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Kurumba Maldives Wins Multiple World Luxury Hotel Awards and World Travel Awards!

Kurumba Maldives Wins Multiple World Luxury Hotel Awards and World Travel Awards!

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In the perfect timing for re-opening on December 1st, 2020, Kurumba Maldives has been awarded the following distinguished recognitions. A prestigious globally trusted Awards program, The World Luxury Hotel Awards, has announced Kurumba Maldives as the category winner in both continental and regional categories: Kurumba Maldives – Continent Winner in Luxury Family Hotel Veli Spa […]

Universal Resorts To Reopen From October 2020

Universal Resorts To Reopen From October 2020

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Universal Resort Group has rescheduled their resorts’ reopening date. Their resorts Kurumba Maldives, Velassaru Maldives, Kuramathi Maldives, Kandolhu Maldives, Dhigali Maldives and Faarufushi Maldives will reopen from 1 October 2020. The group’s resorts temporarily suspended their operations from 1 April, due to the travel restrictions imposed by the government and throughout the world as a result of the […]

Celebrate love at Kurumba Maldives

Celebrate love at Kurumba Maldives

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Love romance? Get some extra in Kurumba Maldives on Valentine’s 2018, a day about romance and remembering the moments. Set on a tropical Maldivian island in the middle of Indian Ocean, the resort offers a range of experiences to explore hand in hand with your loved one. Special decorations in the main area to set […]

Kurumba Maldives is awarded the Best Luxury Family Beach Resort in the world by the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2017

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Kurumba was the very first private island resort in the Maldives when it opened its doors in 1972 in the Indian Ocean archipelago of the Maldives, celebrates its 45th Anniversary this year. Maldives — The multiple award-winning resorts, the pioneer of the Maldives tourism industry, Kurumba Maldives is proud to announce they have been recognised […]

How to travel to Maldives

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The Maldives attracts thousands of tourists every year and it is not hard to understand why. However, as with every other location in the world, there are things you should know before you go in order to avoid obstacles and unforeseen circumstances. If you are looking to travel to the island paradise, read on for […]

Kurumba Maldives wins Best Luxury Family Beach Resort in the world 2017

Kurumba Maldives wins Best Luxury Family Beach Resort in the world 2017

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The multiple award-winning resort, the pioneer of the Maldives tourism industry, Kurumba Maldives is proud to announce they have been recognised as 2017’s Best Luxury Family Beach Resort in the world by the World Luxury Hotel Awards. The World Luxury Hotel Awards is the pinnacle of recognition of accomplishment by hotels in the luxury hospitality […]

Festive Celebrations at Kurumba Maldives 2017-2018

Festive Celebrations at Kurumba Maldives 2017-2018

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Kurumba Maldives invites guests to celebrate the festive season in style at the resort which has been a favourite destination for travelling families and couples for the past 45 years. Enjoy a line-up of scrumptious menus, special offers, activities and events for the Christmas holidays, as well as a lively celebration of the New Year. […]

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Maldives’ first resort marks 45 years with striking picture

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The number ’45’ written across the ocean surrounding Kurumba Maldives using speedboats, to mark the resort’s 45th anniversary on October 3, 2017. PHOTO / KURUMBA MALDIVES The first tourist resort opened in the Maldives, Kurumba Maldives, celebrated its 45th anniversary on Tuesday. Whilst this was an impressive feat on its own, an aerial photograph that […]