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FRIDA RIGNACE
September 15, 2025
Lovely day outing
The tour was well organised. The pickup was on time and information was well shared. The staffs at the resort was very friendly and welcoming. The food and drinks were nice. The highlight of the day was the visit to the water villa area.
PATRINA MARY YELENA FELDANO
February 1, 2025
Excellent City Tour Experience!
I booked the Male City Tour during my visit to Maldives and the entire process was seamless. We have visited the major attractions in the city. This is highly recommended tour to learn more about the Maldives and see the local life.
The booking system
Darren Arrowsmith
December 31, 2024
Beautiful place but wouldn’t go again…
Let’s start at the beginning, Maldives traveller.
Booking the trip was easy, post booking communication is terrible both via email and what’s app non existent!
The guys taking payment and issuing bands for the days excursions are in desperate need o
Zie Mustaffa
September 11, 2024
WORTH IT! GREAT CITY TOUR
Thanks to our tour guide who wait us at the airport and guided through the main attractions in the city. He explained very well about places we visited in the city. He is gentle and kind 😊. If you want to do city tour maybe avoid Friday because fish ma
Chelsea Williams
August 30, 2023
Dolphin beauty!
We had the best time on this dolphin tour in the Maldives! My husband and I are lucky enough having this wonderful tour. Our tour guide and crew were incredible!
They took us around the islands and were magicians at finding the dolphins! We had sooooo
Paola Mattana Lamperti
June 29, 2022
Maldives' Northernmost Point
When I visit the Maldives with my husband Nicola, my stay tends to be a little more adventurous and lively than usual, this is because he likes to discover new things and particular places, those a "little off the beaten track". So, after having touched t
Paola Mattana Lamperti
June 27, 2022
Desert island experience in Baa Atoll
I have visited the Maldives for many years and now I have found my Garden of Eden in the Maldives, almost identical to what my soul longs for. Its on Embudhoo Desert Island operated by the nearby Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu Resort in Baa Atoll.
The island is
Paola Mattana Lamperti
June 27, 2022
Desert island COCO UNIQUE EXPERIENCE
There is something primordial about the desire to be alone on a desert island. Something that almost demands revenge for that Garden of Eden that was taken away from us by Adam and Eve and that was supposed to be our home forever!
It is like an insiste
Piermaria Simionato
June 19, 2017
Excursions to Foththeyo
Foththeyo is the only deserted island we visited on an excursion from White Maakanaa Lodge during our two holidays in Keyodhoo.
We didn't go last year because, as they explained, the island was too far away, and in fact during our stay in April last ye
Piermaria Simionato
June 19, 2017
Excursions in Hulhidhoo
Hulhidhoo is a private island and this year, for those interested, it costs £10 per person to disembark (whereas last year it was still free).
My husband and I went on two different excursions, a few days apart, but with two different groups of friends,
Piermaria Simionato
June 14, 2017
Bodumohoraa: excursion to a desert island
In the two weeks spent in Keyodhoo this year, two excursions to the deserted island of Bodumohoraa, located in the southern part of the Vaavu Atoll, could not be missed.
Last year we called it "the dirty island", because of the enormous amount of waste
Piermaria Simionato
June 13, 2017
Excursions to Anbaraa
This year, while staying at the White Maakanaa Lodge in Keyodhoo, we also took two excursions to the private island of Anbaraa and, as had happened on the island of Aarah, we found that Anbaraa had also undergone major changes, again due to work in progre
Piermaria Simionato
June 11, 2017
Excursions in Aarah
This year, during our stay at the White Maakanaa Lodge Guest House in Keyodhoo, we had the good fortune and privilege of being able to go on two excursions to this wonderful little island in the Vaavu Atoll.
The first time was the day after our arrival i
Piermaria Simionato
June 6, 2017
Disappointment
This year, Emirates was somewhat of a disappointment for us, especially on the outward journey.
Let's take it one step at a time.
The departure from Venice was on time and the staff were efficient. Boarding was orderly and well managed, calm and profess
Piermaria Simionato
March 16, 2017
A wonderful homecoming
Our return to White Maakanaa Lodge, after last year's wonderful experience, was like coming home: our friends at Maakanaa were waiting for us at the pier with a bouquet of flowers in their hands, and we all hugged each other with great emotion. We were re
Piermaria Simionato
November 22, 2016
The most beautiful excursion of my life
During our holiday in Keyodhoo, at the White Maakanaa Lodge Guest House, we had the opportunity to go on various excursions, as our stay at this property lasted two weeks. We went to a sandbar, various deserted islands and private islands, but the most be
Piermaria Simionato
November 22, 2016
Our best excursion to a private island
During our holiday in Keyodhoo, at the Guest House White Maakanaa Lodge, we could make several excursions, since our stay at this guest house lasted two weeks. We went to a strip of sand, desert islands and various private islands, but the most beautiful
Piermaria Simionato
November 20, 2016
A small and nice private island in the Vaavu Atoll
Anbaraa is a little desert island and it’s situated about an hour by boat from Keyodhoo, to the south-west, on the west side of the Vaavu Atoll.
It’s considered a desert island, but it is not really completely empty, because inside the island there
Piermaria Simionato
November 17, 2016
Hulhidhoo (Desert Island in Vaavu Atoll)
Hulhidhoo is a small island close enough to Keyodhoo, about a quarter of an hour or so, sailing with a dhoni, and it is considered a"desert island" because it’s lacks housing at the moment.
On our arrival, in front of us, we saw four people comfortably
Piermaria Simionato
August 28, 2016
Beautiful, peaceful Keyodhoo (second part)
We continue with our story to the discovery of this small and quiet island.
In front of the Keyodhoo pier, there is a large square, and there Fittey showed us a volleyball court, a playground for children and a football field. Then he told us about a t
Piermaria Simionato
August 28, 2016
Beautiful, peaceful Keyodhoo (first part)
After an hour and a half by speedboat from Malé, with a nearly flat sea and a slightly cloudy sky, we have finally arrived at Keyodhoo pier, an island on the east side of the Vaavu atoll.
Almost the whole staff af the new Guest House White Maakanaa Lo
simona muzzarelli
August 22, 2016
Qatar part 1-2
There is no indication, we ask
And we head towards the great Teddy bear in the center of the hall. The hotel is behind it but to access it is necessary to go upstairs by elevator. The lobby is welcoming, reception people spoke good English. We paid imm
simona muzzarelli
August 22, 2016
Qatar part 1
Qatar airways. Our summer holiday 2016 were not directed toward the Maldives because due to work problems we didn't know in which period we would get the holidays and then couldn't book flights. It is no secret that early bookers for flights save money.
simona muzzarelli
August 22, 2016
Qatar part 1
Qatar Airways. Our 2016 holidays were not planned for the Maldives because, due to work issues, we did not know when we would be able to take our holidays and therefore could not book flights.
It is no secret that those who book flights in advance save a
simona muzzarelli
August 22, 2016
Renewed Spa
Epicurean SPA at Fihalhohi on the occasion of the 35th-anniversary opening made it big, a new jetty, they extended bar and restaurant, a new customer loyalty program and a new SPA. As I had already reviewed after the visit last year in 2015 the SPA was be
simona muzzarelli
August 22, 2016
Renovated spa
Epicurean SPA Fihalhohi
Fihalhohi celebrated its 35th anniversary in style, with a new jetty, an extension to the bar and restaurant, a customer loyalty programme and a new spa.
As I mentioned in my review after visiting last year in 2015, the spa was u
simona muzzarelli
August 9, 2016
Spa experience at Fihalhohi
The SPA at Fihalhohi is close to overwater, behind the sports center and the sunset bar. They are made of the extension work that will surely make bigger SPA is cozier.
When I went to visit here there was no operator at reception, staff will probably h
simona muzzarelli
July 16, 2016
The airport
We reached Male after a fairly uncomfortable journey but happy to be able to use throughout the day from morning. It is always wonderful to see the spectacular scenery of the atolls that seem a long way landing. Coming down we saw the islands dear to us
simona muzzarelli
July 16, 2016
Airport
We arrived in Male after a rather uncomfortable journey but happy to be able to make the most of the whole day from the morning onwards. It is always wonderful to watch the marvellous spectacle of the atolls, which look like a long runway. As we descended
simona muzzarelli
July 16, 2016
5 star spa
Kurumba SPA
We went back to Kurumba and this summer we were given vouchers upon arrival for discounts at the SPA. Referring to the copy of the magazine Kurumba available to every room I read the special treatment that are proposed. In the magazine there
simona muzzarelli
July 16, 2016
5-star spa
Kurumba SPA
We returned to Kurumba and this summer they gave us vouchers to enjoy discounts at the spa. Looking through the copy of Kurumba magazine available in every room, I read about the special treatments on offer. The magazine also featured an inte
simona muzzarelli
June 20, 2016
Not as good as the previous trip
For the second year running, we chose Turkish Airlines. As they are members of Star Alliance, we expected the same good service we had experienced in the past. We chose Turkish Airlines because of the good price and flight times, which is always important
simona muzzarelli
June 19, 2016
Not good as last trip
For the second year we chose Turkish airlines. As they are Star Alliance members we were expecting same good service of past experience. We chose Turkish becauseof the good match of price and time table, that is always important for us as we are travellin
Shashika Fernando
June 9, 2016
Excellent Service worth for the Price - Etihad Airlines
Thank you Etihad Airways... It was really amazing Service.
Etihad Airways Business Class & Economy class fares are the cheapest in the Market.
My family will use Etihad Airways in future to Travel Europe & USA
Experience the service with them.
Thank y
Piermaria Simionato
May 27, 2016
Excursion to Aarah a private island in the Vaavu Atoll
Aarah, like Anbaraa, is a private/deserted island in the Vaavu Atoll
A pearl in the ocean is how I would describe the small island of Aarah, and not so much for the vegetation it has in its interior (which is more or less the same as you see on all the
Piermaria Simionato
May 27, 2016
Excursion to Hulhidhoo a deserted island in the Vaavu Atoll
It is a small island quite close to Keyodhoo, about fifteen minutes or so by dhoni, considered a ‘deserted island’ because it has no inhabitants, for the moment.
When we arrived, in front of us, a picnic table and four plastic chairs were occupied
Piermaria Simionato
May 27, 2016
Excursion to Anbaraa a private island in Vaavu Atoll
Anbaraa (private/deserted island, south-west of Vaavu Atoll)
Anbaraa is located about an hour's boat ride from Keyodhoo, to the south-west, on the western side of Vaavu Atoll. It is considered a deserted island, although it is not completely deserted:
Piermaria Simionato
May 27, 2016
Excursion to the sandbar (Vaavu Atoll, near Alimatha)
At 9 o'clock we left from the port of Keyodhoo and, after about one hour of sailing in a sea which was smooth as oil, we got to a beautiful sand spit, that is close enough to Alimatha resort. Ahead, in the distance, we also recognized the outline of Dhigg
Piermaria Simionato
May 25, 2016
From White Maakanaa to Bodumohoraa on an excursion to a desert island
Bodumohoraa (desert island, Vaavu Atoll)
The first desert island we visited this year was Bodomohoraa, located south of Vaavu Atoll.
We left Keyodhoo at 9 a.m. on a dhoni and reached the island after about an hour's sail.
Before disembarking on the i
Piermaria Simionato
May 23, 2016
Fishing trips from the White Maakanaa Lodge
The Guest House where we were staying, the White Maakanaa Lodge, we went four times on a fishing trip, which is the favourite hobby of my husband. That was one of the reasons this year we chose to go into a Guest house rather than a resort.
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