A Maldives paradise for wine lovers

As soon as you set foot on the jetty of OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI in a shower of rose petals with the rhythmic beating of traditional boduberu drums, you know you’ve arrived somewhere special. This private island resort in the Maldives sits in sparkling turquoise seas surrounded by coral reef.

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Luxury accommodation – just 90 villas and larger ‘RESERVES’ – is set over water on stilts or nestled on a secluded stretch of perfect white beach. Your private butler – or hiyani, meaning ‘shadow’ in the local Dhivehi language – is on hand 24/7. So all you need to do is relax and enjoy everything the resort has to offer...

Something for everyone

This includes some of the best snorkelling in the Maldives, in an underwater world of turtles and tropical fish, plus kayaking, paddleboards, catamaran and windsurfing – all complimentary with the OZEN RESERVE™ Plan. Dive with sharks, charter a private yacht or enjoy an indulgent treatment at the tranquil ELE|NA Elements of Nature spa, while children are well looked after at one of the largest kids’ clubs in the Maldives.

Hungry? OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI is one of just 12 resorts in the Maldives awarded a MICHELIN Key, so you’ll find world-class fine-dining here. The resort’s diverse culinary landscape satisfies every epicurean craving, ensuring a global gastronomic journey across its six distinct restaurants and bars.

Wine exploration

For wine lovers there’s also unique access to bottles that you won’t find anywhere else in the Maldives – or even the world. Nicolas Laguette, director of wine, explains: ‘The thing that allows us to reach above the expectations of our guests is that we import ourselves.’

This translates to a wine selection that goes far beyond the prestige labels you’d find at other luxury rsorts. Bottles carefully chosen to drink perfectly in the temperate Maldives climate are part of a truly creative wine culture. This includes memorable bespoke tasting experiences at CUVÉE, the resort’s expansive wine library, where you can even try your hand at sabrage.

Exclusive winery partnerships – including grower Champagne Guy Charbaut, Stellenbosch royalty Glenelly and Canary Islands producer Bodegas Viñátigo – mean tasting dinners with visiting winemakers. Special pairing menus (part of the all- inclusive offer for any guests) encourage risk-free exploration. As Laguette notes: ‘You can travel through the wine world while you’re staying here in Maldives.’

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