About
A home away from home, a flawless resort in the Maldives—this was the vision behind Velaa conceived by Jiří Šmejc, a successful entrepreneur from the Czech Republic, and his wife Radka.
It all began when, after several years of traveling, they couldn't find a place that met their expectations in terms of comfort, atmosphere, and service.
As the saying goes, "If you want something done right, do it yourself." After sharing his dream of the perfect hotel with billionaire Petr Kellner, Jiří created a paradise on earth.
From Malé airport to Velaa Private Island, it's just under an hour by seaplane.