Honest review
A new generation of the Maldives: The Ritz-Carlton Maldives is part of the three-island Fari archipelago and one of the most visible luxury debuts of recent years, picking up an award almost immediately after opening.
The villas stand either over the clear water of the lagoon or beside white-sand coves. Inside are neutral colours, natural materials and floor-to-ceiling windows that let the interior flow into the tropical landscape.
Every villa comes with its own butler — within a few days he genuinely becomes your trusted confidant on the island.
The main difference from the classic one-island Maldives is Fari Marina Village, the shared space of the project's three resorts: boutiques, restaurants, a yacht marina, an art gallery and even a marine biology centre. There is somewhere to go in the evening — a rarity in the archipelago.
It suits those who want Ritz-Carlton-level luxury without total island isolation — families included.
