Extra Special Package Holidays
When we think package holidays, we tend to think of holidays to Spain, Turkey or Malta...the stereotypical package holiday countries! There are plenty of destinations you can choose to travel to on your package holidays other than these few. When I travelled on my last package holiday I went to the stunning and elite Kuredu Island in the Maldives. It has to be my favourite holiday destination and one of the most sublime places I have ever been fortunate enough to visit. With pure, white sands overlooked by the glistening Indian Ocean, the odd coconut tree lucky enough to be perched on this enviable beach and classic wooden villas dotted around, each holding the key to your comfort.
Kuredu Island is one of the largest islands in the Maldives, standing proud in the Lhaviyani Atoll. Being one of the largest islands comes at a price, but also with its perks. For those who want the isolation and privacy the Maldives has to offer mixed up with some entertainment and plenty of sporting activities, Kuredu will be perfect for you. With the Sangu and Bonthi restaurants serving sensational buffet style cuisine accompanied by a chef station where you can admire the chefs making your fresh, homemade, special of the day. They do aim to please, so prepare yourself for being a few pounds heavier on return!
Due to the size of Kuredu, people may think that they won't get the true Robinson Crusoe experience...this could not be further from the truth. When I was there, I could walk from one end of the island to the other without laying eyes on a single soul! I don't know where everybody else was, but it was great for us. The pinnacle of the island, for me, lies at the tip of the island, the sand bank. The sand bank stands proudly above sea level and when gradually becomes covered, is very shallow and rarely passes your ankles As you walk along the sand bank, you'll discover unspoiled, untouched sand islands, you can drift away and take in the tranquility which envelopes you. When sitting out there on your own in the shallow waters, you'll feel like you're the only person on earth, in the middle of nowhere with the world at your feet...a once in a lifetime feeling. The peacefulness is indescribable and I'll treasure my moments out there for as long as I live.
I stayed in a Jacuzzi beach villa and cannot describe how fantastic my experience was. Waking up in this gorgeous, modern villa and sitting up in my huge four poster bed, opening the doors to crisp, soft white sands with sparkling blue waters lapping the shore, was an unforgettable experience (and has definitely spoilt me for life!). With a good book in hand and my own private sunbed, you couldn't help but relax and drift away. When feeling slightly more energetic, grab your snorkel gear and head for the sea. You'll see schools of stunning tropical fish and if you're really lucky, a few sea turtles and sting rays. The wildlife on the island carries on way past the ocean, fruit bats wallow in the banyan trees and wild rabbits can be seen running riot when the sun goes down.
Standing alone like a deserted cloud in a summers blue sky, glowing like a rainbow on a tempestuous eve and immersed by so much beauty its reflection dazzles from the stars. Although Kuredu lies only in most people's dreams... this amazing island is real, it does exist, your dreams can come true if you set your standard high and don't settle for anything less. Package holidays to Kuredu island are possible for us 'normal' people, so grab a brochure, start saving and make your dreams become your reality.
Kuredu Island is one of the largest islands in the Maldives, standing proud in the Lhaviyani Atoll. Being one of the largest islands comes at a price, but also with its perks. For those who want the isolation and privacy the Maldives has to offer mixed up with some entertainment and plenty of sporting activities, Kuredu will be perfect for you. With the Sangu and Bonthi restaurants serving sensational buffet style cuisine accompanied by a chef station where you can admire the chefs making your fresh, homemade, special of the day. They do aim to please, so prepare yourself for being a few pounds heavier on return!
Due to the size of Kuredu, people may think that they won't get the true Robinson Crusoe experience...this could not be further from the truth. When I was there, I could walk from one end of the island to the other without laying eyes on a single soul! I don't know where everybody else was, but it was great for us. The pinnacle of the island, for me, lies at the tip of the island, the sand bank. The sand bank stands proudly above sea level and when gradually becomes covered, is very shallow and rarely passes your ankles As you walk along the sand bank, you'll discover unspoiled, untouched sand islands, you can drift away and take in the tranquility which envelopes you. When sitting out there on your own in the shallow waters, you'll feel like you're the only person on earth, in the middle of nowhere with the world at your feet...a once in a lifetime feeling. The peacefulness is indescribable and I'll treasure my moments out there for as long as I live.
I stayed in a Jacuzzi beach villa and cannot describe how fantastic my experience was. Waking up in this gorgeous, modern villa and sitting up in my huge four poster bed, opening the doors to crisp, soft white sands with sparkling blue waters lapping the shore, was an unforgettable experience (and has definitely spoilt me for life!). With a good book in hand and my own private sunbed, you couldn't help but relax and drift away. When feeling slightly more energetic, grab your snorkel gear and head for the sea. You'll see schools of stunning tropical fish and if you're really lucky, a few sea turtles and sting rays. The wildlife on the island carries on way past the ocean, fruit bats wallow in the banyan trees and wild rabbits can be seen running riot when the sun goes down.
Standing alone like a deserted cloud in a summers blue sky, glowing like a rainbow on a tempestuous eve and immersed by so much beauty its reflection dazzles from the stars. Although Kuredu lies only in most people's dreams... this amazing island is real, it does exist, your dreams can come true if you set your standard high and don't settle for anything less. Package holidays to Kuredu island are possible for us 'normal' people, so grab a brochure, start saving and make your dreams become your reality.
