of levels. 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