There are countless things to do in the Baa Atoll to start off your new year in style – and no more so than at The Nautilus Maldives. We offer a myriad of whimsical adventures to revive, refresh and ready you for 2024, specialising in spontaneous, free-spirited excursions and activities (and non-activities) that ground you in the present moment, bringing your full attention to what matters most.
Here are just a few of the whimsical moments and adventures you can look forward to on our shores.
- Exhale at the Solasta Spa
Our overwater spa boasts indulgent, pampering treatments that soothe muscles and enhance circulation; premium products that utilise the skin-nourishing and aromatherapeutic properties of essential oils; and awe-inspiring, hypnotic views. But beyond these relaxing and reviving features, the spa offers specific sessions that harness the power of breathing to switch off stress and switch on mindfulness.
Yoga and meditation, with their practices of gentle, purposeful movement and body-calming breathwork, have shown significant benefits for wellbeing, both mental and physical. Our spa houses a beautiful yoga pavilion where our expert practitioners host daily complimentary yoga and meditation sessions, as well as a range of specialised yoga and meditation options, from traditional hatha to aerial yoga, and practices based on Eastern philosophies.
- Dive into weightlessness with underwater meditation
Why limit meditation to a land-based activity? There’s a way to experience the benefits of deep, controlled breathing – and the positive effect on your nervous system – in the water as well. Studies show that simply being around water increases our well-being, encouraging the healing of the body and mind, and triggering all the right hormones. And when immersed in the expanse of the ocean, you’ll find yourself literally untethered from earthly worries.
Simply grab your fins, mask and scuba tank, and dive into the wonder of a world below the waves. The rhythmic breathing and undistracted focus involved in scuba diving reduce anxiety and encourage calm, and that’s in addition to the enjoyment and inspiration you’ll feel from a noiseless, weightless workout; the exquisite richness of marine life; and the kaleidoscopic marvels revealed in the depths.
- Enjoy moments by moonlight
There’s something about moonlight, about that subtle glow that bathes everything familiar in an ethereal air of enchantment, that signals to our brains to slow down and take notice of the magic of life and the endless possibilities that await in the coming year.
When the sun goes down, new ways of exploring the wonders of our island wake up, and anything you embark on is utterly enchanting and offers new perspectives on life. Imagine a table for two on the softest sands, illuminated only by the light of candles, moon and stars, as you tuck into delicious morsels cooked up by our masterful chefs. Or how about a screening of your favourite film, at a private, al-fresco sandbank cinema? Of course, you could also simply take a moonlit stroll along our balmy beaches.
- Embark on a spontaneous yacht cruise
The luxuries of freedom, natural beauty and intimacy: this is what you can expect once you hop on board a private yacht cruise – in the sole company of your loved ones and the deep blue sea. With a gentle breeze blowing away the cobwebs, the endless horizon beckoning you onward, awakening you to possibility and even more adventure, you’re sure to discover new vigour, new hope and new energy for the new year.
Our luxury yachts offer all the creature comforts you could wish for, tailored to your particular wishes and whims. Whether you’re keen on island hopping or a leisurely cruise to the middle of nowhere, a bottle of bubbly or a fresh fish barbecue, the strumming of an acoustic guitar or simply the sounds of the swishing sea; we delight in realising your desires.
- Tuck into nutritious, delicious cuisine
The Nautilus’s kitchen maestros use only the freshest produce when putting together a range of delicious, wholesome and nutritious meals at our private island resort, with ingredients sourced straight from our vegetable garden and the sea, to create meals that will put you in optimum health and nurture great habits for 2024.
What’s more, we’ve partnered with the award-winning destination spa retreat Ananda in the Himalayas to offer a special menu of Ayurvedic cuisine. This specialised approach emphasises the restorative power of food, focusing on natural whole foods, the six fundamental types of taste, macro and micronutrients, and low-fat, low-salt ingredients.
In 2024, embark on new whimsical adventures and celebrate a new you. Get in touch with us at [email protected] or connect with us at +960 730 98 18 to start planning your journey.