After thousands of votes were cast in the 2023 Condé Nast Traveller’s Readers’ Choice Awards, the results are in, and the winner for the Best Resort in the Indian Ocean has been revealed: Cheval Blanc Randheli, Maldives.

Nestled in the heart of the Maldives, Cheval Blanc Randheli stands as a testament to the allure of this tropical paradise. Located in Noonu Atoll, the resort is a haven of opulence set amidst the tranquil turquoise waters of the northern Maldivian seas. The atoll itself plays host to a select few unspoiled islands, safeguarded by a sprawling coral reef. It is a place where nature’s beauty reigns supreme, where towering palm trees, vibrant tropical flowers, and pristine pearly sands surround the deep blue of the Indian Ocean.

The resort’s villas are a testament to this ethos, effortlessly blending exclusive privacy with Maldivian inspiration. Perched delicately over the azure waters, nestled amidst exotic gardens, and fringed by powdery beaches, these villas offer views that truly tingle the spirit.

As the winner of the Best Resort in the Indian Ocean in the 2023 Condé Nast Traveller’s Readers’ Choice Awards, Cheval Blanc Randheli, Maldives, continues to set the standard for luxury and natural beauty in one of the world’s most coveted travel destinations. It’s a place where the soul finds solace in the lap of luxury, where every moment is a cherished memory, and where the allure of the Maldives is captured in all its splendor.

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