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XO puts Kudadoo on membership map
XO and Kudadoo have created exclusive new membership packages for luxury Maldives travel experiences.
Kudadoo Private Island comprises 15 over water Ocean Residences, just a 40 minute seaplane transfer from Velana International airport.

XO members can now enjoy premium travel and access to Kudadoo Private Island in the Maldives, comprising of 15 expansive, overwater Ocean Residences in the Lhaviyani Atoll, where guests are offered spa treatments, fine dining and private in, on and underwater experiences.

Chief marketing officer Lynn Fischer says: "This partnership characterises XO experiences. We deliver elevated travel beyond the jet. XO members not only have access to our innovative private aviation service but are now offered unique, exclusive access to luxury, fully inclusive resort with dedicated packages and benefits."

Kudadoo general manager Bradley Calder adds: "We look forward to welcoming XO members to the island. These added exclusive packages mean that guests can fully switch off and enjoy all the luxury that the XO and Kudadoo partnership has to offer."

The Kudadoo package, on top of existing benefits, includes:

- Destination dining: a gourmet picnic with eight different champagnes on Dream Island sandbank or on a private Ocean Residence terrace.

- Golf across the atoll: a speedboat transport to Kuredu to play barefoot golf in 30° C in the middle of the Indian Ocean.

- Specialty diving: PADI experiences include a digital underwater photography class, night diving, coral and wreck diving, and PADI divemaster training.

- Be a marine biologist for the day: join a snorkelling excursion.

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