Set in the quaint Ari atoll, Maafushivaru is reached by a 25 minute seaplane journey, giving you a bird's eye view of the striking island formations that make up the Maldives. The island charms you with its surrounding turquoise lagoon complete with its own baby island, Lonubo. Maafushivaru is encircled with white sandy beaches, knitted with lush flora, enough to give you a sense of calm and tranquillity.

Lonubo Island is a mere 500 metres away from Maafushivaru, a beautiful white powder soft beach and a huge shallow lagoon fringed by a vibrant reef and a plethora of marine life, Lonubo truly takes your breath away and now it can be yours for a night.

Two beach bungalows hidden amongst the trees in the centre of Lonubo means that you can stay the night on the island while enjoying the creature comforts the room has to offer. Each room fea-tures a king-sized bed, air conditioning, minibar, tea and coffee machine, mobile phone, satellite TV, stunning outdoor rain shower and bathroom, a terrace and sun beds.

Accommodation packages range from a picnic hamper or BBQ to a full gourmet dinner, accompanied by sparkling wine and breakfast the next day. The island is exclusively yours from 4.30pm until 9.30am the next morning; you can truly feel like billionaire for a night on your private island together. Lonubo additionally offers a great selection of choices from early morning exclusive champagne breakfasts to picnics or private beach dinners featuring your very own chef and waiter.

Live the island life at Maafushivaru Maldives, a very private affair.

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Lead-in Price:

Kuoni (01306 747008 or www.kuoni.co.uk) offers 7 nights on a full board basis at the 5-star Maafushivaru, Maldives in a Beach Villa, including flights with Sri Lankan Airlines from London Heathrow and group transfers in resort. Prices for 2015 are from £2,200 per person, based on two sharing. To book please quote tour ref: AL0152

Notes to the Editor:

Maafushivaru Maldives is a typical island epitomizing all the one dreams of when thinking of the Maldives. With its small island charm, lush vegetation surrounded by the white beaches and a house reef that provides an enchanting snorkelling experience. The island is just over 500 metres in length and even has its own baby island, Lonubo, in the same Lagoon. Lonubo is exclusively for the use of guests and your holiday on Maafushivaru will not be complete without at least one visit to this beautiful deserted islet.

Refurbished in 2010, the resort is owned and managed by Universal Resorts.

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