Spend your days relaxing on the beach, pampering yourself on an Ayurvedic spa retreat, lounging at the beachfront infinity pool, or cruising on a dhoni at sunset alongside dolphins. Then, freshen up for an evening of fine dining where the world’s flavours are brought to you. A highlight: the best of Thai cuisine, set on a lone isle on the edge of a reef.

Nestled in beauty and removed from unnecessary distraction, you are free to tune inwards as well as to indulge in the romance of a thrilling honeymoon or the buzz of nighttime cocktails with fellow revellers on the sand.

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.

• 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

• Restaurants & Bars
• 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

• 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

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.