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One-Bedroom Deluxe Beach Suite with Pool at Taj Exotica Resort & Spa

MEET Varun Bharadwaja, Sales and Marketing Director Phone: +960 331 7530 Email: varun.bharadwaja@tajhotels.com

STAY The Rehendi Presidential Suite Square footage: 5,382

Nightly rate: from $10,000 ($15,000 over the festive season) This award-winning two-bedroom presidential suite is every bit as luxurious as it is grand. With a huge freshwater pool and sundeck, two salas and a hammock suspended over the turquoise lagoon, this is the best of the Maldives. One is spoiled for choice here; it’s hard to decide whether to spend time indoors or out, in the water or out, which of the two authentic Maldivian sala dining areas in which to relax, which of the spectacular views to take in… And the service is so discreet that you barely even notice it yet feel fully cared for. Jiva Grande Spa presents the best in Indian rejuvenation therapies – from Indian aromatherapy massages and wellness treatments, to yoga and meditation. The experiences are offered by skilled experts using exclusive natural products in a fresh and harmonious setting. Contact: Dr Padmanabh Antrolikar, Spa Manager/Ayurveda Physician Phone: +960 664 2200 Email: padmanabh.antrolikar@tajhotels.com Signature treatments: Relax with exclusive treatments carefully recreated from the fabled lifestyle of Indian royalty and the healing therapies of Indian spirituality. DINE Deep End Restaurant Savor upscale grills of prime cuts of meat and the freshest local catches and seafood. Contact: Mr Salah Hassan, Food and Beverage Assistant Director Phone: +960 664 2200 Email: salah.hassan@tajhotels.com AWARDS Winner of Condé Nast Johansens Reader’s Award 2016 Best Villa Resort in Haute Grandeur Global Hotel Awards 2016 The Deep End Specialty restaurant awarded the 2016 Best of Award of Excellence by the Wine Spectator Certificate of Excellence 2016, awarded by TripAdvisor Top Hotels for Service – Ranked #2 in Maldives and #9 in Asia in TripAdvisor 2016 Travelers’ Choice Award Top Luxury Hotels – Ranked #3 in Maldives and #11 in Asia in TripAdvisor 2016 Travelers’ Choice Award RELAX Jiva Grande Spa

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa EMBOODHU FINOLHU, MALDIVES Taj Exotica Resort & Spa is located on the Maldives’ exotic Emboodhu Finolhu island, in the middle of one of the largest natural lagoons in the world. This tropical isle, once known as Three Coconut Island, is blessed with pale white sand and crystal-clear waters and is lush with tropical flora. The resort is only 15 minutes by luxury speedboat, available 24 hours, from Malé International Airport. The multi-award-winning resort seamlessly extends the magic of the island’s natural beauty in its design while offering the finest in contemporary amenities and services. Luxuriously appointed villas and suites, private plunge pools and personal sundecks with endless views of the Indian Ocean make this the perfect setting for a private retreat. The Jiva Grande Spa, an authentic Indian spa, offers a range of signature wellness experiences. A choice of bespoke dining experiences, water sports and recreation options make this a complete and exclusive destination holiday.

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa Emboodhu Finolhu South Malé Atoll PO Box 2117 Republic of Maldives taj.tajhotels.com/en-in/taj-exotica-maldives

AFFILIATIONS Virtuoso American Express Altour Signature

Taj Exotica Resort & Spa