Having had the chance to journey to the Maldives a number of occasions throughout the previous ten years, now in 2024 we’re completely satisfied to say that the Maldives is certainly a vegan pleasant vacation spot. It wasn’t simple at first, when in depth analysis was wanted pre journey to make sure that we chosen a resort that might not solely cater for our dietary necessities, however that we’d be excited and impressed by the plant based mostly meals that we have been served. That process is now a lot simpler as an increasing number of Maldivian resorts add vegan and plant based mostly dishes and menus to their in depth culinary choices. You solely must google ‘vegan Maldives’ and the proof is there, a number of choices catering to various budgets the place as a vegan, you’ll most actually not go hungry in your subsequent journey to this distinctive vacation spot. On our most up-to-date journey, we loved a vegan Maldives expertise at 4 completely different resorts, every as distinctive as one another, however with one factor in frequent, vegan and plant based mostly meals that can make you smile.
JA Manafaru
JA Manafaru is nestled within the pristine northern atolls of the Maldives, and this tropical island sanctuary gives luxurious, tranquility and escapism to anybody who chooses to remain. Along with a number of gorgeous beachfront and overwater villas, this unique resort boasts breathtaking views, crystal clear waters, therapeutic spa therapies, and thoughtfully created wellness programmes that embody their modern ‘Wellness Your Way’ eating idea the place everyone seems to be handled equally, and nobody misses out.
The ‘Wellness Your Way’ idea at JA Manafaru is exclusive and really fantastic, all your dietary wants will probably be catered for as there are tailored dishes for a number of diets on every menu. The in depth and thrilling vegan choices noticed us having fun with dishes together with crispy ‘fish’ fillets in a cherry tomato stew served with recent lemon and toasted bitter dough subsequent to the pool at Andiamo. While the numerous vegan desserts on supply included a divine chocolate fudge slice with almond butter, caramel, sea salt flakes and vanilla coconut ice cream. And when Chef Moosa personally delivered freshly baked vegan croissants to our desk throughout breakfast, we simply knew we have been going to like our keep at JA Manafaru and we most actually did.
Six Senses Kanuhura
Situated within the Lhaviyani Atoll, Six Senses Kanuhura gives friends the best in sustainable luxurious and barefoot magnificence, it’s all the pieces you’ll anticipate and extra at one of many latest resorts from the multi award profitable Six Senses model. The island is blessed with vibrant turquoise waters and verdant tropical greenery, which dwell in concord with the proper mix of latest design and conventional attraction discovered all through this gorgeous resort. Six Senses Kanuhura is a tropical haven the place fashionable comforts meet mom nature, and your luxurious trip desires will most actually come true.
Six Senses have made a dedication to ultimately function 50% plant based mostly choices on their menus and that is one thing that makes us smile. What additionally made us smile was the eagerness that was clearly current from the proficient group of cooks who ensured that we have been taken on a sequence of artistic culinary journeys throughout our keep. From string hoppers (the Sri Lankan breakfast staple which occurs to be one among our all time favourites) that have been served throughout breakfast, to dishes which championed each tomatoes and carrots, the vegan meals at Six Senses Kanuhura was excellent. Chef Manuel amazed us with simply how scrumptious tomatoes might be, while Chef Rajesh introduced a carrot masterpiece that tasted even higher than it seemed. Excellent on each single stage.
Mirihi Island Resort
Mirihi Island Resort is a hidden gem set within the South Ari Atoll on the tiniest of tropical islands, boasting an intimate ambiance and unspoiled pure magnificence. Situated on the image excellent seaside or over the crystal clear waters, the 36 villas and suites are easy and chic, that is all about staying someplace the place the posh comes out of your distinctive location and never the scale of your flat display screen TV. Select Mirihi Island Resort and select to benefit from the pure attraction of this small but luxurious resort on this breathtaking Maldivian paradise. Relaxation assured, as soon as they know that you’re vegan Chef Felix and his proficient him will hold issues thrilling with their ‘off menu’ plant based mostly creations.
The normal sand floored restaurant Dhonveli is on the coronary heart of all issues culinary at Mirihi Island Resort, and is blessed with fabulous views of the ocean from its spacious decking space. That is the place we feasted on luxurious vegan breakfasts together with waffles, pancakes, noodle soup and Sri Lankan hoppers served with creamy curry and seeni sambal. Our lunches have been equally as lengthy and leisurely, as we labored our means by means of the vegan menu objects together with the tastiest of jackfruit and avocado tacos. Pleasant desserts have been additionally on supply akin to a rosemary and coconut panna cotta, with the rosemary and vanilla flavours pairing completely with the juicy and candy mango.
All the pieces you must plan your journey in 2024
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort is positioned within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, which makes it the proper possibility for individuals who want to discover the wealthy marine biodiversity of the area. It’s additionally the proper possibility for luxurious journey lovers who get pleasure from luxurious lodging, distinctive service, connoisseur eating and refined spa therapies. With a give attention to wellness and leisure, you’ll be able to make sure that you’ll get pleasure from a memorable escape which can depart you rejuvenated and with an enhanced sense of properly being.
Throughout our keep at The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort the ‘Eat Well’ philosophy was ever current, from the recent orange juice press in our villa to the particular menu inclusions, it was very simple to eat properly as vegan friends and that’s precisely what we did. With the sort help of Chef Min and his group we loved dishes together with tofu scramble, noodle soup and avocado toast for our breakfasts, while lunches featured pad krapow, Indian model curries and even a Past Burger. A particular vegan menu was created for us while eating at The Pearl (their signature Japanese restaurant) which included tempura, miso soup and katsu curry, and we actually made positive to pattern the vegan avocado creamy cake on the all day eating menu. Being vegan within the Maldives is oh so easy once you select to remain at The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort.
What subsequent for vegan journey within the Maldives? In fact there will probably be extra resorts that can develop their menus to cater for the ever rising variety of friends who’re both vegan or get pleasure from plant based mostly meals, this in itself is thrilling and we will’t wait to expertise what they create. However will we see a vegan resort within the Maldives any time quickly? Nicely, there are already a lot of vegan eating places, and we’re fairly positive because the demand for vegan meals continues to increase globally, there’ll certainly be a totally vegan resort within the Maldives within the not too distant future.
Paul Eyers
Paul Eyers is co-founder of Vegan Meals Quest who write about luxurious lodges and resorts in Southeast Asia with a give attention to sustainable journey, eco journey and vegan journey. Presently based mostly in Malaysia, Paul additionally writes about sporting occasions and a few of the best golf programs all through the area.
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