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Taj exotica Resort & Spa Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives, is an exclusive, private and romantic island resort spread idyllically along a pristine beach and serene lagoon. The award-winning resort seamlessly extends the magic of the island's superb natural beauty in its design while offering the finest contemporary luxuries and services. Located on the exotic Emboodhu Finolhu Island, it is surrounded by crystal blue waters and covered with lush tropical flora. The resort is only eight kilometres from Malé International Airport, and 15 minutes by speedboat, available 24-hours. Luxuriously designed villas The Taj exotica offers a variety of accommodations that are sumptuously designed to offer the ultimate in luxury and privacy. Each villa is furnished in natural tones and textures; the warmth of wood, the fragrance of flowers and the soft glow of lamps and candles create an intimate ambience. Expansive ocean views and a soothing breeze relax the senses. All the villas are palm thatched, built using the finest natural wood finishes and are delightfully appointed in a classic Maldivian style. Amenities include air-conditioning, a personal bar, LCD television with satellite channels, safe, tea/coffee maker, DVD/CD player, MP3, media centre, internet connection, international dialling, an electronic safe, double vanity bathtubs overlooking the ocean (in lagoon villas) and rain showers in the bathrooms. There are 22 Lagoon Villas, each with a private sundeck, easy 110 www.paradisesonline.com chairs, lounges and ladders with direct access to the lagoon. They are each 71 square metres and include one bedroom, a sundeck and a well-appointed double vanity bathroom with an infinity view of the Indian Ocean. The 31 Deluxe Lagoon Villas with pools are located at the far end of the island. These elegant stand-alone villas offer complete privacy. The sundecks, with easy chairs, lounges and ladders into the lagoon, have serene sea views. Stylish furniture, a double vanity bathroom, rain showers, bathtubs with an infinite view of the Indian Ocean and special in-villa furnishings create a special ambience. All of these villas feature a private deck with a freshwater plunge pool and an alluring daybed area. The Four Deluxe Beach Villas are just metres from the picturesque lagoon. Each of the luxuriously styled villas offers an oversized plunge pool, a private veranda with sunbeds, a tropical outdoor shower in a private walled garden and a spectacular view of the lagoon. There are three Premium Deluxe Beach Villas with Plunge Pool, located just five metres from the pristine lagoon. They are superbly situated with an unobstructed view of the lagoon and the Indian Ocean. These new and contemporary Premium Deluxe Beach Villas have an area of 82 square metres and an additional garden and beach area of 111 square metres. The villas are luxuriously styled with an oversized plunge pool, private veranda with sunbeds and tropical outdoor shower. The mezzanine bedroom unfolds a beautiful view of one of the most picturesque lagoons in the Maldives. The master bedroom has an oversized