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Michael Parker has been named General Manager of Minor Hotels' AMD cluster properties in the Maldives, including Anantara Veli, Anantara Dhigu, and Naladhu Private Island.Michael, who is originally from the United Kingdom, is joining the AMD cluster from the South Place Hotel in London. Michael previously served as Managing Director of Rosewood Phnom Penh and as Managing Director of Rosewood's properties in Sanya and Guangzhou, China. Michael has also previously held the positions of Managing Director at Banyan Tree in Shanghai and General Manager at Wanda Hotels and GLH Hotels in the United Kingdom.Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, and Naladhu Private Island form a cluster of three hotels in South Male Atoll, a short speed boat ride from Male. Minor Hotels has six properties in the Indian Ocean: Anantara Kihavah Maldives, Anantara Veli Maldives, Anantara Dhigu Maldives, Naladhu Maldives, Niyama Maldives, and the newly opened Avani + Fares Resort Maldives, which will open in the first quarter of 2023.

The new "Viking World Voyage I," which sails around the world in 180 days, stopping at 37 countries and 85 ports while making overnight stops in 13 cities, has been revealed as one of Viking's 2024/25 World Cruise itineraries. The voyage, which departs from Fort Lauderdale on December 19, 2024, will stop at ports on five other continents before returning to the United States on June 17, 2025, for its last port in New York. The launch of the new World Cruises coincides with a period of record sales for the cruise line, with the company's 25th anniversary sale on January 1 generating the most bookings in a single week in its history.The 930-passenger Viking Sky will travel to ports in Central America, through the Panama Canal, up the West Coast of North America, across the Pacific Ocean to call at the Hawaiian Islands and French Polynesia, through New Zealand and Australia, the Middle East, the Mediterranean, and Northern Europe, and finally across the Atlantic to arrive in New York.The "Viking World Voyage II," a shorter 163-day segment of the voyage, sets sail from Los Angeles on January 5, 2025, stopping in 29 nations and 78 ports before arriving in New York. The 138-day "Viking World Cruise" route from Ft. Lauderdale to London or the 121-day "Viking World Journeys" itinerary, which begins from Los Angeles and stops in 23 nations before arriving in London, are also options for travellers.The newest World Cruise itineraries from Viking include both well-known cities and lesser-known locations. There are 13 ports where guests can spend the night, including Sydney, Haifa, Singapore, and Istanbul. There are also double overnight stays available at Auckland, Bali, Ho Chi Minh City, Yangon, Mumbai, and Bergen. The "Viking Resident Historian" programme is one of the onboard lectures and entertainment options provided by Viking. Additionally, visitors can take advantage of free excursions and "Privileged Access" tours of cultural organisations.The following are some highlights of the new 2024–2025 Viking World Cruise itineraries:Guests will spend three days in Auckland, a metropolitan city in New Zealand famed for its vineyards, tree-lined parks, and boating. Auckland is situated between the ports of Waitemat and Manukau.Singapore: Overnight visitors can explore the city's neighbourhoods, from Little India to Arab Street, go on a night safari at the nocturnal wildlife park, or visit the futuristic horticultural park with more than a million plants. Mumbai: For three days, visitors may see all that the Indian city has to offer, from the Hanging Gardens to the variety of its neighbourhoods, from Old Mumbai's lovely small alleyways to the city's vibrant markets.Istanbul: Overnight visitors will have plenty of time to see this ancient city. They can see historical attractions like the Blue Mosque or the Hagia Sophia and eat fusion cuisine, which combines delectable Mediterranean food with exotic flavours from Asia and the Far East.London: Popular sites like the Tower of London, Houses of Parliament, Big Ben, Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and St. Paul's Cathedral are open for visitors to explore.New York City: The conclusion of both "Viking World Voyage I" and "Viking World Voyage II" takes place here. Visitors can explore the Greenwich Village warrens and the streets of Lower Manhattan's financial district.Deal: Viking is giving World Cruise passengers exclusive discounts through March 31, 2023. This covers all onboard tips and service charges, business class airfare, ground transportation to and from the ship, complimentary visa services, the "Silver Spirits" beverage package, which includes almost all drinks on board, as well as free luggage shipping services. Along with the $1,000 shipboard credit for spa services, onboard shops, and laundry, World Cruise passengers will also receive a $2,000 per person shore excursion credit that can be applied to optional shore excursions. Members of the Viking Explorer Society will also get a $1,000 shipboard credit each.

Maldives Showcasing and Advertising Company has sent off a mission with McDonald's Movement television to advance the Maldives in the German-talking markets. The Maldives will be publicized in 700 McDonald's outlets with a span of 35 million shoppers.The ad will grandstand the one of a kind encounters of the Maldives like the wonderful submerged seascapes, wrecks, heartfelt encounters, and shoals. It means to feature the novel one-island-one-resort idea. The ad is cautiously arranged in light of the interests and inclinations of our German-talking markets: Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The mission will help the Maldives' image perceivability and mindfulness in the German-talking markets and contact a mass crowd.The German-talking market is among the top performing source market of vacationer appearances to the Maldives with 132,426 appearances as of 28th December 2022 positioning at the fourth top source market to Maldives. Directed a different assortment of exercises in the German-talking market. These incorporate missions with TUI Austria, TUI Germany, Condor, FTI, and open air crusades with Dotcom Arabia. We have likewise partaken in IMM Germany, IMEX 2022, and ITB Computerized Work Day.As the organization liable for showcasing the Maldives as an objective abroad, completed 205 different promoting exercises in 22 worldwide business sectors last year, including fairs, roadshows, acclimation trips, promoting efforts, online classes, and meetings. The best demonstration of the outcome of these exercises came last year, as the Maldives got the title of 'World's Driving Objective' (among a few different honors) at the 2022 World Travel Grants, universally perceived as the sign of industry greatness. 2022 was the third back to back year that the Maldives had effectively procured this esteemed title, a sparkling declaration of the trust put in the 'enchantment of Maldivian neighborliness' by voyagers from everywhere the globe. Last year,  likewise got the title of 'World's Driving Traveler Load up' without precedent for our country's set of experiences.

The Lantern Bar, an addition to the acclaimed restaurant Just Veg, has recently opened at Atmosphere Kanifushi, one of the top Maldives resorts for vegetarians. enjoying the beautiful colours of the sunset and easing into the night in the atmosphere created by lanterns as the stars emerge in the sky.An expansion of the vegetarian-focused restaurant Just Veg, which reimagines traditional Asian meals with a creative flair, is The Lantern Bar. The broad selection of flavorful vegetarian platters available to guests is not only excellent but also aesthetically pleasing.The Lantern Bar not only serves excellent food, but it also has a selection of 'Elixirs,' which are delectable, therapeutic mocktails created by an Ayurvedic physician. These mocktails feed and revitalise the body in addition to tantalising the taste buds.

At the Amilla Maldives Resort and Residences on Valentine's Day, love is in the water. Take advantage of the resort's Early Bird Flash Sale on water villas to surprise your significant someone with a last-minute trip to the Maldives.Make it a trip you won't forget by selecting from one of four romantic supper venues. There's a love in the air: Connect with your special someone at Main Beach for an enchanting event that includes a five-course set menu and champagne. Spend your evening relaxing in your villa's flower-filled bathtub.Be My Valentine: Create lasting memories this Valentine's Day. Celebrate eternal love in the most spectacular way possible over the calmly candle-lit ocean.Private MoviesUncorked ChampagneA personal chef serving up live barbecueBeautiful bedding and a bathtub decorated with flowers in your villaSpecial Valentine's Day amenities include chocolate-covered strawberries.Just You and Your Date: Your loved one will fall in love with you all over again after experiencing the sand banks. Let us assist you in realising your dreams. The evening will begin with a boat ride to the sand island at sunset, followed by a private starry night.Private Movies Backward transferA private chef serving a live barbecue pair from 60 Minutes Beautiful bed decorations and a flower bath tub in your villaTogether with a massage at Javvu SpaAre special Valentine's Day amenities. chocolate-covered strawberries

Mocktails used to have a quite unimpressive reputation. Lime and soda? The Shirley Temple? Not hardly 007 material!However, today's mocktails—or non-alcoholic cocktails, as connoisseurs prefer to refer to them—offer well-balanced, sophisticated flavours that can compete with any of its alcoholic counterparts.It's the ideal time to start over with some non-alcoholic goodies in January now that the holiday season and all of its indulgences are behind us. And where better to sample these energising libations than at Coco Bodu Hithi's picturesque Latitude bar?And if you can't come to us in person in January, start your 2023 off with some of our mixologists' all-time favourite non-alcoholic drinks for a taste of the Maldives!

The holiday season may be past, but everyone who celebrated Christmas and New Year's at Kudadoo Maldives Private Island by Hurawalhi will always remember the beautiful celebrations!We dined on sumptuous gala dinners, played padel tennis with Marcos Fernandez Bevan, a world-famous coach, partied the night away with DJ AJ and regional bands, and viewed the final sunset of 2022 during a cocktail party on board our luxurious yacht, Bella. The residents of Kudadoo were able to indulge in a 3-day detox retreat at Sulha Spa, take advantage of sessions with Hania, Master of Wellness, and even meditate under the ocean at 5.8 Undersea Restaurant while being surrounded by otherworldly rays of light softly beaming through the water and the inhabitants of the Indian Ocean swimming all around. Wellness and "me-time" are always a priority at Kudadoo. Luxury adventurers might dive with manta rays and sharks, snorkel with turtles, and cruise among dolphins.Any time of year is a wonderful time to visit Kudadoo; use our 'Invitation to Stay' deals to make 2023 the year you do.Just 40 minutes by seaplane from Male, the luxurious private island of Kudadoo in the Lhaviyani Atoll of the Maldives cordially invites you to experience its first-rate residences, each of which has a private butler, as well as the countless easy excursions and culinary delights that are a part of the island's exceptional AAA concept. Live out your fantasy during the Maldives' peak season, which offers the ideal climate and ocean conditions, including encounters with manta rays and whale sharks.15% OFF FOR THE WINTER AT KUDADOO.Promotion: 15% off a one-bedroom, ocean-view residence.Booking Period: Now through December 15, 2022Duration: from November 1, 2022, through April 30, 2023Blackout dates : are from November 11, 2022, through November 14, 2022, and from December 24, 2022, through January 10, 2023.

A very captivating experience that has been expertly crafted for you invites you to discover the allure and allure of Huvafen Fushi Island life.Advantages and Features:Champagne Upon ArrivalFree Villa TransferOne 3-Course Lunch at RAW RestaurantOne Romantic Bed & Bath TurndownOne Private Yoga SessionFloating Breakfast for Two (60 min)Rules & RegulationsPrices are displayed in USD.Taxes and service fees are in addition to the rates.Payment in full is required. ten days before arrivalAfter 14 days prior to arrival, the full cancellation policy will be in effect for cancellations or date changes.To arrange a transfer, please send an email to stay@huvafenfushi.com or give a call to +960 6644222.Featured in Huvafen Fushi are:A 30-minute speedboat ride will take you to a 5-star luxury boutique resort from Male 44's alluring, naturally modern villas, which all have private pools.Personalized gastronomic experience at five establishments; cellar in WinumThe first underwater spa in the world; PADI 5* dive shop with an infinite poolAmazing beaches; snorkelling at the house reef is essential!

Discover Bhutan's culture like never before on the six-night Historical Odysseys itinerary, which immerses guests in the country's Buddhist culture. The tour includes four days of guided walks around the Paro Valley, two days in the less-visited Punakha Valley, which contains some of Bhutan's most iconic temples, and a traditional butter lamp ceremony, a spiritual blessing that symbolises the eradication of darkness and ignorance with wisdom and light.During the trip, experience spectacular drives, unique nature walks, and fascinating monastery visits, including a hike through the verdant Paro Valley to the Taktsang 'Tiger's Nest' Monastery, one of Bhutan's most important pieces of architecture. Guests will have the opportunity to interact with young monks at Chorten Ningpo, a 17th-century educational institution; walk through farmhouses to reach Chimmi Lhakhang, an ancient fertility temple; and enjoy spectacular Himalayan views from the Dochu La mountain pass.The first night is spent at COMO Uma Paro, which is perched above the emerald Paro Valley and overlooks rice paddies and ancient monasteries. Rooms combine traditional Bhutanese craftsmanship with modern amenities. The hotel's COMO Shambhala Retreat, which features two bathhouses and a large indoor pool with views of the mountains across the valley, includes a signature treatment. Following three nights at COMO Uma Punakha, the property offers intimate lodge-style accommodation with views of the Mo Chu River, local, seasonally led dining experiences at Bukhari restaurant, and unrivalled access to the best of the Himalayan Kingdom, followed by three nights at Paro.The itinerary includes the following items:Full board accommodation for four nights at COMO Uma Paro and two nights at COMO Uma Punakha, including picnic lunches on excursion days (excluding beverages)Private services of an experienced English-speaking Bhutanese guide for five and a half days of privately guided excursions in the Paro, Thimphu, and Punakha valleysOne COMO Shambhala body treatment lasting 60 minutes Use of the library, swimming pool, steam room, and gym at COMO Uma Paro is complimentary.Private airport transfers and transportation throughout BhutanAll Bhutanese government visa and royalty fees, service charge and sales taxAll museum and visitor centre entry fees and road permit While staying at COMO Uma Paro, you will receive a complimentary one-hour yoga class each day. (With the exception of Sundays)Comohotels.com has more information.

Perth is changed by food, art, and design experiences over the summer. COMO The Treasury offers special rates on stays, making it the best place to start exploring Perth.A multi-award-winning COMO hotel in the heart of Perth The Treasury, located in the iconic State Buildings, is the pinnacle of COMO urban luxury with 48 modern rooms and suites and a stunning pool. This hotel's distinctive Australian flair is reflected in the cuisine, wellness, service, and exciting events.February 20th to February 24th, 2023Meet the talented Jason Phu, who will have an open studio at The Mark every day from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Additionally, Phu will be a part of a free COMO Conversation with Perth Festival's Visual Arts Curator Annika Kristensen.FEB. 23, 2023: BAROLO DINNER WITH SIMONE REVELLOSimone Revello, a third-generation winemaker from the Italian vineyard Fratelli Revello, will be hosting a three-course wine pairing meal at Post.DESIGN WEEK IN PERTH: MARCH 23–29, 2023With a weeklong schedule of films, museums, talks, workshops, and other activities, honour regional creators and discover Western Australian design organisations.

Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru Resort is ready to host you, your family, and friends as we usher in the new year. We'll see you on the beach, so go ahead and follow your heart.Moreover, right now, when you reserve your holiday for a minimum of 4 nights, you can save 25% and enjoy the following extra inclusions:Upgraded Cuisine Gallery Villa's daily breakfast and dinner buffet (subject to availability upon arrival)Early arrival and late departure are assuredA 30-minute spa service (per person, per stay)Rules & regulationsOffer available with a stay of at least 4 nights.Rates are for one room and one night.Not valid in conjunction with other deals.Depending on availability and modification.Exceptions might be made. The price excludes taxes.The Best features of the Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru ResortReopened in late 2020 following a thorough luxury renovationWhale sharks can be seen year-round in Maafushivaru, which is part of the South Ari Atoll.The resort offers 81 brand-new villas in five different lodging types.With seven bars and restaurants, the Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru Resort clearly places a strong emphasis on dining.The nearby Lonubo Island is Maafushivaru's best-kept secret and one of its most romantic attractions.

On March 1, 2023, the Sea Hub for Environmental Learning in Laamu (SHELL), one of the best outlying resorts in the Maldives, will open its doors. On May 6, 2022, the cornerstone of The SHELL, which has a total size of 5,952 square feet (553 square metres) and is located on the resort's sunset beach, was laid. Along with a gallery exhibition space, offices, a marine laboratory, a movie theatre, and a kids' area, it will house the Maldives Underwater Initiative (MUI), a marine conservation collaborative made up of marine biologists from Six Senses Laamu and partner NGOs, The Manta Trust, Blue Marine Foundation, and the Olive Ridley Project. The room will also benefit from conservation art and virtual and augmented reality technologies.The regional general manager, Marteyne van Well, thinks that understanding must come before healing the ocean. Baba Dioum, an environmentalist, once remarked, "In the end, we shall protect only that which we love; that which we love; and that which we understand." Let's instruct and inform the next generation about the value of protecting the environment. To engage the hearts and minds of our visitors, our host communities, and ourselves is the goal of the Sea Hub for Environmental Learning in Laamu. We hope to leave a legacy in the Laamu Atoll where science and recreation converge with the single purpose of inspiring people to learn more and safeguard, along with our owners, HPL Hotels & Resorts.The SHELL is a multi-purpose area created to educate visitors and provide specialised, immersive marine conservation experiences. During unusual interactions, visitors are invited to explore the colourful and lively local aquatic life in the 2,336 square foot (217 square metre) core exhibition room. The MUI team will deliver interactive guest activities and activities in conjunction with their research, initiatives, and conservation efforts. In order to further advance MUI's audacious goal of seeing sustainable resource management in Laamu, The SHELL will also include specialised facilities for hosting top researchers.The SHELL represents the start of a new chapter in the history of Six Senses Laamu and the resort's long history in marine conservation and community involvement, according to Stephen Lau, Chairman of HPL Hotels & Resorts. Our shared goal at HPL has been to improve Laamu atoll for future generations. Our shared goal has been the impetus behind the current development of this project. We believe that the tales and research the SHELL is conducting will inspire aspiring marine biologists and burgeoning conservationists, and that both visitors and partners will want to be a part of the conservation journey.The SHELL enables us all to speak out in support of the amazing marine ecosystems on the atoll and our shared obligation to preserve them.

An intriguing addition to its accommodations is the exclusive adults-only Maldives resort You & Me by The Cocoon Collection.The improvement involved remodelling a few of the homes and adding a water slide that led directly from the terrace into the blue lagoon. The You & Me Suite and all ten of the resort's Aqua Suites now provide this added function.The rustic-chic style of these water villas features polished wooden floors, a bathroom with a rain shower and a couple's bathtub, a king-sized bed overlooking the ocean, a sizable outside terrace for lounging and sunbathing with access to the lagoon, and spectacular views of the rising sun.The new function is introduced at the same time as You & Me Maldives celebrates winning the 2022 Travelers' Choice Award, one of its most recent awards. "We are immensely happy to win this honour, which was brought about by a string of excellent reviews that showed our dedication to providing excellent hospitality. In the same vein, the new feature demonstrates our unwavering commitment to continuous innovation and evolution in our pursuit of unwavering excellence. According to Corporate General Manager Ahmed Jihad (Jay)."Visitors who have already reserved these categories are eligible for this unique treat. If you haven't already, you can now reserve our Aqua Suite with Slide or You & Me Suite. Visitors can take advantage of their own personal waterpark with the recently erected water slide. a characteristic of a special visit to our renowned resort. added Resort Manager Mohammed Imthiyaz (Inthi).

We hope the new year gets off to a terrific start wherever it finds you. In the Maldives, Crown & Champa Resorts ring in the New Year without shoes, much like the locals do. It is how the island's flora and fauna, where sustainability is of the utmost importance, are connected to the island by nature.Following the joyous holiday season, our resorts and their personnel have gotten right to work on our 2023 plans so that we can give you the finest of the Maldives. Our goal at Crown & Champa Resorts collection is to always innovate and enhance our services in order to raise the bar for the hospitality we offer. Even so, you can rely on us to uphold our commitment to the community, provide exceptional value, and maintain a diverse portfolio. As the Maldives are made of delicate beauty that we must all work to maintain, this year will see us continue to investigate ways to treat our environment with care.Maldives is no more a once-in-a-lifetime trip or a winter escape thanks to the convenience of being a year-round destination with a selection of international airline connections. Instead, visitors come over the course of the year to cross things off their bucket lists, celebrate milestones in life, or go back on romantic getaways in their preferred locations. Well-being, rest, and relaxing leisure inexorably come with our resort collection as parents choose healthy family time while teaching kids about nature as a digital detox.The days ahead should bring you to one of our resorts so you may enjoy everything the Maldives has to offer. We also have travel deals for May through October 2023 this month to assist you in planning your subsequent stay. We'll close by wishing you and your loved ones a prosperous and energetic new year!

The top scuba diving training organisation in the world, PADI, has announced a new relationship with the 5* dive resort Pelagic Divers Fuvahmulah in the Maldives. Together, they are launching a Tiger Shark Specialty Course, created especially for scuba divers who want to dive responsibly and securely with tiger sharks in the distinctive Fuvahmulah, Maldives, waters.Owner of Pelagic Divers Fuvahmulah Ahmed Inah personally created and wrote this course. It is based on Inah's years of experience scuba diving with sharks in Fuvahmulah and is intended to help divers share his enthusiasm for doing so in a manner that respects the sharks and the environment. Whether you are a novice or an expert diver, this course will give you the information and abilities you need to dive in Fuvahmulah ethically and securely with these magnificent creatures.The Tiger Shark Specialty Course consists of two tiger shark training dives in addition to theory and an exam. It is solely offered by Pelagic Divers Fuvahmulah and is meant to educate divers the fundamental safety procedures for diving with tiger sharks there.Fuvahmulah, a single island atoll in the southern Maldives, is well-known for its diverse pelagic life, which includes a sizable population of resident tiger sharks. Oceanic Divers A PADI 5* diving centre, Fuvahmulah is run by local resident and PADI Instructor Ahmed Inah, together with a group of knowledgeable local guides.The first goal at Pelagic Divers Fuvahmulah is safety. With a maximum of 12 passengers per boat, they maintain a low guest to guide ratio of 1:4 to give their customers a safer and more individualised shark diving experience.Check out the Tiger Shark Specialty Course offered by Pelagic Divers Fuvahmulah, in partnership with PADI, if you're interested in diving with tiger sharks in the breathtaking Fuvahmulah, Maldives, seas. With their skilled and professional staff, under the direction of PADI Instructor Ahmed Inah, you'll be in good hands. So don't pass up this chance to enjoy the excitement of safe, responsible diving with these amazing creatures.