MONTREAL — Club Med has just opened Finolhu Villas, new Eco Nature Villas on the private island of Gasfinolhu in the heart of the Indian Ocean in the Maldives, a five-minute boat ride away from the Club Med resort of Kani.

These 52 villas on stilts or on the beach, each have their own terrace and private pool and are perfect for lovers of nature, white sandy beaches and crystal clear sea.

Located on a five-hectare lagoon, the villas have a Welcome Lounge, gourmet restaurant and bar round a spacious swimming pool. Tennis courts, a fitness room, Club Med Spa by Ila and a pontoon are available for leisure and water sports.

The entire facility is equipped with solar roofs that produce 100% of the energy requirements.

Along with unlimited access to all the 4-Trident resort amenities, clients of the Finolhu Villas will benefit from exclusive and tailored services.

The transfer from the airport, by speed boat, will bring clients directly to their villa, where a personal butler will welcome them.

A concierge service also offers priority booking at Kandu specialty restaurant, room service, champagne from 6 p.m. and more.

Several sports and activities are available on the island: tennis, yoga, dance lessons, cooking classes, scuba diving, jet-skiing, water-skiing and parasailing.