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Having followed numerous European forums for many years, I know what most tourists want to find on an island when they book it and Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu fulfills the vast majority of their wishes: not too big island, not too many overwater villas, separate villas, a wide beach, beautiful lagoon, an accessible coral reef, lush vegetation, traditional Maldivian outlook, kind and knowledgeable staff, good food and service... Let's add that this island has a strong ecological conscience and respect for the environment and we get very close to what is perfection! This resort easily maintains its reputation as a classic and iconic Maldivian island soberly and elegantly through the years - it lives and ages well! Even the most innovative aspects of modern luxury are there. In a more discreet and natural form, but you can find them all. We spent 2 weeks of relaxation in close contact with the beautiful Maldivian nature and we sincerely thank the entire CPDK team for their kindness and professionalism. I know I'm not an easy customer to satisfy but everyone was up to the task and even more. For those who value their ecological footprint when visiting the Maldives, I would like to point out that the resort is home to the first Olive Ridley Turtle Rescue Center in the Maldives, the water is served in branded glass bottles and there is no fish feeding at all. This last point has unfortunately become nearly a RARITY!! nowadays. I recommend CPDK to all those looking for a holiday in contact with nature, a traditionally Maldivian holiday with all possible luxuries but without exaggeration of them.

1. PROLOGUE There is something primeval about the desire to be alone on a desert island. Something that almost demands revenge for that Garden of Eden which was taken away from us by Adam and Eve and was supposed to be our home forever! It is like a persistent desire to return to the origins, to nature, to pure and simple happiness. So, you can well imagine, knowing that in the Maldives THERE IS a Garden of Eden very, very close to what my soul yearns for, I have done everything to be able to spend there as much time as possible. The planning began even months before our arrival on the island because, at the moment, such an experience is not yet part of the standard offer... but who knows, maybe one day I will be able to book even weeks in my 'private' paradise. 2. THE ISLAND My private, enchanted Garden of Eden is called Embudhoo Desert Island, is located in the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, and belongs to the nearby Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu Resort. The island is small, perfect!!, totally surrounded by a white sandy beach and also by a beautiful coral reef that is easy to reach. The vegetation is luxuriant, interrupted only by the three sandy pathways that branch off from the small house towards the East, North and West directions. Two spectacular pools have naturally formed in the sea, where indulging in bathing is a pure delight, a real Spa treatment on its own! A rich avian fauna, hermit crabs, crabs and fish will be your only Misters Friday. There are no mosquitoes! Or, at least that's what we noticed during our two visits... Perhaps because they well know that normally there is very little to sting on this island. Who knows? 3. KUDABE GE is the name of what I consider to be one of the most luxury homes in the Maldives! Already the building, although it is called Kuda which means 'small', has nothing small! The size exceeds many of the villas in the 5-stars resorts I have recently visited! If we consider the garden / jungle / beaches that surround it, then we get the true definition of a large (bodu) private space that is mine and not yours!! in the Maldives. And today this is one of the main criteria that defines true luxury, imho. Everything is rustic but everything you need for a perfect stay is there! The living room has a sand floor, there is no glass on the windows, the bathroom is open to the sky and the bed is one of the most comfortable I've ever slept in and I won't tell you more so as not to spoil the surprise. How do we say?.. Seeing is believing! 4. THE TAILORED ESCAPE The choice of Private Escapes on Embudhoo Desert Island is wide: Tropical, Sensational, Private, BBQ Dinner, Overnight... The previous time, 8 years ago, we combined some Escapes in order to spend 24 hours on Embudhoo and this experience skyrocketed to the top of my "TO DO LIST in the MV" and remains there ever since! We dreamed to repeat it ever since too!! This time we doubled the duration (48 hours) but took it to a higher isolation level. After careful planning with Mr. Anas, we had our schedule which enumerated good weather, even a full moon night and only 4 interruptions of our celestial solitude for the delivery of breakfast/dinner baskets. How can I describe it to you? We crafted what is most similar to the real Heaven on Earth! During 2 incredible days we went back to being Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, natural miracles happened, there was a magical atmosphere and we would have liked to stop time forever! 5. THE PICNIC BASKETS In nr. 4 I mentioned them but calling them picnic baskets is really somewhat simplistic, especially when Chef Idrees himself takes care of them. Thus, what in our idea consisted of a few sandwiches, a salad and some fruits had surprisingly transformed into real gourmet menus based on cold dishes. Consequently, setting the table with care for our culinary moments had also become a pleasant ritual. PS: this experience ranks # 1 on our Maldives' TO DO list and will always be there!

Spend a wonderful day at The Marina despite the rainy weather. Learnt a lot about the Maldives and the coral program at the discovery centre. Wish I had more time to explore more and to enjoy the facilities. Also, had an amazing massage. Will be back for sure.

The tour was very well organised and everything on time. Maafushi is perfect if you are staying in the city and want to experience the local tourism or hang around in another island for a short time.