Maldives
LUX* South Ari Atoll
A private island haven
As the only resort on the island of Dhidhoofinolhu, LUX* South Ari Atoll offers exclusivity and unspoiled island living at its best.
The 193 thatched-roof pavilions and water suspended villas seamlessly blend contemporary style with modern convenience. Each room has been designed with understated sophistication, with a private terrace, outdoor shower and sweeping views across the idyllic ocean.
There are a variety of dining options at this laid-back retreat with restaurants on the sand, floating on the water or meals served privately in your villa. Guests can make the most of the luxurious facilities from the two swimming pools with poolside bars, to the tennis courts, fully equipped gym and the heavenly on-site spa.
With a focus on entertainment, there are endless activities to take part in from snorkelling, diving, beach yoga, volleyball, hoover boarding, cycling and regular pop-up cinema screenings and musical performances.
Highlights
Nine Restaurants and bars
Wellness and yoga
Two swimming pools
Gym
Watersports
Tennis courts
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Places to combine LUX* South Ari Atoll with
Tea Country
The Ceylon Tea Trails resort is the ideal place from which to explore this breathtaking part of Sri Lanka.
Dating back to colonial times, five spacious bungalows feature antique furniture and exemplary, personalised service. With between four and six rooms, they are perfect for families and small groups.
All of the 26 rooms and suites, which are named after tea planters who lived there, are elegantly outfitted in natural colours and materials, and make for a tranquil escape. Spend time out on the veranda in the fresh mountain air enjoying the views of Castlereagh Lake, the Bogawantalawa Valley and Dunkeld Estate; or curl up with a book in front of a fire.
Take long, leisurely walks through the tea plantations learning all about the ancient process of making tea, enjoy a tempting spread of sweet treats on the lawns or have a light lunch at the pool side. Sri Lankan-inspired meals at Ceylon Tea Trails feature the freshest of seasonal produce with home grown vegetables, herbs and teas from the estate. Rates at Tea Trails are fully inclusive of meals and drinks.
Make the most of the calming surroundings and start the day with an aromatic bath, or treat yourself to a selection of therapeutic spa treatments in your room. Get a healthy dose of fresh air and explore some of the walking and biking routes through the mountains, or enjoy a game of tennis or croquet.
Yala National Park
Leopard Trails Yala Camp provides an immersive and intimate safari experience right on the edge of Yala National Park.
The camp comprises eight tents – six classic and two luxury – all of which are air conditioned with en suite bathrooms, personal outdoor showers, charging points and just canvas separating you from the wilderness outside. The luxury tents are more spacious and can accommodate families.
A fire, bar, lounge and dining area sit at the camp’s heart. Dining is a convivial experience, with chefs serving up authentic Sri Lankan cuisine, an endless array of colourful and fragrant curries and sambols, and Western dishes.
There are twice daily game drives into the park accompanied by an in-house naturalist who is ever willing to share their knowledge of the Yala’s wild elephants, leopards, sloth bear, mugger crocodiles and numerous birds on nature trails. For younger guests, there is a Junior Ranger Programme where they can learn about tracks, bird calls and wildlife conservation.
