Hospitality Awards 2023 | 7 there, including Chinese porcelain, Maldivian tools, and even a vinyl and HMV gramophone from the 1960s. A guided tour explores the foundations of a mosque, Islamic graveyard, and two extremely wellpreserved ritual bathing pools. The Dutch Onion® Art Gallery and museum encourages visitors to learn about the country’s history, archaeology, art, culture, and nature, and Cora Cora Maldives is the first resort in the Maldives to have such a licensed art gallery and museum. Cora Cora Maldives has received the prestigious Green Globe Certification for the second consecutive year, the premier certification for the travel and tourism industry, as a result of the resort’s commitment to promote environmental credentials and champion sustainable practice. With much of the produce consumed being sourced locally, or grown organically, and fresh fish caught every day using the pole and line method, native vegetation is kept as undisturbed as possible, and no captive wildlife, endangered species, or any sort of unethical items are used, sold, or allowed at the resort. With this sustainable journey already in full-swing, the team are committed to guaranteeing guests an ongoing sustainability journey, with responsible waste management, laundry, and kitchen facilities all in-place, guests can have the time of their lives at the luxury resort, knowing they are benefiting the community and beautiful landscapes around them. Contact: Vishen Mootoo Company: Cora Cora Maldives Web Address: https://www.coracoraresorts.com/ unmistakable sounds of sizzling woks and searing grills, this venue is an excellent place to hang out with family and friends. The resort also offers a PADI-certified diving school, where thrillseekers are treated to the incredible array of marine life which surrounds Raa Atoll, as the waters are teeming with dozens of species of fish, octopi, sharks, and dolphins. In addition, sunset cruises are available to those who want a chance to see dolphins dancing around the boat in the cool evening air, all accompanied by a cold glass of fizz and local hors d’oeuvres. Patrons can also book on excursions such as paddle-boarding, jet-ski hire, kayaking, and windsurfing, ensuring fun for all the family. After a long day of adventuring and exploring, guests can relax at the MOKSHA® Spa & Wellbeing Centre, a therapeutic haven which offers different treatments in a room atop the water, where a glass floor reveals diverse and colourful corals beneath your feet. Aching backs and sore muscles can be cured by an array of aromatherapy massages, and you can even get your glow back with skin-based treatments to boost hydration and purify problem areas. While you relax, CoRa kids® will look after children aged 3-12 in its activity-filled club, where put with children of a similar age, they can drop in for a session or hang out all day with friends. The island also boasts an on-site art gallery and cultural heritage museum, which is home to more than 400 artifacts that were unearthed
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