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Romantic Honeymoon Escape in the Maldives

August 4, 2018
Meeru Maldives Weddings

Nothing spells romance quite like a romantic escape to a tropical Island, in the ‘middle of nowhere’, surrounded by swaying coconut palm trees, sand as soft as powder and warm turquoise water. For you and your loved one, Crown & Champa Resorts offers the opportunity to make your dreams a reality and indulge in the getaway of a lifetime.

 

If the Maldives, named one of the TOP destinations for couples is not enough motivation, choose from a range of charming Villas, romantic amenities, couples activities and dining experiences to add to your honeymoon escape and live the dream.

 

Hurawalhi Romantic Ocean Villa

 

The Romantic Ocean Villa at 5-Star Hurawalhi Island Resort takes the celebration of love to the next level. Watch the golden rays paint the sky from the spacious deck leading to the crystal clear lagoon, complete with an indulgent bathtub to inspire the start of forever together. Visit Hurawalhi’s very own Dream Island to enjoy a scenic half-day picnic on your own patch of paradise.

 

Adults-only Komandoo Island Resort & Spa is the ideal Island for honeymooners to enjoy the peace, tranquility and relaxation of paradise. In a Jacuzzi Beach Villa, newly weds are afforded spacious luxury with access to the beautiful powdery white beach that encircles the tropical island. Surprise your partner with a decorated Jacuzzi and patio area, including some fine sparkling wine and a selection of tropical fruits.

 

Romantic Jacuzzi Maldives

 

Situated above Kuredu Island Resort & Spa’s turquoise water, Sangu’s Honeymoon Suite is the perfect choice for your special getaway. Built on wooden stilts and connected by a walkway, the Honeymoon Suite features a secluded veranda with a private Jacuzzi, perfect for breezy sunbathing, sharing romantic moments and admiring crimson sunsets.

 

Wake up to magnificent views of the sunrise from your Water Front Villa at Meeru Island Resort & Spa, located on the beach at the water’s edge for you to enjoy a refreshing swim in the warm, turquoise waters or simply relax on the sundeck loungers. Arrive to a beautifully decorated bed to honor your celebration, as well as a tropical fruit plate for two and add a delicious Champagne Breakfast to enjoy in the privacy of your own room.

 

 

Veligandu Island Resorts & Spa’s spacious Jacuzzi Water Villas are located over-the-water, in the lagoon and a short walk along your private jetty. You and your beau enjoy the luxuries of this secluded hideaway with a private walled-in outdoor area featuring a Jacuzzi for two “under the stars”. Amplify your special occasion with a romantic Star Gazing Cruise across the Indian Ocean, including a glass of non-alcoholic sparkling wine and canapés.

 

 

The tropical Jacuzzi Water Villas, located in the adults-only area of Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa is the perfect choice for a unique and adventurous spark to your honeymoon escape. Step right into the lagoon from your deck and swim together towards the magnificent House Reef for a truly memorable love story. Later, indulge in a His & Hers Balinese massage from award-winning Duniye Spa, complete with champagne, candles and the aroma of pure essential oils.

 

That’s not all…

 

Recreate the destination wedding of your dreams on the beach, aboard a luxury yacht and even 5.8 meters undersea. Capture each and every memory to take home with you from the Photography Studios available at each Resort.

 

For more information, or to book your romantic honeymoon escape, simply click on your preferred Resort name.

 

The ideal way to start forever together is with a Crown & Champa Resorts holiday.

Crown & Champa Resorts awarded the GOLD 100

February 25, 2018
Crown & Champa Resorts awarded the GOLD 100

On Thursday February 22, 2018, Crown & Champa Resorts was among the TOP companies to be awarded a GOLD 100 plaque in an exclusive invite-only event at Bandos Island Resort & Spa.

Now in its second year, the Corporate Maldives GOLD 100 Awards celebrate exceptionally performing companies and leading businesses in the Maldives. Of the 10 000 companies, Crown & Champa Resorts is listed among the leading companies in the Travel & Hospitality industry for the second year in a row.

The second edition of the Corporate Maldives GOLD 100 magazine contains the full list of companies awarded with the revered plaque.

Two Lifetime Achievement awards were presented to Mr. Mohamed Waheed Deen and Mr. Ahmed Nazeer, one of the Founders and Directors of Crown Company for their contribution towards pioneering the tourism and hospitality industry of the Maldives. Last year, the Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to another recognized pioneer, Mr. Hussain Afeef.

Dhiraagu, STO & Marine Maldives were among the 6 companies to receive Excellence Awards during the gala night, all for their individual accomplishments during the year 2017.

Crown & Champa Resorts continues to herald the growth and success of the Travel & Hospitality industry as a reputable leader and award-winning company in the Maldives.

Crown & Champa Resorts Festive Season celebrations are an unforgettable experience in the Maldives

January 22, 2018

We believe in beautiful destinations, authentic connections with loved ones and spending quality time together. What better place to do this over the Festive Season than at one of the Crown & Champa Resorts in the Maldives.

If you weren’t here, We Missed You and would love to see you soon!

If you were here, we hope you enjoyed every minute as much as we did.

Come island hopping with us as we reminisce about the festive season.

Christmas Eve on Kuredu Island Resort & Spa started with the switching on of the lights, Christmas dinner and a sultry snow party. Santa arrived on Christmas Day on a jet ski to hand out gifts and ended off the excitement with a Beach BBQ Dinner.

The fun continued after Christmas Day with the Christmas Crab Race, a relaxed Christmas Movie and a scrumptious stroll through the Christmas Street Market, which led up to the annual Kuredu Gladiator Fight & Fire Poi. The final hours of 2017 at Kuredu were rung in with a New Year’s dinner and an epic pool party.

The enchanting Hurawalhi Island Resort was a paradise of Christmas celebrations with extravagant cocktails, a picturesque gala dinner and beach party to match.

The island’s New Year’s Eve was an unforgettable gala dinner and tropical soirée with bubbles from Tattinger, followed by a champagne brunch on new Year’s Day.

Veligandu Island Resort & Spa partied the festive season away with delicious dinners, lively entertainment, hilarious games of couple’s lip reading and chill-out saxophone sessions, just to name a few. All guests who purchased a bottle of champagne during New Year’s Eve took part in a festive Champagne Lucky Draw for a chance to win the grand prize of a 7-night stay at Veligandu Island Resort & Spa and more.

Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa kicked off the festivities with gingerbread house building, Christmas and New Year’s greeting card crafts, Christmas movies and toy making with coconut leaves

On Christmas Eve Santa arrived bearing gifts for the little ones, with harmonious Christmas Carols by the island choir with the night ending in a Christmas Gala Dinner and exuberant party.

The New Year’s countdown was celebrated with cocktails, a gala dinner, a party filled with giveaways and best wishes for 2018.

If you know Meeru Island Resort & Spa, then you know there was something for everyone this festive season. Beginning with a journey through the history and culture of the Maldives, nature walks on the island, chill-out sessions and live bands, canoe races and a treasure hunt for kids.

Christmas Eve saw Santa arrive by boat to surprise the kids with gift. The celebration continued with a night of cocktails, a gala dinner and a chance to dance the night away at the annual party.

The countdown to 2017 was the perfect time for a sunset chill-out session, gala dinner and beach party. New Year’s Day started with the fun-filled annual Meeru Guests Vs. Staff Football.

Our adults-only island, Komandoo Island Resort & Spa, had a charming festive season with a cocktail making class, Santa’s arrival, a Christmas dinner and party on Christmas Eve.

As a build-up to New Year’s Komandoo had interactive Maldivian Handcrafts Class, yoga, fruit craving and sushi making before setting off on the last sunset cruise for 2017. New Year’s Eve was celebrated in style with a masquerade ball and champagne countdown.

Here’s to 2018, a year filled with excitement, magic and adventure in the Maldives.

See you soon!

2017 Wrap-up: 10 things Crown & Champa Resorts did right this year

December 28, 2017

The Festive Season and end of the year provides the opportunity to reflect on the past year, on the achievements, and big wins in Maldives Travel & Hospitality. As we wrap-up 2017, here are 10 things Crown & Champa Resorts did right this year:

 

  1. New blog for Crown & Champa Resorts

On April 25, 2017, Crown & Champa Resorts launched a new blog that features all the latest news in the industry. The blog covers Trade Shows, Resort news, achievements and accomplishments by the group, as well as the individual Resorts & Hotel.

 

  1. First-ever underwater Board Meeting

5-Star Hurawalhi Island Resort opened its doors on December 1, 2016 with an underwater restaurant as the must-experience highlight. On Friday, January 20, 2017, Trans Maldivian Airways (TMA) held it’s first-ever underwater board meeting at the 5.8 Undersea Restaurant: the world’s largest, all-glass, undersea Restaurant. The Board meeting was held with 12 participating members.

 

 

  1. Integrated water supply system and sewerage disposal systems in K. Dhiffushi.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Monday, February 20, 2017 at K. Dhiffushi to implement the design and build of an integrated water supply system and sewerage disposal systems in K. Dhiffushi.

The project, as a donation from The Ali Fulhu Thuthu Foundation and Meeru Island Resort & Spa and Altec Maldives (Pvt) Ltd, will provide for a complete fresh water treatment and supply system, as well as environmentally friendly sewerage disposal systems for the entire Dhiffushi Island.

 

  1. GOLD 100 Award win as leading Hospitality Company in the Maldives

Of the 10,000 companies listed, Crown & Champa Resorts was among the 100 companies to receive the sought-after GOLD 100 Award in an exclusive, invite-only, gala at Kurumba Resort on February 21, 2017.

 

Additionally, Maldives Tourism avant-garde, entrepreneur and one of the Directors of CCR, Mr. Hussain Afeef was awarded a Corporate Maldives Lifetime Achievement Award for pioneering the development of the tourism and hospitality industry in the Maldives.

  1. Bank of Maldives launched the first-ever Dynamic Currency Conversion System

On Monday, February 27, 2017, a distinguished ceremony was held at Meeru Island Resort & Spa to unveil The Bank of Maldives (BML)’s first-ever Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) in the Maldives.

 

DCC facilitates transactions between travelers and expatriates from all over the world, and Resorts in the Maldives. Visitors can now transact and view their transactions in their own currency, reducing the need to use USD.

 

  1. Travel Fairs, Travel Forums and Travel Trade Shows

Crown & Champa Resorts has participated in over 15 Travel Fairs and Trade Shows worldwide in 2017, including ITB Germany & ITB Asia; WTM London and WTM Connect Asia; Hotelier Maldives GM Forum; Travel Trade Maldives; and Riyadh Travel Fair.

Each succeeded at expanding the Maldives Travel & Hospitality industry in the various markets, together with Maldives Association of Travel Agents & Tour Operators (MATATO); and Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporations (MMPRC).

  1. Happy Staff means Happy Service and Happy Guests

With over 3,000 employees, Crown & Champa Resorts has created an environment that only encourages teams to work, stay and be happy in the Maldives. These include personal and social benefits; education & training; CSR and empowering the local community; and continuous growth and expansion.

 

  1. Exceeding expectations through the Academy of Learning

Warm and attentive service is a staple of the Crown & Champa Resorts and the Academy of Learning, as a Training and Development Department initiative, encourages individuals to be the best they can be.

The Academy provides access to coaching, mentoring, training and sponsorship programs that are inline with Crown & Champa Resorts’ goals and individual aspirations.

  1. Outstanding Commitment to Sustainability

Tour Operators and Travel Organizations alike; have continuously recognized Crown & Champa Resorts’ awareness and commitment towards preserving the Maldives environment. From the subtle shifts to greener and sustainable operations, to consistently ensuring efficiency in energy and water consumption, Crown & Champa Resorts has maintained the reputation as a leading Eco-Friendly Hospitality Group in the Maldives.

The Maldives Travel Awards Gala 2017 was held on November 23, where MATATO specially dedicated the award for Outstanding Commitment to Sustainability Award.

 

  1. Most Awarded Resorts in the Maldives

Along with the Sustainability awards and each individual Resort’s awards, Crown & Champa has also been named the Leading Local Hotel / Resort Brand at the Maldives Travel Awards of 2017, making it the most awarded Hospitality Group in the Maldives.

Stay tuned for more updates into the New Year!

 

Crown & Champa Resorts’ award-winning spree continues

December 11, 2017
Crown & Champa Resorts’ award-winning spree continues

Yet again, Crown & Champa Resorts’ award-winning spree continues with a host of honors, including the TUI Holly 2018; the TUI Environmental Champion Award; and the TraveLife Gold Award.

 

Meeru Island Resort & Spa is among the top winners of the much-revered TUI Holly 2018. The award is given to the most popular hotels and Resorts worldwide, which guests consider to be the best TUI holiday hotels/Resorts for the year 2018.

 

The TUI Holly represents the highest appreciation of our mutual guests and offers clients and travel agencies assurance when choosing a holiday hotel or Resort.

 

In addition to the TUI Holly 2018, both Kuredu & Meeru obtain another quality label – the TUI Top Quality 2018 Award, highlighting all Resorts with an exceptional customer satisfaction rating, a minimum of 8.7 out of 10.

 

That’s not all…

 

For the 4th year in a row, Meeru & Kuredu Island Resort & Spa receive the prestigious TUI Environmental Champion Award 2018. The accolade is limited to a select group of TUI Germany Resorts, worldwide, whose performance achieves exemplary sustainable tourism.

 

To qualify for this Award, TUI Germany guests must rate a Resort more than 8 of 10 in the Environment section and hold a Global Sustainable Tourism Council recognized certificate such as Travelife.

 

Finally, all Crown & Champa Resorts receive the TravelLife Gold Award, maintaining their status as leading sustainable Resorts and driving forces towards sustainable tourism in the Maldives.

 

Crown & Champa Resorts is committed towards preserving the Maldives and global environment through sustainable operations and various green initiatives.

 

Read more about Crown & Champa Resorts’ commitment and efforts towards environmental sustainability here.