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MALDIVES Gili Lankanfushi Gili Lankanfushi, Maldives is an intimate coral island in a sparkling lagoon, with jetties threading across the water out to spacious villa accommodations. Everywhere you look, marine life abounds and gleaming waters beckon. Gili Lankanfushi is set on the private island of Lankanfushi in the North Malé Atoll, one of the 19 atolls that stretch over 800 kilometres through the Indian Ocean and one of the 1190 islands that make up the Maldives. It is just a 20-minute speedboat ride from the international airport at Malé, the capital of the Maldives. Your own piece of paradise Ultimate privacy and seclusion can be found at Gili Lankanfushi. With just 45 luxurious over-water villas, including Crusoe Residences and The Private Reserve reached only by boat, you'll have a piece of paradise all to yourself. Each villa is designed with the utmost attention to detail and built to be environmentally friendly. Your own private water garden and sun deck, as well as a separate shower linked to your bathroom by an open-air walkway, allows you to experience living right by the water's edge. Located over the water on either side of the jetty, the Villa Suites reflect a harmonious life on the water's edge. Sit back and relax while looking out to the sea, basking in the 124 www.paradisesonline.com sun on your own over-water sun deck or enjoy your luxurious private oasis on the hidden rooftop sun deck with daybeds as well as dining facilities. With a total area of 210 square metres, they boast a king size bed and large open-air living room with daybeds as well as a dining area. The over-water sun deck has sun loungers while the open-air private bathroom has a separate glass walled shower area. Luxury beyond imagination The seven Crusoe Residences stand alone in the Indian Ocean for the utmost privacy and seclusion and a private rowing boat/pontoon boat shuttle provides access to the main island while the The Private Reserve covers 1400 square metres of luxurious living in the middle of the turquoise lagoon. With private butlers on call 24-hours, this is state-of-the-art living at its best with the most sumptuous views imaginable. Be pampered and indulged Enjoy an unparalleled Maldives' spa experience in the comfort of your own space. Exclusively available in only one of the Villa Suites and one of the Residences, spa suites are an additional luxurious amenity complete with gym, and steam room. The spa suites are a haven for even the most discerning travellers. Meera means ocean in the Sanskirt language and glass floor panels beneath