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A Family Escape to The Nautilus Maldives

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Kerene Barefield discovered barefoot bliss when she checked into The Nautilus Maldives. Discover her honest verdict below.

If you’ve ever dreamt of escaping from everything and everyone to a private island paradise where time itself feels optional, The Nautilus Maldives is that dream made real. Nestled in the UNESCO-protected Baa Atoll, this tiny island of 26 beach and ocean houses is a free-spirited sanctuary where luxury is as effortless as the soft white sand beneath your feet.

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