To me, the Maldives has always been the very definition of high luxury, enhanced by its jaw-dropping beauty with its warm, sandy beaches, stunning vistas and plush island resorts that look almost photoshopped by God himself. But these days, the archipelago has come to mean something much more for me, as I sit in my office here at home, travel-bereft, getting my thrills vicariously by writing about adventures past. All this, thanks to extended lockdowns and travel bans that have sadly become my new normal.
For you see, the Maldives was the very last place I had visited, way back late last year when the Covid-19 pandemic was all but the merest hint of a blip on our radars. And so, in December 2019, I found myself flying towards the Maldives aboard the Indian carrier GoAir’s freshly launched direct Mumbai-Malé flight. The quick and comfortable flight had me touch down on the airport island of Velana in Malé, the capital of the nation in exactly two-and-a-half hours’ time. But my final destination, the beautiful Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives was still to be a 45-minute seaplane ride away.
Hotel
As part of the Noonu Atoll in the northern part of The Maldives, the Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives is housed on an island that remains one of the least developed area of the country, offering guests untouched natural beauty, abundant sea life and endless views across the expansive Indian Ocean. The resort is designed in a contemporary style resembling a giant necklace, replete with a central ‘pendant’ in the form of its Bodumas restaurant. Here, the emphasis is on offering its guests, both a comfortable stay and a private, yet stimulating resort experience. And as I was soon to find out, every modern convenience is incorporated amidst desert-island luxury here. Very ably reflecting the Mövenpick brand’s renowned commitment to genuine comforts that are always delivered exceptionally well.
Room
Each of the 72 Overwater Pool Villas, 30 Beach Pool Suites and three Beach Spa Pool Residences are private havens of comfort, comprising large living rooms that lead to wide bathrooms with stand-alone bathtubs and floor to ceiling windows from which one can enjoy the shimmering tropical sunlight. Traditional Maldivian arched ceilings of each residence allow fresh air to circulate freely, cooling and adding a sense of abundant space within.
The large bathrooms complete the sense of private indulgence, with walk-in rain showers and massive bathtubs positioned next to floor-to-ceiling windows. The Beach Pool Suites and Beach Spa Pool Residences are located on the main island, each located at least one unit’s distance from neighbouring villas and all facing out to the ocean. Intimate verandas include dipping pools and shaded gazebos, perfect for those relaxing sundowners to cool down. Outside, tall palm trees and native greenery are carefully positioned to retain seclusion, without ruining the gorgeous view.
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