Question 1

Sustainability & Environmental Projects

Accepted Answer

- Resort partnering with The NOW Force for Good Alliance and EarthCheck (since Earth Day 2020) to advance sustainability
  - The Marine Discovery Centre (MDC) — interactive research and education centre guiding guests and locals through the underwater world; uses multi-language touch screen video kiosks, dramatic photography, exhibition boards, educational talks, life-size models, a children's area, and interaction with marine biologists
  - www.marinesavers.com — features history, progress and plans of all Four Seasons Resorts Maldives marine conservation projects; interactive components enable guests to track satellite-tagged turtles, follow progress of coral frames, and keep up with island events
  - Reefscapers — Four Seasons Resorts Maldives coral propagation project, one of the most successful of its kind in the world; initiated by Maldivian environmental consultancy Seamarc Pvt. Ltd, sponsored by the Resorts and guests; process involves attaching coral fragments onto specially d

Question 2

Architecture & Design

Accepted Answer

- Designed by visionary Sri Lankan architect Murad Ismail
  - Simple, contemporary blend of traditional Maldivian and Sri Lankan forms
  - 45-degree pitch of the high thatched roofs
  - Use of coral walls — Four Seasons received approval from the Maldivian Government to recycle the coral used from a redevelopment project, painstakingly reviving ancient Maldivian building techniques on the external walls of the villas
  - Entry to each residential domain is via its own turquoise gate with reclaimed coral walls and lush vegetation providing maximum privacy
  - Cut-throughs in vegetation, 'picture' frames created by cross beams, private gardens, tall ceilings and endless jungle paths
  - Clean lines and lack of elaboration, carvings, or decoration

Question 3

Beaches & Snorkelling

Accepted Answer

- Named GQ Russia's Best Beach Resort 2021
  - One kilometre of white sandy beach on its northern and southern shores, ending in sand-spits on the eastern and western tips
  - On the western side, the lagoon extends two kilometres
  - Paddleboat Waiters deliver chilled refreshments to guests as soon as they beckon
  - Resort's warm, shallow lagoon teeming with marine life
  - Coral Garden and Snorkel Trail to see the work of Reefscapers

Question 4

Excursions

Accepted Answer

- Dolphin cruises
  - Sunset fishing
  - Sandbank picnics
  - Private island escapes
  - Private yacht trips onboard the luxurious Landaa Summer II

Question 5

Weddings and Honeymoons

Accepted Answer

- Four Seasons Resorts Maldives offer three wedding and honeymoon options seamlessly intertwined
  - Exchange or renew vows at picturesque locations including the powder-white sands of Blu Beach or Landaa's free-standing Overwater Wedding Pavilion with glass aisle
  - 'Swap' paradises via a 30-minute point-to-point seaplane transfer to Kuda Huraa
  - Sail away on Four Seasons Explorer — the Maldives' fastest and most luxurious liveaboard — for a marine and cultural odyssey into the outer atolls
  - Wedding package includes the ceremonial set-up, a romantic dinner and spa treatments for the happy couple

Question 6

Meeting and Function Rooms

Accepted Answer

- Two spacious function rooms, both showcasing traditional Maldivian design and modern tropical interiors
  - Meeting package includes room set-up, tea/coffee breaks and lunch
  - Spouse or family programs incorporating activities from cooking classes to kayaking

Question 7

Pools

Accepted Answer

- 50m infinity pool with swim-up bar and sundeck (the only Olympic-sized pool in the Maldives)
  - 20m 'floating' seawater pool
  - Blu sunset pool
  - Kids pool (at Kids Club)
  - Complimentary pool service includes chilled towels, iced water, Evian spritz and frozen fruit

Question 8

Flying Triggerfish (Custom Seaplane)

Accepted Answer

- First customised DHC-6-300 Twin Otter luxury seaplane by Four Seasons
  - Seats a maximum of eight in superior comfort (versus the 14 seats in a regular seaplane)
  - Used for airport transfers, private charters, island-hopping adventures and seaplane surfaris
  - Marvel in comfort at the pearl-like islands of the Maldives

Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru