Beauty, Health & Wellbeing
The Residence in in the Maldives
Having never been to the Maldives, I was extremely excited for our first family trip and it didn’t disappoint.
We returned home feeling completely rejuvenated and relaxed. From the mesmerizing colour of the water to the mouth-watering local cuisine, everything oozed luxury. For the first part of our trip, we stayed at The Residence, an exclusive and secluded retreat of unparalleled beauty in Falhumaafushi, a pristine island located in Huvadhoo Atoll one of the largest and deepest atolls in the world.
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