My husband and I recently visited the Ritz Carlton Maldives for the first time and it was truly the most magical trip we have ever experienced. The Ritz Fari Islands are a heavenly scene of white sand beaches, crystal blue water, lush mature vegetation and perfectly maintained grounds. Upon arrival we met our ariz meeha, Muneef. We were shocked by how beautiful our overwater villa was. The rooms look as if they were built yesterday. You cannot detect a sign of wear anywhere, as they were perfectly maintained. We feel so lucky to have Muneef chosen as our ariz meeha. He is the epitome of somebody who embodies hospitality. Muneef checked on us multiple times a day, took care of our every need and provided us with so many thoughtful touches to make each day an experience we will never forget. We truly felt like royalty. The dining experiences we had on the island were second to none. The food was delicious, expertly prepared and plentiful. The servers were attentive, offering suggestions for meals and even learning our dining and beverage preferences. One of the most exhilarating activities we did was to learn to scuba dive. Katy put us at ease right away. She is patient, clear in her instructions and incredibly calm. She became more than an expert instructor on this trip, we consider her a friend. We thank Thomas, Luca and our dive capitan as well for accompanying us on numerous dives. Thanks to Katy, we are now in love with scuba diving. Her passion is contagious. We cannot wait until our next dive. Hospitality is truly the heart and soul of the Ritz Carlton Fari Islands. The entire staff deserve recognition for making this vacation a trip of a lifetime. We would like to thank everyone. Ting was so warm and welcoming. Pedro Samper, the executive chef, made sure we were pleased with our dining experiences. The entire staff at the Beach Shack were fantastic including Sunny, Anastasia, Ammu, Anoos, Mikku and everyone else. We were so pleased with Nishantha the sommelier, Sam, Tom, Jai, Sharippe and Ali at Eau Bar. Dewi and Yao gave us two of the best massages we’ve ever had. Dimitri, the head sommelier was wonderful, as was Ismail at Locanda. Even our dear housekeeper, Madheeh made sure we came home to beautiful touches and exceptional surprises each night. Again, as we write this review our hearts are full of love for all of you and Muneef and Katy are top of mind as we plan our next trip for February, 2026.