Even by the standards of the Maldives, full of the world's most luxurious and romantic resorts, the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa is hard to beat. It's a spell-binding resort that surpasses all expectations, and sets the scene from the moment of arrival for a tropical escape of unrivalled indulgence. Part of the renowned Taj group, the property has won countless awards, focusing on the flawless service, exceptional cuisine, and exquisitely chic design, all in surroundings of stunning natural beauty, encircled by one of the largest lagoons on the planet.
The resort is only a 15-minute speedboat ride from Malé, and the glamour starts immediately you step off the boat, when you are greeted with a shell necklace, cold towels and an alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink, before being escorted to the ceremonial pavilion leading to the main lobby -- in fact, if you're a returning guest, you get a band and a shower of rose petals too. The place is tailor-made for romance, with flowering foliage and tropical palms lining the sandy walkways that lead to secluded beach coves with luxurious loungers. Romantic possibilities include champagne on the beach with a guitar serenade, a private sunset cruise, or a private dinner in a tree-top overlooking the lagoon, and the ultimate touch of romance is the tiny Ocean Pavilion in the midst of the lagoon, that can be used for secluded dining or couples' spa treatment.
The romance extends to the two gourmet restaurants, so dimly lit that you are given a torch to read the menu. The cuisine here is renowned as being some of the best in the Maldives, and includes European and pan-Asian menus at the split-level 24 Degrees on the beach, or "farm-to-plate" grilled and seafood delicacies at Deep End, the over-water fine dining restaurant. As well as the superb walk-in wine cellar at 24 Degrees, with vintage wines hand-picked by the island sommelier, there's also the Equator Bar, with a fabulous range of innovative drinks, mostly made from locally-grown ingredients.
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Each of the 64 luxury villas and suites enjoys ocean views, and all are palm-thatched, constructed with the finest natural wood finishes, and stylishly appointed with decor inspired by the colours and tones of the Maldives. All feature air conditioning, LCD TV, CD/DVD player, MP3, media centre, personal bar, Internet connection, IDD telephone, electronic safe, tea and coffee maker, hairdryer, 24-hour butler service.
Measuring 71 square metres, pairs of adjacent villas set on the lagoon, bedroom with king-size bed, bathroom with rain shower, dual vanities and tub that overlooks Indian Ocean, private sun deck with loungers, and ladder for direct lagoon access.
Measuring 94 square metres, standalone villa located at far end of island and built over lagoon, charming bedroom with king-size bed and lounge area, opening on to private deck with day bed and freshwater plunge pool, bathroom with tub, dual vanity and rain shower.
Measuring 195 square metres, built over water, bedroom with king-size bed, attached glass-walled bathroom with infinite ocean views, separate lounge area allowing access to private sundeck, sala for dining, large freshwater pool.
Measuring 200 square metres, set on the sands just steps from the water, bedroom with king-size bed, bathroom with tub, rain shower and dual vanity plus tropical outdoor shower in private walled garden, private veranda with sunbeds, over-sized plunge pool.
Measuring 270 square metres, just five metres from lagoon, spacious living room, mezzanine-level bedroom with king-size bed, having direct access to private veranda with sunbeds, bathroom with tub, rain shower and dual vanity plus tropical outdoor shower in private walled garden, over-sized plunge pool.
Measuring 365 square metres, master bedroom on mezzanine level with king-size bed, with its own private balcony and enormous attached bathroom, second bedroom with king-size bed, second en-suite bathroom with rain shower, separate lounge, outdoor shower in private garden, over-sized plunge pool, private spa treatment room attached to villa.
Measuring 500 square metres, award-winning villa, two bedrooms, each with king-sized bed and en-suite bathroom, one bathroom being glass-walled with infinite ocean views, separate lounge area leading directly on to private sundeck, two salas for dining and relaxing, outdoor shower in private garden, 18-metre freshwater pool, hammock suspended over lagoon.
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