THE MALDIVES AS FEW WILL EVER KNOW IT
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Velara is a Maldives-exclusive travel agent for resorts and flights. Every recommendation is grounded in detailed knowledge of each resort, so you know exactly what you're getting before you arrive. You tell us what you want from your trip, we match you to the right island. A share of every booking goes toward protecting the Maldives you see and love, the turtles you swim with, the ocean you swim in, and the locals who make it what it is.
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The Velara Advantage
What sets Velara apart is not just what we do, it is how we do it. Deep atoll knowledge, longstanding resort partnerships, and a concierge mindset at every step.
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Soneva Fushi
The original barefoot-luxury island.

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi
Three islands, eleven restaurants.

Velaa Private Island
Noonu Atoll's most complete ultra-luxury island.

Vakkaru Maldives
Baa Atoll, beautifully unhurried.

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
A whale shark bar. A lobster-inspired spa.

The Nautilus Maldives
The only rule is no rules.

Soneva Secret
Fourteen villas at the edge of the world.

Soneva Jani
Slide into the lagoon. Sleep under the stars.

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
Modern island design, legendary service.

Patina Maldives
Quiet design, creative spirit.

Park Hyatt Hadahaa
The reef is the resort.

One&Only Reethi Rah
Twelve beaches, one island.

Niyama Private Islands
Two islands, one beat.

Kudadoo Private Island
Anything, anytime, anywhere.

Joali Being
Wellness reimagined, on its own island.

Joali Maldives
An immersive art island.

Huvafen Fushi
Champagne and caviar, underwater.

.Here Baa Atoll
Two islands. Nine residences. Nothing else.

Gili Lankanfushi
The original barefoot castaway resort.

Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru
Baa Atoll's marine-science flagship.

Four Seasons Kuda Huraa
Four Seasons quality, twenty-five minutes from the airport.

Finolhu
Baa Atoll's most social island

Cheval Blanc Randheli
LVMH discretion, served barefoot.

Anantara Kihavah
A starry table beneath the surface.
1,192 islands · 26 atolls
Resorts we'd happily call home.