A new spa comprising seven secluded over-water bungalows, which is due to open early next year, is to form part of the Viceroy Hotel Group's newest resort in the Maldives.

Viceroy Maldives overlooks the Indian Ocean and offers 61 villas around a lagoon, with The Spa at Viceroy Maldives to help reduce stress and renew the body, mind and soul.

The seven bungalows are to feature five multi-purpose spaces, such as one for nail and hair and a VIP cabana with a private wet chamber offering a Vichy shower and soaking tub.

Treatments have been developed around five major experiences: syama (anti-ageing); sama (sanctuary and calm mind); and sodhakana (cleanse and purify your being).

Santi (pure spa) and svathya (sound state of health) are the remaining experiences, which aim to allow visitors to explore the emotion, feeling or physical outcome they wish to achieve.

Other facilities at The Spa at Viceroy Maldives include the Vai spa café offering an organic dining option and individual yoga and fitness pavilions, with equipment from Technogym.

A spokesperson said: "By moving away from the traditional massage, facial and body treatment, the Spa at Viceroy Maldives presents guests with a menu designed to reclaim an inner harmony through holistic therapies."

Details: www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com