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W Maldives: Serving Up Refinement and Playfulness in Equal Measure

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The W Hotels of the mid-2000s felt disruptive and boundary-pushing. Today's W Hotel is more about mature, laid-back refinement. This updated philosophy was very much in evidence at the W Maldives on a recent visit.

Perched on Fesdu Island in the North Ari Atoll, W Maldives is a calm oasis where refinement and playfulness sit side by side. Baldwin Ho unpacks the island resort, exploring everything from the interiors to activities such as swimming with sharks.

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