4 Best Maldives Resorts for Your Beach Bum Dad

If your dad’s idea of a perfect vacation is to relax at a luxury resort with unending views of the clear, blue ocean and maybe have the occasional dinner on a private beach, then, look no further. Head over to the Maldives with your dad this Father’s Day to indulge in a soujourn in earthly paradise.

On a map, the archipelago that’s the Republic of Maldives looks like a long chain of emeralds floating on the Indian Ocean. Of the 1,190 coral islands, only 200 are inhabited. Of them, a 100 islands are resorts, so it’s no wonder that the Maldives is a favourite destination for beach bums. Each resort occupies a single island, and such are the standards they’ve set that the Maldives have become the benchmark for luxury hotels the world over. 

Here are some of the best resorts in Maldives where your dad and you can spend a relaxing luxury weekend: 

 

Soneva Resorts (Six Senses)

 

‘No news, no shoes’ is the delightful mantra by which the Soneva Resorts operate. At Soneva Fushi, 65 large wooden villas are scattered at the fringes of a lush forest that opens out on to the beach.

Relax with Your Dad: Relax on the deck of a villa in Soneva Gili (North Male Atoll), and view an endless vista of sparkling, clear water. Head out for a dinner on the pristine beaches with your dad or relax with cocktails at sunset. Spend a day at the resort spa if you feel like indulging yourselves.

Go Out with Your Dad: If you are looking for some interesting but not-too-strenuous activities, the resort offers bicycles to take a tour of the island, as well as deep-sea fishing, canoeing, snorkelling and windsurfing. Explore nearby islands on a dhoni cruise through the idyllic landscape of the Maldives.

Cocoa Island

 

Cocoa Island’s chic bungalows arc right out into the lagoon and offer breathtaking views. If your dad or you are feeling particularly indulgent, you can reserve all 33 villas for an unforgettable family get together. 

Relax with Your Dad: At the Shambhala Retreat, experts soothe and knead away aches and pains with Ayurvedic therapies. If your dad loves food as much as he loves relaxing on the beach, you could sample light, freshly cooked Asian delights at the beach restaurant. Try some yoga at the beach, or just unwind at the fabulous infinity pool. 

Go Out with Your Dad: Catamaran sailing, snorkelling or island hopping. 

Banyan Tree, Madivaru

 

Exclusivity is redefined here with just six tented pool villas that will give you and your dad the feeling of living in a lush, tropical island.  

Relax with Your Dad: Island hosts take care of your every request. If your dad and you are nature enthusiasts, you could spend hours watching the brilliantly hued marine life frolic in the shallow lagoon.

Go Out with Your Dad: Go night fishing, enjoy a dolphin safari or a manta sighting cruise.

Four Seasons, Landaa Giraavaru    

 

With around 102 villas, spread over 44 acres of beach, lagoons and tropical gardens make this large resort perfect for a family holiday.

Relax with Your Dad: Enjoy a relaxing breakfast in a dhoni, or take a dip in the private pool. Choose from the resort’s wide range of Lebanese, Moroccan, Asian and Italian cuisines.

Go Out with Your Dad: For a more in-depth exploration of underwater life, seek the help of the resort’s marine biologists. You could also take your dad banana boating or enjoy some quiet quality time on a picnic on a deserted island. 

If you’re looking for a luxurious, high-end vacation to really indulge your dad and show how much he means to you, you really can’t go wrong in the Maldives! Go on, #travelwithdad.