Anantara Resort & Spa Maldives

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Location
Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa, Maldives, located just 35 minutes from Male International Airport, provides an inspired setting for a discovery of paradise. On the peaceful shores of a white sand island in the South Male Atoll, unwind in the comfort of one of just 110 elegant Villas and Over-Water Suites. Begin your journey through a fascinating culture with a relaxing age-old massage, or set sail on a dhoni over turquoise seas. Forge your memories of this enchanting destination, set near coral reefs, uninhabited islands and fishing villages.

Accommodation
• 35 Deluxe Beachfront Villas and 33 Deluxe Sunset Beachfront Villas of 110 square metres, each with evocative Maldivian design and artwork, a beachfront sundeck and oversized open air bathroom with a double terrazzo tub set in lush gardens.
• 2 Deluxe Beachfront Pool Villas of 165 square metres which, in addition to the Beachfront Villa facilities, offer a private turquoise plunge pool with sunbathing and relaxation area.
• 19 Deluxe Over-Water Suites and 19 Deluxe Sunset Over- Water Suites, each 150 square metres, with oversized king bed, home theatre surround sound system, bathroom with terrazzo tub overlooking the lagoon and your private timber sundeck.
• 2 Deluxe Over-Water Pool Suites of 180 square metres each, offering a private plunge pool on the deck overlooking the magnificent sunset.

Room Features
• Flat-screen TV with surround sound
• CD/DVD player with DVD selection
• iPod connection
• Cordless phone
• Coffee/espresso machine
• In-room private bar/wine cellar
• Terrazzo bath
• Daily turn down service
• Work desk with high-speed internet access
• Yoga mats
• Snorkeling equipment
• 24-hour room service

Restaurants & Bars
• Fushi Café – An elegant café serving a sumptuous breakfast buffet and a nightly changing selection of international cuisine along the beach.
• Fuddan Grill – On a timber deck over clear waters, indulge on a fusion of local seafood and imported specialties at our signature grill as you gaze across the Indian Ocean.

• Terrazzo – Choose your favourite wine from our glass-paneled wine cellar and watch the sunset before enjoying our wood-fired pizzas, homemade pasta and other Italian delights.
• Baan Huraa – A feast of Thai flavours as you sit above the gently rolling surf. Relax within a stately Thai house, set within a panorama of the Indian Ocean. Try vibrant flavours of lemongrass, galangal and coconut milk curries, paired with a wine selected from the cellar.

• Aqua – Treat yourself to a light lunch and savour spirited cocktails by an expansive infinity-edge pool overlooking the lagoon. Admire a perfect sunset from the mezzanine, accompanied by the smooth sounds of Lounge Music. Dining by Design – Your dream location and a menu limited only by your own desires. Romance along a sandbank, a luxury yacht or the shores of an uninhabited island. Let us create magical memories. On Anantara Veli Resort & Spa, Maldives Anantara’s other pristine island, Veligandu Huraa, hosts luxurious dining options for your exploration:
• 73 Degrees – Try sumptuous and creative cuisine for breakfast and dinner in an elegant yet casual ambience under a canopy of coconut palms. Pair local seafood with a choice of delightful vintages recommended by the Anantara Wine Guru.

• Geckos – Enjoy handmade tastes from the world’s kitchens as you overlook the lagoon. Try pizza, fusion flavour tappas, sashimi and Japanese steak, grilled tableside.
• Dhoni Bar – Kick back to chill beats and your favourite cocktail on Veligandu Huraa’s own poolside bar, designed in the spirit of a traditional Maldivian sailboat with views overlooking coral reefs and the open ocean.

Recreation & Leisure
• A fully equipped air-conditioned fitness centre
• Leisure and sports centre
• An infinity-edge beachfront swimming pool
• A floodlit championship tennis court
• Badminton and volleyball courts along the beach
• Yoga and meditation sessions by the ocean
• Anantara Cooking School with master chefs specialising in Maldivian, Thai and fusion flavours
• The Water Sports Centre offers an extensive selection of the most up-to-date equipment for windsurfing, waterskiing and parasailing. Complimentary non-motorized activities are offered to all guests
• House reef with snorkeling area
• PADI 5* Dive Centre with a full range of courses and excursions
• Anantara Surf School by Tropicsurf (Ideal surfing from May to October)
• Yacht excursions
• Deep-sea game or sport fishing
• Sailing excursions and island-hopping adventures on a traditional dhoni or speedboat
• Scenic seaplane flights Guest Services
• In-villa dining experiences
• International library and internet access
• DVD library and music selection
• A boutique on each island with exotic goods and Asian crafts
• Excursion and activity desk
• Dhoni Kids Club and babysitting service
• Boat transfer service
• Laundry and pressing service
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Anantara Spa
Spa Pamper. Enliven. Unwind. Spoil your body, soul and mind with a selection of Anantara Spa’s world-renowned signature treatments, alluring bath and steam rituals and holistic therapies. Anantara Spa Maldives is a true oasis of tranquility, in one of the world’s most remarkable tropical island settings. Choose between over-water treatment suites on Dhigu or the tropical garden salas of Veli.

Five Days of Well-Being

Day 1

Thai Herbal Steam
Traditional Thai Massage

Day 2

Oriental Foot Massage

Day 3

White Sesame Scrub
Lomi Lomi Massage

Day 4

Ginger Bath
Back Massage

Day 5

Elemis Visible Brilliance
Facial Manicure

Four Days of Well-Being

Day 1

Thai Herbal Steam
Traditional Thai Massage

Day 2

Oriental Foot Massage

Day 3

Green Tea Bath
Green Tea Body Scrub
Lymphatic Drainage Massage

Day 4

Elemis Visible Brilliance
Facial Manicure

Three Days of Well-Being

Day 1

Thai Herbal Steam
Traditional Thai Massage

Day 2

Back Massage
Oriental Foot Massage

Day 3

Elemis Pro-Collagen
Marine Facial

Packages

Asian Ritual
2.5 hours
Floral Foot Bath – Oriental Spice Bath – Back Massage – Oriental Foot Massage – Refreshment

Ayurvedic Ritual
2.5 hours
Floral Foot Bath – Shirodhara Treatment – Shower – Ayurvedic Massage – Refreshment

Balinese Ritual
2 hours
Floral Foot Bath – Elemis Frangipani Body Wrap – Aromatherapy Massage with Balinese Floral Oil – Refreshment

Beautifying Hand Ritual
1.5 hours
Elemis Exotic Hand Ritual – Manicure – Refreshment

Detoxifying Ritual
2 hours
Floral Foot Bath – Green Tea Body Scrub – Green Tea Bath – Shower – Lymphatic Drainage Massage – Refreshment

Refreshing Ritual
2.5 hours
Floral Foot Bath – Aromatherapy Massage – Elemis Oxygen Skin Calm Facial – Refreshment

Massages

Massages are therapies that when applied with skill and care, can precipitate many beneficial changes within the body, mind and spirit. They are powerful treatments precisely because they work on both the physical and psychological levels to invigorate and relax. Massage techniques and strokes of massage can ease pain or tension from stiff aching muscles, boost circulation and alleviate mental stress, soothing the soul and fostering balance and serenity.

Aromatherapy Massage
1 hour
Our most aromatic and relaxing massage, with a choice of four specially blended oils: Anantara, Harmony, Thailand Spice and Tranquillity. Using a combination of strokes and acupressure techniques, this soothing and gentle massage allows the healing properties of these natural oils to penetrate into the skin leaving you relaxed and with a sense of well-being. A definite jetlag tonic.

Ayurvedic Massage
1 hour
Our most aromatic and relaxing massage with a choice of four specially blended oils, Mandara, Harmony, Thailand Spice and Tranquility. Using a combination of strokes and acupressure techniques, this soothing and gentle massage allows the healing properties of these natural oils to penetrate into the skin leaving you relaxed and with a sense of well being. A definite tonic for jetlag.Shower - Floral Foot Bath - Aromatherapy Massage - Refreshment

Back Massage
45 minutes
The perfect massage therapy after an exhausting day. Strong massage strokes are applied on areas of the back that carry stress to release tensed muscles. This special massage also helps to improves blood circulation.

Bolus Bag Massage with Medicinal Leaves
1.5 hours
This is an ancient treatment that originated in India and was adapted in Thailand during the Ayutthaya period. Hot poultices containing medicinal herbs are applied to aggravated areas of the body to balance the doshas and reduce pain and stress.

Champissage
1 hour T
he head, neck and shoulders are important energy centers in the body and can easily harness tension and stiffness based on stress. This special form of massage, with Ayurvedic principles in mind, uses Ayurvedic oils and pressure point Indian head massage techniques to relax and revitalize the body and provide relief from muscle tension and any pain in those specific energy centers. Floral Foot Ritual - Indian Head Massage - Shower - Refreshment

In-Room Massages
Massages can alsp be provided in the privacy of your room, between the hours of 10am and 10pm.

Traditional Thai Massage
1 hour

Foot Massage
1 hour

Lomi Lomi Massage
1 hour
This ancient form of massage from Hawaii provides a holistic approach to healing by balancing the body, mind and spirit. Long gliding strokes, applying soft and deep tissue massage coupled with dancing movements, relax and revive the body. Also distinctive to this massage is a kneading motion towards the heart, leaving you feeling nurtured and released.

Lymphatic Drainage Massage
hour
A therapeutic massage technique developed by Dr. Emile Vodder in France in 1936. It consists of light massages that stimulate lymph circulation on the face and body. Recommended for individuals suffering from fluid retention, toxicity and various skin disorders.

Oriental Foot Massage
60 minutes
In this age-old therapy, the true art and healing power of foot massage is revealed. Pressure is applied, using the thumbs and fingers, to specific zones on the feet which link to specific internal organs of the body in order to induce relief from stress and tension. A dynamic mix of stimulation and relaxation, this healing art will help to promote your overall well-being. Floral Foot Ritual - Oriental Foot Massage - Refreshment

Poolside Massage
Guests have the option of experiencing a selection of our favourite massage treatments in the shade by the pool or on the beach from 10am to 5pm daily, subject to availability and weather conditions.

Body Treatments

Aloe Poultice
1 hour
A sunburn relief treatment for relief from a long day in the Maldivian sun. This treatment begins with the soothing application of natural Aloe Vera gel followed by a cooling compress of mint and black tea leaves.

Green Tea Body Treatment
1 hour
Indulge your senses and relax while you are completely covered and polished with this highly effective antibacterial and detoxifying treatment. The tea granules leave skin smooth, healthy and soft.

White Sesame Body Treatment
1 hour
A nourishing treatment made from crushed sesame seed and yogurt enriched with the finest oils to treat dry and sensitive skin.

Facials
Rich, luxuriant products sourced from natural botanicals are the key to Anantara Spa's own line of facial therapies. Used in conjunction with gentle massage techniques designed to eliminate toxins and invigorate the skin, they will leave you looking refreshed, revitalised and relaxed.

Elemis Oxygen SkinCalm Facial
75 minutes
For sensitive skin. This face and eye treatment is pure soothing heaven for sensitive skins. Helping to calm and rebalance delicate and fragile skin, this superior treatment combines soothing actives with a unique Japanese Silk Mask that helps to reduce redness and offer immediate comfort.

Elemis Pro-Collagen Quartz Lift Facial
75 minutes
Producing immediate results in the fight against time. This exceptional face and eye treatment helps to slow the signs of premature aging and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Powerful anti-aging ingredients, combined with specialized lifting massage techniques help the skin to have a more youthful appearance after just one treatment.

Elemis SOS Purifying Facial
75 minutes
For oily, problem and congested skins. This powerful purifying face and eye treatment helps to absorb excess sebum, regulate and balance the function of the skin, whilst helping to repair scarring. A unique Japanese Mask combined with Vita-C Booster Serum helps to calm and rebalance oil-rich pores, leaving beautiful matte skin

.Elemis Visible Brilliance Facial
75 minutes
For ageing, stressed and slackened skin. Clinically trialled with revolutionary results, this unique face and eye treatment instantly firms, rejuvenates and plumps the skin, whilst smoothing, sculpting and restoring its youthful tone and texture. Moisturisation levels of the skin are proven to increase by up to 38% and elasticity by 28% after just one treatment.

Elemis treatment
Luxurious treatments using the award-winning Elemis product line are designed to lure you into a state of total bliss while nurturing the hidden beauty and radiance of your skin through natural botanicals and essential oils.

Aroma Spa Ocean Wrap
1.25 hours
Let your thoughts drift away with one of these seaweed wrap treatments to detoxify and deep cleanse the body inside and out. A warm seaweed body mask combined with a blend of essential oils is applied to the body, before you are cocooned in a comforting foil wrap.

Musclease Aroma Spa Ocean Wrap
A warming blend of Pine and Rosemary essential oils help ease the pains of rheumatism, arthritis, muscle, spasm and fatigue.

Cellutox Aroma Spa Ocean Wrap
A detoxifying blend of juniper and Lemon essential oils decongest and stimulate the body. Excellent for improving the dimpled appearance of cellulite and reducing fluid retention. 2 treatments per session are recommended

Elemis Time for Men Skin IQ Facial
75 minutes
An intelligent anti-aging facial that adapts to boost the skin. This high-power anti-aging facial is the ultimate overhaul for male skin. Prescribed to combat the demands of a hectic, modern lifestyle, this facial protects against the harsh, aging effects of shaving and everyday environmental damage. Breakthrough technology is used to recharge and energise tired skin by combining active therapeutic professional products with bespoke massage techniques to minimize the signs of aging and calm irritation.

Exotic Enriching Milk Bath
30 minutes
Rediscover the child within yourself as you are immersed in the sweet richness of our exotic enriching milk bath! You will emerge drenched with moisture, feeling sensuous and smelling wonderfully aromatic. Pure bliss!

Exotic Frangipani Body Nourish Wrap
1 hour
This nourishing body wrap drenches the skin with moisture for immediate softness and suppleness. Exotic, aromatic Tahitian coconut and frangipani flowers are soaked together to produce the luxurious monoi oil, for the ultimate in skin radiance, vitality and all-over body glow.

Exotic Hand Ritual
minutes
Pure pampering for your hands and nails. Cuticles and nails are conditioned with warmed aromatherapy oils, while skin nourishing milk bath nourishes, smoothes and softens the hands.

Bath & Steam rituals
Dreamy aroma-filled baths and herbal steams are the perfect upgrade to any of our packages for couples sharing a Spa Suite. They also provide a soothing transition between body treatments and massage therapies.

Detoxifying Green Tea Bath
30 minutes
Soak in healing herbal care with this fragrant, luxurious bath and discover the ancient wisdom and healing benefits of green tea. Known as a ‘gift from Mother Earth’ in some cultures, green tea is naturally rich in antioxidant Vitamins C and E, and is believed to help protect the skin from the everyday effects of aging and the environment, including damaging free radicals. Relax, sit back and discover the wisdom of the ancients.

Exotic Ginger Bath
30 minutes
This treatment helps to restore unity and call back harmony. To receive the maximum benefit, we recommend that you begin with a Thai Herbal Steam to adjust body balance before this treatment.

Thai Herbal Steam Bath
30 minutes
Thai people have used the herbal steam bath for many centuries to improve general health and to speed healing. The combination of medicinal herbs in the Thai Herbal Steam Bath rids the body of toxins while also improving circulation and respiratory function, relaxing muscles, reducing stress and stimulating weight loss. The Thai Herbal Steam Bath can be enjoyed on its own, or as a prelude to any of the other Thai treatments or treatment packages.

Salon treatments

Hair Treatments
Haircuts for men and women, shampoo, blow-dry, deep conditioning cream bath treatments.

Nail Treatments
Manicures and pedicures for both men and women, and French manicure/pedicure.

Waxing
Waxing for both ladies and gentlemen is also available, including lip, underarm, bikini, leg and back.

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