FOR THE BOYS: THE GENTLEMAN’S CHOICE
Baros Maldives
Baros Maldives is a laid-back villa resort that is, dare we say, as fit for bromance as it is for hermitting couples with big-game fishing, windsurfing classes, fine cognacs and cigars, and even a dedicated host who can arrange in-villa culinary experiences.
FOR THE GIRLS: FEMME FATALE
Dusit Thani Maldives
A multi-bedroom villa is a must when heading off on a getaway with your girlfriends and the Thai-inspired, 690 sqm Three-Bedroom Residence at Dusit Thani is the perfect pad – with plenty of spacious living areas spread over two levels and a outdoor deck with dining for six, as well as a gorgeous pool. There’s so much to explore, from the rich house reef and turquoise lagoon, one of the Maldives’ largest infinity pools, Deravrana Spa’s treetop treatment pods – but catching up with your pals around a private barbecue at your residence is surely the highlight.
FOR EVERYONE: FEET-IN-THE-SAND FESTIVITIES
The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
Plan ahead for the second edition of the International Tourism Film Festival, slated for summer 2017 and due to be held again at The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi. Along with enjoying the stunning resort with your friends – home to a The Spa by Thalgo France – the festival promises plenty of fun with a gala party, orange-carpet premieres, filmmaker Q&As and musical performances, along with master-classes in Pilates, yoga, Ayurveda and Chinese medicine. Larger groups can book into the Celebrity Retreat, which sleeps 10 or the Aqua Retreat (pictured), which can accommodate six adults.
FOR THE BOYS: RETRO RENDEZVOUS
Finolhu
When it comes to the vibe at the retro-inspired resort of Finolhu, there’s a new crew in town – the beacherati. Expect to find high-spirited holidaymakers and Mykonos-meets-Bali beach-club fun at this recently debuted Baa Atoll resort with a weekly “Retro Pool Party” and a monthly “Full Moon Tribal sandbar party”.
FOR THE GIRLS: W MARKS THE SPOT
W Maldives
Anyone already familiar with the W brand’s fun-loving ethos doesn’t need to be told that W Maldives is one of the obvious choices for groups of friends with its famed bubble pool parties taking place throughout the year. The resort is home to 15BELOW, the Maldives only underground nightclub, literally located 15-steps below sea level where Austria’s DJ Vape is in residence until the end of the month.
