Maldives is considered by many as a paradise and a true luxury escape. And today November 15, another luxurious resort opens in the area and it is no less than the Cheval Blanc Randheli from Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH).

According to www.telegraph.co.uk:

It may be the smallest nation in Asia in terms of population (fewer than 400,000) and distance (less than 190 miles), but when it comes to luxury hotels, the Maldives punches well above its weight. Already more than 90 of its 1,190-odd islands are private resorts, and the coming months see more key openings. The first is Cheval Blanc Randheli, which opens in the Noonu Atoll on November 15. A 45-minute flight from Malé, the resort is reached by its own liveried Twin Otter De Haviland seaplane.

Cheval Blanc Randheli is the first LVMH resort to open in Maldives and it proudly offers 5 key features:

1. Unique experiences

• Private villa swimming pool
• live-cooked dinner in the garden
• Maison’s Alchemist team to design diving trips
• exclusive signature treatments by Guerlain at the Cheval Blanc Spa
• Four single treatment villas and two double Orchidée villas
• Hair Spa by Leonor Greyl, beauty studio and barber shop
• Yoga, Pilates, relaxation pavilions, hammam and swimming pool
• water sports facilities
• Padi-certified diving center
• Le Carrousel Kids Club
• Le Paddock Teens Club
• Genuine marina with a fleet of traditional dhoni boats specially crafted for Cheval Blanc
• Private lounge and customized Cheval Blanc seaplane

2. Graphic Architecture

• designed by Jean-Michel Gathy (also responsible for Aman resorts, Chedi Muscat ad St. Regis Lhasa)
• combination of Maldivian tradition with the finest materials

3. Lush Tropical Garden

• Randheli Island is surrounded by lush palm trees, flowers and the waters of Noonu Atoll

4. Loft-Style Villas

• 45 loft-style villas (15 Island, 15 Water, 14 Garden and 1 Owner’s Villa)
• choice of Island, Water or Garden Villas
• combination of contemporary and traditional design elements
• seven-meter high doors with sea views
• 12.5 meter private infinity pool
• lagoon-side pontoons
• unique works of art by Vincent Beaurin
• all day in-room dining option

5. Bespoke Surprises

Cheval Blanc boasts of Ambassadeurs to expect and fulfill wishes of guests through thoughtful surprises.

Other luxe features:

• three-Michelin-star chef Yannick Alléno collaborates with the resort
• 5 restaurants: Le 1947 (fine dining signature), La Table de Partage (private dining room), the White contemporary brasserie, the Diptyque (Japanese and Iberian cuisines) and the Deelani (fish restaurant)
• 3 bars in both indoor and outdoor settings
• wine and cigar cellars available for guests

Rates at Cheval Blanc Randheli start from $1,300 per night.

Photo credits: www.chevalblanc.com/randheli/en