A luxury resort in Maldives lets you eat your straw

At LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas, you can have your straw and eat it too.

The recently awarded ‘Leading Eco-Friendly Resort in the Maldives’ at the South Asian Travel Awards 2019 presents their latest sustainability initiatives: edible straws, biodegradable cups, and plant-based beef.

The biodegradable straws are made from cooked rice flour, tapioca starch, and water. They can last up to one hour before they soften and eventually dissolve.

Other sustainable surprises

Coffee lovers can also have their favorite ice blends to-go in a biodegradable bamboo cup at the resort’s signature Café LUX*. Made of bamboo fiber with biodegradable silicone lids that are dishwasher-friendly, these cups are also available in the resort’s retail shop. Be inspired to bring home a piece of eco-friendly memento of their tropical getaway.

Embraced by leading brands, tech companies and major news media, the plant-based protein, formally known as ‘Beyond Burger™’ is now available at three of the resort’s eight restaurants to provide additional vegan and kosher options.

“Protecting the environment is at the core of everything we do. Our planet needs us now more than ever, and we are proud to demonstrate mindful, sustainable and innovative top luxury. Our guests love it, and for many travelers, a sustainable mindset is a fundamental criteria when choosing a destination,” says Jonas Amstad, General Manager at LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas. 

About LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas

This luxury resort in the Maldives is situated on the picture-perfect island of Dhidhoofinolhu. The island paradise is home to 193 private villas, dotted at the water’s edge along two miles of powder-fine beaches and perched on stilts above a crystal lagoon.

On land or above water, sunset-facing or sunrise-facing, these super spacious rooms and suites bring an entirely original vibe of coastal, beach house chic to the Maldives. 

With a 5-Star PADI dive center, the resort’s limpid waters are a diver’s nirvana. But there’s an equal abundance of snorkeling and opportunities to visit the resident whale sharks. LUX* South Ari Atoll also offers two infinity pools, floodlit tennis courts and a Technogym fitness center while the LUX* Me spa is host to a wellness concierge and a menu of indulgent and stimulating treatments.

The resort boasts eight eateries and five bars. East Market is a sophisticated take on a bustling local night market. Umami offers fine dining from separate sushi, teppanyaki, and robata counters, as well as the Maldives’ largest selection of sakes and Japanese whiskeys. Allegria, Senses, and MIXE stimulate international palates. Beach Rouge introduces the dolce vita of a fashionable beach club to the island. 

For more information about the hotel, please visit www.luxsouthariatoll.com.

All images: credit to LUX* South Ari Atoll