After the long travel lull, we are all drawn to faraway places! The Maldives are still considered a dream destination, luring us with numerous new luxury resorts.

Here are six particularly spectacular hotel openings that you definitely shouldn't miss.

1. patina maldives, fari islands

North Malé Atoll, 20026, Maldives
Tel: +960 4000 555
patinahotels.com

The new Patina Maldives on Fari Island has been shining since 18 May 2021. The luxury resort has set itself the task of consistently reducing energy consumption and protecting the flora and fauna of the Maldives at the same time. The resort offers a total of 90 beach and water villas that discreetly blend into the natural landscape of the island. For variety, guests can enjoy the Fari Beach Club and Fari Marina Village, which form the vibrant heart of the archipelago.

2. The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands

Fari Islands North Malé Atoll Male, 20013, Maldives
ritzcarlton.com

In June 2021, there is another, already long-awaited hotel opening on the Fari Island archipelago: The Ritz-Carlton Maldives. The resort is accessible within 45 minutes by seaplane from Malé airport and offers a total of 100 private villas, all of which are at least 148 square meters in size and have a private pool. The luxury resort features a circular design reminiscent of the turquoise lagoons typical of the Maldives.

3. Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa, Thilamaafushi

Lhaviyani Atoll, Thilamaafushi Island 07040 Maldives
Tel: +960 400-8888 
marriott.com

A blend of European finesse and island flair opens on Thilamaafushi in Lhaviyani Atoll on August 1, 2021. The Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa convinces with dreamlike, colourful villas that perfectly blend into the lush and tropical greenery. Surrounded by a white sandy beach or directly over the water, the resort offers a luxury holiday that is unlikely to be forgotten. When it comes to dining, guests have a choice of six restaurants and bars serving a mix of specialities from around the world and regional products. For soothing relaxation, the Explore Spa by Le Méridien offers treatments from sustainable international brands.

4. Cora Cora Maldives Resort, Raa Atoll

Raa Maamigili, 05161 Raa Atoll, Maldives
coracoraresorts.com

Just dance in the tropical rain, start the day with a cocktail or enjoy a midnight picnic on the beach -everything is allowed at the new Cora Cora Maldives Resort. From October 1st, 2021, guests can forget the world around them at the new 5-star resort in Raa Atoll and enjoy the moment in complete freedom. Guests can look forward to 100 villas in a relaxed-luxurious style, nestled in the tropical vegetation of the Maldives. In addition, the new resort scores with a cultural highlight: the Raa Maamigili Ethnological Museum provides a fascinating insight into the original culture of the island nation.

5. Siyam World Maldives, Noonu Atoll

Noonu Atoll, Maldives
Tel: +960 332 5977
sunsiyam.com

Expected to open in October is the new Siyam World Maldives, a resort of considerable size. With 499 villas and suites in 12 categories, the four-star deluxe resort is one of the largest resort islands in the Maldives. To immerse oneself in the culture of the country, the island features traditional rolling food carts, a marketplace run by locals and the opportunity to relax in a country-style hut in the most remote part of the jungle.

6. Kuda Villingili Resort, North Malé Atoll

North Male, Thulusdhoo Island, 20042, Kaafu Atoll, Maldives
Tel: (+960)4001700
kudavillingili.com.

The Kuda Villingili Resort is expected to open by the end of the year. Guests are expected to enjoy a total of 95 villas. The design is timelessly elegant. The resort is a real dream destination especially for surfers, as the popular reef "Chickens Break" is located nearby. Another highlight of the resort is the pool, which stretches over 150 meters.