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pictures and other details are already
uploaded on Imuga, the digital platform for
the services of Maldives Immigration and
declared my health on Haalubelun, the web
portal to monitor one’s health and register for
home quarantine, prior to starting travel to
Maldives, immigration is a breeze…Maldives,
now we are talking!

AWE-INSPIRING KANDIMA
(DHAALU ATOLL)
I have divided my stay into two resorts, a
40-minute seaplane ride and 20-minute
speed boat ride later, I am at Kandima. My
first stop is an awe-inspiring island resort in
Dhaalu Atoll surrounded by an enormous
natural lagoon.
It’s then a rapid golf buggy ride to my room
– absolutely appreciated on a resort which is
about 3.2 km in size. And yes, I only receive
my exclusive water-proof bracelet key once I
am pronounced asymptomatic.
Accommodation at Kandima arrays from
villas to studios, with isolated porches,
buoyant bedrooms and gigantic bathtubs with
ocean views. Ocean Pool Villas have their own
out-of-the-way infinity pools overlooking the
Indian Ocean.
My Aqua villa comes with a Jacuzzi,
incredible ocean views with a spacious
bathroom, living space and an alfresco deck

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