(MENAFN- Editorial) Baa Atoll, Republic of Maldives, 16 July 2020 - Proud to represent one of the world''s
foremost luxury resorts, the team at Vakkaru Maldives have always done everything in their
power to ensure guests enjoy a holiday experience to treasure forever. But with all of the
challenges that have swept across the world this year - and the time that family and friends
share together more precious than ever before - it was decided that Vakkaru Maldives
should take its commitment to truly supporting guests'' wellbeing even further. Launching on
1 August to coincide with the resort''s reopening, Vakkare is a new standard in luxury
hospitality, unmatched in the Maldives, that will place the concept of care at the core of all
that Vakkaru Maldives offers.
Comprising four pillars - We Kare, Self Kare, Let''s Kare and After Kare - Vakkare
incorporates not just the resort''s practical responses to the challenge of operating a remote
private-island resort in the age of Covid-19 but also considers the physical, social and
emotional needs of guests who have sought out this peaceful retreat as a timeless sanctuary
in which to rest, rejuvenate and refocus following the exhaustions of the last few months.
A mantra that will guide the Vakkaru team through this new era, We Kare signifies the resort
team''s dedication to sincerely investing in the wellbeing of its members and everyone who
visits. It is a renewed commitment towards displaying empathy, surpassing guest
expectations, and delivering happiness. It also means ensuring every possible step is taken
so each new arrival can be completely confident their health and safety is fully protected.
Vakkaru Maldives has always upheld the highest hygiene standards, but nonetheless
various new measures have been introduced in response to the emergence of Covid-19.
They include thorough medical checks for team members and health screenings for new
arrivals, alongside enhanced sanitisation practices and the provision to guests of We Kare
packs to include face masks and other personal items and keepsakes. While social
distancing is now a consideration around the world, its implementation didn''t require a
drastic change to the property''s infrastructure. With the protection of privacy a consideration
from day one, villas, restaurant seating and the like have always allowed for exclusivity.
A portfolio that will deliver uplifting encounters, indulgent moments and wonderful memories,
Self Kare refers to the many restorative, wellness-minded experiences and services that will
be available to every guest.
Among them are a range of enhanced light- and no-touch spa treatments and rituals that will
complement the resort''s most popular massages and facials. Those returning to Vakkaru will
find a greater emphasis on visiting practitioners who specialise in meditation and yoga,
alongside a range of transcendental sound therapies facilitated by the reverberations of
crystal healing bowls. The ultimate new spa immersion is the resort''s signature Merana
Healing Journey, a day-long ritual that incorporates yoga, sound healing and a rebalancing
coconut shell massage.
For those inspired to improve their physical fitness, Vakkaru''s personal trainer is on hand to
tailor programmes and the range of outdoor exercises on offer will include tennis, beach
volleyball and family-friendly mini triathlons. Nourishing dining experiences will be available
throughout Vakkaru''s restaurants, with the Vakkare symbol in menus signifying refreshing,
nutritionally balanced dishes that promote good health without ever compromising on taste
or satisfaction. To learn more about healthy eating, guests can pick perfect produce
themselves in the resort''s flourishing organic garden, before participating in a Self Kare
cooking class. Alternatively, the resort''s team will take care of everything by facilitating
pleasure-filled private-dining experiences that might take place within sight of the ocean on
the beach or under the glow of starlight within the comfort of guests'' villa. During the day,
private nature walks will wind through the forest of over 2,300 coconut trees that shades
Vakkaru''s interior - should anyone request refreshment, the walk''s guide will be happy to
pluck a coconut directly from a treetop.
With the healing power of nature so fundamental to Self Kare, guests will also be
encouraged to explore the majesty and truly rare beauty of the seascape that envelops the
resort. Located in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve internationally recognised for
the abundance of sea life drawn to its warm, crystalline waters, Vakkaru Maldives can
arrange private, marine biologist-led excursions in search of graceful manta rays and aweinspiring whale sharks, alongside access to superlative diving and snorkelling sites. They
include a remarkable blue hole, so close to Vakkaru''s beach that it can be reached in just a
few minutes by kayak.
That abundance of natural wonders contributed significantly to Vakkare''s third pillar: Let''s
Kare. Keenly aware of their responsibilities to this vulnerable, vital ecosystem, the team at
Vakkaru Maldives already follow stringent sustainability procedures and will increasingly look
to facilitate opportunities for curious guests who wish to contribute to environmental and
community-based endeavours, be they participating in coral-planting programmes, assisting
local conservation efforts or supporting community work on local islands. Vakkare means not
just taking care of team members, guests and the resort, but making a meaningful, positive
difference to the broader region and beyond.
Those tenets combined with the incredible beauty, exceptional villas and world-class
facilities Vakkaru Maldives has always provided should mean every stay stands out as truly
special. So that sense of good health and happiness is sustained long after their return
home, Vakkare''s After Kare will be a wellness-centred loyalty programme providing guests
with tips from visiting practitioners and the Vakkaru team, alongside a range of exclusive
offers and special surprises.
Combined, those four pillars are intended to support a guest experience that holds an
unwavering, sincere sense of true hospitality at its heart. At a time when so many feel the
need for a worry-free escape more than ever, each warmly welcomed visitor to Vakkaru
Maldives can count on the team''s commitment to Vakkare. They will be certain to take the
utmost care of absolutely everything.
Getting There
Vakkaru Maldives promises an intimate slice of paradise, designed to create timeless
memories, effortlessly. Whether traveling as a couple or family, guests can book direct their
long-awaited getaway with Escape Awaits Reopening Offer starting from US$900++ per room
per night in the Beach Pool Villa. Available for stays between 1 August and 22 December
2020, this exceptionally generous offer includes a 40% discount on accommodation and an
array of benefits including complimentary transfers for up to two adults and two children, daily
breakfast, complimentary daily dinner as well as a 60-minute relaxing body massage at
Merana Spa.
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