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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

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

Having followed numerous European forums for years, I know what most tourists want to find on an island when they book it. Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu fulfils the vast majority of their wishes. The island is not too big, not too many villas on the water, separa

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, separat

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 pers

Our wi-fi in our village has been down since our arrival home I would have sent this earlier. Ernest and his team worked hard to supply our every need and ran a very tight ship. All the staff we came in contact with could not do enough We would like to se

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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