Along a coral-framed island in the South Malé Atoll, Anantara Veli Resort & Spa, Maldives is only a 35-minute speedboat ride from Malé International Airport, yet the white sands, endless blue sky and lush foliage seem a world apart. Just moments away across the waters lies Anantara Veli’s sister resort, the invigorating Anantara Dhigu.

36 Over-Water Bungalows:
Luxuriate in the contemporary décor of your spacious 62-square metre bungalow on a pristine stretch of tropical paradise, with hardwood floors and a coconut thatch roof and king-sized beds fitted with Egyptian cotton linens.  Take to the private sun terrace or step into the gentle waters of the lagoon and be amazed by the lush coral gardens below.  With high-speed internet and time on your hands, use the Web for pleasure instead of business, for a change. Enjoy all the comforts of home and then some, with your own espresso machine, residence minibar, personal surround sound stereo with flat-screen TV, CD/DVD/MP3 player and 24-hour room service.

14 Deluxe Over-Water Bungalows:
Step into 92 square metres of relaxation under the charming coconut thatch roof.  Your Deluxe Over-Water Bungalow is a private sanctuary overlooking the vast seascapes, with a spacious open-air bathroom and infinity-edge tub along a tiered sundeck.  Unwind on a daybed or lounger on the sundeck or relaxation area.  There is no place more idyllic than this spot of paradise to enjoy leisurely quality time with your loved ones, including all the luxurious amenities of the Over-Water Bungalows.

Room features:

• Flat-screen TV with surround sound.
• CD/DVD player with DVD selection.
• IPod connection.
• Cordless phone.
• Coffee/Espresso machine.
• Tea selection.
• In-room private bar/wine cellar.
• Terrazzo bath.
• Daily turn down service.
• Work desk with high-speed internet access.
• Yoga mats.
• Hairdryer.
• 24-hour room service.
• In-room safe.

Anantara Spa:
At Anantara Veli, time is a luxury well spent in the pursuit of leisure and tranquillity, immersed in the beauty of one of the most naturally striking destinations on earth.  Against this backdrop, the resort’s Reflection Spa offers 5 sumptuous treatment rooms, nestled in the island’s abundant greenery - an idyllic oasis in which to experience timeless, nurturing rituals.

Treatments draw from the wisdom of the earth, using natural ingredients and their healing properties to enrich, detoxify, polish and rejuvenate.  Try a cleansing green tea body scrub, 4-hand massage or an Elemis facial designed to soothe and refresh your complexion.  Escape the cares of everyday life with indigenously-inspired treatments for body and soul, perfected for your indulgence.

Best of all, instead of re-emerging into the usual urban bustle after your treatment, here you are pampered and restored in pristine natural surroundings, allowing the benefits to last undisturbed.  Pure bliss.

Recreation & Leisure:

• Fully equipped air-conditioned fitness centre.
• Infinity-edge beachfront swimming pool.
• Tennis court.
• Badminton and volleyball courts.
• Yoga and meditation sessions by the ocean.
• Anantara Cooking School with master chefs, specialising in Maldivian, Thai and fusion flavours.
• The water sports centre, Aquafanatics, offers extensive equipment selection, from windsurfing and kitesurfing to waterskiing and parasailing, with an array of complimentary non-motorised activities.
• Jetskiing and propelling through the water with the handheld Seabob.
• House reef for snorkelling with our resident marine biologist.
• PADI Gold Palm Resort 5* dive centre with a full range of courses and excursions.
• Surf School (ideal surfing from April to October). Unlike other surfing destinations where crowds prevail, the Anantara surf is one of the last places on earth where you can feel as though the waves belong only to you.
• Customised yacht excursions aboard a 27 m, 2 bedroom luxury vessel.
• Deep-sea game or traditional hand-line fishing.
• Sailing excursions and island-hopping adventures on a traditional dhoni, Topcat catamaran, Hobie Bravo or speedboat.
• Scenic seaplane flights.

Guest Services:

• In-villa dining experiences.
• International library and internet access.
• DVD library and music selection.
• Boutique with exotic goods and Asian crafts.
• Excursion and activity desk.
• Dhoni Kids Club and babysitting service.
• Boat transfer service.
• Laundry and pressing service.
• Pillow menu.

Between the temptations on offer at Anantara Veli and those of its sister resort Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa, an array of casual and fine Dining destinations is yours to savour.

73 Degrees restaurant:
Start your day with a sumptuous breakfast buffet overlooking the lagoon. In the evening, feast on lobster, king crabs and fish straight out of the Indian Ocean and cooked just the way you like it.

Baan Huraa restaurant:
Inspired Thai cuisine above the gently rolling surf. Relax within a stately Thai house, set within a panorama of the Indian Ocean. Try vibrant flavours of lemongrass, galangal and coconut milk curries, paired with a wine selected from the cellar.

Geckos restaurant:
Watch our talented Teppanyaki chefs turn Japanese cuisine into a performance or experience innovative Italian fusion cuisine down on the sand.

Dhoni Bar:
Kick back to chill beats and your favourite cocktail at our own poolside bar, designed in the spirit of a traditional Maldivian sailboat with views overlooking coral reefs and the open ocean.

Dining by Design:
Your dream location and a menu limited only by your own desires. Kindle romance with a candlelit dinner on powder white sands, an Indian Ocean sunset by the pool, hidden in a private island hideaway or faree tent, sheltered on your own balcony, lounging at a sand table, sunset deck at point break or floating aboard a traditional Maldivian sailing dhoni.