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Nestled to the southwest of Sri Lanka, this island nation is a slice of paradise. After the influence of colonial powers began in the sixteenth century, the people of this beautiful island chafed under the rule of various European colonial leaders until finally shaking free of British rule in 1965. The British maintained an air base on the island for another 12 years, but with their departure, this nation has begun rebuilding its reputation as the ultimate global vacation destination.
With an aim to expanding beyond fishing and traditional tourism, the Maldives have entered the twenty-first century with an eye toward luxury tourism. That’s where our next Titan, Rohit Ravi, has managed to develop one of the most awe-inspiring hotels in the world, the St. Regis Vommuli Resort.
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