India, June 29 -- The transition to the quiet depths of the Raa Atoll is less of a physical journey and more of a total psychological recalibration. While many travel to a Maldivian resort straight from the international terminal, my journey was a bit different - I was transferring to Raaya by Atmosphere after spending time at another resort. Yet, the moment the seaplane touched down on the infinite blue canvas surrounding Raaya by Atmosphere, it felt like entering an entirely different world. Also read | The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Maldives welcomes Indian tourists back amid new luxury resort developments

Arriving at this newly relaunched private island sanctuary - spread over a sprawling 39 hectares (nearly 100 acres) - the first thing t...