Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa is a colorful garden island with all the charm of a traditional Maldivian village. Located just 25 minutes by speedboat from the airport, the island’ s accommodations, restaurants and facilities are all close at hand, arranged around a beautiful central promenade lined with borders of bougainvillea, frangipani and hibiscus flowers.

Beach Bungalows fringe the island, each with high thatched roofs, private verandahs and their own pool. Water Bungalows and larger one-bedroom water suites offer views across the Indian Ocean, with steps from a private sundeck leading into the lagoon below. The Resort’ s award-winning Spa – The Island Spa – is the only one in the Maldives on its own secluded isle and offers innovative treatments featuring Tibetan singing bowls, flame meditation, lava shells and crystals, using natural products sourced from some of the world’ s most environmentally-conscious suppliers.

The Tropicsurf Surf School takes advantage of the Resort’ s proximity to some of the best surf and offers classes for guests aged six and upwards. The resort also has a PADI licensed Dive Centre and is located near to 30 excellent dive sites. Back on land, guests can choose from specialty Indian, Italian and Asian dining, and, as the warm evenings draw in, sip tropical cocktails and enjoy picture-postcard views at the open-air Sunset Lounge.

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