Marco Den Ouden, GM of the incredible Patina Maldives Resort takes us inside this breathtaking resort property that is taking the Maldives to a new level of luxury, design and sustainability.
Marco Den Ouden is General Manager at the prestigious Patina Maldives in the Fari Islands, Maldives, the flagship property from the sophisticated new lifestyle brand Patina Hotels & Resorts, from The Capella Group.
An oasis of chic living, this property is taking the Maldives to a new level of luxury, out of the box design and thinking, as well as sustainability. The Fari Islands are completely man made, a concept that came from the Maldivian government.
Designed to perfection by renowned architects Marcio Kogan known for his unique brand of trivial modernism with an emphasis on sustainability with an eco friendly concept, using natural materials, it is a fusion of absolutely privacy and luxury.
This serene oasis has ten dining options, ninety 1-3 bedroom beach and pool villas, each with its own pool, and 20 Fari Studios. In some of the the 90 villas, glass walls can be retracted on 3 sides.
The property offers bespoke wellness journeys, interactive sporting programs, culinary delights from 12 different venues, and endless instagrammable, captivating moments.
Here Marco, a talented GM who speaks seven languages talks to Renae about this courageously brilliant project, his life on a remote island and how the Maldives has sailed through the recent difficult times with growing tourist numbers due to their handling of the changing world.
