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Becca Kufrin’s road to romance is almost over. On August 6, “The Bachelorette” star will pick the man of her dreams on the hit ABC reality show’s 14th season finale—and she’s doing so in paradise at the 5-star Shangri-La Villingili.
Kufin deserves to have something beautiful—both in the love department and otherwise. Who can forget the last gut-wrenching finale of “The Bachelor,” when star Arie Luyendyk Jr.—having a total change of heart—broke up with America’s sweetheart just weeks after proposing to her, stealing her fairytale ending and her future. She was given a second chance at love when she was selected to become this season’s bachelorette and on Monday, the Minnesota-born gal will make her choice, and solidify her future.
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Bachelor Nation will watch with bated breath as both suitors, Garrett Yrigoyen and Blake Horstmann, get down on bended knee and attempt to become the man of her dreams.
ABC has picked the perfect romantic destination to erase the pain of her past and set the tone for her future on the idyllic private island of Villingili in the Maldives. During her time at the resort, Becca will experience a date like never before, at one of the most exclusive locations on Earth, right on the equator. She will board Shangri-La’s luxurious 21-meter-long Horizon yacht as well as experience acrobatic dolphins frolicking at sunset, romantic strolls around the island and bask in the unique scenery of towering banyan trees, coconut palms and natural lagoons.
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A private hideaway, in a world of its own, Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa, Maldives is the perfect setting for couples, with its secluded location as part of the Maldives southernmost atoll. For the ultimate luxury experience, its Villa Muthee is the epitome of tropical refinement. The presidential villa nestles in its own luxurious environment with its private walkway entrance, a spacious deck with a private infinity pool and direct access to the ocean, a separate living room, yoga pavilion and even its own spa treatment room to let guests relax without leaving the villa.
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Beyond Villa Muthee, the resort offers an extensive choice of accommodation, such as the unique Tree House Villas, which are perched on stilts among the emerald green treetops and offer intimate settings with marvelous views of the ocean and a large deck with its own private infinity pool. There are also the quintessentially Maldivian Water Villas that are positioned over the lagoon. These open and airy villas come with overwater hammocks for languorous lounging.
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The resort offers many options for water adventurers, such as turtle-quest snorkeling, diving to a unique shipwreck site, surfing with half a dozen great wave setups or parasailing for a bird’s eye view of the island. Tropical havenists will also find their own piece of paradise in the unique flora and fauna that can be explored while cycling around Villingili’s jungle and coastal pathways or while playing on the only golf course in the Maldives. Couples can also enjoy a range of cultural experiences like no other in the Maldives, with guided tours of the neighboring islands of Addu Atoll, visits to the local farms and samplings of Maldivian cuisine.
The brightest gem in the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean, Villingili Island is a haven for those seeking true romance. As if it was meant to be, the resort is located in the heart-shaped Addu Atoll. Literally, “The Bachelorette” producers could not have chosen a more perfect or poignant spot for Becca to find love.
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