Having had the chance to journey to the Maldives a number of occasions through the previous ten years, now in 2024 we’re blissful to say that the Maldives is certainly a vegan pleasant vacation spot. It wasn’t straightforward at first, when intensive 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 might be excited and impressed by the plant based mostly meals that we have been served. That activity is now a lot simpler as increasingly more Maldivian resorts add vegan and plant based mostly dishes and menus to their intensive 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 totally 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 provides luxurious, tranquility and escapism to anybody who chooses to remain. Along with a number of beautiful beachfront and overwater villas, this unique resort boasts breathtaking views, crystal clear waters, therapeutic spa therapies, and thoughtfully created wellness programmes that embody their revolutionary ‘Wellness Your Manner’ eating idea the place everyone seems to be handled equally, and nobody misses out.

The ‘Wellness Your Manner’ idea at JA Manafaru is exclusive and actually great, your entire dietary wants will probably be catered for as there are tailored dishes for a number of diets on each menu. The intensive and thrilling vegan choices noticed us having fun with dishes together with crispy ‘fish’ fillets in a cherry tomato stew served with contemporary lemon and toasted bitter dough subsequent to the pool at Andiamo. While the various 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

Positioned within the Lhaviyani Atoll, Six Senses Kanuhura provides visitors the best in sustainable luxurious and barefoot magnificence, it’s every part you’d count on 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 right mix of latest design and conventional allure discovered all through this beautiful resort. Six Senses Kanuhura is a tropical haven the place trendy comforts meet mom nature, and your luxurious trip desires will most actually come true.

Six Senses have made a dedication to finally 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 collection of inventive culinary journeys throughout our keep. From string hoppers (the Sri Lankan breakfast staple which occurs to be one in every of 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 could be, while Chef Rajesh offered a carrot masterpiece that tasted even higher than it seemed. Excellent on each single degree.

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. Positioned on the image good seaside or over the crystal clear waters, the 36 villas and suites are easy and stylish, that is all about staying someplace the place the posh comes out of your distinctive location and never the dimensions of your flat display screen TV. Select Mirihi Island Resort and select to benefit from the pure allure 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 maintain 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 the vegan menu gadgets together with the tastiest of jackfruit and avocado tacos. Pleasant desserts have been additionally on supply equivalent to a rosemary and coconut panna cotta, with the rosemary and vanilla flavours pairing completely with the juicy and candy mango.

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The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort

The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort is situated within the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, which makes it the right possibility for individuals who want to discover the wealthy marine biodiversity of the area. It’s additionally the right possibility for luxurious journey lovers who take pleasure in luxurious lodging, distinctive service, connoisseur eating and refined spa therapies. With a deal with wellness and rest, you’ll be able to ensure that you’ll take pleasure in a memorable escape which is able to go away you rejuvenated and with an enhanced sense of nicely being.

Throughout our keep at The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort the ‘Eat Nicely’ philosophy was ever current, from the contemporary orange juice press in our villa to the particular menu inclusions, it was very straightforward to eat nicely as vegan visitors and that’s precisely what we did. With the type assist 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 fashion 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 if you select to remain at The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort.

What subsequent for vegan journey within the Maldives? After all there will probably be extra resorts that can develop their menus to cater for the ever rising variety of visitors who’re both vegan or take pleasure in plant based mostly meals, this in itself is thrilling and we are able to’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 variety of vegan eating places, and we’re fairly positive because the demand for vegan meals continues to broaden globally, there’ll certainly be a completely 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 accommodations and resorts in Southeast Asia with a deal with sustainable journey, eco journey and vegan journey. At present based mostly in Malaysia, Paul additionally writes about sporting occasions and a few of the most interesting golf programs all through the area.