FOR Adventure ENTHUSIASTS
Experience the thrill of island life, indulge in water sports, and catch up with the world underwater at these properties.
JW MARRIOTT MALDIVES RESORT & SPA
A perfect family getaway, JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa is the ideal multi-generational resort. Its location in the Shaviyani Atoll ensures that its surrounding waters are perfect for snorkelling, scuba diving, jet skiing, and sailing. But it’s the little ones who’re in for a real treat at this resort. The 13-metre-long pirate ship at Little Griffins Kids Club is sure to delight your tots. A large-sized children’s swimming pool and child-sized amenities create a mini fantasy world for the little adventurers. The kids club offers seven different themes per week like ‘Superheroes’, ‘Pirates’, and ‘Outer Space’, and more than 100 activities to keep them happily occupied. A popular favourite amongst families is an islandwide hunt solving clues along the way in search of a treasure. marriott.com
ONE&ONLY REETHI RAH
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