"Patina Maldives doesn’t follow the Maldivian playbook, it tosses it out entirely. Located in the Fari Islands, this retreat leans into Brazilian Modernism, biophilic design, and zero-waste operations. With villas that open to the elements on three sides, the palette inside remains calm and grounded: wood, linen, rattan, and stone. Every detail, from the low-impact materials to the subtle integration of indoor and outdoor living, reflects a deeper philosophy: that luxury can be light on the land, and deeply restorative by design." - Tablet Hotels