{"id":297255,"date":"2024-04-12T14:09:17","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T13:09:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/?p=297255"},"modified":"2024-04-12T14:10:51","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T13:10:51","slug":"soneva-secret-maldives-is-now-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/turkeyalwan.net\/2024\/04\/12\/soneva-secret-maldives-is-now-open\/","title":{"rendered":"Ultra-luxe Soneva Secret Maldives is now open"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a><\/p>\n Friday\u00a0newsletters<\/a>\u00a0always feature travel\u00a0contests<\/a>,\u00a0tips<\/a>, or\u00a0news<\/a>.<\/p>\n Soneva, the world-leading sustainable resorts operator, has opened it highly anticipated Soneva Secret property in the Maldives. The first resort in the Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Soneva Secret features 14 overwater and island villas, including the Maldives\u2019 only floating villa. Designed to offer the ultimate in Soneva hospitality and exemplary service standards, each villa features a dedicated team of three, which includes a Barefoot Guardian, Barefoot Assistant and dedicated chef, to ensure every stay is wholly personalised. Thirty years in the making, the Soneva Secret resort concept builds upon Soneva\u2019s experience at the forefront of exceptional hospitality, and sets a new, unmatched standard in intuitive, personalized service, exquisite private villas and unspoiled settings, surrounded by nature. In its press release, Soneva calls the new property its “first” Soneva Secret Resort, which goes by the official name Soneva Secret 2024, hinting there might be more to come in the next years.<\/p>\n If you are interested to be among the first guests to stay at Soneva Secret, contact me by email<\/a> to get the best rates and complimentary VIP perks.<\/p>\n In this article:<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Soneva Secret 2024 is the only resort in the Haa Dhaalu Atoll, and is found on the remote island of Dhipparufushi at the westernmost tip of the Maldives. The resort can be reached via a scenic 75-minute seaplane flight direct from Velana International Airport in Mal\u00e9, a 40-minute seaplane flight from Soneva Fushi<\/a>\u00a0in the Baa Atoll, a 30-minute seaplane flight from\u00a0Soneva Jani<\/a>\u00a0in the Noonu Atoll, or a leisurely full-day cruise from Soneva Fushi onboard\u00a0Soneva in Aqua<\/a>. Guests can also fly directly into Kulhudhuffushi Airport in the Haa Dhaalu Atoll and take a one-hour speedboat ride to the resort.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Soneva Secret 2024 features just 14 beach and overwater villas, including the lagoon Crusoe Villas, accessible only by boat, and the Castaway, the Maldives\u2019 first floating villa. Each is designed in perfect harmony with the untouched natural setting, with direct access to the white sand beach or sparkling lagoon. As well as vast master suites, including a roof that slides to reveal star-strewn skies, every villa also features adjoining bedrooms, offering ample space for families or additional guests. Other villa amenities include:<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n The resort\u2019s 14 private chefs, one for each villa, craft bespoke menus and unique culinary journeys, whether savored in the privacy and comfort of the villa or enjoyed in nature at the island\u2019s most picturesque spots. The 14 chefs come from different countries, with expertise in their local cuisine, to present an indulgent, bespoke menu of Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Maldivian, Italian, Indonesian, French, South American, Sri Lankan, Chinese, Middle Eastern, Korean, Indian and Nordic flavors.<\/p>\n Other dining experiences include:<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n At Soneva Secret 2024, fully bespoke rare experiences are curated for every guest, reconnecting them with the abundant nature that surrounds the island. An underwater haven, the crystal-clear waters are home to colonies of majestic manta rays, pods of curious dolphins and gentle whale sharks, alongside shoals of colorful tropical fish. Family experiences go far beyond The Den, whether picnics on castaway shores, sunset dolphin cruises, guided snorkeling with the experienced Marine Biologist, or navigating the night skies with exceptionally clear views of the Milky Way with the resident Astronomer.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n *** Follow me on\u00a0<\/em>Instagram<\/a><\/em>,\u00a0<\/em>YouTube<\/a><\/em>, <\/em>X<\/a><\/em>\u00a0or\u00a0<\/em>Facebook<\/a><\/em>\u00a0for a daily moment of travel inspiration ***<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Today: Ultra-luxe Soneva Secret Maldives is now open<\/strong><\/h5>\n
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