Island Hopping in Paradise

From island to island in the MALEDIVES - Sandra Wimmer visited this dream destination for us with her family.

The Maldives - known to many as a romantic hideaway - turn out to be a true Eldorado for families on closer inspection. Between turquoise-blue waters and powder-white beaches, a world full of impressions, experiences and memories awaits young and old alike. If you choose the right resorts, you will find much more than honeymoon flair and couples tying the knot. Instead, there are shared adventures, nature that will amaze you and little moments that will touch your heart. That's how we experienced it on our island hopping tour - and it was even more magical than we had dreamed.

Soneva Fushi - an absolute highlight for the whole family

Soneva Fushi, the bedrock of barefoot luxury, is located in the heart of the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Here, sustainable standards and casual elegance are combined with a backdrop that takes your breath away. Surrounded by dense jungle, white sandy beaches and crystal-clear water, we enter a world as a family that immediately feels like our second home. Our two-bedroom water villa was not only a dreamlike oasis of retreat with absolute privacy, but also gave us an endless view of the shimmering sea every morning - in keeping with Soneva's philosophy of "Embrace nature's majesty".

Whether cycling through the lush jungle or visiting the hotel's own ice cream and chocolate room, every moment on the island was unique and offered that certain something. We were particularly impressed by the culinary experiences: Each restaurant was in a different spectacular location, such as perched on stilts over the ocean or hidden in the heart of the jungle. But what made Soneva Fushi truly exceptional was the incredibly warm staff, whose loving attention, especially for the children, made us feel right at home in the middle of paradise. And - hard to believe - Soneva Fushi even has a zipline where guests can whizz through the treetops. We didn't need to be told twice!

Our highlights: Breakfast with our feet in the sand and an offer that leaves nothing to be desired. The well thought-out children's program, ball sports such as tennis, pickleball and padel as well as unusual offers such as glass blowing or literature workshops. "No news, no shoes " - this motto is definitely lived out here.