Maldives - An Exceptional Vacation Paradise Welcomes First Timeshare Resort, Turtle Cove Resort & Spa

The Maldive Islands attract visitors with its silver sun kissed beaches and vast clear turquoise lagoons. Sun, sea, sand, exquisite coral reefs and the warm welcome you receive from the local people when you arrive here all make the Maldives an exceptional vacation paradise.

Located just south of Sri Lanka on the equator, the Maldives are made up of 1,190 coral islands, forming an archipelago of 26 major atolls, 202 of these islands are inhabited and 87 are exclusive resort islands. Over the years the Maldives have become a melting pot of cultures, with distinctive African and South Asian influences as seen in the dances, the music and even the delicious food. There are also distinctly unique traits that set them apart. Amongst them include a strong role that women play in society. Dhivehi is the primary language spoken but English is widely understood. The Maldivian economy is fuelled largely by tourism so the government has committed to creating an environment that international travelers will feel safe and secure bringing their families. Excellent health care and communications systems are important factors that contribute to making the Maldives a perfect destination for those who are looking to escape to a beautiful tropical paradise.

Huvadu is one of the largest atolls in the world, with several inhabited islands on its reef rim. Its strategic location in the main sea route around Southern India has brought it into contact with mariners sailing the Indian Ocean through the centuries. Since 1970 Huvadu has been divided into Northern and Southern districts for administration purposes. The language spoken here is Huvadu Bas which is different to the local Dhivehi language.

Located on the Mahadhdhoo Island on the eastern side of the large Huvadu Atoll, Turtle Cove Resort and Spa is a little over a kilometer long and beautifully formed in the shape of a peacock. The island has been named after its most famous marine residents, the turtles which can be found in abundance around the coast line of the Maldives.

It is the ideal hideaway for those who want to escape a busy work life, to bask in luxury and enjoy a supreme level of pampering. The unforgettable experiences range from picnicking on any of the unspoiled islands that surround the resort to getting adventurous with a diving experience. Snorkeling will add to the amazing memories as you explore the spectacular house reef a short swim from the shore. This exclusive resort is where you will enjoy complete peace and privacy in the comfort of your spacious, well furnished and fully equipped villa- a home away from home.

Turtle Cove Resort & Spa
Turtle Cove Resort and Spa features 77 one-bedroom villas, 30 of which are located on the water in the lagoon with a further 10 two-bedroom villas.

Each villa is of 5 star quality and includes individual private pool, breathtaking views of the island and personal concierge service. Turtle Cove also features a luxury spa, fine dining restaurants, boutique shopping promenade and water sports centre. The resort is due for completion in 2009.

Each of the one and two-bedroom villas is designed to give an unparalleled level of privacy and complete with every modern amenity from a private butler to a choice of bed pillows to exclusive dining under the stars. Each villa also has a well stocked bar, music on demand from the resort’s AV entertainment system, video movies and games. If you are feeling romantic there is a private pool with sundeck, a Maldivian love-seat and exotic outdoor shower while the breathtaking views of the amazing outdoor scenery enhances the overall experience.

A beautiful hideaway does not mean that you are cut off from the rest of the world. You can enjoy internet access and telephone service to keep you in touch with loved ones. Everything about the villas is world class 5* luxury and is not surprising that Turtle Cove Resort and Spa has the distinction of being a favourite with the stars, with celebrities like Sir Bob Geldoff, Elle Macpherson, Gordon Ramsey and Frankie Dettori having opted for holiday homes there.

The pristine environment of the Mahadhoo Islands requires a delicate approach to development to ensure the natural environment is preserved and ultimately enhanced to enable the islands precious beauty to be experienced as it should. To ensure this was achieved, Paris Magdalinos Architects of New Zealand were engaged by the Emerald Group as sustainability consultants to achieve this. They bring with them a wealth of experience in providing integrated environmentally sustainable design solutions in the Pacific Islands of New Zealand to this project. A broad range of sustainable construction and management technologies are being implemented which include energy saving technologies, water saving devices, rainwater harvesting, natural / local materials and indigenous building techniques.

This will ensure a development that is not only luxurious but environmentally sustainable and something to be proud of. The goal of Paris Magdalinos Architects is to ensure that at the end of holiday on Mahadhoo island, the only footprint you leave is in the sand.

Turtle Cove resort is the second property in Emerald Vacation Group’s portfolio and follows Emerald Court, a 5 star urban development, located in close proximity to Dubai’s favourite tourist attractions namely, the Souq Madinat, Burj Al Arab and Atlantis on the Palm Jumeirah. The 48 unit property offers a combination of both one and two bedroom apartments and will be among the fist vacation ownership properties in Dubai to cater to a variety of markets including both GCC and international visitors.