Charm And Charisma In The Maldives - Kurumba Island
Sharing our magical two-night stay at Kurumba, a charming Maldivian island!...
DOWN TIME
STUNNING ROOMS
INCREDIBLE FOOD
SPA TREATMENTS
CHARISMA IN THE HEART OF THE MALDIVES; KURUMBA...
Opening in 1972 and one of the oldest islands in the Maldives; Kurumba is situated just 10 minutes from Male by speedboat; this stunning island is the perfect getaway to fulfil your wanderlust of the Maldives! Let's take a look why...
Where? Vihamanaafushi, 08340,
Republic of Maldives
What?...Kurumba is one of the oldest resorts in the Maldives, opening back in 1972, the island is simply stunning! The resort has a variety of rooms; from Superior Rooms, to Deluxe Bungalows and Deluxe Pool Villas - there really is something for every taste and budget here at Kurumba!Where?... Kurumba is one of the most convenient islands to reach in the Maldives; situated just a ten minute speed boat ride from the airport - perfect for anyone who is looking to visit The Maldives but doesn't want the cost of an seaplane. The speedboat runs 24 hours too which is great in case you have tricky flight times!Highlights... The most common fear for guests visiting The Maldives is that they will be 'bored' - there is NO chance of boredom here at Kurumba as the island caters to everyone and offers so many activities including; sunset and dolphin cruise, snorkelling safaris or snorkelling around the island, sandbank picnic, on site spa and gym, sports fishing, guided tour of Male, plus water sports including; surfing trips, catamaran, jet ski, wind surfing and SO much more! With 11 bars and restaurants (plus in room dining on offer), you'll never be short of places to eat or drink on the island either - this place really is P A R A D I S E!
Breakfast on the beach.. HEAVEN!
On our second morning at Kurumba we were lucky enough to enjoy an a-la carte breakfast at the Thila restaurant - it had the most STUNNING view our across the ocean! I opted for the potato fritta with salmon and avacado, which was truly delicious! I also had a plate of fresh fruit and unlimited rose champagne.. can I get a HELL YEAH for breakfasts in The Maldives?! This is how every day should start! *I wish...
Fresh from the plane, we arrived at Kurumba around 3pm in the afternoon and whilst our baggage was being taken to our room we were whisked off to the islands Cafe for some wonderful Thai food and passionfruit cocktails - I had Pad Thai and my GOD it was amazing! Ben opted for Sushi and said it was so incredibly fresh, it was just what the doctor ordered after a journey of nearly 18 hours travelling! Now to explore the island...
We arrived at Kurumba on a Sunday afternoon and were invited to their welcome drinks from 5-7pm which they put on for the guests, it was situated at Kandu, the islands beach bar! There was free flowing wine, competitions, massages and a live DJ - it was the perfect evening to enjoy a glass of Rose and catch our first sunset in The Maldives - we already knew Kurumba had stolen our hearts at this moment - how could it not?!
We were lucky enough to stay in a Deluxe Pool Villa during our stay which was simply B E A U T I U F U L! As soon as I laid eyes on the pool I was like 'yep, okay, that's where you'll find me during our stay!' - we had an incredible bath tub which looked out over our pool, an outdoor shower, a bottle of complimentary welcome Prosecco, Molton Brown toilettries, and THE comfiest bed.. possible EVER! If you're thinking of booking a stay/honeymoon at Kurumaba then I can DEFINITELY vouch that the Deluxe Pool Villa is everything you would expect and more - you will NOT be dissapointed!
How could I resist a picture of the Kurumba swing?!
Whilst I'm just confessing my love for this island then I think I need to mention that this spa was quite *possibly the prettiest spa I've ever seen! From the decor, to the service, treatments and rooms - this spa was second to none! We booked in for a full body massage the morning after our flight and it was truly the best way to detox our bodies and feel a little more human! Just LOOK at those treatment rooms though!...
SEE MORE IN MY KURUMBA YOUTUBE VIDEO HERE!...
P I N M E . . .
THINKING OF BOOKING A TRIP TO KURUMBA? YOU CAN DO SO HERE!
Kurumba Maldives www.kurumba.com
Kuoni (01306 747008 or www.kuoni.co.uk) offers 7 nights full-board at the 5-star Kurumba, Maldives in a Deluxe Bungalow, including flights with Qatar Airlines from Heathrow and group transfers in resort. Prices for October 2017 are from £2,069 per person, based on two adults sharing.
So, there we have it - my first post from The Maldives! I have SO much content to share with you guys; and some more to share with you on Kurumba too (like you need anymore persuasion on this place, because HOW dreamy?!). Have you been to The Maldives before? Would you visit Kurumba?
*A HUGE thank you to the wonderful team at Kurumba for hosting us during our stay - we had the BEST time!