It starts with a love of freedom – and builds from there. Cora Cora Maldives has put its mantra to maximum effect in a new coffee table book, Cora Cora Maldives, showcasing ‘It’s Freedom Time’ for travellers and guests, sharing stories of lives in the sun, sand, and sea from its Indian Ocean paradise. For just US$29, the Cora Cora Maldives Coffee Table Book can be purchased from the five-star resort’s website – the idyllic way to bring a piece of Maldivian freedom to the heart of your home.
The beautifully illustrated book is full of breath-taking images and a wealth of colourful tales about how to throw out the rule book and do as you please – the ultimate goal of a fulfilling getaway. It’s about how Cora Cora Maldives lets you drop the daily routine and put it on hold for a while. The book celebrates the love of freedom, explores the universal desire for freedom, and how freedom shapes our lives. Time is yours, with no limits on your freedom!
Putting people centre-stage, Cora Cora Maldives’ book digs deeper into the stories and personalities that are worth sharing, in a tangible physical product that will take pride of place on coffee tables or a bookshelf. The five-star resort has been inspired by friends, partners, staff, and guests to create the engaging book. From soldiers in Afghanistan eloping, a Russian mayor swimming across the Maldives, the 43-year-old journey of Maldives’ longest-standing expat who recently passed away, the Maldives’ only coffee roaster, and a free diver turned curator turned artist, the book abounds with tales of the amazing and the unexpected.
The Cora Cora Maldives Book is a treasure trove of colourful tales that captivate readers’ imaginations and mentally transport them to the sun-drenched white-sand shores of the island. Each story showcases the extraordinary and unexpected journeys of truly inspiring individuals and challenges readers to question societal norms and pursue their passions. The book is designed to inspire readers to create their own ultimate getaway, sparking contemplation about life’s possibilities and the freedom that can be found in seeking a unique path.
After being stuck behind laptops and immersed in digital communication, what better way to bring memories back and share treasured moments than mulling over the insights and experiences from a matchless destination? Between the Birth of an Atoll, Marine Life Identification, the Eight Cora Cora Food & Beverage Principles, the 12 Dimensions of Wellness, meditation tips, and a walk-through of the Maldives’ history using the Dutch Onion Museum information, it’s the people who spring out from the Inspirational Figures section that is so captivating. These enigmatic characters inspire the whole world to learn from the partners and guests responsible for developing a luxury resort on the pristine Raa Atoll.
“We are hugely proud of presenting the first Cora Cora book. We started this journey without having a clear end goal in mind, so we began by interviewing friends of the resort and our wonderful guests who had interesting backgrounds and stories to share. Bit by bit, we added more interesting articles and, suddenly, it grew into this beautiful coffee table book, which we cannot wait to share.” Enthuses Martin van der Reijden, Managing Director.
“We hope that reading this book provides insight as to what we stand for, what our dreams and hopes are for our guests and the team, and how we value our work with “collaborators” around the world to bring the inspiration tagline “It’s Freedom Time” to life! It was a pleasure to compile these stories together and we would like to say a huge thank you to all the contributors.” Continues Martin van der Reijden, Managing Director.
Delving into the different perspectives and interpretations of freedom held by individuals, putting people at the forefront, and celebrating their unique stories and experiences, the book focuses on individuals who have dared to defy societal norms and embrace a life of their choosing. The unconventional personalities offer insights and inspiration about different ways to live life. The Cora Cora Maldives Book invites readers to break free from conventional living and embark on a journey of self-discovery and fulfilment.
