SPORTS

Set on the private island of Emboodhu Finolhu in the South Malé Atoll, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa is an intimate luxury retreat surrounded by a turquoise lagoon and powder-soft white beaches. Just a short speedboat ride from Velana International Airport, the resort combines the signature hospitality of Taj Hotels with the serenity of a Maldivian island escape. Guests stay in spacious beachfront and overwater villas with private pools, personalised butler service, and direct access to the lagoon, creating a setting ideal for honeymoons, romantic escapes, and relaxed family holidays.

Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara sits on its own private crescent of golden shoreline just off the coast of downtown Doha, accessible by a short luxury catamaran ride. This five star island sanctuary combines shaded botanical gardens, ocean views and a vibrant suite of leisure experiences from paddleboarding and lagoon watersports to an adventure park, cinema and bowling. With 141 sea view rooms, suites, beach and overwater pool villas, the resort offers a warm, family friendly atmosphere and a comprehensive wellness and dining offering in an alcohol free setting.

METT Marbella Estepona is a five-star beachfront lifestyle resort on Spain’s Costa del Sol, positioned between Marbella and Estepona. Designed around contemporary Mediterranean living, the resort combines stylish accommodation, destination dining, wellness experiences and direct access to the Mediterranean coastline. Adult-recommended and welcoming guests aged 12 years and above, the resort offers a social yet relaxed atmosphere, with beachside venues, spacious outdoor areas and sea-facing spaces that celebrate the region’s year-round sunshine.

Nestled on the pristine shores of Al Hamra Village in Ras Al Khaimah, Sofitel Ras Al Khaimah Al Hamra Beach Resort blends contemporary French elegance with the warm hospitality of the UAE. This five-star beachfront retreat offers 292 beautifully designed rooms and suites overlooking lush gardens or the Arabian Gulf, complemented by four outdoor swimming pools, a private beach, Sofitel Spa with Clarins, seven restaurants and bars, and direct access to Al Hamra Golf Club. Located approximately one hour from Dubai International Airport, the resort is equally suited to couples seeking a refined coastal escape and families looking for an upscale beach holiday.

Set on Barbados’ celebrated Platinum West Coast in Holetown, Coral Reef Club is a family-owned, five-star boutique resort surrounded by 12 acres of lush tropical gardens that flow seamlessly to a pristine white-sand beach. Blending the elegance of a classic West Indian country house with understated luxury, the hotel is known for its personalised service, timeless design, and refined island living. Guests can expect spacious accommodation, award-winning dining, and a serene atmosphere designed for relaxed, barefoot sophistication.