08 August 2024 – The Indian Ocean truly offers the best of sun, sea and golden sands, and can cater to all types of travellers, including solo travellers ready to escape to an island paradise alone.

Here are four inspiring Indian Ocean resorts worth visiting to make a solo holiday truly exceptional:

Best Solo Break for Water Babies: Adaaran Prestige Vadoo
At the Maldives’ Adults-Only Premium All-Inclusive Adaaran Prestige Vadoo, solo travellers can immerse themselves in unforgettable ocean-based experiences at one with nature. Explore vibrant coral reefs during a guided snorkelling adventure, or take a short sail into the ocean from the resort to view waters teeming with dolphins. For the more adventurous, deep dive in a passenger submarine that takes you on an underwater adventure 120ft below the surface.

The resort is a short speedboat ride way from Male international airport, which keeps costs down for solo travellers, while maximising holiday time at the resort.

For more information about Adaaran Prestige Vadoo, visit https://www.adaaran.com/prestigevadoo/

Best Solo Break for Rejuvenation: Adaaran Select Meedhupparu
Nestled on a mature island adorned with ancient trees and its own house reef, Maldives All-Inclusive resort Adaaran Select Meedhupparu invites spa lovers to embark on an unforgettable journey of relaxation in the heart of the island paradise.

Located amidst lush foliage and surrounded by the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean, Adaaran Select Meedhupparu offers a sanctuary where tranquility meets vibrant marine life.

For spa aficionados, Adaaran Select Meedhupparu offers up The Ultimate Indulgence spa treatment – head-to-toe pampering, and includes an aromatherapy foot bath, traditional body scrub, and ELEMIS facial. The treatment lasts 2.5 hours and costs $369 USD.

For more information about Adaaran Select Meedhupparu, visit https://www.adaaran.com/selectmeedhupparu/

Best Solo Break For Wellness: Heritance Ayurveda
Heritance Ayurveda is a premier five-star resort located on the southern coastal belt of Sri Lanka, offering traditional Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, a curated nutritious dining experience and a stunning location by the sea, converge to create a sanctuary of holistic well-being.

In Sri Lanka, Ayurveda is a practise passed down through generations, emphasizing balance and natural healing. At Heritance Ayurveda, guests become participants in their own journey of self-discovery and restoration. Beyond addressing physical ailments, Ayurveda fosters holistic well-being by addressing underlying imbalances, guiding guests towards equilibrium.

The journey at Heritance Ayurveda begins with a personalised consultation with the in-house Ayurvedic doctors, who assess individual guests and designs a tailored programme. Treatments are aligned to balance mind, body, and soul, aiming to rejuvenate.

Nutrition plays a pivotal role in the Ayurvedic experience, with meals curated by a team of expert chefs in consultation with Ayurvedic doctors and nutritionists. Each meal caters to different body types, addressing specific nutritional requirements.

Experience the serenity of morning yoga practices. Every guest can experience 11 complimentary yoga sessions during their stay, one of which is an aqua session, irrespective of the number of nights. Guests staying for more than seven nights or more can enjoy one complimentary meditation session during their stay.

For more information about Heritance Ayurveda, visit https://www.heritancehotels.com/ayurveda/offers.html

Best Solo Break for Tea Lovers: Heritance Tea Factory
Yes, there’s even an Indian Ocean solo break perfect for tea lovers! Heritance Tea Factory is a hotel within a sympathetically transformed 19th-century tea factory, offering a distinct blend of historical elegance and modern comfort surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. Heritance Tea Factory stands amidst a tea plantation, so is narrative of tea’s rich legacy, inviting guests to a solo retreat like no other.

The property is a living narrative of tea’s rich legacy, inviting guests into the heart of tea country to savour curated and immersive tea experiences. Guests can don the traditional attire of local tea pluckers and learn the art that has defined this region for centuries, or participate in cultural tea tasting sessions that explore the diverse flavours and stories behind each blend.

Beyond tea-centric activities, solo guests can join guided walks along the legendary Ramayana Trails,  a special tour exploring pivotal locations from this epic narrative, enriching an understanding of Sri Lanka’s mythological heritage, or take a hike along the Pekoe Trail, Sri Lanka’s first long-distance walking route.

For more information about Heritance Tea Factory , visit https://www.heritancehotels.com/teafactory/

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Image Captions:
Image 1: For spa aficionados, Adaaran Select Meedhupparu offers up The Ultimate Indulgence spa treatment
Image 2: Heritance Ayurveda is a premier five-star resort in Sri Lanka offering traditional Ayurveda, yoga, meditation, and a stunning location by the sea.
Image 3: Heritance Tea Factory stands amidst a tea plantation, where guests can learn the art of tea plucking.

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About Aitken Spence Hotels
Aitken Spence Hotels is part of the Sri Lankan blue-chip conglomerate Aitken Spence PLC. Aitken Spence Hotels owns and operates 17 hotels and resorts across Sri Lanka, Maldives, Oman and India. The Company’s owned hotels are reflected under the Heritance, Adaaran and Turyaa brands, popular around the world for its exceptional service and undisputed product and curated lifestyle experiences. The Company’s Sri Lankan portfolio includes eight hotels and resorts spread across the island of which five are Heritance properties, whilst the Maldives resorts totals to five (with one Heritance resort), three in Oman and one in India.

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