Sol's hotel in Maldives

QUESTION: I believe that Sol Kerzner has built a magnificent hotel in the Maldives. Any details? - Patsy Jackson

ANSWER: One&Only, Sol Kerzner's international hotel group, has two luxurious hotels in the Maldives, but the one you are referring to is the One&Only Maldives at Reethi Rah. The most expensive hotel ever built in the Maldives, it features thatch-roofed guest rooms perched over the ocean, villas with private pools, 12 private beaches, transfers from the airport by yacht, a waterfront spa and a host of acclaimed restaurants. Room rates range from US$750 to US$6050 per night, excluding 10% service charge. Packages are available. The flying time to Maldives has been substantially reduced by the introduction of direct flights between Johannesburg and the Maldives by China Eastern Airlines.