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Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives
is gearing up to open on the picturesque Addu Atoll during the fourth quarter of 2008.
The resort will be one of the first in the Maldives to offer nature trails and weekly guided nature tours for guests provided by a resident expert. Unlike many resorts in the archipelago, Shangri-La’s
Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives features a varied and natural landscape with 12 hectares of lush foliage, lagoons and native bird life.
The three-kilometre-long island offers guests the expected pristine sandy beaches and clear waters, but being surrounded by towering
ancient Banyan trees and nature trails adds a different experience for seasoned travellers to the Maldives. The landscape of Villingili is
dominated by 17,000 coconut trees and 45 plant species, including the noni plant, which is believed to be useful for the treatment of
ailments such as arthritis and hypertension.
Guests looking for an energetic afternoon to commune with nature can catch the guided weekly walking tours to learn more about the flora
on Villingili. Guests that are more adventurous can pack a picnic and explore the nature trails. The resort will provide trail maps and there
will be plaques providing information about the plants along the route. Guests can stop for a picnic break by one of the three natural
lagoons, naturally tinged in red, blue or green.
For guests who prefer to take in the views from the comfort of their villas, all land-based villas will offer views of the ocean and the verdant
vegetation. Some, like the luxurious Tree House villas, are secluded and perched on three-metre stilts among the treetops. The Pool villas
are surrounded by lush forest with views of the beach through tropical foliage.
Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives
will
feature 142 villas with views of the ocean or the island’s natural lush vegetation. The Maldives’ second international airport, Gan
International Airport, is an eight-minute boat ride away from the resort and Male International Airport is 70 minutes by air.
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