Beach House at Manafaru Maldives offers high tea
Beach House Manafaru
The Beach House at Manafaru Maldives offers a level of serenity unsurpassed in the Maldives. The Beach House Maldives, which will join the Waldorf Astoria Collection on 1 March 2010.
This year it has launched a new Art Gallery offering guests the opportunity to sample a unique take on the traditional afternoon tea. Traditional local Maldivian ingredients are used to create a range of fine delicacies resembling English favourites but with a distinctly tropical twist. The delicacies range from Breadfruit Cake to a Maldivian Pine Nut and Coconut Scone.
The concept has borrowed inspiration from the historic tradition of Bileh Meeru Kurun or High Tea served to Maldivian Kings of old, the menu also echoes the current day practice on local islands.
A variety of hot teas and local juices are served to complement the menu. From Gandhakoalhi Oshu Fani, a basil seed juice designed to invigorate the senses, to Kulhifenu Sai, a spiced tea renowned for its healing and rejuvenating power; the ingredients are largely sourced from the island and offer a distinctly Maldivian flavour.
The Art Gallery will host local visiting artists who will be showcasing their work and offering demonstrations to guests. Currently a local painter is in residence. Visits from local Silversmith and Craftsmen are scheduled for 2010. The Art Gallery at Beach House Manafaru, is part of an ongoing re-branding project which will see the resort become the first Waldorf Astoria Collection property in Asia Pacific from 1 March 2010 with a philosophy to bring luxurious, authentic experiences to its guests. Highlights will include new food and beverage (F&B) concepts across all restaurants; upgraded Villa interiors; an enhanced excursion and activity programme and a new Spa programme as well as the addition of direct seaplane transfers to the resort from Male’ International Airport.
The Beach House at Manafaru Maldives recreates the style and charm of traditional Maldivian hospitality, while seamlessly blending Asian traditions of simplicity and elegance to its overall appeal. Sleek, contemporary and sexy, the Beach House offers unparalleled luxury to the discerning few. Each villa and suite offers a private pool, complete privacy and a personal butler to pre-empt and exceed your expectations. World-class cuisine from all corners of the world combined with countless on- and off-shore recreational facilities round up the truly supreme character of the Beach House at Manafaru Maldives.
The Beach House at Manafaru Maldives is part of Relais & Châteaux which is an exclusive collection of 480 of the finest hotels and gourmet restaurants in 56 countries.
Date: 12 January 2010
