Incredible luxury ‘island’ villas set to be built in paradise tourist hotspot – but you’ll need to have your sea legs
INCREDIBLE luxury island villas are set to be built in the paradise tourist hotspot the Maldives that’ll float on the ocean.
You’ll need your sea legs to be a part of the impressive visionary project that’s looking at promoting sustainable tourism in the popular nation for sun seekers.
This interesting plan has promised to be a unique experience for visitors with private views of the crystal water, spacious bedrooms, bathrooms, and living areas, as well as their own protected garden and wavy wooden terraces.
The islands are uniquely shaped to look like a pentagon with rounded edges, the middle is open aired so the gorgeous sun can hit keen holidaymakers.
With huge bay windows all across the villa letting you see out to the ocean, waking up in paradise has never been easier.
Half of the island is raised to provide shelter with the other side being low enough to jump up on and sunbathe with deckchairs in place.
Each floating home has its own tree in the corner of the garden to really complete the island feel.
Copenhagen-based maritime architecture group MAST has partnered with the local developers to create the fancy off-grid floating villas.
The innovative structures were presented to the government last August.
The floating villas make use of various existing technologies, including solar cells, on-board wastewater treatment, and water production devices, to provide a high-end experience that is drastically different from your usual resorts on land.
In strong winds the homes might experience gentle swaying.
Because of the islands location off shore the only way to reach them are by boat, swimming, or paddleboard meaning they probably aren’t for uneasy swimmers.
They are currently just concepts, with further developments to be started soon by Maldivian NGOs and the local community.
The Maldives, consisting of a low-lying archipelago of 1,200 tropical islands, has seen a massive surge in new projects in recent years due to the booming tourism industry and beloved views.
Land reconstruction in the island nation has proven to be an expensive job in the past and is seen as very damaging to the environment.
The making of luxury resorts often involve covering coral reefs with sand which damages not only the reefs but also throws off the ocean’s natural current.
These projects usually need more trees, most frequently palm trees from other neighbouring islands affecting the natural ecosystems.
Overwater bungalows are so sought after these days that hotels across Europe and Asia have started to make them not just places like the Maldives.
Egypt already has some impressive luxury floating bungalows that has attracted thousands of Brits each summer.
A tiny beach resort in Albania has overwater huts with hammocks for as little as £8 a day.
Or go over to Greece, to the Stella Island resort in Crete that has its own overwater bungalows.