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FROM TOP: Crossroads event hall; surfing at Como Maalifushi
and the international airport, the project includes easily one of the largest rentable spaces in the country, the Crossroads Event Hall, a state-of-the-art, multipurpose 326 sqm venue that can hold 400 delegates. Also part of the nine-island development are newcomers the Hard Rock Hotel and SAii Lagoon Maldives Curio Collection by Hilton (
saiiresorts.com), which are both connected to the main Crossroads island by bridge or the inter-island water transportation system. Dining venues at both hotels can host large group dinners and the Hard Rock also has 1,300 sqm of indoor and outdoor event space, including a poolside terrace and function lawn. A ten-minute speedboat ride from the
airport is the long-established Kurumba Maldives (
kurumba.com), a 180-room resort with eight restaurants, three bars, and Bougainvillea Hall, holding 200 guests.
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BEST FOR… SURFERS Te Maldives might not be the first place you think of for big surf breaks, but it’s gathered quite a reputation for it in recent years. Como Maalifushi (
comohotels.com) has embraced the trend, offering one of the country’s most comprehensive and geographically diverse surfing programmes. Te only resort in the entire Taa Atoll, its Surf Pass sees surfers travel between three atolls in a speedboat in search of breaks such as “Surf Machines” at Laamu, “Kasabu” at Dhaalu, and “Farms” at Taa. A full-time guide from high-end surf brand Tropicsurf
NEW PROPERTIES INTERCONTINENTAL
MALDIVES MAAMUNAGAU RESORT This 81-villa property opened in September close to the Baa Atoll, classified as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, which means more opportunity to enjoy the incredibly rich marine life. Facilities include a six-room over-water spa and six restaurants and bars, including the Retreat, an adults-only venue with an infinity pool.
maldives.intercontinental.com
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BAGLIONI RESORT MALDIVES Bringing Italian flair to an island idyll, Baglioni opened its 96-villa tropical escape last month. Expect bed linens by Frette, sparkling wine by Ferrari Trento, and spa treatments by Insium, an Italian vegan spa brand. Hang out at the pool bar, enjoy three restaurants and explore the beautiful waters of the surrounding Dhaalu Atoll. Diving and snorkelling are among the activities offered.
baglionihotels.com
HARD ROCK HOTEL MALDIVES Open since September, this hotel is so close to Malé that you could be on the beach within 15 minutes of leaving the airport. Part of the Crossroads integrated resort, the 178-room property aims to keep you busy with the Hard Rock Cafe, Body Rock gym, Rock Spa, Hard Rock Roxity Kids Club and Teen Spirit Club. You can even order a Crosley turntable to play records in your room, or borrow a Fender guitar.
hardrockhotelmaldives.com
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JW MARRIOTT MALDIVES RESORT AND SPA Opening on the island of Vagaru, Shaviyani Atoll, this month, JW Marriott’s Maldives property will wow with impressive gourmet offerings across six restaurants, including one in a treetop setting, Kaashi. The property comprises 60 villas – the largest is 234 sqm – all with their own pools, plus a wine room housing 300 labels, an open-air cinema, an adults- only pool and club, a kids’ club and spa.
marriott.co.uk
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