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Barefoot Bliss: A Family Escape to The Ritz-Carlton, Fari Islands
Kerene Barefield embraces barefoot luxury in the stunning Maldivian Fari Islands. Below, read her review of the super slick Ritz-Carlton.
If you think the Maldives is only for romantic getaways, think again. Our family Maldivian journey continued at the Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, a breathtaking island where architectural daring, natural beauty, and effortless luxury intertwine. My husband Adam, our children Zachary (10) and Ava (7), and I arrived with a sense of excitement, and the island did not disappoint.
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