During the holiday season, famous people from Hollywood jetted off to far-flung locales for lavish holidays.
The Kardashian family indulged in a luxurious Aspen lodge, Ansel Elgort rented a Dominican Republic retreat, and John Legend and Chrissy Teigen shared glimpses of their travels in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Turks and Caicos. However, Idris Elba’s getaway to the Maldives might just have been the most breathtaking.
The Hobbs & Shaw actor and his wife, Sabrina, escaped to the One&Only Reethi Rah in the Maldives, residing in one of the property’s overwater villas.
Situated on one of the largest private islands in North Malé Atoll, Elba’s villa can only be accessed via high-stilted wooden walkways.
This one-bedroom haven floats over the waves of the Indian Ocean, which is known for its stunning turquoise waters. The open floor plan of this haven includes a living and dining space, in addition to a bathroom that is designed in the style of a luxurious spa. The design of the mansion incorporates features of Balinese architecture while also incorporating parts of the local architecture.
The interior of the villa emits an air of sophisticated calm, while the outside of the estate is just as spectacular. Elba took pleasure in a private infinity pool that was designed to blend in well with the gorgeous scenery and was surrounded by catamaran nets that were ideal for relaxing in.
In addition, there is a separate balcony with a daybed that looks out over the water, an outdoor dining space that is perfect for hosting intimate dinners under the stars, and an outdoor shower, which together exemplify the idea of indoor-outdoor living. The fact that the Cats star had direct access to the lagoon was unquestionably the cherry on top of the cake for her.
When the English actor left his lavish apartment, he toured the resort’s environs on a bicycle, relaxed on the resort’s pristine sandy beaches, enjoyed a romantic private dining experience at Tapasake restaurant, and unwound at the property’s elegant Rah Bar. All of these activities were part of his stay at the resort.
Elba, who is a passionate soccer player, even took part in the One&Only Festive Football Tournament. Additionally, on New Year’s Eve, he astonished fellow guests with a DJ set, which added an unforgettable element to an already spectacular trip.