Page 32 - MASALA Magazine Vol.15 Issue 5 | June - July 2024

FIRST IMPRESSIONS

My most recent trip to the Maldives in May
2024 was unique as it offered an exclusive
and luxurious private island experience
whilst being a value-for-money and
family-friendly proposition. This time, I
travelled with my family to CROSSROADS
Maldives, the country’s first multi-island
leisure and lifestyle destination, developed
by Thailand’s very own S Hotel and
Resorts Public Company Limited
and Singha Estate Public Company
Limited. Just a 15-minute speedboat
ride from Male’s international airport,
CROSSROADS Maldives is a dazzling
integrated resort destination that houses
SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection
by Hilton; Hard Rock Hotel Maldives;
and The Marina @ CROSSROADS;
with world-class dining, retail, leisure and
entertainment, seamlessly blended with
exotic tropical scenery. Going beyond the
traditional ‘one island, one resort’ concept
that typifies the region, CROSSROADS
Maldives offers a new integrated experience.
As the first integrated multi-island in the
Maldives – strung like a pearl necklace
across the azure Emboodhoo Lagoon in
the South Male Atoll – this world-class
destination offers its guests access to over 14
restaurants, a night-club, a marine discovery
centre, large-scale event venues and much
more! Wedding ceremonies in the Maldives
are purely ceremonial and not legally
recognised by law, and CROSSROADS
Maldives undoubtedly offers the best option
as you have dedicated event spaces, and a
plethora of ocean-front locations around
the resorts to select from. We were keen
to discover this exciting new development,
and opted to stay our first two nights at
SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by
Hilton, followed by a two-night stay across
the footbridge at the hip and happening
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives.

SAii LAGOON MALDIVES,
CURIO COLLECTION BY HILTON

SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection
by Hilton welcomed us with its serene
ambience and contemporary design. The
resort’s lush tropical gardens exuded a sense
of tranquillity that instantly eased away
any lingering stress. We checked into our
spacious and beautifully appointed beach
villa, immediately feeling at ease with the
deep rumble of the crashing waves in the
background. The villas feature a modern
design, with a boho-chic aesthetic that
harmoniously blends luxury and comfort,
and subtly reflects the destination’s
maritime heritage. Our villa featured a

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