Kurumba Maldives receives two World Travel Awards in 2016

Kurumba Maldives is proud to announce that they have been awarded two accolades in the 2016 World Travel Awards as follows:

Maldives’ Leading Resort 2016
Indian Ocean’s Leading MICE Hotel 2016

The first award highlights Kurumba as Maldives’ Leading Resort, which is presented to the best 4.5 to high end 5-star resorts. Kurumba Maldives has been revitalising itself with a large investment to enhance the guest experience progressively over the past six years. Combined with these actions, the resort was rebranded under the principle of “Maldives in Full Colour”, which has brought a highly differentiated guest experience with the goal to offer more for its guests than resorts further afield.

The second award, as Indian Ocean’s leading MICE hotel is presented due to the resort being able to successfully host corporate retreats, groups, incentives, meetings and events on its grounds.

The prestigious World Travel Awards have been recognising organisations delivering outstanding customer experiences in travel and tourism for more than 20 years. They have become a key global institution of the industry, stimulating competition and innovation among operators, as well as providing a helpful testimonial for quality to travellers worldwide. The Wall Street Journal is among the many media that have heralded WTA as “the Oscar’s of the travel industry”.

Judit Rosa, Sales & Marketing Manager of Kurumba Maldives commented: “We are thrilled to receive these prestigious symbols of recognition. A key part of these awards is a voting poll and we would like to thank all our loyal guests and key partners for their continuous support. Secondly, as a resort we are always looking to raise our standards and create a unique and thoughtful journey for our guests on a beautiful island setting. We are truly grateful for the positive recognition from our guests.”

For a list of all the awards, please check:

www.worldtravelawards.com/winners/2016/indian-ocean
http://www.kurumba.com/maldives-awards

Lifestyle Luxury Comes To Malé Atoll

Amidst the stunning turquoise hues of the Maldives archipelago, lies the tranquil island of Maadhoo; home to the brand NEW LIFESTYLE LUXURY Resort – OZEN by Atmosphere at Maadhoo! Opening its doors on 15th July 2016OZEN at Maadhoo will be the Flagship Luxury resort within the Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts portfolio, the up & coming Indian Ocean hospitality brand.

Just 35 minutes away by speedboat from the Malé International Airport, the contemporary design style & overall ambience of OZEN at Maadhoo, complements the naturally blessed surroundings of the romantic Maadhoo Island.

The resort offers the discerning traveler a uniquely exclusive holiday plan – The Atmosphere INDULGENCE™- an ultra-luxury All-Inclusive plan, offering exotic Champagnes, Cocktails & Wines along with dine-around Fine Dining experiences which also includes a unique Underwater Dining experience at the FIRST underwater restaurant in Male’ Atoll. The Atmosphere INDULGENCE™ also includes Luxurious Spa therapies from Atmosphere’s very own Elena Spa; an extensive spa complex with exquisite overwater treatment rooms and a wide range of relaxing and rejuvenating rituals and therapies.  The Indulgence continues with superior world-class Diving adventures at Atmosphere Aqua Club; OZEN’s PADI Certified Dive School with a team of multilingual experienced professionals, along with watersports and snorkeling trips. The OZEN experience encompasses all elements of a Luxury holiday experience in the Maldives! NO Surprises, NO Shocks, NO Hidden Extras – ALL INCLUDED in ONE Price!

OZEN features 41 Beach-front villas and 49 over-water villas, each overlooking the expansive lagoon and the horizon. All living spaces are created with utmost Luxury & Comfort in mind, whilst incorporating a seamless fusion of modern design, nature and vibrancy!  Many of these villas come with their very own 8 meter lap pools, featuring fiber-optic Mood lighting, also boasts a Mesmeric Maldivian Sunset View, directly from their villas!

Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts, after having successfully opened Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives in December 2013, with its unique Premium All-Inclusive Holiday Plan and fantastic value for money, went on to create the very popular & best in class 4-star superior resort – OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli, before venturing into the Luxury segment with OZEN.

OZEN by Atmosphere is certainly expected to be the next BIG thing in the Maldives!

Jumeirah Vittaveli Voted ‘Maldives’ Leading Spa Resort’

Jumeirah Vittaveli has won the World Travel Award 2016 for ‘Maldives’ Leading Spa Resort,’ at the Africa and Indian Ocean gala evening in Zanzibar.

Graham Kiy, General Manager at Jumeirah Vittaveli, said: “We are proud to have been awarded this outstanding recognition for Jumeirah Vittaveli and our Talise Spa, which is an integral part of the resort. Every day, our team strives to deliver superior service and an indulgent experience, ensuring our guests enjoy the paradise of the Maldives to the fullest. Part of this is providing culturally connected treatments, such as the use of pure Maldivian coconut oil within some of our treatments – produced on site and harvested from coconuts from the island, this is a favourite with our guests.”

Guests at Jumeirah Vittaveli can indulge in signature couple’s treatments such as the Vittaveli Romance which includes a full body massage followed by an intimate rich coconut milk bath. Guests can also request the spa team to prepare a romantic bath in their villa, complete with flower petals, strawberries and bubbly.

More information about the resort can be discovered on the official Jumeirah blog: ‘5 Reasons the Maldives is perfect for families’.

The World Travel Awards are voted for by travel and tourism professionals worldwide. Established in 1993, the awards are recognised as a world-class hallmark of quality. Each year a series of gala ceremonies are staged to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence in the tourism industry.

Graham Cooke, President of the World Travel Awards, said: “My congratulations to everybody who was nominated at the World Travel Awards Africa and Indian Ocean gala ceremony this and especially those who picked up a trophy. As the first stop on our annual grand tour, the bar has certainly been set high for the rest of the year and I look forward to greeting all of our winners from this evening at the grand final in the Maldives in December.”

Kurumba Maldives Welcomes Yoga Guru Vijeth For Yoga Week

Kurumba Maldives is pleased to announce the arrival of Yogi Vijeth, experienced Yoga therapist, teacher and Yogic counselor, for a week of Yoga related sessions.

Vijeth started practising Yoga when he was 12 years old. He graduated in Gurkula School, then completed a postgraduate degree in Yogic science in Mangalore University, India. He then conducted a Chandrayana Vratta program, which is an ancient yoga detoxification technique (weight reduction programme) for several groups, as well as research on the effect of yogic practices during pregnancy. Vijeth is an experienced teacher and has conducted a series of seminars and workshops during his career.

From 16th to 23rd May 2016, daily special sessions will be on offer for up to 20 guests per group. These include Yoga and Meditation in the mornings and evenings plus Yogic Counselling and Therapy. The Yoga and Meditation sessions will include a group discussion about creating healthy habits and setting goals.

The Yogic Counselling and Therapy sessions will revolve around the Yoga philosophies, which act as a therapist in removing self-created problems in our minds. Yoga philosophy is both science and art. Its reason and technique will help individuals appreciate life. Private sessions with Yogi Vijeth can also be arranged upon request.

This unique visit is in addition to the existing complimentary group Yoga sessions which are part of the expansive weekly activities program; along with many other varied activities ranging from the active, like guided snorkelling, to the more indulgent wine tasting or live cooking demonstrations. Kurumba consistently strives to offer all its guests more, so they can experience the very best of the island lifestyle and the Maldives In Full Colour.

Advance booking is recommended through [email protected]. More information can be found at: www.kurumba.com/maldives-yoga-week-02

Kuramathi Maldives Special Packages

3 Nights Package for Per Person with Seaplane Transfers and  BB /Full board & Inclusive of All Taxes

Rates are as follows:


 

Travel Period: 11 Jan  – 10 May 2016


Room Type: Beach Villa

DBL Room per person : USD 1193

Extra Night Per Person: USD 285

Per Child: USD 659

Child Extra Night: 144


Room Type: Beach Villa with Jacuzzi

DBL Room per person : USD 1475

Extra Night Per Person: USD 379

Per Child: USD 701

Child Extra Night: 158


Room Type: Superior Beach Villa with Jacuzzi

DBL Room per person : USD 1508

Extra Night Per Person: USD 390

Per Child: USD 817

Child Extra Night: 197


Room Type: Water Villa with Jacuzzi 

DBL Room per person : USD 1814

Extra Night Per Person: USD 492

Per Child: USD 863

Child Extra Night: 212


Travel Period: 11 May – 19 Jul  2016


Room Type: Beach Villa

DBL Room per person : USD 904

Extra Night Per Person: USD 189

Per Child: USD 659

Child Extra Night: 144


Room Type: Beach Villa with Jacuzzi

DBL Room per person : USD 1168

Extra Night Per Person: USD 277

Per Child: USD 803

Child Extra Night: 192


Room Type: Superior Beach Villa with Jacuzzi

DBL Room per person : USD 1211

Extra Night Per Person: USD 288

Per Child: USD 650

Child Extra Night: 141


Room Type: Water Villa with Jacuzzi 

DBL Room per person : USD 1597

Extra Night Per Person: USD 420

Per Child: USD 863

Child Extra Night: 212


Travel Period: 20 Jul  – 31 Oct  2016


Room Type: Beach Villa

DBL Room per person : USD 1193

Extra Night Per Person: USD 285

Per Child: USD 659

Child Extra Night: 144


Room Type: Beach Villa with Jacuzzi

DBL Room per person : USD 1475

Extra Night Per Person: USD 379

Per Child: USD 701

Child Extra Night: 158


Room Type: Superior Beach Villa with Jacuzzi

DBL Room per person : USD 1508

Extra Night Per Person: USD 390

Per Child: USD 817

Child Extra Night: 197


Room Type: Water Villa with Jacuzzi 

DBL Room per person : USD 1814

Extra Night Per Person: USD 492

Per Child: USD 863

Child Extra Night: 212


Terms and Conditions

  • Rates are net and non-commissionable.
    Cancellation Policy – 35 days before check-in – Full cost for the whole stay will be charged.
    Honeymooners Freebies – Offer is valid for clients travelling within 6 months from the wedding; a copy of the wedding certificate to be shown at the resort.
    Other room types as per request we will give the packages
    Other terms and conditions may apply.
  •  For all reservations and other information, please feel free to contact us

Maldives Wins Two National Awards at Marine Dive Fair 2016

Maldives won the first prize for the Reader’s Choice Dreaming Area award and the second prize for Reader’s Choice Best Diving Area, Overseas award at the Dive and Travel Awards 2016 which took place at the Marine Dive Fair 2016. The Maldives Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, joined this opening ceremony representing Maldives at the Marine Dive Fair 2016.

Marine Dive fair is an annual scuba diving and beach resorts fair that takes place in Tokyo Japan, targeted towards the consumers and trade in Japan and Asia. This year marks the 24th edition of this annual event and went off successfully.

The Japanese market was once among the top 5 markets in terms of arrivals to Maldives. While the market has dropped over the year, they still remain among the top 10 markets and show potential for growth. The Japanese enjoy their travel to tropical destination and is a huge market for the dive segment of the destination. This gives Maldives an advantage over other destination as Maldives offers free visa on entry and easy connections between Japan and Maldives.

Maldives embassy in Japan represented Maldives at Marine Dive Fair this year, Maldives presence was well covered at the event. Through right promotion and exposure at this event, expect a positive growth with increasing arrivals from the Japanese market once again.

Heinrich Morio Joins Soneva As Managing Director – Maldives

Soneva Resorts and Residences, the world-leading luxury resort operator, has announced that Heinrich Morio has joined the company as the new Managing Director – Maldives, responsible for overseeing its flagship resort Soneva Fushi as well as its latest luxury offerings Soneva in Aqua and Soneva Jani.

A dual US and German National, Heinrich’s hospitality career spans more than 35 years, most of which have been spent in the management team of some of the world’s most renowned luxury hotels and resorts.

Prior to joining Soneva, Heinrich was the General Manager (opening) of the Palazzo Versace Hotel in Dubai, and formerly the General Manager of the Burj al Arab, as well as the General Manager of the Jumeirah Beach Hotel, both also located in Dubai, UAE.  Before moving to the Middle East, Heinrich was the General Manager of several One & Only properties in Mauritius and Bahamas, as well as luxury resorts in the United States. He will join Soneva in July 2016.

We are very excited to have Heinrich on board with us. He has impressive hospitality experience in iconic properties around the world and we look forward to leveraging his expertise to further enhance Soneva’s service offering. He will work closely with Olivia as we ramp up to open Soneva Jani by October 2016,” said Sonu Shivdasani, Founder and CEO of Soneva Resorts.

In October 2015, Soneva welcomed Olivia Richli as the new General Manager (opening) of Soneva Jani, Soneva’s newest property in the Maldives, which is currently under construction.  The resort is being built on a large island surrounded by four smaller islands in the middle of a large, five-kilometre turquoise lagoon in the Noonu Atoll, Maldives. Four of the five islands will remain untouched so it will be, by far, the lowest density development in the Maldives. Meaning ‘wisdom’ in Sanskrit, Soneva Jani comprises 24 over water villas and 32 island villas.

The resort is surrounded by crystal clear waters, with pure white beaches, islands covered in rich tropical vegetation and set in a vast sparkling lagoon.Soneva owns and operates Soneva Fushi in the Maldives and Soneva Kiri in Thailand. Soneva in Aqua, an ultra luxurious yacht offering an experiential travel experience, was launched in the Maldives in 2015 and sails out of Soneva Fushi. For more information about Soneva visit www.soneva.com

Velassaru Maldives Special Packages

3 Nights Package for Per Person (BB) with Speedboat Transfers, Breakfast & Inclusive of All Taxes

Rates are as follows:

Travel Period: 11 Jan  – 30 Apr 2016


Room Type: Deluxe Bungalow

Double Room per person : USD 1058

Extra Night Per Person: USD 307

Per Child: USD 292


Room Type: Beach Villa

Double Room per person : USD 1660

Extra Night Per Person: USD 452

Per Child: USD 292


Room Type: Water Bungalow with Pool

Double Room per person : USD 1820

Extra Night Per Person: USD 561

Per Child: USD 292


Travel Period: 01 May – 24 Jul  2016


Room Type: Deluxe Bungalow

Double Room per person : USD 630

Extra Night Per Person: USD 190

Per Child: USD 292


Room Type: Beach Villa

Double Room per person : USD 932

Extra Night Per Person: USD 299

Per Child: USD 292


Room Type: Water Bungalow with Pool

Double Room per person : USD 952

Extra Night Per Person: USD 299

Per Child: USD 292


Travel Period: 25 Jul  – 31 Oct  2016


Room Type: Deluxe Bungalow

Double Room per person : USD 561

Extra Night Per Person: USD 190

Per Child: USD 292


Room Type: Beach Villa

Double Room per person : USD 781

Extra Night Per Person: USD 299

Per Child: USD 292


Room Type: Water Bungalow with Pool

Double Room per person : USD 971

Extra Night Per Person: USD 360

Per Child: USD 292


 

  Terms and Conditions

  • Cancellation Policy – 35 days before check-in – Full cost for the whole stay will be charged.
  • Honeymooners Freebies – Offer is valid for clients travelling within 6 months from the wedding; a copy of the wedding certificate to be shown at the resort.
  • For Other room types we will give packages as per request.
  • Other terms and conditions may apply.
  • For all reservations and other information, please feel free to contact us

Sheraton Full moon Maldives Special Packages

3 Nights  Package with breakfast for  Per Person with Speedboat Transfers & Inclusive of All Taxes

Rates are as follows:

Travel Period: 05 May – 31 Jul  2016


 

Room Type: Deluxe

Adult per person : USD 746

Extra Night Per Person: USD 190


Room Type: Island Cottage

Adult per person : USD 964

Extra Night Per Person: USD 290


 

Room Type: Beachfront Cottage

Adult per person : USD 1124

Extra Night Per Person: USD 340


 

Room Type: Water Bungalow

Adult per person : USD 1291

Extra Night Per Person: USD 380


Travel Period: 01 Aug  – 31 Sept  2016


Room Type:  Deluxe

Adult per person : USD 883

Extra Night Per Person: USD 190


Room Type: Island Cottage

Adult per person : USD 1148

Extra Night Per Person: USD 335


Room Type: Beachfront Cottage

Adult per person : USD 1301

Extra Night Per Person: USD 340


Room Type: Water Bungalow

Adult per person : USD 1543

Extra Night Per Person: USD 460


Travel Period: 01 Oct  – 23 Dec  2016


Room Type:  Deluxe

Adult per person : USD 1067

Extra Night Per Person: USD 308


Room Type: Island Cottage

Adult per person : USD 1297

Extra Night Per Person: USD 380


Room Type: Beachfront Cottage

Adult per person : USD 1448

Extra Night Per Person: USD 425


Room Type: Water Bungalow

Adult per person : USD 1672

Extra Night Per Person: USD 480

  Terms and Conditions

    • Cancellation Policy – 35 days before check-in – Full cost for the whole stay will be charged.
    • Honeymooners Freebies – Offer is valid for clients travelling within 6 months from the wedding and a copy of the wedding certificate to be shown at the resort.

Centara Rasfushi Resort & Spa Maldives – Special 3 Nights Package

Special 3 Nights Package for Per Person inclusive of All Meals, Speedboat Transfers & All Taxes at Centara Rasfushi Resort and Spa.

The package includes:

All  inclusive Benefits

  • Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner at Oceans Restaurant.
  • Afternoon tea service.
  • All day soft drinks and mineral water.
  • Open bar service including house pouring brands wine (white, red and sparkling), beer,beverages and cocktails of the day between 11 am and midnight.

*      Wifi Access

Rates are as follows:

Travel Period:  01 – 31 Mar 2016


 

Room Type:  Ocean Front Beach Villa 

Adult per person : USD 975

Extra Night Per Person: USD 285


Room Type: Deluxe Oceanfront Beach Villa

Adult per person : USD 940

Extra Night Per Person: USD 280


 

Room Type: Deluxe Water Villa

Adult per person : USD 1175

Extra Night Per Person: USD 348


 

Room Type: Premium Deluxe Spa Water Villa

Adult per person : USD 1318

Extra Night Per Person: USD 391


 

Travel Period:  01 Apr – 31 Oct 2016


Room Type:  Ocean Front Beach Villa 

Adult per person : USD 820

Extra Night Per Person: USD 254


Room Type: Deluxe Oceanfront Beach Villa

Adult per person : USD 868

Extra Night Per Person: USD 266


Room Type: Deluxe Water Villa

Adult per person : USD 1018

Extra Night Per Person: USD 327


Room Type: Premium Deluxe Spa Water Villa

Adult per person : USD 1153

Extra Night Per Person: USD 346


 

  Terms and Conditions

  • Minimum 3 nights stay is required.
  • Package price inclusive of All taxes.
  • Cancellation policy applies – 35 days before check-in – Full cost for the whole stay will be charged.

 For all reservations and other information, please feel free to contact us