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Photos: otterboris, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0)
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Kurumba Maldives
The first resort in the Maldives, on Vihamanaafushi island, 10 minutes by boat from Malé airport.
Kurumba Maldives is on Vihamanaafushi island in North Malé Atoll. It is run by Universal Resorts and was the first resort in the history of the Maldives.
Who it suits
For a first trip to the Maldives, short breaks and families.
What to see nearby
- Malé — the capital, fish market and mosques.
Location
Vihamanaafushi, North Malé Atoll, Maldives
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