April Showers Bring May Flowers at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas

Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is in bloom and to celebrate, the luxury resort is offering guests the opportunity to enjoy a selection of unparalleled floral-related experiences derived from orchids, flowers, and plants native to the Maldives Islands. From taking a guided tour of, or enjoying an elegant afternoon tea in the garden, to indulging in luxurious flower essence therapy sessions and spa treatments, the immersive activities encapsulate the floral aromas, decadent flavors, and beautiful sights of this tropical atoll.

Orchids Feed the Spirit and Body in the Nala Orchid Garden

• The Nala Orchid Garden, one of the many stunning green spaces in the resort and home to approximately 1,200 blooms of 25 different orchid varieties, is the heart of inspiration for the resort’s immersive floral guest experiences. In addition to the garden itself, there are nearly 2,000 orchids scattered around the resort, all of which are cared for by Prem Pemithalaka, the resort’s resident Orchid Guru.

• For those looking to spend more time amongst these brightly hued exotic flowers, the Nala Orchid Garden also presents a delightful setting in which to indulge in an elegant afternoon tea. A private table for up to four people is set in shade with a special menu of Maldivian or English treats, including lobster and caviar mashuni rolled in chapati bread, curried chicken and cheese baked in pastry and a spiced bread with local banana compote and caramel banana cream. Afternoon tea starts from $295++ per person based on two sharing and includes half a bottle of champagne.

Wildflowers Fuel the Mind

• With the soul and body satisfied by the tranquility and decadence of the garden, guests can also indulge in a little Flower Essence Therapy to feed the body. Designed to help enhance emotional balance, the session begins by exploring the unique patterns of being through conversive exchange to gain insights into the individual’s personality and emotional state. The process is then followed by an intriguing flower-card reading that will help prescribe guests with their own unique flower-essence remedy to take home. Using Bach Flower Remedies, these essences are made from wildflowers, trees and bushes that contain calming and mood-enhancing properties. First introduced in the 1930’s, Bach Flower Essences are powerful yet gentle healing tools that are able to catalyze the resolution of profound emotional imbalances.