If you�ve ever dreamed of Robinson Crusoe with a few French chefs instead of Man Friday, this is the perfect holiday destination for you.

Club Med Kani, the ultimate romantic hideaway, on the island of Kanifinholu, offers a choice of three styles of accommodation : garden, beach and over water rooms � all featuring sea views.

By their very remoteness, the Maldives are one of the world�s most sought-after holiday destinations. Perfect for honeymooners and divers alike they draw visitors from all over the globe.

Thanks to some clever packaging, Club Med Kani makes the Maldives affordable.

Flying with SriLankan Airlines, Club Med has an introductory offer of $1,970 for a five-night stay and $2,370 for a seven-night from Sydney and Melbourne. This includes airfares, transfers, accommodation, all meals - with wine, beer and soft drinks at lunch and dinner, sports facilities, and entertainment.

Kani is 30 minutes by launch from the islands� capital Male.

The islands are famous for being multi-cultural. Until the arrival of tourism, fishing was the main occupation and for thousands of years the islands have been a safe haven to seafarers from as far apart as China, Africa, Arabia and Persia.

The resort village is centred on a century-old Banyan Tree. Air- conditioned accommodation nestles in the shade of gracious coconut palms.

The main restaurant is the place to indulge in Club Med�s famous international breakfasts, lunch buffets and dinners. The Annexe restaurant and the open air Dhoni bar, which sit on a pontoon over the eastern lagoon, offer the perfect romantic setting for dinner and evening drinks.

A stay at Club Med Kani can be combined with a few days at its sister resort, Faru island, one and a half hours away by daily launch transfer.

Children are welcome but there are no special facilities at either resort.

For bookings phone Club Med on 1800 258 2633 or your local travel agent.

For further media information contact Rea Francis on 02 9660 8000 or Pamela Robson on 07 3839 8747.