The Maldives is always a great idea, but even more so when you’re booked at the Ritz-Carlton. Floating on the gleaming blues of the Indian Ocean, the Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, is nestled on the North Malé Atoll, just a 45-minute journey by speedboat or a 10-minute seaplane flight from Malé International Airport.
Featuring 100 interconnected villas, Ocean Villas hovering over a turquoise lagoon, white sandy beaches, and coral reefs swarming with marine life, the Ritz-Carlton Maldives is nothing short of paradise.
This summer, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, presents an unmissable selection of transformative retreats designed to rejuvenate and inspire your mind and body. With a focus on wellness, culinary excellence, and adventure, the resort promises an unforgettable ‘Summer of Renewal’ that will leave guests feeling revitalized.
RIDE THE WAVES WITH VICTOR BERNARDO
This summer, the Ritz-Carlton Maldives introduces its first-ever surf retreat, led by champion surfer Victor Bernardo. From July 3 to 6, during the peak of the Maldives’ surf season, guests can join Bernardo to conquer the North Malé Atoll’s most famous waves: Chicken, Cokes Surf Break, Honkeys, and Jailbreak. This retreat, however, is not merely about surfers. There’s also something the foodies. Apart from riding waves, this retreat will take participants on a culinary adventure across local islands.
MOONLIT HEALING WITH SUSY MARKOE SCHIEFFELIN
For those in search of tranquility, from July 19 to 23, the resort hosts Susy Markoe Schieffelin, a renowned healer and founder of The Copper Vessel. Under the serene Maldivian skies, Schieffelin will guide guests through a soothing retreat aligned with the lunar phases. Her sessions will feature her signature sound baths, crystal healing, and meditation. Highlights include a full moon fire ceremony, a starlit dinner with a crystal-inspired menu, chakra balancing yoga, and meditative sleep sessions in aerial hammocks.
CULINARY MASTERY WITH CHEF PAM
Gastronomy enthusiasts are in for a treat from August 10 to 12 as Chef Pam (Pichaya Soontornyanakij), crowned Asia’s Best Female Chef 2024, takes over the resort’s Summer Pavilion restaurant. Chef Pam, known for her progressive Thai-Chinese cuisine, will present an exclusive eight-course tasting menu. Guests can look forward to innovative dishes like ‘Parts of Banana’, POTONG’s Pad Thai, and an intricate Tangerine and Chocolate Bon Bon dessert.
HEALING RETREATS WITH ABI ADAMS
At the Ritz-Carlton Maldives, August concludes with two transformative retreats led by Abi Adams, the celebrated founder of Project Woman. From August 14 to 16, guests can embark on an emotional journey through breathwork, meridian dancing, and yoga, combined with Bamford’s signature pampering treatments. This retreat focuses on revitalizing the body and exploring emotions through movement and creative writing. The women-only retreat from August 17 to 18 dives into female health and hormonal balance, utilizing meridian dance, music, and meditation. Participants will also enjoy luxurious spa treatments set in the resort’s stunning spa.
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