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The Kurumba Resort

A Jewel in the Maldives Crown

March 16, 2018

Shadia Abdullah

Saudi Gazette

In a fast-paced global world, the hustle, bustle and tensions of a modern city instills a desperate need for escape to a wonderland of sun sea and beauty where the force of nature connects one to a parallel world which can be the next best thing to heaven on earth. That parallel world is The Maldives.

The Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl in his book ‘The Maldives Mystery’ described it as “tiny islets which seemed to float by like flower baskets... Under the spell of this picture of an earthy paradise I made an entry in my notebook that the Maldives are even more beautiful than any of the coral atolls in Polynesia.”

These ‘flower baskets’ are the 26 atolls that form the Maldives, a giant ring-like coral formations hundreds of kilometers wide.

One of these beautiful flower baskets is Kurumba a Maldives island resort that offers more than just the sun, sand and sea, but attempts to cater to your every need by infusing a blend of traditional culture and modern amenities, with fun activities, lively entertainment and smiling faces that will ensure you will have unforgettable experiences.

The World Travel Awards as well as Indian Ocean’s Leading MICE Hotel awarded Kurumba in 2016 as Maldives’ leading Resort. It has often been nominated in the list of top 10 luxury Hotels by the TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards.

The reason it has been often nominated as one of the best resorts is because it has built on its experience and heritage; as it was one of the very first private island resort in the Maldives. Therefore, as the first resort in the country, Kurumba feels it brings to the fore a wealth of experience and knowledge that will ensure high standards of hospitality and service which they continually update, with state of the art facilities. At the same time Kurumba is very proud of its traditions and culture and will always remain faithful to their roots by offering traditional Maldivian experiences, ensuring their guests get the best of both worlds.

The resort is ideal for guests of all ages, it offers a variety of entertainment, facilities, activities and social events that serve people from all backgrounds, couples, honeymooners, friends, families and small groups.

Once you arrive at the airport in Male, which is the largest city in the Maldives, only a 10 minute speedboat ride will take you to the resort of Kurumba, where you can arrive just in time to relax on the beach and watch the soft waves against a background of unbelievable colours of blues where the sea meets the sky.

As soon as you arrive, the Majaa Recreation Team will be on hand to help guests choose a pleasurable pursuit depending on individual needs and requirements, which could range from a tennis lesson, to night snorkeling, or a sunset & dolphin discovery cruise. Other pursuits could involve a seaplane photo flight, a sunset fishing trip or sailing in a glass bottom boat or something more simpler like participating in a cocktail masterclass or canvas painting to a sandbank picnic. A short boat ride from the resort is one of the prime surf spots on the planet, where experienced instructors cater to students of all levels. Surfing season at the North Male Atoll runs from mid-April to mid- October.

From the resort one can visit other islands to snorkel and explore enchanting spots, some only accessible by jet ski. Experienced guides will be on hand to share Maldivian wisdom and point out the best spots to snorkel and scuba dive to explore the underwater world which is bursting with enchanting sea life which has millions of years of coral growth with playful fish darting around.

The resort has a state of the art diving center with expertly led course instructors and tours by world renowned diving company, Euro Divers, who offer a selection of internationally recognized PADI dive courses. For 8 and 9-year-old children, the Bubble Maker programme provides a real scuba diving experience in the Kurumba Maldives lagoon, or on the Kurumba Maldives house reef with a maximum depth of 2 meters.

The Kurumba Maldives lagoon is surrounded by wave breakers, which reduce waves and currents for ideal snorkeling conditions. The lagoon has small coral outcrops abound, filled with vibrant marine life. Just beyond the breakers is a dramatic drop where an even greater variety of coral exists and is home to colorful fish, stingrays and turtles.

The resort has facilities where parents can have a stress-free holiday, thanks to the innovative Majaa Kids club who run the spacious recreation center built to keep young children happy and busy in pro-active activities from, beach front games to craft making and exploring. For those who are in their teens, can expect a busy schedule of water sports, outdoor pool table, beach volleyball, PlayStation pods, snorkeling lessons to yoga or tai-chi.

As the sun sets, Kurumba really does become a magical place where the sky is lit with an amazing array of stars. While spotlights, candles and oil burners illuminate the island by night and everything becomes incredibly romantic, especially when dining at one of the resorts eight picturesque restaurants, which are a melting pot of cuisines alive with flavour. The resort’s name Kurumba means coconut, something that is prevalent in nearly every dish on the menu, infusing an exciting and exotic assault on especially the European taste buds.

There is plenty of live entertainment in all the restaurants ranging from modern to traditional. There are plenty of ways one can lose oneself by joining in traditional Maldives celebrations, from weddings to religious ceremonies, dancing or walking on the beach under the stars. One fact is sure, a getaway holiday to the resort will rejuvenate you mentally and physically because Kurumba is more than just a resort, it’s a once in a lifetime experience.


March 16, 2018
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