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St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort Archives — A TO ZA’ATAR

Tag Archives: St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

Concluding my trip report to the absolutely incredible St. Regis Maldives resort, I compiled a video that (hopefully) captures the stunning nature of this property!  Enjoy. [wpvideo RM0UyclA]   In case you missed the rest of the series: The St. Regis Maldives, Orientale, Cargo, Iridium Spa, Crust, Alba, and The Whale Bar. [googlemaps https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3984.6691830136465!2d72.86334495130905!3d2.911219997869181!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x3b47a8efb8138831%3A0xe713cc3fb1e50bc9!2sThe+St.+Regis+Maldives+Vommuli+Resort!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sae!4v1495708135281&w=600&h=450]

Wondering exactly what we had in store for our planned visit to the Iridium Spa (the onsite spa for the St. Regis Maldives), Zoe and I jumped on a golf cart and headed through the lush forest to the opposite side of the island where the spa is located.  From above, it has the appearance of a crustacean of some form and up close I loved the beachy color palate and amount of private space.  Overall, I felt there was something dreamy about the concept of a spa set over the water (made even more real by the clear glass floors set throughout the space). After a quick tour of the facilities (which include private bungalows for treatments, a small store with high-end products, also shower, sauna, and steam room facilities), we were escorted to the deck where the hydrotherapy pool was located. Quickly receiving a glass of refreshing ginger iced tea,…

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Of the six dining destinations located at the St. Regis Maldives Vommuli resort, Orientale takes an Asian style approach in their offer, with plenty of variety, including: Korean, Sichuan, Cantonese, as well as an Indian and Pakistani grill.  Even better?  Putting these flavors directly on the beach under swaying palm trees.  The island has plenty of romantic locations, but Orientale is especially lovely. Settling in, we reviewed the menus, and as much as I’m supposed to be worried about my caloric intake, I decided to accept that I was on vacation and to enjoy whatever I wanted.  After a cleansing lemongrass-infused water ceremony (my hands never smelled better), we were first presented with an amuse bouche — something that was consistent across all the restaurants we dined at for dinner at the property (which I thought was a sophisticated touch on the part of the F&B team). To start, I ordered the Yellowfin…

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Crust is a cozy wooden structure on the beach of the St. Regis Maldives Vommuli resort, and where my friend and I had lunch both days of our trip.  The menu is simple and straightforward — pizza and bruschetta (with dips and plenty of vegetarian options), but guests can also order off the Alba menu as well.  Having enjoyed a pizza of our own device on the first day (a tasty concoction with prosciutto, rocket, onions, chili oil, and mushrooms), for lunch on our second visit, we were feeling like a curry, and I’m so glad we listened to our stomachs. To start, Zoe ordered the Mild Coconut Curry Soup (with chicken, mushrooms, lemongrass, lime leaf and galangal) and as I was feeling peckish, we asked if they could make some form of Truffle Fries.  They were happy to accommodate our request, so we enjoyed our drinks (a mojito — what else? — for me, and…

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There’s something about familiar dining when you’re far away from home, is there not?  Therefore, I was delighted to see Middle Eastern fare at Cargo, the St. Regis Vommuli Maldives resort’s Middle Eastern restaurant.  Set under a canopy of trees, details have not gone unnoticed here, and there is both familiar Arabic music, as well as large outdoor cooling systems in place.  The name of the restaurant comes from the large cargo container (with its own back story related to the Titanic) which serves as the kitchen, located directly at the entrance.  Tables are arranged in an intimate manner — spread out to give privacy for dining couples.  Menus are completely digital.  While most of the drinks selections are available via tablet at the resort, Cargo is the only restaurant to have an entirely digital selection. A look at the menu yielded many traditional Arabic mezze and mains.  Diving right…

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And what’s a tropical getaway without a fabulous bar to sit and watch the sunset?  How about in the belly of an (architectural) whale shark?  While the majority of design in Maldives properties focuses on tropical beach/beach chic/sophisticated beach vibes, I liked this modern turn as a memorable location to enjoy a sundowner (or two) at the St. Regis Maldives Vommuli resort.  Unique in the daylight and truly stunning at sunset, the Whale Bar is a great venue to grab a drink before dinner.  There is an extensive cocktail list (presented on iPads), and if you’re lucky as we were, the St. Regis will honor one of their particularly grand traditions — the art of sabrage (a skill that yours truly is gifted with).  A glass of Roederer with the sunset?  Yes, please! What’s best is that the interior of the building is just as stunning as the exterior.  The ceiling of the…

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Alba is the open air all day dining destination at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort.  Designed in a pleasantly modern Mediterranean style, the high ceilings, comfortable indoor and outdoor seating all add to a relaxed experience.  Having had a breakfast buffet in my time across various luxury hotels, nothing could prepare me for the incredible selection at the venue on my first morning. Buffet stocked with dishes across multiple cuisines?  Check. Selection of fresh pastries?  Check. Freshly mixed Blood Mary’s?  Check. How about mimosas?  Check.  (Or just prosecco — because, y’know, you’re on holiday). Insane ala carte menu?  Also available. Given the sheer number of choices, I sincerely struggled to make a commitment on my first day.  I finally decided on the Maldivian Eggs Benedict (English muffins topped with Yellowfish Tuna, Hollandaise infused coconut curry – ! – and soft shell crab tempura) and wasn’t disappointed.  After all, with…

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The Maldives are a dream destination often spoken of, and for those of us lucky enough to live within an easy flight’s distance, an attainable holiday location.  But how to decide which resort is the right one?  With plenty of high-end options, how do you ensure your holiday dollars (or dirhams) will be spent correctly?  All things being equal, I’ll place the newly opened St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort near the very top of the list. With only 77 rooms, this is a private, luxury location to disconnect from everything (well, only if you want to — the wifi connectivity on the island is entirely comprehensive).  Unlike other properties, the world class service starts upon landing at Velana International Airport.  Guests are greeted directly from their incoming flight by a St. Regis airport butler and escorted first to check in their luggage to the seaplane charter and then onwards (via…

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