The Taj Exotica a deluxe Resort on Emboodhu Finolhu provides a private
gateway that is home to a world of luxury

Location: In the South Mal� Atoll, 8 km from the airport. Transfer time 15 to 20 minutes by luxury speedboats.

What is the island offering: Coarse coral white sand, broad beaches and crystal clear waters. The interior of the island is dominated by many shady palm trees. The very large lagoon is ideal for windsurfing, sailing and snorkelling and many other water sports.

Facilities:  Food & Beverage - Caf� Finolhu the all day restaurant serves Asian and Continental dishes inside the split-level area or out on the beach. The Mediterranean restaurant L'Esmerelda  has � la carte menus with a large choice of seafood for the perfect dining experience. The Waterfront Bar sets the mood with the right blend of music. Private Beach Dining and Picnics; if you discover an ideal spot for an outdoor meal it will be served there. 24-hour In-Villa Dining � la carte meals are served around the clock in the villas. Other Facilities - lifestyle boutique, laundry service, library and I nternet lounge, billiards and game room, 24-hour speed boat service.

Accommodation: 4 Beach Villas, simple yet stylish, overlook the beach and have a private beach front verandah with sun beds and outdoor showers 4 Deluxe Beach Villas, in addition to all of the above have oversized plunge pools that overlook the beach 24 Lagoon Villas, are perched atop stilts on the ocean bed. They have a private sun deck with sun loungers  31 Deluxe Lagoon Villas, are laid out to resemble the veins of a leaf, each villa faces outward at the end of a private pier one Rehendi Suite a special 2-bedroom suite at the end of a private pier with an outdoor Jacuzzi and a separate massage room

The decor of the air-conditioned guest rooms is luxurious, fully equipped with a mini bar, satellite TV, video disc player, international dialling, bath with bath tubs and all modern facilities.

Sports & Leisure: Fresh water swimming pool with deck chairs, fitness centre, snorkelling, diving, deep sea fishing, windsurfing, sailing, canoeing, water skiing, table tennis, billiards, beach volleyball, football, excursions. A well run Dive Base (instructions) and Water Sports Station (instructions) are also on Emboodhu Finolhu.

The deluxe Taj Mandara Spa offers a large choice of rejuvenating programmes and massages, select from a wide range of non-clinical programmes for relaxation and beauty.