Sea, Sand and Silence: A Maldives Getaway Without Underwater Restaurants, Golf Carts, and Hovering “Beach Butlers”… But Lots of Luxury
David Churchill checks into Nova Maldives, located in the South Ari Atoll - one of the smallest in the Maldives. He stays in one of its 76 villas - 26 of which are on the water - and enjoys a beach dinner 'under the stars' READ MORE: The world's most powerful passports revealed in 2024: four countries in the The EU ranks first. Visit MailOnline Travel for more 2024 holiday tips, tricks and advice
AdvertisementThe phrase “back to basics” has been much ridiculed since John Major used it within a conservative party. conference in October 1993.
But here at Nova Maldives, it remains true. There are no underwater restaurants; no golf carts traveling ridiculously short distances; no hovering “beach butlers.” But there's plenty of luxury after a £12 million renovation a few years ago.
Located in South Ari Atoll, A 30-minute seaplane flight from the capital of Malé, the island measures only 358 meters long and 179 meters wide, making it one of the smallest in the Maldives. It is surrounded by a spectacular reef teeming with multi-colored marine life.
The phrase “back to basics” has been much ridiculed since John Major used it within a conservative party. conference in October 1993.
But here at Nova Maldives, it remains true. There are no underwater restaurants; no golf carts traveling ridiculously short distances; no hovering “beach butlers.” But there's plenty of luxury after a £12 million renovation a few years ago.
Located in South Ari Atoll, A 30-minute seaplane flight from the capital of Malé, the island measures only 358 meters long and 179 meters wide, making it one of the smallest in the Maldives. It is surrounded by a spectacular reef teeming with multi-colored marine life.
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