A NEW, ultra-bespoke resort concept has just been unveiled on the remotest atoll in the Maldives.
Thirty years in the making, Soneva Secret 2024 will welcome its first guests on January 10, 2024. The resort is on Haa Dhaalu Atoll and promises to offer an exceptional level of intuitive, personalised service.
Soneva Secret 2024 features just 14 beach and overwater villas, including lagoon Crusoe Villas, accessible only by boat, and the Castaway, the Maldives’ first floating villa.
Each is designed in perfect harmony with the untouched natural setting, with direct access to the white sand beach or lagoon.
As well as 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.
There’s a dedicated Barefoot Guardian’ and Barefoot Assistant’ for every villa while 14 private chefs craft bespoke menus to create unique culinary journeys.
Other dining experiences will include Out of This World, a castaway dining tower, observatory and wine cellar in the lagoon, reachable by zipline.
Guests can also enjoy a toes-in-the-sand firepit dining experience at So Primitive and The Living Room, the island hub and casual dining and lounge venue, which is also home to a library, boutique and Soneva’s renowned ice cream, chocolate and cheese and charcuterie rooms.
The crystal-clear waters are home to colonies of manta rays, pods of dolphins and whale sharks, alongside shoals of tropical fish.
Activities include picnics on castaway shores, sunset dolphin cruises, guided snorkelling with the experienced marine biologist, or navigating the night skies with clear views of the Milky Way with the resident Astronomer.
GET YOUR PALMS ON THIS DISCOUNT DEAL
ONE OF the world’s most exquisite five-star luxury properties is offering savings on bookings of five nights or more.
Taveuni Palms recently added to its plethora of awards, winning Oceania’s Leading Boutique Resort’ and Fiji’s Leading Resort’ at the 2023 World Travel Awards.
Situated on Taveuni Island, the property offers complete privacy and is the perfect honeymoon, wedding or holiday destination with two villas, each with seven staff ready to cater for guests.
The Beach Villa and Horizon Spa Villa each have their own private beachfront with panoramic views of the South Pacific and feature a pool, two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
The Horizon Spa Villa also has a hot tub and an additional one bedroom and one bathroom in a separate bure.
The villas and bure are air-conditioned and come complete with luxurious furnishings and comforts including super King beds, Nespresso coffee machine, hammock, bathrobes, Pure Fiji toiletries, outdoor honeymoon showers, full entertainment centre and a library of DVD’s, books and games.
Each villa has its own personal chef taking guests on a culinary journey through the South Pacific. Every dining experience is different with dinner menus specifically designed around guest’s likes and dislikes, and with each villa offering five special and private dining locations.
The resort is currently offering a 30 per cent off deal until October 31, valid for travel until February 29, 2024.
YOU’VE GOT TO PICK A PACKAGE OR THREE
TOWER LODGE has released a trio of new premium packages designed to appeal to travellers looking for a luxury getaway.
Set in the heart of the Hunter Valley food and wine country in New South Wales, the property underwent a $6million refurbishment of its exterior and interior spaces in 2019.
The new, year-round packages offer the flexibility of one-night stays or a minimum of two nights in the premium Grand Spa Suites and the Tower Suite and a tailor designed all-inclusive offering or a simpler accommodation and dining package for those attending business events, weddings or special celebrations.
The Indulgence Package’ is an all-inclusive stay perfect as a romantic retreat or luxury getaway, with Tower Lodge as a base from which to explore all the Hunter Valley has to offer.
With nightly rates from $1,190 per suite, the package includes:
- Accommodation in luxury suite
- Gourmet a la carte breakfast daily
- Tapas style lunch daily
- Three-course dinner daily at the Tower Lodge Restaurant
- A generous selection of beverages from the inclusive list In-suite bar with a selection of beverages and snacks
- Use of lodge facilities including swimming pool, sauna and bicycles
- Hunter Valley cellar door connections.
The Tower Package’ is specially designed to be flexible for those who wish to explore the excellent wineries, cellar doors and gourmet offerings of the Hunter Valley.
With rates from $810, it includes:
- Accommodation in luxury suite
- Gourmet a la carte breakfast daily
- Choice of either lunch or dinner daily at the Tower Lodge Restaurant
- Use of lodge facilities including swimming pool, sauna and bicycles
For guests seeking a quick overnight stopover, the Lodge Rate’ package is priced from $550 and includes:
- Overnight accommodation in luxury suite
- Gourmet a la carte breakfast
- Use of lodge facilities including swimming pool, sauna and bicycles
