BEHIND THE SCENES of the most exclusive luxury resorts in the Maldives, armies of hoteliers labour to ensure every iota of advantage to stay ahead of the competition. Where every property professes to offer the most evocative golden hour views, intuitive butler services, luxurious spa treatments and breathtaking house reefs, the margins for excellence are narrow and every word of praise, hard-earned.
If the glowing reviews of Velaa Private Island are anything to
