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You won’t find anything near ‘ free’ and even ‘budget’ options are limited in the prestigious Maldives, but if you want to dive down to the deepest value for the most dazzling quality, then you want to filter on the ‘Cost Per Star’ field in the Resort Finder . In these challenging economic...
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Happy Paryusana! Paryusana is the “most important Jain festival”. It is a feast after 10 days of fasting. Mind you the ‘Jain vegetarians’ aren’t exactly gorging themselves in food in the normal times so I imagine that Paryusana must be particularly enthusiastic for them. ‘Jain’ vegetarians...
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Happy Labor Day! Americans are celebrating the end of the summer and the end of wearing white with countless final BBQs and beach trips this weekend. The holiday commemorates “ celebrates the economic and social contributions of workers ”. The last thing one wants to do is ‘labor’ when...
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Your voyage to a deserted island doesn’t have to be on a seventeenth century tall ship . At Kurumba , you can zip over on the latest jet skis. With the revamp of their new Extreme Maldives watersports centre, they have introduced the Maldives first jet ski safari … “Jetski Safari,...
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The first resort to get a Snorkel Spotting was Kurumba which is just one of many firsts for this proud pioneer in Maldive resort history. It is the ‘Delaware’ of the Maldives resort union. In a crowd of glitzy up-and-comers in the Maldivian resort scene, Kurumba stands out at the revered...
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Happy Centenary to the Girl Scouts . Our family has a proud tradition in the scouts with my father an Eagle Scout and my grandfather a ‘ Silver Beaver’ recipient. A good scouting career often starts with a range of creative activities and skils building. Often, with the spirit of...
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If Hadahaa’s table is not big enough for you, then consider Kurumba’s conference room which can accommodate 40 tables (250 people in total). The biggest conference room of any resort, it is used for all sorts of events such as weddings and other celebrations. Liz Pangchan of Kurumba noted…...
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For moving around beyond the water’s edge , most resorts have buggies for helping to move baggage and helping guests, but can also be very useful transport for disabled and mobility challenged. Nonetheless, sometimes disabled people prefer to get around on their own devices whether it is a wheelchair...
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The December holiday season has been packed with all sorts of celebrations from festive Yuletide , big birthdays and even a milestone anniversary for Maldives tourism. The Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) is celebrating the 40th anniversary of tourism in the Maldives with...
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If you want something a bit more substantial than OJ to start your day, then there is not much more substantial than an ‘American’ breakfast. Yes, the ‘British fry up’ is a noble effort with its variety and grease content, but most ‘full English’ would rank as a ‘bit...
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Red Bull all around then after Vettel’s World Championship win this weekend. If you are as impatient to get to your resort as Vettel is to get around the hairpin, then Kurumba is the place for you. They are the closest resort island to Male at 3 kilometres away. They also have a fleet of...
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If you really have a crowd, then consider Kurumba’s own glass bottom boat for a undersea glimpse of the Maldives aquatic delights. The bigger boat with more glass area does provide a bit more opportunity to see a broader range. The excursion is great for under those under 6 too little to snorkel...
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Question: What is this a picture of? Answer: A Jelly Fish. [Soundeffect]: Buzzzz! Wrong. This is a ‘ Portugese Man of War’ which is not actually a ‘jelly fish’ but a “ siphonophore . Siphonophores “differ from jellyfish in that they are not actually a single creature...
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Kurumba is perhaps the most unsung house reef there is. You don’t often hear about it being mentioned as one of the tops, but I must say that Kurumba is simply the best house reef we have ever snorkelled. And we have snorkelled dozens. Especially for reef sharks, Kurumba is Shark Central (though...
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My first ever repeat. After visiting 29 resorts with a credo of always trying new resorts, I have returned to a resort for the first time ever. Kurumba . My motivation pretty much describes Kurumba’s key differentiators – great value 5-star luxury, business convenience to Male, and variety...