Patina Maldives, a dreamy luxury lifestyle resort situated just 10 minutes away from the airport via seaplane, is one of the most eloquent and quaint resorts that you will come across. It’s stunning architectural innovations with all 90 villas, the James Turrell Skyspace and their distinctive restaurants appearing as though they were set pieces of a gallery rather than a vacation destination. Set in the Fari Islands archipelago, this sanctuary creates a harmonious home away from home for visitors by creating an exclusive island experience through tailor-made escapades.

Patina Maldives' unique take on island life involves having soul-freeing experiences through their Rhythm and Vibes initiative. This initiative increasingly involves the wellness of each and every individual that visits the island and therefore their wellbeing experiences are made to complement the deeply nurturing spa as they help reduce stress, rejuvenate skin and combat jet-lag. These well-round, rejuvenating and profoundly relaxing methods include Paddleboard Meditation where in which you will get the chance to improve balance, gain core strength and calm your physical and mental being using challenging yoga poses and relaxing breathwork. You could also start your days with Sunrise Yoga and then end them with Sunset Yoga, incorporated with slow, comforting sun salutations which helps in clearing energy pathways along with several yoga techniques, invigorating your mind, body and soul in ways that you could not imagine. They also incorporate an extremely distinctive yet fruitful wellness venture with Aqua Bike Fitness, where you’re submerged in water whilst essentially attending a spinning class which improves endurance, tones muscles and the best part? You would not have to deal with sore muscles for the remaining part of your vacation whilst also gaining the same benefits from normal workouts.

The vivacity of the Rhythm and Vibes experience also includes Stimulate, where your originality and creative expression is embraced in different ways such as Boduberu Class, which are large drums that are traditionally used to play dance music in Maldivian communities. This folk music, often performed in groups of 15-20, typically starts on slow, calming beats, gradually increasing in intensity as the song plays on and energises the entire crowd into participating in the performance. Guests can learn to play and appreciate this sentiment and would also have the opportunity to show off their newly learned skills. Furthermore, they also have Art Tours to nurture bubbling creativity where playful and ethereal masterpieces, ranging from architecture, photography to weaving and repurposed objects are displayed and explained for all the  art lovers that visit. These expressive pieces of work are at the heart of Patina Maldives. Stimulate also involves Retail Therapy where you can go on a shopping spree from the comfort of your magnificent villa with the help of a style expert from the Rake which is then followed by a full hair and makeup appointment after the styling session, a red-carpet experience like never before. 

This activity based experience at Patina Maldives also involves the Ocean, the heart of the country. This involves watersports such as Snorkelling and Little Surf Camp where experts help kids get comfortable and find enjoyment within the azure blue waters that form this archipelago. And because the ocean is such an integral and momentous part of the Maldives, they also have several ways in which you can help conserve and protect it. Guests are given the opportunity to leave a positive mark on the world with Patina’s Build Your Own Coral program where the resort’s in-house marine biologists will guide guests through the process and the Ocean Conservancy activity wherein you will receive a boat tour around the Fari Islands, learning about the consequences of pollution and littering and also helpful methods that can be used to prevent further damage. Children are also empowered and looked after by the resort through Footprints, where the resort offers Cooking Classes, Kids Spa Workshop, Dolphin Cruise and Fab Lab where kids are taught how to turn recycled plastic into models using 3D printing and laser cutting technology and many more great adventures. 

Patina Maldives is one of the most glorious resort’s you will ever find but aside from the picturesque wonders, they also nurture your every dire need and desire, exceeding you every expectation. It is truly an impeccable paradise.