Sustainable luxury at the new Dusit Thani, Maldives
A mere 35 minute seaplane journey from the Maldivian capital Male, interwoven within the lush coconut palms and quilted white sand of Mudhdhoo Island, nestles the brand new Dusit Thani resort. Developed with sustainability as a prominent consideration, this unique resort is encircled by the living house reef of a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, enabling guests to share these beautiful waters with an abundance of submarine biodiversity including rare sea turtles and manta rays.
The enchanting Dusit Thani combines the rich flavour of Thai hospitality with the breath-taking beauty of the Maldives. Nonetheless, this intimate and natural environment is created using pioneering green energy solutions. The exquisite villas and residences are spacious and fully furnished with modern amenities, 46” LED TV’s, MP3 player docking, Bose Surround Sound and Nespresso coffee machines a mere taster. Yet, they are engineered for efficiency and sustainability using solar heating and heat recovery pumps, with all guest areas lit by economic LED’s, and all supplied by the renowned and ecologically responsible Molton Brown Body Remedies.
The resorts eclectic mix of cuisine options follows this credible trend. The Market, Benjarong and Sea Grill offer freshly cultivated produce from the island, presenting a delectable range of international, Thai, sea food and grilled items. Similarly, the Sala and Sand bars offer both sociable and serene atmospheres and a vast array of cocktails and wines, with all water products glass bottled on site to eliminate one way plastics.
A unique touch within Dusit Thani is the resident marine biologist, Lauren Arthur, ensuring guests the best opportunity to view the diverse underwater wildlife and educate them in the process. Guests can plant regenerated coral and dive to identify sharks and rays under her supervision, as well as involving themselves in the resorts shark conservation campaign, turtle hatching awareness programme and aid the Biosphere Reserve Management Programme.
Nonetheless, Dusit Thani asserts it’s pre-eminence in the field of sustainability, environmental consideration and luxury with the inclusion of its reputable Devarana Spa. This innovative wellness escape is unique within the Maldives, architecturally designed among the tree tops with six treatment pods accessed by a sky bridge, designed to relax and connect guests with the tropical environment and lush vegetation. The spa interior incorporates contemporary Thai décor reflecting a ‘garden in heaven’ concept, synthesising Thai healing therapies with Western disciplines, whilst using indigenous products within its comprehensive menu. A sample of the spa menu includes nine varieties of massage, four element therapy, Nantha Garden aromatherapy, Harmony of Tad Si and the exclusive beach selection, ensuring ultimate relaxation and re-invigoration.
In short, we have selected Dusit Thani as an unparalleled, peaceful retreat for the discerning traveller. The idyllic combination of Thai sensibilities and unrivalled tropical surroundings offers a unique and sustainable experience, within a resort that emanates luxury, aesthetic appeal and credibly unique environmental consideration.
February offers the perfect opportunity to make use of our special offers to book at this brand new resort. Please call our personal travel specialists on 01752 878036 to further discuss Dusit Thani.
Included in your holiday
Expressions Holidays include scheduled flights from London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester or Newcastle to Malé via Dubai on Emirates, British Airways from London Gatwick to Malé or Sri Lankan Airways London to Malé, onward return transfer by domestic flight and speedboat and bed and breakfast.
Holiday prices
Prices are per person based on two people sharing a Type A double or twin room:
January - April 2012 7 nights from about £4695
May - December 2012 7 nights from about £3065
These prices are a guide only and do not take into account any special offers. The best possible price will be put together for you at the time of enquiry.
Special Offers
Special opening reduced rates and breakfast
Save up to £390 per room per night and receive complimentary daily breakfast at The Market restaurant for stays in March and April 2012 when booked before the end of April 2012. Cannot be combined with any other offer. But up to 2 children up to the age of 12 may stay free of charge in parent’s room. Reductions priced on stays in a Beach Villa.
Free nights and upgrade
Stay 7 nights for the price of 5 on B&B basis in Beach Villas or Beach Villas with pools. Alternatively stay 7 nights for the price of 6 on B&B basis in Lagoon Villas or more luxurious accommodation and receive a free upgrade to half board. Can only be combined with early booking or honeymoon offers. Free nights are based on room category booked and half board upgrade only applicable to paid nights. Offer is valid from May – July when booked before July 2012.
Half board reduction
Receive a reduction on all half board and half board infinity bookings of at least 4 nights between 20 May – 15 September 2012. Valid in beach villas, water villas, beach pool villas and prestige water villas. Cannot be combined with any other offer.