October 2022…/ Travellers and football fans heading out to Qatar for a holiday or to attend this year's FIFA World Cup 2022 (20 Nov – 18 Dec) can now twin their trip with a stay at the luxury Vakkaru Maldives resort in Baa Atoll, just five hours from Doha, thanks to a new 'FIFA World Cup 2022 Getaway' offer now available.

When booking direct on the website (vakkarumaldives.com), using the code FIFA22, guests can enjoy special rates for an overwater villa starting from £898 per night (tax included), including daily breakfast and complimentary daily dinner plus 50% off transfers for 6 nights' or more. Families can benefit from complimentary stays and meals for up to 2 children under 12 years when staying for a minimum of 5 nights. Valid for stays between 15 Nov – 22 Dec 2022. Stays must be booked by 15 November.

During FIFA 2022, guests staying at Vakkaru can expect a host of fun football-themed experiences to celebrate the World Cup, from live match break fire & LED shows to FIFA fun pool parties and FIFA family quizzes.

For those travelling back from the excitement in Qatar and looking for a place to unwind, the limited time offer also includes a schedule of Yoga & Wellness sessions at the resort's idyllic new open air yoga deck. Where better to experience the World Cup than at a timeless sanctuary recently named the Indian Ocean's Leading Resort at the World Travel Awards 2022.

Please find full details of the special offer and activities below:

Special Guest Experiences include:

• World Cup Live Match at Cabana with a special F&B offers
• Live match break entertainment by resident artist
• Games for the all the family: Score bidding and crab race
• FIFA grand opening match between Vakkaru Champions and guests at Vakkaru Camp football pitch
• Foosball Tournament at the resort's Coconut Club
• Beach soccer at Splash beach
• Soccer Camp for Kids and Teenagers in Vakkaru Camp
• FIFA Family Fun Quiz
• FIFA Fun Pool Party and Games

Visit vakkarumaldives.com for more information or follow us on Instagram @vakkarumaldives and Twitter @vakkarumaldives.

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About Vakkaru Maldives

Located in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve renowned for its spectacular sea life, Vakkaru Maldives is a timeless sanctuary recently named the Indian Ocean's Leading Resort in the World Travel Awards. An awe-inspiring 30-minute seaplane ride from Velana International Airport takes you to this secluded reef island, shaded by coconut palms and blessed with calming ocean views and powder-soft white-sand beaches. Here 113 beautifully appointed Over Water and Beach Villas are elegantly designed to respect their surroundings, while exceptional dining experiences and amenities await. Among our industry-leading offerings is overwater Merana Spa, complete with an Ayurveda practice and a regular host to residencies by the world's most inspiring wellness practitioners. Children and teens are generously catered for in the Parrotfish Club and Coconut Club respectively, while guests of all ages can play against world-famous pros through a best-in-class coaching partnership with Tipsarevic Luxury Tennis or play each other on the newly opened padel tennis court, the only one in Baa Atoll. The resort's resident marine biologist is available for escorted ocean excursions, as well as talks about reef conservation and observations about the underwater world. Threading all these services and facilities together is our unique hospitality concept, Vakkare, that places a sincere, proactive commitment to putting care at the core of all we do.

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