CHEVAL BLANC MALDIVES | Sublime ultra-luxe resort (full tour)
Welcome to Velana International Airport, the main international airport of the Maldives A Cheval Blanc host assists guests with the check-in at the airport counters to secure seaplane boarding passes Once checked in for the seaplane flight, the resort staff transfers guests to the seaplane terminal The drive to the seaplane terminal - on the other side of the airport’s perimeter - takes only 5 minutes At the seaplane terminal, Cheval Blanc Randheli operates its own lounge, where guests can wait for the flight to the resort A variety of high-end fragrances are on display at the lounge’s entrance, including from Dior and Guerlain The stylish lounge features several sitting areas, privacy rooms for VIP guests, and a play room for children The lounge’s interior matches the design of the main resort, reflecting a distinctly French interpretation of tropical living Showers are available to refresh a little An extensive menu offers complimentary snacks & beverages The lounge features a large outdoor terrace, with views of the seaplane docks (world's largest seaplane terminal) Cheval Blanc has its own seaplane to transfer guests between the airport and the resort The Cheval Blanc seaplane has only has 8 seats (for comparison, a regular seaplane features 16 seats) Aboard the plane, leather interiors welcome passengers Each guests receives a cooling kit, which includes a towel, ear plugs and a bottle of ‘Island Chic’ scented water We're leaving the seaplane dock (local time: 11 am) Flight time from Male to Cheval Blanc is 40 minutes We get some views of Male after takeoff, which is one of the most densely populated cities in the world The 40 min voyage is a breathtaking journey as it offers some of the most incredible panoramas in the world The seaplane has a crew of two pilots, both of them wearing shorts and operating the plane barefoot Cheval Blanc Randheli Maldives comes into view The resort staff is welcoming us From the seaplane dock, guests are escorted to their buggy while they get their first impressions of the resort This pavilion houses Deelani, the resort’s Italian restaurant (I’ll have dinner here later in this video) Cheval Blanc Randheli Maldives features a stunning lagoon The emblem of the resort is “Arch”, a monumental sculpture rising from the lagoon Upon arrival, guests are taken to their villa by golf cart Each guest is appointed a Majordome (French word for butler) Cheval Blanc Randheli Maldives is spread across six islands The main island features 16 beach villas, most of the restaurants, the gym, the pool, and the kids club Two smaller islands feature 29 villas and are connected to the main island by bridge The other three islands are only accessible by boat and house the spa, a private residence and tennis courts Cheval Blanc Randheli features 46 ultra-luxe villas, which are placed between the lush greenery and the crystal-clear lagoon During my holiday, I stayed in this fabulous one-bedroom villa The villa’s interior features a large living room, spacious bedroom, double dressing room and an open-plan bathroom An incredible display of welcome snacks is waiting in the villa The villa is perched on stilts on the island’s sunset side and presides over stunning views of the magnificent lagoon A collection of contemporary artworks by Vincent Beaurin complements the design of the villa Monumental wooden pivoting doors can separate or connect the villa's living and sleeping areas according to guests’ desires Behind the bathroom is a huge closet area The bathroom is equipped with his & hers vanities, a standalone bathtub, and indoor & outdoor showers Large glass doors on both sides of the villa open fully onto the idyllic landscape or can be closed to create a cosy atmosphere A large terrace boasts a 12.5 m (41 ft) long swimming pool, a pergola (for dining facing the ocean ) & an overwater sun deck Have you ever stayed at Cheval Blanc Randheli? If so, what was your experience? Leave a comment Let’s return to the resort's main island by buggy (all guests also get bicycles to get around) The main guest area of Cheval Blanc Randheli is home to a concierge area, boutique, several restaurants and the main pool Cheval Blanc Randheli is one of the world's most private resorts The property is popular among celebrities and royalty (Prince William and Princess Kate spent a holiday here in 2014) White is the resort’s all-day dining venue I’ll have breakfast and dinner here later in this video Cheval Blanc Randheli is the work of the celebrated, world-famous architect Jean-Michel Gathy Designed in the spirit of loft living, the resort's sense of detail and tailor-made furniture offer a chic residential ambience The design uses natural island materials such as teak, rattan, bamboo, and thatch Gathy’s design is enhanced by a subtle color palette combining elegant white & taupe tones with the liveliness of yellow & green Right next to White Restaurant is White Bar Set poolside, White Bar offers all-day cocktails, refreshments, pastries and snacks in a convivial atmosphere The resort is managed by Cheval Blanc, a brand owned by LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy) The first of them, Cheval Blanc Courchevel, opened its doors in 2006, followed by Cheval Blanc Maldives in 2013 The brand continued its international expansion with the opening of Cheval Blanc St Barth in the Caribbean in 2014 La Résidence de la Pinède, acquired in 2016, joined the collection as Cheval Blanc St Tropez in May 2019 Cheval Blanc Paris opened its doors in the Samaritaine building along the Seine in 2021 Next to the main pool is a tranquil beach with some cabanas Near the arrival jetty is a water sport's center which offers flyboard, hoverboard, wakeboard, water ski, jet ski & kite surf For more tranquil experiences, pedal boats, kayaks, paddle boards and windsurfing boards are available Let's take a walk around the main island, which is surrounded by a stunning white sand beach The resort’s two smaller islands - which are home to the water villas – feature man-made beaches and a serene beach club Some of the overwater villas look out over a sea wall Cheval Blanc Randheli Maldives offers stunning sunset views Let's explore the resort's fabulous restaurants The resort's signature gourmet restaurant, Le 1947, owes its name to the most prestigious vintage of Château Cheval Blanc An elegant cigar lounge completes the dining experience The chef combines French savoir-faire with local flavors and offers an extensive menu that changes regularly Adjoining the restaurant, Le 1947 Bar with its grand piano features a wine cellar stocked with exceptional vintages Surrounded by a tropical garden and facing the ocean, the resort's Teppanyaki offers culinary showmanship & artistry Located over the lagoon's clear water is Deelani Restaurant Deelani serves inspired dishes drawn from the kitchens of Spain, France & Italy, with notes of Turkey, Greece & Morocco White Restaurant serves around the clock international cuisine with local notes and Maldivian specialties White's menu is incredibly extensive (as you'll see) The next morning ... A la carte breakfast is served at White Restaurant (the extensive menu is complemented by a small buffet) The resort’s boutique can be visited after breakfast (it sells apparel, artwork, gifts and designer accessories) The resort celebrates creative collaboration with Nadine Arton, Orlebar Brown & Hublot in unique Cheval Blanc collections Right in front of the main guest area is the fitness center, offering state-of-the-art equipment by Technogym La Petite Gym, a private coaching room, brings together all the equipment for tailormade workouts with a personal trainer Children are free to enjoy a wide choice of activities at the resort’s kids club, which features a pool with slide Activities that have been tailor-made for children include ghost-crab hunting, an evening Maldivian style, and mini-disco The island's center features a petanque court Cheval Blanc Randheli Maldives also features a surf simulator Reached by a 5 min ride in a traditional dhoni, the phenomenal Spa Cheval Blanc is located on its own island The spa invites guests to embark on a sensorial journey through a range of exclusive treatments imagined by Guerlain The Guerlain treatments includes two created especially for Cheval Blanc Randheli: the Sun Ritual & After Diving Experience The spa island boasts its own private white sand beach The spa has a bar serving healthful light fare and elixir The spa bar boasts a spectacular infinity pool, offering views of the dazzling atoll as well as the sunset The spa features four single and two double treatment villas Guests of Cheval Blanc Maldives can relax on the spa’s private beach after their treatment The island’s yoga master invites guests to join individual or group sessions with classes such as Sunrise/Sunset yoga Let's visit the resort's "tennis island" The tennis island is a 5 min boat ride from the resort The island is home to two padel courts The two tennis courts - one grass, the other hardcourt – are built to U.S. Open and Paris Masters standards The tennis island is also home to a yoga garden Let us take a bike ride through the entire resort It's time to say goodbye to this FABULOUS island resort ...
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