Balance Wellness by Anantara is a holistic retreat for the body and mind, with soothing Ayurvedic therapies tailored to each guest’s needs. The spa’s facilities include a hammam, a steam room and sauna, an outdoor shower and a relaxation garden with hot and cold plunge pools. Also available are five treatment rooms, a beauty salon, an aesthetic facial treatment zone and a Medi Spa, which promises to transform your body with cutting-edge therapies that detoxify and cleanse.

Signature treatments include Shanti Couple, which uses chanting to bring peaceful vibrations to the mind, body and soul; a Hammam Ritual that combines traditional bathing with aromatic massage; and the Cleopatra 24-Carat Gold facial, which combines three results-driven protocols to improve skin elasticity, cell damage and blood circulation. Ayurvedic therapies include oil massages that blend aromatherapy and medicinal herbs to soothe and detoxify the mind and body, balancing the chakras and encouraging a deep state of mindfulness.

Holistic activities to ensure a transformational wellness holiday include Hatha, Ashtanga and yoga flow sessions, sun salutations to start your day focused and aligned, and pranayama to help control your energy and breathing.

The Medi Spa offers innovative new therapies and programmes that treat a range of issues from weight loss to skin problems, in a calming and professional atmosphere.

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The villas at Anantara Veli have a contemporary-meets-Maldivian aesthetic and have been thoughtfully designed to provide privacy and peace. All 67 villas are set on or around water, adding an elemental aspect to complement the surrounding pristine sands and lush tropical landscapes. Each also includes personalised Villa Host service for an elevated stay.

Over Water Villas have direct access to the lagoon and can accommodate up to three adults, while Superior versions are more secluded, and Deluxe variations provide a terrazzo tub with views of the sun’s rays dappling over the lagoon. Over Water Pool Villas give the chance to soak in your own private plunge pool over the lagoon, while Deluxe Over Water Pool Villas come equipped with a six-metre infinity pool and an over-water hammock for sublime relaxation.

Beach Pool Villas with direct access to the white sand coastline also offer a private plunge pool, while Ocean Pool Villas, located on a cliff-edge for added privacy, have an Indian Ocean view plunge pool.

The dining options at Anantara Veli take you on a tasting trip around the world. Origami specialises in modern Japanese cuisine, while Cumin delivers the spice of the Indian Ocean region. For a taste of Thailand, head to Baan Huraa – located on stilts above the ocean and magically lit – you’ll find spicy salads, hot coconut curries and traditional desserts. Meanwhile, Dhoni Bar offers a selection of Mediterranean tapas and creative cocktails.

At neighbouring Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, savour breakfast and dinner buffets at Fushi Café, grilled selections at Sea.Fire.Salt. and an Italian affair at Aqua. The Yellow Fin Club surprises taste buds with cocktails inspired by the ocean.

In addition, a visiting roster of Michelin-starred guest chefs delivers private fine-dining experiences as well as cooking classes to enable you to take a taste of your stay home.

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