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Luxury, sustainability and inner peace - anyone who thinks that these are mutually exclusive has never stayed at Joali Being. The private island in the northern Maldives manages the balancing act between pampering and self-discovery with ease, and more than lives up to its concept of "weightlessness" through freedom, joy and lightness. Its unique design, earth-to-table dining concept and individual wellness programs make the resort the perfect tropical retreat.

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Designed as a wellbeing island, Joali Being does everything it can to attune its guests to harmony with nature - and themselves. Just 15 minutes from its award-winning sister resort Joali and a 40-minute boat ride from Malé airport, the resort in the Raa Atoll is surrounded by picture-perfect lagoons and tall coconut palms. To help conserve the sensitive ecosystem of the Maldives, Joali Being emphasizes sustainability and closeness to nature.

Joali Being
Bodufushi Island, Maldives
Tel: +960 658-3100
Web: joali.com
Price: Villas from €2000 per night

A Home Beneath the Palms

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The 68 luxury villas on the island are all built according to biophilic principles in order to promote harmony, balance and better energy flow. Whether directly overlooking the crystal clear waters or on the beach, each residence boasts stunning interiors and small, mindful details like meditative musical instruments. The villas are also well-equipped with private pools, personal butler service, air conditioning, and ocean views. TVs are only available upon request, however, to better allow for deep relaxation.

A Revolutionary wellness experience

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But the spa is the true centerpiece: surrounded by sky, beach and sea, the journey to self-discovery and renewal becomes all the easier. Joali Being emphasizes holistic lifestyle treatments and preventive treatments that promote longevity. Accordingly, their wellness program combines ancient tradition with modern insights and is based on four pillars: Mind, Skin, Immune System and Energy.

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Their programs last between five nights and three weeks and are arranged individually after thorough analysis and assessment by an in-house team of experts. The focus areas that guest can select are diverse. From body strength to mental clarity, hormone balance, digestion and immune system, almost anything is possible. All programs are designed to achieve guests' goals and promote overall wellness.

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Providing first-class self-care, however, requires first-rate facilities – and here, too, Joali Being does not disappoint. Its 39 treatment rooms are complemented by centers for hydrotherapy, sound therapy, herbal medicine, and the Ocean Sala, a deck above the sea for antigravity yoga and meditation. When it comes to physical fitness, they focus on intensive support as well: movement coaches and fitness consultants put together intelligent training programs to better achieve a guest's personal goals; a fully equipped Technogym creates the framework for success.

Healthy Gourmet Food

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When it comes to the culinary arts, Joali Being relies on an earth-to-table concept for its three restaurants, which emphasizes sustainable, fresh ingredients sourced from its immediate surroundings – particularly organic vegetables and freshly caught fish. Menus are created alongside the in-house nutritionist team to create balanced, healthy food that tastes great. Guests can also request a personalized nutrition plan.

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Healthy cooking classes are held regularly, and coaching by their nutrition experts is available even after you leave. For those who want to try something different, private teppanyaki servings or special dinners on the beach or in the jungle are also available.

Active Paradise

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To help increase your energy level, there are both padel courts and a tennis court, surrounded by coconut palms and with a dreamlike sea view. Young and old can indulge their creativity in interactive workshops In the art studio, while the "Discovery Sound Path" through the jungle offers a very special sound therapy experience, putting you in harmony with the natural rhythms of the island.

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Of course, it would be amiss to not take advantage of the dreamlike surroundings. The marine and water sports center offers numerous experiences, from PADI diving courses and surfing to wakeboarding, parasailing, jet skiing, windsurfing, night snorkeling, catamaran sailing and much more. The choice of excursions includes diving safaris in the Hanifaru Bay UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, dolphin cruises and fishing expeditions; and if you want to explore the islands in style, you can charter a fully-crewed luxury yacht.

Joali Being
Bodufushi Island, Maldives
Tel: +960 658-3100
Web: joali.com
Price: Villas from €2000 per night

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