Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru

Republic of, Landaa Giraavaru, Baa Atoll, 20215, Maldives

"Located in Baa Atoll – the Maldives’ first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve – Landaa Giraavaru is a protected 44-acre island wilderness that links land and sea, conservation and culture, wellness and innovation. A scenic 35-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport, its mesmerising 2.5-kilometre lagoon, spectacular Blu Beach and lush jungle heart generously share world-firsts and awe-inspiring wonders. The Island Café (a Landaa venue in its own right) extends the Four Seasons experience to the seaplane terminal with artful areas for dining, resting and refreshing on the way to and from the island. In addition, the Resort’s second customised DHC-6-300 Twin Otter seaplane, The Flying Boxfish, is a striking option for private seaplane transfers with its bold yellow and black spotted livery.At every turn, Landaa cultivates connection to – and appreciation for – the natural world. Now fully renovated including its suites, its new beach accommodations, the Premier Oceanfront Bungalows, Family Oceanfront Bungalows, Beach Villas and Two-bedroom Oceanfront Bungalow and Villa all with minimum 12-metre pool have front row seats (loungers, beanbags,hammocks, and swinging sofas) onto blue-hued UNESCO Biosphere views. Enhanced luxury interiors flow into vast leaf shaded decks and sprawling outdoor spaces with effortless ease.So much more than a spa, AyurMa is the seat of Landaa’s ‘Planetary Wellbeing’ ethos—an invitation for all to cultivate care for themselves, others, the oceans and the entire planet, from mindfulness rituals to sustainable menu options. A powerhouse team of Ayurvedic Doctors, Naturopaths and Yoga Therapists deliver personalized programs, Yoga Therapy Courses and PraMā health screening alongside jungle AntiGravity® Yoga and a Yoga Energy Trail, Teresa Tarmey facials and a Rossano Ferretti Hair Salon. AyurMa’s ‘wellbeing for all’ ethos continues on-line at www.ayurma.life with a complimentary daily yoga livestream and e-consultations.Landaa’s collaboration with two Michelin-starred culinary pioneer, Chef Nino Di Costanzo, serves multiple functions: to offer extraordinary culinary journeys to Landaa guests; to mentor the next generation of global chefs; and to impart a dynamic philosophy of evolving traditions and garden-to-plate innovations to the wider Landaa experience by inspiring new on-site production. Guests can sample his menus year-round via his on-site protégés or via Chef Di Costanzo in person during two annual week-long residencies with the first commencing on November 11 through to 17th, 2024. Further island-wide bucket-list experiences include: snorkelling with whale sharks and the world’s largest known population of manta rays (May-Nov): PADI IDC Centre with lagoon-based lessons for kids aged 8+; and country-leading water sports including the Maldives’ first hydrofoil experiences. Guests can also join pioneering manta ray, turtle rehabilitation, fish breeding and coral reefscaping projects in the interactive Marine Discovery Centre complete with the Maldives’ first Hologram Room – an interactive opportunity to ‘swim’ with local marine life and explore a technological underwater wonderland with a control wand. Educational opportunities also come in the form of the teen-focused Trainee Marine Biologist programme: a series of hands-on, day-long marine research modules.Eight restaurants and bars include rooftop Lebanese and Moroccan at Al Barakat, feet-in-the-sand grills at Fuego, overwater cocktails at Seabar, and Blu Beach Club: a chic all-day hangout with Pizza Bar, Italian restaurant and treetop dining around an optic-fibre-lit pool with cabanas and DJ. For the ultimate tropical wedding, couples can pledge forever in the Overwater Wedding Pavilion – complete with glass-bottomed aisle and dhoni carriage – surrounded by the endless ocean. The new Wedding Salon ensures bridal couples are style to perfection for their big day.Having paved the ‘experiential travel’ way with innovative conservation initiatives for 15 years, Four Seasons Resort Landaa Giraavaru has been a proud partner of the NOW Force For Good Alliance and EarthCheck since 2020 as part of its ongoing efforts to prioritise Planetary Wellbeing and advance sustainability in all areas of operations. "