Kurumba is an Island that is 800 meters long and 400 meters wide and the coconut tree framed white beaches, crystal clear water and year round summer temperatures make for a picture perfect backdrop. Kurumba offers three different renew of vow packages (https://www.kurumba.com/wedding.html) and each includes a master of ceremony, venue hire, decorations, wedding certificates and a basic photo album on CD.

Starting at USD 500++, the option 3 package includes a master of ceremony to preside over the vows, Maldivian Bodu Beru traditional dance performance, bridal bouquet, wedding cake, one bottle of sparkling wine, Renewal of vows certificate, photographs by our staff (non-professional) of the ceremony on CD format and a Champagne Breakfast for the couple at Ocean Grill.

Priced at USD950++, the option 2 package includes a master of ceremony to preside over the vows, Maldivian Bodu Beru traditional dance performance, bridal bouquet, wedding cake, one bottle of champagne, 3-course set dinner at Ocean Grill with wine, Renewal of vows carved wood plaque, photographs by our staff (non-professional) of the ceremony on CD format and a Champagne Breakfast for the couple at Ocean Grill.

Our premium renew of vows package is prices at USD 1700++ and includes a basket of tropical fruits and a bottle of wine in your villa upon arrival, a master of ceremony to preside over the vows, Maldivian Bodu Beru traditional dance performance, bridal bouquet, wedding cake, canapés for sunset, two bottles of champagne, Kurumba’s Signature Sounds Of The Sea Dinner with wine, Renewal of vows carved wood plaque, local sarong (Feyli) for the couple, photographs by our staff (non-professional) of the ceremony on CD format, 90-minute spa treatment for the couple and a Champagne Breakfast for the couple at Ocean Grill.

With these new packages, the Bride and Groom can really enjoy the lead up to the ceremony from the time they arrive on the Island and take back amazing memories. The wedding organizer will take care of your arrangements making it an enjoyable and much more relaxed ceremony. Additional touches such as professional photography, private sunset cruises, entertainment, catering changes and additional beauty services can be organised with our pleasure.

We are seeing more and more couples choosing Kurumba as a destination wedding to either invite their friends and family on an extension of their honeymoon or to complete the ceremony of their dreams with ease and creativity.

About Kurumba Maldives
Kurumba Maldives (https://www.kurumba.com/) is set on a tropical island in the North Male’ atoll conveniently situated a brief 10 minute speed boat ride from the airport. Dotted with coconut trees that are the island’s namesake, Kurumba was the first private island resort in the Maldives. Lush tropical gardens, white sandy beaches and a vibrant house reef are the hallmarks of this classic Maldivian resort.

The resort offers an array of eight styles of accommodation, ranging from comfortable Superior rooms to the spacious Royal Residence, spread amongst the island’s lush tropical gardens with easy access to the beach. With nine different restaurants to choose from Kurumba Maldives will charm you with its unparallel choice of dining experience and a wide range of recreation activities and entertainment. All while maintaining idyllic refuges and quiet spaces of relaxation to create the perfect balance for a holiday in paradise, perfect for honeymooners and family alike.

Kurumba Maldives … A true origin.

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Taj Exotica Resort & Spa spreads idyllically along a pristine beach and the serene lagoon. The resort house 62 palm-thatched villas – most over water – sensitively integrate with the natural settings. Amongst them, beach villas with private plunge pools, and lagoon villas on stilts, perched over the ocean with their own private sun deck. Close at hand is the Taj Spa by Mandara. A tranquil haven where worry, stress and tension are alien

Lagoon Villa
The 24 Lagoon Villas, of 71 sq mts each, are a series of two adjacent villas on the lagoon along the island. They offer private sun decks with loungers, easy chairs and ladders with direct access leading to the lagoon Each villa has a double vanity bathroom, rain showers and bath tubs with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean

Deluxe Lagoon Villa
The Deluxe Lagoon Villas, of 60 sq mts each , are located at the far end of the island. These elegant stand-alone villas offer complete privacy as they open out to private sundecks with serene sea views and ladders leading into the lagoon, easy chairs and loungers. Stylized furniture, a double vanity bathroom, rain showers, bathtubs with an infinite view of the Indian Ocean and special in-villa furnishings create a special ambience.

Deluxe Lagoon Villa with Pool
Deluxe Lagoon Villa with Pool feature a private deck with a freshwater plunge pool and an alluring day-bed area with spectacular views. and same facilities as Deluxe lagoon villa with 60 sq mts each , are located at the far end of the island. These elegant stand-alone villas offer complete privacy as they open out to private sundecks with serene sea views and ladders leading into the lagoon, easy chairs and loungers. Stylized furniture, a double vanity bathroom, rain showers, bathtubs with an infinite view of the Indian Ocean and special in-villa furnishings create a special ambience.

Deluxe Beach Villa with Pool
4 Deluxe Beach Villas with pool is located just 5 metres from the pristine lagoon, the Deluxe Beach Villas with plunge pool: are luxuriously styled with an oversized plunge pool, private verandahs with sun beds, tropical outdoor showers, and an infinite view of the lagoon

Villa Suite with Pool
The 2 two-bedroom luxurious Beach Villa Suites, of 158 sq mts each, are just 5 metres from the lagoon. Each luxuriously style villa, set on the beach, has a spacious living room, a private courtyard, an oversized plunge pool, a private veranda with sun beds and a tropical outdoor shower in a walled garden. The mezzanine bedroom unfolds a beautiful view of one of the most picturesque lagoons in the Maldives. The master bedroom has an oversized attached bathroom and a private balcony that is a perfect spot to enjoy spectacular sunsets. Guests can enjoy Jiva treatments in complete privacy at the spa treatment room attached to the villa.

Rehendi Presidential Villa
The Rehendhi Presidential Suite, built over water, unfolds sheer luxury and privacy in its spacious and beautiful interiors. The 450 sq mts tastefully appointed villa has a living room; a master bedroom with attached his and hers bathrooms, a private balcony; a guest bedroom; a glassed bathroom with an infinite view of the Indian Ocean; a 15 ft fresh water pool with a private sundeck, two `salas’ for relaxing and dining; and a beautiful suspended deck filled with powder soft sand

The resort offers a distinctive dining experience at its restaurants. Guests can dine at the restaurants or any spot on the island of their choice.

24 Degrees:  24 Degrees, the all-day dining restaurant, serves a delectable multi-cuisine menu.

Equator Bar:  Savour the soothing sounds of nature with a choice of refreshing beverages at the stylish bar.

In Villa Dining:  Guests can dine in the comfort and privacy of their villa. A menu of gourmet specialities is offered.

The Deep End:  The Deep End Restaurant exudes a soothing ambience and serves a selection of Mediterranean dishes paired with fine wines. Open for lunch and dinner.

Spa and Relaxation include:  Jiva Grande Spa located on an intimate island adjoining the resort is a physical and spiritual haven for the senses. Soothing, aromatic and rejuvenating treatments are offered in elegant ocean facing pavilions. Beach and sports include:  Catamaran Sailing Water Skiing Banana Riding Sea Kayaking Windsurfing

Amenities
Personal in-villa bar, In villa entertainment system (satellite television and DVD player). Internet connectivity IDD Dialing Tea/coffee maker Rain showers and bath tubs Day-bed area Plunge pool Private veranda

Services
Lifestyle boutique, laundry service, library lounge with internet connectivity, 24-hour luxury speedboat service, currency exchange and travel desk

Facilities
Fresh water Infinity pool, PADI recognized Dolphin Base Dive and Water Sports Centre, football, beach volleyball, library, billiards and a selection of indoor games.Sunset cruises, fishing, snorkeling, island exploration, historical trip to Malé, seaplane photo flight, Maldivian fishing village experience, big game fishing and castin

Your seaplane transfer from Male’ International Airport is a scenic, 25 minute flight

Accommodation

184 Rooms include 13 Garden Rooms, 111 Beach Villas, 30 Jacuzzi Beach Villas and 30 Jacuzzi Water Villas. All rooms feature tropical décor, a king size or two twin beds, tile or wood floors, private porch with furniture, air-conditioning, overhead ceiling fan, sitting area, stocked Mini Bar with refrigerator, complimentary tea/coffee service, IDD telephone, color cable TV, DVD/CD player, high speed broadband Internet connection for email and web browsing, personal safe, partially open-air bathroom with rain shower, bath accessories, hair dryer, nightly turndown service, bathrobe and slippers, complimentary use of chaise lounges at the pool and beach and beach towels. Electricity is 220VAC, 50HZ

Garden Rooms (42 sqm) are located in 4 or 5 room blocks, each room with four poster bed, tile floor, sundeck a lovely view of the tropical gardens and separated one from the other by a privacy screen

Beach Villas (55 sqm) are spacious, individual Villas on the beach with a beautiful view of the lagoon, four poster bed, tile floor, partially open-air bathroom with double sinks and a small tropical garden

Jacuzzi Beach Villas (65 sqm) are Beach Villas, more spacious, with wood floor, an iPod docking station, a private, walled-in outdoor area featuring a Jacuzzi for two “under the stars”, a wooden sundeck, chaise lounges and a shade umbrella

Jacuzzi Water Villas (85 sqm) are located over-the-water, in the lagoon…a short walk along your private jetty to this secluded hideaway featuring a larger bedroom, wood floor, an iPod docking station/sound tower, a tea/coffee/espresso machine; a spacious, partially open-air bathroom with double sinks, a private, walled-in outdoor area featuring a Jacuzzi for two “under the stars”, a wooden sundeck with chaise lounges, a shade umbrella, tropical plants, a private sundeck with stairs into the sea and magnificent views…

Reception for check in/checkout, Guest Services and near the Gift Shop, Jewelry Shop and Internet Café

Restaurants
Two main “sister” restaurants featuring the same “all you can eat” buffet style meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner, served in traditional open-air, sand floor, thatch roof dining rooms. The Funama Restaurant is for guests staying in the Garden Rooms and Beach Villas and the Ahima Restaurant is for guests staying in the Jacuzzi Beach Villas and Jacuzzi Water Villas

Also, “optional” à la carte restaurants including the over-the-water Asian Wok Restaurant, specializing in Asian cuisine and Teppanyaki; the Hot Rock Restaurant on the pool deck featuring seafood, steak or chicken cooked at your table on “hot rocks”; a Snack Menu at the Bars and Pool, Room Service and very special Dinners served on the Beach!

Bars
The Bonthi Bar, on the beach beside the Funama Restaurant, including a Sports Bar with table tennis, billiards, Foosball table, darts, chess, board games and satellite TV coverage of international sporting events; a Disco; and a Lending Library where you can take or donate a book; the Sunset Bar beside the Ahima Restaurant for guests of age 18 years and older; and the over-the-water Asian Wok Bar

Sports and Recreation
1.5 km of Beautiful White Sand Beach, excellent Snorkeling on the House Reef just off the beach and a Beautiful Lagoon; a Sparkling Clear Swimming Pool overlooking the Beach with a Children’s Wading Pool; a Lighted Tennis Court, Putting Green, Beach Volleyball, Badminton, Table Tennis, Billiards, Foosball table, Darts, Petanque, and Football Grounds; Morning, Afternoon and Deep Sea Fishing trips; Fitness Center with modern Exercise Equipment and a Children’s Playground

Euro-Divers SCUBA Center featuring Guided Diving and Snorkeling Boat Trips, Equipment and Accessory Sales, Rental and Repair, and a complete PADI Instructional Program

Vilamendhoo Windsurf & Sailing Center for rental and instruction, Kayaks, and Glass Bottom Boat

Duniye Spa over-the-water provides a tropical spa experience for women and men, focused on wholeness, simplicity, purity and quality. The Therapist’s healing energy combined with Asian massage techniques and using only chemical free, pure organic compounds, follows a natural, holistic, personalized approach to caring for each guest’s health, beauty and well being

Entertainment includes a night time program of Bodu Beru Cultural Dance Show, DJ Disco, Divers’ Video, Movies, Crab Races, Live Band, Table Tennis Tournament, and more!

Activities include Guided Excursions such as Snorkeling, Sunset Cruise, Island Hopping, Photo Flight, Robinson Crusoe Island, and more! Weekly program includes Water polo and Sports Tournaments. Board games available at Reception including Chess, Checkers and Scrabble

Internet Café for high speed, broadband Internet connection, email and web browsing.
Wireless connection is available in most public areas

Shopping at The Gift Shop featuring a selection of Swimwear, Sportswear, Batik, Vilamendhoo Logo wear, Books, Music CD’s, Jewelry, Artwork, Crafts, Sundries, Snacks, Magazines, Cigarettes, and more!

Sifani Jewelers offers a complete selection of Gemstones and Jewelery at reasonable prices

Meeting Facilities include 2 air-conditioned rooms, each seating up to 15 guests

All Inclusive Plus Package…enjoy the exceptional value of this “optional” plan, which includes unlimited “all you can drink” alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage “all day – all night”; plus water, soft drinks, beer, ice coffee and ice tea from your Mini Bar; afternoon “tea”; one Sunset Cruise; a half hour group lesson for Snorkeling, Windsurfing and Tennis; Fitness Center, daytime use of the Tennis, Volleyball and Badminton Courts; and Kayaks and Windsurfers, during regularly scheduled hours

Honeymoon Packages
Celebrate a Renewal of Vows or Wedding Ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion

Child Policy
Children are welcome in the Garden Rooms and Beach Villas. Guests of 18 years and older are welcome in the Jacuzzi Beach Villas and Jacuzzi Water Villa

At Anantara Veli, the marvels of nature are complemented by the chic simplicity of our design, with over water bungalows providing the idyllic seclusion that you seek balanced by all the modern conveniences you would expect of a luxury resort in the Maldives.

Set in the South Malé Atoll just half an hour from Malé International Airport, Anantara Veli brings you the island paradise of your dreams – a destination created for thrilling honeymoons and romantic getaways.

Unwind on endless white sand beaches, palm-fringed islands and pristine coral reefs. Contemplate the oceanic light as it evolves from morning glow to evening dusk – bathing the coconut thatched roofs in subtly-changing hues, and glittering off the clear waters just beneath your private over water bungalow.

Nestled in beauty, removed from unnecessary distraction, here in the Maldives you are free to tune inwards as well as to indulge in the company of your loved ones.

Bungalows

Anantara Veli sets the stage for an idyllic honeymoon or getaway with secluded over water bungalows. Romance and enchantment are a way of life here in the Maldives in a land of water, endless blue sky and powder white sands.

At Anantara, luxury is standard. Settle into your rain shower or the sumptuous terrazzo bath for two. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon on cushions inspired by traditional Maldives designs. With high-speed Internet in your over water bungalow and time on your hands, use the Web for pleasure instead of business, for a change. Enjoy all the comforts of home and then some, with your own espresso machine, residence minibar, personal surround-sound stereo with flat-screen TV, CD/DVD/MP3 player and 24-hour room service.

Over-Water Bungalow: Luxuriate in the contemporary décor of your spacious 62-square metre over water bungalow on a pristine stretch of tropical paradise in the Maldives, with hardwood floors and a coconut thatch roof. Indigenous fabrics stretch across your bed, inviting you to do the same. Tropical flowers and jasmine scents float through your elegant bathroom. Take to the private sun terrace to admire your over water bungalow’s coral garden, or step into the gentle waters of the lagoon.

Deluxe Over-Water Bungalow: Step into 92 square metres of relaxation under the charming coconut thatch roof. Your Deluxe Over Water Bungalow is a private sanctuary overlooking the vast seascapes. Settle into a luxurious terrazzo bathtub for two by the lagoon. Unwind on a daybed or lounger on the sundeck or relaxation area. There is no place more idyllic than this spot of Maldives paradise to enjoy leisurely quality time with your loved ones in your private over water bungalow.

Activities

Rediscover what it means to relax. Or, let the stunning island surroundings invigorate you with our array of Maldives resort activities.

Surf without the crowds on one of the last natural wonders of the earth, where you can feel as though the waves belong only to you.

Take up windsurfing on the placid lagoon. Dive into the unexplored world of marine life in our crystal-clear waters. Stroll through the markets of bustling Malé. Explore even more undiscovered islands. Days spent at Anantara Veli can be as leisurely or as active as you choose.

Every day, Anantara features a range of organised and do-it-yourself activities. You can take a cooking class and even pick up some phrases in a new language, all in one day.

Area Excursions: Some of the activities are Island Hopping, Island Picnic, Malé Excursions, Sunset Cruise and Sunset Handline Fishing.

Resort Activities: Beachside Yoga, Boutique, Cooking School, Dhoni Kids Club, Fitness, Library, Morning Meditation, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball and Badminton.

Aquafanatics Diving Centre

While Anantara certainly looks splendid from above the water, in the Maldives, you’ll find some of the most beautiful sights are below the surface. Envelop yourself in a panorama of spectacular marine views on a full-day dive safari guided by the experts from Anantara’s own Dive Centre. Or, get your feet wet first with one of our PADI certification courses that will guide you toward taking your first breaths underwater, opening up a whole new world for your discovery.

The Anantara Dive Centre offers two boat dives a day to over 20 nearby reefs teeming with undersea life in the area immediately surrounding our islands. In addition, the Centre runs full and half-day “safari dives” to reefs and sites further afield, reachable by speedboat, as well as night dives – the ultimate scuba experience for avid enthusiasts.

Anantara Veli Spa

Idyllic retreats amongst azure waters, sweeping horizons and havens of natural beauty, Anantara spas are recognised internationally for their quality, warmth and expertise.

Anantara Spa at Anantara Veli offers 5 sumptuous treatment suites over the lagoon, nestled in the island’s abundant greenery. Treatments draw from the wisdom of the earth, using natural ingredients and their healing properties to enrich, detoxify, polish and rejuvenate. Escape the cares of everyday life with indigenously-inspired luxury treatments for body and soul at Anantara Spa

Anantara Veli Wedding

Fresh from your pampering spa treatment at the acclaimed over-water Anantara Spa, depart your villa in a quaint carriage and arrive at your dream island wedding to the traditional drumbeats of the Bodu Beru Band. As the bride’s entourage accompanies her down the torch-lit aisle where the groom and Island Chief await, the ancient Maldivian ceremony begins…

As a lasting token of your union, plant a coconut palm on our shores so that your love will be forever enshrined in our island paradise. Celebrate your union on the pure white sands of a tropical beach, or share your sacred moment on a private yacht, or perhaps the traditional Maldivian sailing dhoni, sipping exotic cocktails served by your private waiter. Let the ocean breeze carry your spoken vows.

From Asian exotic to Western classic, Anantara can work with you to transform any space into the setting for a dream wedding and the unforgettable reception. Party from radiant island sunset to breathtaking tropical dawn. Share an intimate candlelit dinner in a specially designed private reception for two.

Or, turn the ultimate wedding fantasy into reality on a stunning private island. Share your most cherished moments with your closest friends and family, on stretches of white sand. Pure romance.

Nestled on Dhigu island in the South Malé Atoll, Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa, Maldives is a brief 35 minutes by speedboat from Malé International Airport.

Across the waters, just moments away, lies Anantara Dhigu’s sister resort, the romantically tranquil Anantara Veli. As guests of Anantara Dhigu, you enjoy full access to the luxurious facilities and amenities of both islands.

Discover your own stretch of sand in the world’s last unspoiled tropical paradise.

Deluxe Sunrise Beachfront Villa: 37 Deluxe Beachfront Villas offer 110 square metres of Maldivian resort elegance. Take in the endless vista off the shores of Dhigu. Soak in your terrazzo bathtub for two, set in a lush garden. At the end of a sun-filled day, cool off under the outdoor rain shower and unwind on your very own terrace, steps from the brilliant lagoon.

Deluxe Sunset Beachfront Villa: 31 Deluxe Sunset Beachfront Villas, also 110 square metres, are identical to the Deluxe Beachfront Villas in luxury, but command a special position on the western side of Dhigu. Savour evening canapés to the tune of an unforgettable Maldivian sunset. Find romance in your very own Maldivian hideaway.

Deluxe Sunset Beachfront Pool Villa: Two exclusive Deluxe Beachfront Pool Villas offer an expansive 165 square metres of luxury to pamper and indulge its guests. Take a long soak in your private terrazzo tub lined with orchids. Plunge into your glittering turquoise pool. Head to your own stretch of powder white sands. At sunset, settle into pure romance while sipping champagne in the privacy of your stylish villa.

Deluxe Sunrise Over-Water Suite: 19 Deluxe Over-Water Suites offering an expansive 132 square metres float on the crystal-clear waters of the Indian Ocean. Lounge on your private waterfront sundeck and enjoy unbroken views of turquoise blue. Rest, read or nap on a tropical wood lounger or king-sized bed. Spend the afternoon in the infinity-edge bathtub overlooking the seascape. Your sanctuary, with direct access to the lagoon, immerses you in pure Anantara elegance.

Deluxe Sunset Over-Water Suite: 19 Deluxe Sunset Over-Water Suites, 132 square metres in size, are brilliantly positioned to face the sunset. Savour indelible memories of fleeting beauty – breezes flowing through linen curtains, touching all your senses as you gaze over the expanse of blue, and indulgent champagne toasts while soaking in your infinity-edge tub for two.

Deluxe Sunset Over-Water Pool Suite: Two Deluxe Over-Water Pool Suites immerse you in 182 square metres of signature Anantara style. The expansive living room leads to a palatial bathroom with rain shower, infinity-edge bathtub and a private pool. Spend tranquil days in your private plunge pool with panoramic views of the sea. Soak in the gentle rays from your private sundeck or step directly into the lagoon. Complete bliss on wooden piers over the ocean.

Room Features: Flat-screen TV with surround sound, CD/DVD player with DVD selection, iPod connection, Cordless phone, Coffee/Espresso machine, In-room private bar/wine cellar, Terrazzo bath, Daily turn down service, Work desk with high-speed internet access, Yoga mats, 24-hour room service.

Guest Services: In-villa dining experiences, International library with WiFi internet, DVD library and music selection, Boutique with exotic goods and Asian crafts, Excursion and activity desk, Dhoni Kids Club and babysitting service, Boat transfer service, Laundry and pressing service, Pillow menu, Water sports equipment shop.

Restaurants & Bars: Between the temptations on offer at Anantara higu and those of its sister resort Anantara Veli, an rray of casual and fine dining destinations is yours o savour.

Fushi Café – An elegant café serving a sumptuous breakfast buffet and a nightly changing selection of international cuisine along the beach.

Aqua -Treat yourself to a light lunch and savour spirited cocktails by an expansive infinity-edge pool overlooking the lagoon. Admire a perfect sunset from the mezzanine, accompanied by the smooth sounds of Lounge Music.

Fuddan Fusion Grill – On a timber deck over clear waters, sample the freshest seafood scooped straight from the ocean or feast on imported steaks at our signature grill as you gaze across the Indian Ocean.

Terrazzo – Choose your favourite wine from our glass-panelled wine cellar and watch the sunset before enjoying our homemade pizzas, pasta and other Italian delights.

Dining by Design – Your dream location and a menu limited only by your own desires. Romance along a sandbank, a luxury yacht or the shores of an uninhabited island. Let us create magical memories.

Anantara Spa: Anantara Spa at Dhigu is a true oasis of tranquillity, with over-water treatment suites in one of the world’s most remarkable tropical island settings. Indulge body, mind and soul with a selection of Anantara Spa’s world-renowned signature treatments, massages, alluring bath and steam rituals and holistic therapies. Relax in an exotic ginger bath, renew your body’s systems with a detoxifying scrub, refresh your complexion with an Elemis facial and discover the therapeutic release of an Ayurvedic Indian Head Massage. Instead of re-emerging into the usual urban bustle after your treatment, here you are pampered and restored in pristine natural surroundings, allowing the benefits to last undisturbed. Pure bliss.

Recreation & Entertainment: Fully equipped air-conditioned fitness centre, Infinity-edge beachfront swimming pool, Tennis court, Badminton and volleyball courts, Yoga and meditation sessions by the ocean, Anantara Cooking School with master chefs, specialising in Maldivian, Thai and fusion flavours, The water sports centre, Aquafanatics, offers an extensive equipment selection, from windsurfing and kitesurfing to waterskiing and parasailing, with an array of complimentary non-motorised activities, Jetskiing and propelling through the water with the handheld Seabob, House reef for snorkelling with our resident marine biologist, PADI Gold Palm Resort 5* dive centre with a full range of courses and excursions, Surf School (ideal surfing from April to October). Unlike other surfing destinations where crowds prevail, the Anantara surf is one of the last places on earth where you can feel as though the waves belong only to you Customised yacht excursions aboard a 27 metre, 2 bedroom luxury vessel, Deep-sea game or traditional hand-line fishing, Sailing excursions and island-hopping adventures on a traditional dhoni, Topcat catamaran, motorized Hobie Bravo or speedboat, Scenic seaplane flights.

Transfer: Speed Boat Transfers – 35 minutes

The secluded beauty of the coral fringed island has in its soul the spirit of the local Maldivian culture, drawing on the rich traditions of the islands. Every Naladhu moment is an experience to treasure – an immersion in comfortable elegance that never goes out of style.

Accommodation: Naladhu encompasses 6 Beach Houses and 13 Ocean Houses. Each of the secluded houses incorporates timeless design, idyllic views and a feeling of home with a private 8×4 infinity pool. A personal House Master is available to cater to every whim and is attentive to every detail that matters to you.

Facilities: For dining Naladhu offers The Living Room, In-house Dining and Personalized Dining. With these 3 dining options and a wide range of cuisines every meal can be tailored to your moment’s desire. The Living Room also features a wine cellar. Guests can also use the restaurants at Anantara which gives them the choice of 5 restaurants including The Living Room.

The resort also has fully equipped air-conditioned Fitness Centre, 17-meter infinity-edge Lap Pool, Island-wide Internet Coverage, Personalized Yoga and Meditation, PADI Dive Centre, Water Sports Centre, Surf School – Tropicsurf, Scenic Seaplane flights, In-room Spa Therapies and Cultural Excursions to neighbouring islands. The Dive Centre, Water Sports Centre and the Surf School are based in a neighbouring island.

Recreation & Entertainment: Tennis on a neighbouring island, Windsurfing, Kayaking, Diving, Surfing, Water Skiing, Catamaran Sailing, Traditional Dhoni Sailing, Snorkeling, Deep Sea Fishing, Sailing to deserted islands, Local Folklore nights and Male’ Shopping.

Transfer: 30 minutes by Speed Boat to the island from the airport.

Facilities: Main Restaurant, Bar, Coffee Lounge, Discotheque, Live Band, Scuba Diving, Windsurfing, Catamaran Sailing, Parasailing, Jet Skiing, Banana Boat, Canoeing, Paddle Boat, Fishing, Night Fishing, Big Game Fishing, Excursions, Spa, Massage, Gymnasium, Swimming Pool, Tennis, Volleyball, Badminton, Golf, Indoor Games, Squash, Table Tennis, Billiards, Entertainment Programs, Animation Programs and Karoake.

Guest Rooms: 73 Room in three categories. 43 Beach Bungalows, 8 Deluxe Bungalows, 10 Water Villas, 12 Deluxe Water Villas. All the rooms have air-conditioning, a full mini-bar, hairdryer and telephone.

Complimentary Fruit Plate, Bottle of Wine and Flowers on Bed

An away-from-it all resort for those truly needing a well deserved break

A Large island by local standards, Meeru Island Resort offers a relaxing casual atmosphere. Much of the island remains untouched with its natural vegetation intact. It’s certainly the spot if you’d like to kick your shoes off and just relax.

Accommodation: Meeru has a wide variety of accommodation to choose from. It has 18 Standard Rooms, 77 Land Villas, 83 Jacuzzi Villas, 27 Water Villas, 77 Jacuzzi Water Villas and 2 Honeymoon Suits.

Standard Rooms are located in a “U” shaped block near the swimming pool, and share a spacious wooden sun deck featuring a large Jacuzzi. Land Villas are located on the beach, and are more spacious, individual wooden bungalows offering a beautiful view of the lagoon. Jacuzzi Villas are Land Villas with a private, walled-in outdoor area featuring a Jacuzzi for two “under the stars”, a wooden sundeck with chaise lounges, a shade Pavilion, and a small tropical garden. Water Villas are located at the water’s edge, with private sundeck and steps into the sea.

Jacuzzi Water Villas are located over-the-water, in the lagoon a short walk along your private jetty, featuring a Jacuzzi with steps into the sea, and a private sundeck. Honeymoon Suites are located over-the-water, in the lagoon a short “dhoni” boat ride from shore. These exclusive, luxuriously appointed Suites feature the same facilities as the Jacuzzi Water Villa, plus a living room/dining room area, a stocked kitchenette for breakfast, your private “lagoon” pool and a room service menu for dining on your sundeck/terrace with an unforgettable view.

Facilities: Meeru has 5 Restaurants, 6 Bars, 1 Coffee Shop, Diving School, Gym, Spa, Swimming Pool, Gift Shop, Internet Café…etc

Recreation & Entertainment: Diving, Snorkeling, Windsurfing, Surfing, Banana Boat, Paddle Boat, Parasailing, Jet Ski, Catamaran Sailing, Fishing, Night Fishing, Big Game and Deep Sea Fishing, Tennis, Volleyball, Badminton, Golf, Squash, Table Tennis, Billiards, Snooker, Animation Program, Karoake, Disco, Live Band, Island Hopping and Male’ Excursion

Bandos Island Resort is blessed with its own house reefs about 40 – 60 meters away from the beach. The atmosphere blends perfectly with the tropical surrounding maintaining the “local feel” with contemporary style.

Accommodation: Bandos Maldives has a wide variety of accommodations to choose from. It has 103 Standard Rooms, 48 Deluxe Rooms, 48 Beach Villas, 12 Garden Villas and 2 Water Villas.

Deluxe Rooms are ideal for families with children, Garden Villas are located in the middle of the island facing the landscape garden and the swimming pool, Beach Villas are designed in loft type individual units with a Jacuzzi and the Water Villas are build on stilts over the azure lagoon include a Jacuzzi.

All rooms have air conditioning, IDD telephone, Satellite TV, hair dryer, electronic safe, mini bar, hot & cold water, beach chair and tea & coffee making facilities.

Facilities: Bandos Island Resort has 2 restaurants, 4 bars, 1 coffee shop and in villa dining. The resort also has a Spa, Gymnasium, Swimming Pool, Day Care Centre, Souvenir Shops and a dive school with a decompression chamber and multilingual instructors.

Recreation & Entertainment: Diving, Snorkeling, Windsurfing, Surfing, Banana Boat, Paddle Boat, Parasailing, Jet Ski, Catamaran Sailing, Canoeing, Fishing, Big Game Fishing, Night Fishing, Deep Sea Fishing, Tennis, Volleyball, Badminton, Golf, Squash, Table Tennis, Billiards, Snooker, Animation Programme, Karaoke, Disco, Live Band, Island Hopping and Male’ Excursion.

It’s located to the north of the Male’ Atoll in the Lhaviyari Atoll, not too far from the capital of the Maldives. You can get a sea plane transfer which would only take around 40 minutes as it’s about 130km North of Male’.

Once there you can indulge in the free sun beds, swimming pool or browse around the shopping facilities to get all of your gifts and souvenirs. If you have had enough of the sun for one day you can sit in the TV or library room and relax until night.

If you’re after an energetic vacation you can take part in a number of sports such as darts, table tennis, tennis, football, diving, biking, golf and many water sports. After a hard day you can always relax in the spa or get a massage to get you ready for the evening.

This resort has approximately 300 rooms and a number of beach bungalows complete with facilities such as a safe, minibar, shower, air conditioning and many more. During your stay you will also get access to the 2 buffet style restaurants, a further 4 traditional restaurants and a number of bars so you can be confident you will find something to your liking.

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