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A large resort island in the Maldives, Kuredu takes advantage of its idyllic setting to offer outdoor activities like golf, water sports, tennis, biking and football. The clear water is perfect for scuba diving, and there is a spa to unwind in at the end of a busy day. Because of its large size (roughly 300 bungalows and villas across two resorts), the nightlife in Kuredu is a bit livelier than other Maldives resorts, with six restaurants and a number of bars.

Located 80 miles (130km) north of Malé in the Lhaviyari Atoll, Kuredu is best reached by sea plane from the airport, a flight that takes about 40 minutes.