PARTNER CONTENT FOR SOUTH PALM RESORT MALDIVES


South Palm Resort Maldives ISMEHELA HERA, ADDU CITY, MALDIVES


Located on a private island at the remote southern- most atoll, South Palm Resort Maldives is a slice of paradise. A haven of peace and tranquillity, miles from the stresses and strains of everyday life. The island of Ismehela Hera, home to South


Palm Resort Maldives, is on the eastern edge of the heart-shaped Addu atoll. A natural island, it has its own small lake, beautiful beach, crystal clear lagoon and lush tropical vegetation. The resort is a 10-minute boat ride from Gan


International Airport. The island of Gan is most commonly known as RAF Gan, the former base of the UK’s RAF after the Second World War. The island was handed back to the Maldivian government in 1976, and has since been used as the main airport in the south of the Maldives. Addu Atoll is one of the most untouched and


interesting atolls in Maldives. With astonishing marine life, including all year-round manta and dolphin sightings, fascinating colonial history, and a spectacular southern hemisphere setting. The atoll is famous with divers, with dive sites such as the British Loyalty Wreck. Also famous with


those wanting to get off the beaten path to find their own sanctuary in the Maldivian bliss. South Palm Resort Maldives has a total of


130 villas — 100 seaside land villas and 30 overwater villas. The main dining venue, The Banyan Restaurant, offers a wide variety of Asian, International and traditional Maldivian cuisines. The pool-side Moodhu Bar is the place to be. Sip


a favourite cocktail sitting by the bar, or soak in the pool in this funky bar. It also hosts live music and traditional Maldivian entertainment in the evening. A relaxing beach bar overlooking the turquoise


lagoon, the Kanduolhi Bar is the perfect setting for a sundowner or afternoon snack. The bar has a large barbecue and is also a pretty setting for wedding and special events. South Palm Resort Maldives is the perfect place to mark a special occasion such as a birthday or anniversary. Experience diving like never before with PADI-


certified, experienced divers of Southern Maldives Divers, who know the nooks and crannies of the Addu Atoll’s magnificent dive points.


Don’t miss The crown jewel of South Palm Resort Maldives, the Kurumba Spa is one of a kind, boasting the first ever floating spa rooms in the Maldives


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KEY FACILITIES • 100 land villas • 30 overwater villas • Watersports centre • Banyan Restaurant • Fitness centre • Swimming pool • Gift shop • Kids’ park • Badminton court • Futsal Pitch


KEY ACTIVITIES • Snorkelling • Squash • Diving • Canoeing • Windsurfing • Fishing


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