“No need for heels, it’s about feeling the sand between your toes”. Wise words for a wellness holiday to the Maldives where I was stepping up my footprints to health at Sun Siyam Iru Fushi
Privileged on its own island, Sun Siyam Iru Fushi successfully reset my senses: the glittery sparkles dancing and skimming the water’s surface like the visual healing effect of Reiki, the calming sound rhythm of the waves smooching with velvety sandy beaches and warm air stroking the skin. Peace, tranquillity, serenity. The basic ingredients for healing the soul.
Sun Siyam Iru Fushi is a place of palm trees, flowers and lush greenery enveloping idyllic thatched villas or leading to more on stilts over the water. Authentic and luxurious, this Maldivian resort has allowed nature to take its lead and even a butler to personalise your stay – a petal bath in your outdoor jacuzzi, a buggy ride to the mixology class or to a movie under the stars. There are 21 villas in 12 category styles. All are stylish, attic style rooms with open air bathrooms, modern with personal touches that make your day. The 81 over-water villas brag glass floor sections with terrace stairs directly into the sea. Privacy and plenty of space – no fights over sun loungers here! Iru Fushi offers bed & breakfast, half-board and all-inclusive plans.
The Spa
Breathe in, breathe out. A unique Reflexology Path leads to the Spa. This barefoot walk imparts an acupressure effect, with rocking exercises for the arches and written reminders to drink water and be mindful as you balance along its path. The spa is like entering a sacred area, candles flickering and scented flowers perfuming the air. Water channels escort the pebbled paths to 20 asian-inspired villa treatment rooms. And with 160 treatments offered, resident ayurvedic consultant, Doctor Ruhal, prescribes, customises and guides guests to therapeutic solutions. He also undertakes local research in indigenous Maldivian treatments.
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