Kurumba Maldives

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The resort's name 'Kurumba' is derived from the coconut trees that grow here in glorious abundance.

A house reef teeming with exotic marine life makes Kurumba a snorkelling dreamworld . Its   turquoise lagoon is perfect to laze in. Or there is a wide range of watersports to exhilarate. A PADI certified dive centre supports serious divers as well as beginners.

The extensive Kurumba spa merges east with west using the life-giving properties of sea plants and minerals as well as indigenous herbs and flowers bringing about lasting rejuvenation.

The resort's lovingly nurtured tropical gardens include an orchid nursery. Shaded paths lead from one side of this 30-acre circular island to the other. Intimate white beaches are protected by eco-breakwaters of weathered coral.

Seven restaurants including an oceanside bar and a grill serve French, Italian, Japanese, Indian, Lebanese and Chinese cusines. Live entertainment and a sing along lounge stimulate the evenings.

Kurumba Maldives, pioneered tourism in the Maldives in 1972 . Following complete reconstruction in 2003 it has emerged as a grand resort of distinctive style and panache. Kurumba is a mere 15 minutes by speedboat from touchdown.