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The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

Sobchak posted the clip to over five million followers on Instagram

Vladimir Putin’s ‘goddaughter’ calls waiters her ‘black slaves’ at 5-star hotel in the Maldives

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Russian reality TV star and ex-Playboy model Kseniya Sobchak, 37, caused fury with the Instagram video filmed at the £1,749-a-night resort in the Maldives A TV star believed to be Vladimir Putin‘s goddaughter has been slammed for calling waiters at a luxury holiday resort ‘black slaves’. Kseniya Sobchak, 37, posted a clip to Instagram showing her filming some […]

Maldives offers the perfect family getaway this summer

Maldives offers the perfect family getaway this summer

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THE St. Regis Maldives is home to the John Jacob Astor Estate, one of the largest overwater villa in the Maldives. With a total size of 1,540 square meters and featuring a two-storey main villa and two connecting lagoon villas, it is the perfect residence for wealthy Middle Eastern families. The John Jacob Astor Estate […]

16 incredible Maldives hotels with overwater villas

16 incredible Maldives hotels with overwater villas

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Milaidhoo Island has ocean villas with ‘secret’ rooftop loft decks Snooze in a floating hammock; watch the sunset from a glass-bottom outdoor bathtub; or paddle in a private infinity pool that seems to flow into the sea. It seems a shame to visit the Maldives and not go the whole hog by splashing out on […]