> > by Rachael Oakes-Ash
If the Maldives archipelago of coral cays were made for couples then Soneva Fushi must be Noah’s Ark. The Six Senses flagship property has cocooned loved up pairs in sixty five accommodation suites and villas with direct beach access, private pools and private bathroom gardens since opening in 1995.
ECO-CREDSoneva Fushi was the first island resort to prove you can combine minimal environmental impact with luxury accommodation without sacrificing service. It worked as the resort has been awarded the President of Maldives Green Resort Award in 2000, 2005 and 2007. Crystals recycle water for drinking purposes, bicycles and battery operated vehicles are used for transportation, food produce is grown in two organic gardens, pools use filtered seawater and ninety percent of employees are from the Maldives. Did we mention an extensive social responsibility program?
ROMANCE FACTOR
Two words - the Maldives. Add the resort’s ‘no news no shoes’ philosophy and you get the relaxed picture.