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1 8 0 S I M P LY A B U DH A B I S ituated on the large private island of Furanafushi, Sheraton Maldives is the ideal family retreat uniquely located just 1km and a 15-minute speedboat ride away from Malé International Airport. Children find themselves on a jet ski or at the Sheraton Adventure Club within an hour of touching town at the airport, which means parents can then relax and unwind at the resort’s spectacular food and beverage offerings after a smooth, easy journey. Sheraton Maldives is much larger than most Maldivian islands offering 176 guest rooms designed to blend into the surrounding turquoise waters, pristine beaches and lush greenery. Cleverly spread out, the resorts also boast seven different restaurants, the kids Sheraton Adventure Club, the Shine Spa for Sheraton located on its very own island, and three outdoor tropical fresh water pools. The resort caters for all guests and is the perfect destination for families. Emilio Fortini, General Manager for Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa, comments: “What sets Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa apart from other Maldivian resorts is undeniably our family appeal. Since completing our renovation programme, we have seen a significant increase in parents with young children or teens choosing our resort for their annual family holiday. Our offering is so varied from the new range of room categories, the easy access location, our tailored childcare services and our bespoke water sports and wellness experiences. As a result of this, families can spend quality time together without feeling on top of each other – this is also largely due to the strategic layout of the island. We are now starting to see an increase in multi-generational visits too, as our tropical paradise suits the whole team – from toddlers to grandparents.” Paradise playground Following the completion of a $20 million renovation announced in early 2019, the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa now offers new luxury renovated accommodation specifically designed for families at its five-star beach resort island paradise. b y J u l i a Z a l t z m a n