What’s in a name? Machchafushi Island Renamed Centara Grand Island
Machchafushi in the Maldives was officially renamed Centara Grand Island in honour of the little island’s Centara Grand Island Resort and Spa.
A little piece of history was made as the first flight to the Island since the renaming took place on February 9 from the capital Male.
All the Flight Departure Boards at the Airport clicked over to reveal the destination of flight 142205 as Centara Grand Island, and the airport flight departure announcers got used to pronouncing the new name.
Shakespeare once famously wrote that we shouldn’t take much stoke in names: “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose. By any other name would smell as sweet”, however, it is hard to be blasé about an entire Island being renamed in a hotel chain’s honour, especially when only 200 of the country’s 1192 Islands are inhabited.
The island is relatively close to Male Airport with an air transfer time of just 25 minutes or transfer by speed boat in 85 minutes.
With 112 suites and luxurious villas Centara Grand Island Resort and Spa is ideal for both couples and the family market, combining Barefoot Luxury with an active and varied social program for both adults and children alike.
Adult guests can enjoy a variety of dining options, pools, recreational activities, Sports and Fitness options, bars and lounges with nightly entertainment, and the ultimate in indulgence- Spa Cenvaree.
Whilst children will benefit from the Centara Hotels & Resorts Kids Club concept offering 2 venues – Kid Camp and E-zone for ages 4 to 9 and 10 to 17 respectively.
The Resort boasts 7 categories of beach front and over water accommodation from 76 sq m Beach Suites complete with separate living room, large terrace and indoor and outdoor showers, to 146 sq m Luxury Beachfront Pool Villas complete with their own private pool and membership of the exclusive Island Club.
Island Club guests are given premium levels of attention and service, they will enjoy access to the exclusive Club Lounge with daily servings of complimentary meals, snacks and drinks including complimentary evening cocktails and canapés and use of the private pool which features refreshing Spa Cenvaree mist sprays, complimentary mineral water, pre lunch cold towel service, afternoon fruits and sun bed concierge service.
For reservations and further information e-mail reservations@chr.co.th or website www.centarahotelsresorts.com
