Luxury Resort Rania Fact Sheet

Description:

Promising the ultimate in laidback luxury, the Rania experience offers guests the freedom to explore the Maldives via a fully crewed, exclusive-use pleasure yacht, then retreat to the welcome seclusion of their own private island. Both the yacht and island villa are stocked with every amenity to meet the exacting tastes of Rania’s well-heeled guests, celebrity or otherwise, who also enjoy the dedicated services of a private chef, PADI master dive instructor, spa therapist and personal butler. Bookings are limited to no more than nine guests.

Location:

Rania cruises the waters of the Indian Ocean, docking at Water Garden Island Spa, its own private island in the Maldives’ idyllic Faafu Atoll. It lies approximately 122 km south of the Maldivian capital of Malé. From Malé International Airport, guests reach the island via a 40-minute seaplane flight.

Points of Distinction:Rania is the only experience of its kind in the Maldives to limit bookings exclusively to one private group at a time. Its all-inclusive rate is another distinguishing point, eliminating any surprises on the guest’s final bill.

The Ship:

A Majesty 86 Gulf craft speed cruiser, Rania was acquired from a sheik in Dubai. It has been completely refurbished and outfitted with the most advanced satellite navigational system.

The Name:

Rania’s name draws its inspiration from two regal sources: Queen Rania of Jordan and the word “rani” (queen) in the Maldivian language of Dhivehi.

One-Price Package:

Rania’s all-inclusive rate covers everything guests need to create the private island/sea escape of their dreams.

It includes:

•Exclusive use of the yacht and island
•Up to three hours of sailing per day
•All dining and drinks (Champagnes, specialty wines and cigars are additional)
•Unlimited spa treatments
•Unlimited diving and instruction
•Snorkeling and dive equipment
•Water sports
•All excursions, including big game fishing, Male tours and local island visits
•Boat fuel

At Your Service:

Attending to guests’ every wish are a full yacht crew and island staff, including:

•Private chef
•PADI master dive instructor
•Spa therapist
•Personal butler

At Sea:

Onboard Rania, guests are accommodated in luxurious comfort. The yacht features:

•Two double and two twin bedrooms, handsomely appointed in rich woods and sumptuous linens
•En suite baths stocked with L’Occitane amenities
•Air-conditioning and satellite television in all bedrooms
•DVD systems in double rooms
•Indoor and outdoor dining and lounge areas
•Open-air barbecue
•Spa Pool
•Full entertainment system
•Satellite telephones

On Land:During their stay at Water Garden Island Spa, guests enjoy exclusive use of the pool, spa, entertainment pavilion and beach. Here, every request is facilitated by guests’ personal butler, who can be summoned by mobile phone from anywhere on the island.

Overlooking the pool area, the luxurious, air-conditioned Rania Villa Suite celebrates traditional Maldivian style in its open-air design, thatched roofs and white-cushioned sofa swings. Among its features:

•King-bedded master bedroom (400 square feet) and two guest bedrooms
•Open-air bathrooms complete with bath and shower, including a 500-square-foot master bath with remote-controlled Spa Pool
•Open-air dining area
•Bar deck
•Plasma satellite televisions
•Cordless mobile phones

Dining:

Guests dine on the freshest local seafood, Maldivian specialties and international gourmet treats, all prepared by Rania’s skilled private chef and served at their leisure. A choice of settings includes the villa’s romantic pavilion over the water or onboard the yacht.

Entertainment Pavilion:While guests might be tempted to simply sit back and enjoy its uninterrupted ocean views, the Entertainment Pavilion is well-stocked with diversions both high- and low-tech. These include:

•Plasma satellite televisions
•Home-theater system
•Pre-loaded iPods
•Laptop computers
•Playstation 2 with cordless handsets and a selection of games
•DVDs
•Billiards
•Board games
•Books and magazines

Cultural shows can also be arranged for guests’ private entertainment and range from a lively Bodu Beru (big drum) dance to a laid-back Maldivian band.

The Spa:

Rania’s spa therapist offers a tempting menu of Thai, Ayurvedic and Swedish spa treatments whenever and wherever the guest may choose – at the island’s Ayur Spa, onboard Rania, on the beach at sunset, or in their room.

The Beach:Water Garden Island Spa’s palm-fringed, white-sand beach is the finest in the atoll. Its reef-protected lagoon is ideal for snorkeling, swimming, catamaran sailing and other water sports.