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Reethi Rah Maldives was the Condé Nast Traveller (UK): Number One in the World destination winner in 2007 and is rated as... 5 stars. It’s set on one of the largest islands in the North Malé Atoll and is just 35km from Malé International Airport, that’s 22 miles in old money. If you wanted luxury from the moment you land, One&Only transport you for the 75 minute journey aboard their very own private yacht… I already feel lavished… You might think this Reethi Rah Maldives luxury resort is just for couples, but you’d be wrong, families are welcome here too and there’s even a KidsOnly club for the little ones. 
Reethi Rah Maldives OverviewThis luxury Maldives’ resort is a real gem for privacy lovers. The island is an octopus shape and has about 6 km of coastline – I mean it’s not like the Maldives is ever crowded but the layout of 130 villas means you, like many Hollywood stars, can enjoy complete privacy. 130 luxury villas which rank amongst the largest in the world with each being a minimum of 135 square metres. Reethi Rah Maldives really pushes the boat out when it comes to size, style and content too! Inside has a contemporary feel with bathrooms and bath tubs large enough for two, that's two adults or four children if they're very lucky and yes, let them bring their rubber ducks... the children too of course. 27 Beach Villas with Pool with decking and an outdoor swimming pool, open air shower and day bed just in case all that tanning tires you out!. These Beach Villas come with a private pool shaded by beautiful palms. 30 Water Villas are connected to the island by walkways. Outside they have split level decks and covered terraces on stilts. Outside verandas shaded by palms are used as dining areas and also allow you to lie on your canopied day bed and ponder your luxury holiday in the Reethi Rah Maldives whilst you look out to your private beach before dipping into your own… yes you’ve guessed; private pool. 2 Grand Water Villas with Pool are surrounded by decking for shaded outdoor dining and seating, as a bonus they also have suspended sunbathing nets over water, sun beds and as the title suggests, a private pool. 6 Duplex Beach Villas are adjoined by an external walkway, and comprise two individual Beach Villas or a Beach Villa and a Beach Villa with Pool – ah choices, choices! There’s also a Villa Host who is dedicated to making your stay as effortless as possible, which isn’t very hard to do in the Maldives! Reethi Rah Maldives Vacation Package OptionsOnly one option of bed and breakfast available at this One&Only folks.
If you’re not much of a walker then you can have unlimited use of the resort's pick-up and drop-off electric buggy service. And if even that’s too much then you can enjoy in-villa dining which is available 24 hours a day. This bespoke service of food isn’t just for those who dine in their villas, the staff are happy to cater to any dietary requires or tastes too. 
The Rah Bar serves healthy snacks by the pool including freshly squeezed juices and salads. After dark it transforms into a cocktail bar playing live music.The Fanditha Restaurant is on the northern tip of Reethi Rah Maldives island and is a real treat for foodies like Phil as it offers a range of cuisine including Lebanese and Middle Eastern, but the dress code is super casual which makes sense if you consider you’ll be dining on driftwood lounges, Arabic carpets and woven hammocks. If you want something farther a field why not try… The Tapasake Over the Water Restaurant can be found on the west side of the island allowing you to watch the sunset whilst you eat. If you’re not fussy about eating but are about seating then the restaurant offers variety of seating including covered deck seating, Chef's table, sushi counter, the sea-view deck, or laid-back sunken pods. The Reethi Restaurant is the main restaurant and can be found on the east side of the island. Whilst it is luxury, the tables are outside and the feel is as casual as the Maldivian tropical breeze. It has a diverse à la carte menu including dishes from the Mediterranean stretching across the globe to the Far East; you can enjoy your evening meal under a thatched pergola overlooking the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean… and for added luxury, there’s even a walk-in wine cellar for that cosmopolitan Reethi Rah Maldives experience. Reethi Rah Maldives ActivitiesIf you feel you simply must do something whilst lazing away at this luxury resort in the Maldives, then why not read make use of the resort's library of books, CDs and DVDs.If you’re feeling more energetic, the usual suspects also appear with water sports, deep sea and sunset fishing, dolphin watching, desert island picnics and use of the PADI dive centre. 
On land you can enjoy tennis, beach volleyball, yoga and Pilates classes. But if it’s all a bit too much then why not hop over to the Reethi Rah Maldives Spa that offers stone saunas, hot pools, Ayurvedic massages, both single and double treatment rooms, indoor and outdoor “heat experiences” – the mind boggles!Reethi Rah Maldives SpecialitiesKidsOnly (this is how One&Only Reethi Rah spell it!) is free for all children from 2-11 and has imaginative programmes to keep your children amused on a daily basis. All activities are targeted to the specific age group and are available for 12 hours a day. All children up to three years old have to have a guardian with them whilst they use the KidsOnly Kids Club but never fear guardians also come in the guise of babysitters available 24 hours a day from the resort at an additional charge. So don’t be surprised if your children return to tell you tales of water sports, tennis or other excursions as it’s not just the grown ups that have all the fun! All the Kids Club staff are fully trained and just so that children are fully catered for, KidsOnly has its very own pool restaurant area and clubhouse. Wedding ceremonies of blessing rather than legally binding weddings also take place on the Reethi Rah Maldives. A one way trip costs around 130 US dollars per person aged 12 or above and 65 US dollars for children from 4 – 11 and there’s a 10% fuel surcharge on top of that price. The US dollar is the currency favoured here, but they do offer an exchange service for most of the major currencies too.
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