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ROBINSON NOONU, the Maldives' liveliest resort, is revolutionizing the guest experience this summer with a vibrant fusion of foodie heaven, family escapades, wellness innovations, and unforgettable entertainment. Renowned for its "wow moments" that extend long after check-out, the resort has launched an enticing program to enrich every kind of traveler.Culinary & Music ExperiencesROBINSON NOONU guests experience a rich array of gastronomic highlights, completed by weekly live shows of international artists and DJs. Those authentic performances bring a musically diverse and engaging ambiance that enriches each meal and entertainment moment.Family Fun & Splash AdventuresThis summer, parents are in for a thrill with the Weekly Splash Action at the newly refurbished water sports jetty. A ten-metre-long air cushion (Blob) lies in wait for adventurous souls. As the General Manager himself takes the plunge, thrill ensues as visitors are blasted high up into the air before splashing into the blue lagoon.Sports & Wellness InnovationsROBINSON NOONU is also pioneering new trends in active vacation. Holidaymakers can now indulge in the resort's freshly opened padel tennis court, offering an increasingly popular sport to its range. A second innovation is 'YinSurf' on the Strobel & Walter Balance Board – an innovative blend of yoga, meditation, and whole-body training aimed at revitalizing body and mind equally.Signature Events Every Two WeeksEvery Two weeks, ROBINSON NOONU becomes a fantasist living space with participative themed events:Jungle Party – a romantically wild bash in a driftwood-inspired setting.Underwater Party – featuring a massive inflatable octopus and 360° underwater effects.Sundowner Beach Party – toasting barefoot, golden-hour sojourns on the beach.White Party – a chic night where the pool deck is a radiant sea of inflatables.BOHO Festival Show – a new attraction for this year, where earthy tones blend with teepees and dream catchers and elegance.Pink Pool Party – the bright and bubbly celebration of flamingos, music, and hues.Special Feature: "This is NOONU" Week (22–29 September)The season's highlight event is the "This is NOONU" Special Week. Between 22 and 29 September, eight international artists, Well Fit experts, guest DJs, and special events will welcome guests to the resort. They can expect luxurious experiences like the Suite Party and an ultra-special edition of the Pink Pool Party, which will bring lasting memories and a thrilling atmosphere.Where Summer Dreams Come TrueWith its own special mix of adventure, health, culinary flair, and fun, ROBINSON NOONU has become the resort where summer fantasies come alive. From soaring on the Blob to dancing barefoot on a moonlit night, each of our guests departs with a lifetime of memories.

In celebration of the success of last year's campaign, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is delighted to once again host Manta Month this September. This now-annual event welcomes guests of all ages to bond with the ocean and contribute to marine protection through fun, family-oriented activities spotlighting the awe-inspiring manta ray.During the course of the month, guests can take guided tours to established manta hotspots where the resort's veteran team imparts interesting manta behaviour and conservation facts. Awareness sessions with the inspiring tale of a manta rescued off the island give a poignant reminder of the resort's continued initiatives to protect marine life. Children can be involved in manta-inspired arts and crafts and beach activities, while the whole community is encouraged to participate in a reef and island clean-up, creating dynamic manta sculptures from the collected rubbish. Proceeds from the sale of manta pendants offered for sale at the Resort's retail boutique will go to support The Manta Trust, further contributing to the resort's efforts to assist manta research and conservation. Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is at the doorstep to ten of the Maldives' best dive sites, and guests and the staff alike care about the health of the ocean and all who live within it.The hotel harmonizes its activities with IHG's purpose, 'True Hospitality for Good,' by way of its sustainability program, Journey to Tomorrow. It aligns itself with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and shows commitment to the preservation of the natural environment for the long term. “What started as a special event last year has now grown into an annual month-long celebration,” said Mark Eletr, General Manager of Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives. “Kandooma Manta Month is not just about seeing these magnificent creatures up close, but about creating meaningful experiences that inspire awareness, responsibility, and care for our ocean environment.

Both more than just a location, a place you can truly experience when you visit. On one island, two entirely different worlds come to life, two unique atmospheres that blend naturally and work together. Supported by a vast lagoon, the Centara Grand Lagoon Resort Maldives offers a serene and family-friendly environment, while the Centara Mirage Lagoon Resort Maldives provides a more lively and family-focused setting. These two resorts are located on the same island, each with its own unique character. The Centara Grand Lagoon Resort Maldives is a luxurious private resort that combines sophisticated Thai hospitality with traditional Maldivian culture.Its wide beachfront and over-water villas are beautifully designed with soft pastel colors, offering uninterrupted views of the sparkling sea and private stretches of soft sand.Visitors are surrounded by a calm and peaceful setting, with excellent dining options and personalized wellness programs that go beyond the usual.Above the lagoon, the Centara Mirage Lagoon Resort has a more vibrant and colorful feel.Inspired by the grandeur of the ocean, the resort is thoughtfully designed for families to spend quality time together.At its center is a large water complex featuring lagoon pools, exciting water slides, and the longest lazy river in the Maldives. Family rooms include bunk beds, and there are numerous facilities and activities aimed at children and teenagers, including a Kids’ Club, water play areas, and a Games Room, ensuring younger guests have a lot of fun. For adults and younger guests alike, several dining spots and spa areas offer experiences that are exciting for all ages. One of The Atollia Destination Plan elements is offering guests access to more than ten different dining locations across both resorts, providing a wide range of culinary experiences. From elevated overwater restaurants to colorful beachside grills, each restaurant has its own unique identity, celebrating Thai, Italian, Mediterranean, and pan-Asian cuisine using traditional and innovative techniques. Together, they create The Atollia as a place that is rich in flavor, community-oriented, and culturally vibrant.This strong emphasis on experience naturally leads to a focus on wellness.Guests have full access to holistic retreat facilities at both properties, each offering its own unique approach and style. The Spa Cenvaree Retreat at Centara Grand Lagoon is a place of calm and tranquility, providing Thai and Ayurvedic therapies with gentle care. Here, wellness is achieved through retreat-based programs, guided ceremonies, and deeply personalized healing sessions.At Centara Mirage Lagoon, traditional artistry is reimagined in treatments at the Spa Cenvaree, while the playful Candy Spa offers younger guests a fun and interactive way to explore wellness.Together, these two places offer a dual experience, centered around heritage but tailored to each generation.The Atollia is a place where solitude and community live in harmony with the natural beauty of the Indian Ocean.There, peace, community, and discovery are not just themes—they are the rhythm of everyday life. Children, parents, and grandparents are all welcome, invited to stay, learn, and experience the meaning of peace and adventure.From luxurious spa treatments inspired by ancient cultures to imaginative candy-themed therapies, The Atollia combines purpose with beautiful harmony.Wellness is not just an extra—it is a philosophy here. Dining is not just about eating—it is an immersive experience through a variety of ten different venues, offering a journey through cuisine, wine, and settings. Experiences are not passive; they are rich, tailored, and evolve as the person grows.In a country known for its beauty and luxury, The Atollia stands out not as a single resort, but as a complete destination for those who are looking for something truly unique.Whether you're an adventurer, a food lover, a wellness seeker, or part of a multigenerational family, this is the Maldives, reimagined, redefined, and full of endless potential.

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives is delighted to announce the unveiling of its newly refurbished Spice Garden, an inspiring reflection of sustainability, sensorial exploration, and culinary innovation. Under the loving care of in-house horticulturalist Zabih and culinary guidance of Executive Chef Frank, this verdant paradise has been the heart's pulse of the resort's garden-to-table concept, inspiring directly the upgrade of the guest dining experience, most notably the newly elevated Lazy Lunch menu.Found on the resort grounds, the Spice Garden is now a lively center of organic spices, herbs, and edible flowers that now end up on the plate within hours of their growth. This newly cultivated home produce has transformed the culinary reality at Alila Kothaifaru, particularly in the Lazy Lunch menu, where seasonal variety and true flavors now dominate.Our new Spice Garden menu has allowed us to incorporate even more locally sourced produce into the Lazy Lunch," explains Executive Chef Frank. "Using fresh-picked herbs and produce maximises flavour, boosts nutritional value, and brings the garden-to-table concept to life. And it provides our chefs with the freedom to create menus according to the seasons, always serving up something new and interesting.".To further bring our guests along this philosophy, Alila Kothaifaru Maldives has added a free activity for our guests—the Spice Garden Walk, guided by Maldivian horticulturist Zabih, whose passion and commitment have made the garden an outdoor classroom and scented haven. Guests are encouraged to touch, smell, and taste some of the spices and herbs of the tropics as they learn about their source, applications, and influence on the immediate environment."Reconnecting with nature is what Spice Garden is all about," explains Zabih. "By appealing to the senses, we want to create deep and lingering impressions that enhance each visitor's enjoyment of what they eat and the world around them."Whereas the tour and Lazy Lunch are distinct activities, both complement one another in terms of providing an all-around experience, from understanding how ingredients are cultivated to enjoying their taste in well-prepared meals. The garden remains a source of inspiration for seasonal food, highlighting the resort's focus on sustainability, health, and locally sourced ingredients.General Manager Thomas continues, "At Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, we're not just about creating memorable experiences, but meaningful ones. The Spice Garden is our dedication to sustainability and cultural exchange, and a means of tracing the journey from garden to plate and presenting that experience to our guests in an immersive format. It's these considerate details that make a stay with us feel intimate, elevated, and wonderfully distinctive."Whether strolling the scented pathways of the garden or enjoying a sun-filled lunchfull of just-picked goodness, visitors are encouraged to revel in the intersection of food, landscape, and place—the point being every bite is a toast to island abundance.

This September, Nova Maldives invites solo travelers to discover themselves and each other once again with the second edition of its Solo Traveller Month — a month-long celebration of solo travel adventures and self-wellness. Having successfully celebrated its first Solo Traveller Month last year, the island resort now introduces a refreshing week-long Flow Retreat this September designed especially for inquisitive minds, creative heart, and souls who find significance in silence.Emerging from Nova's community living philosophy that welcomes everyone, the retreat offers something special in the Maldives: space to be with yourself without solitude, and the freedom to go at your own pace in an area designed for discovering, presence, and belonging.A Global Movement RisesThe 2024 Forbes Travel Trends Report saw that 76% of Gen Z and Millennials are booking solo travel for 2024 — fueled by the growing desire for travel that is travel for wellness, meaning, and mindful experiences. This growing trend for slow, deliberate travel aligns perfectly with Nova's mission to give travelers mindful experiences.Welcome to the Flow Retreat: 15–21 September 2025At the heart of Solo Traveller Month is the Flow Retreat — a weeklong personalized wellness experience led by Nova's resident yogi and visiting practitioner, Yasmina Cherquaoui. A leading global wellness facilitator, Yasmina brings a soul-ful, earthy energy to the retreat, incorporating yoga, breathwork, meditation, and creative healing practices.Each day begins with a complimentary sunrise class to gently awaken the body and root the mind — from somatic movement and reiki to mindful manifesting and yin aromatherapy. At sunset, guests are invited to join deep, energy-transcending sunset activities like cacao ceremonies, ecstatic dance, sound healing, and a silent disco amidst island stars. Two wellness talks — a talk on healthy eating and a talk on yoga philosophy — will also be offered, along with optional 1:1 private lessons for those interested in extending their own practice.These periods of reflection and letting-go create the opportunity for guests to be slowed, to meditate, and become attuned with their inner realm. Seeking clarity, emotional expression, or centering, the holistic nature of the retreat lends itself to a feeling of relaxation and rejuvenation that can last far longer than a vacation on the island — not only resting, but laying down the foundation for long-term change.Participation is customizable, which means guests can dip as little or as much as they prefer. If they're seeking a highly immersive wellness experience or simply wish to dip into a few expertly curated sessions, the programme is flexible and intuitive enough to permit each guest to shape their stay in a manner that feels most rejuvenating to them.Increase Your Experience: Inner Renewal Add-onsFor single travelers looking to enrich their schedule beyond the core Flow Retreat program, Nova offers a range of wellness-promoting add-ons that enable discovery and inner connection. Nova's new Wellness Diving Offering invites meditative underwater explorations. With buoyancy workshops, underwater yoga, and guided dives at Nova's PADI-certified dive centre, travelers can find a place of inner calm in the womb of the ocean.Meanwhile, serene EsKape Spa invites visitors to sample individually tailored treatments derived from Maldivian herbs and sea products, all enjoyed against dramatic ocean views. Together, these are the ideal addition to an independent journey that is as refreshing as it is thrilling.A Place to Travel Slowly, TogetherWith integral activities like Inner child healing, heart opening yoga, guided nature walks, true integration into the local Maldivian culture and music life, and communal eating at Soul Kitchen and Flames, Solo Traveller Month offers a welcome to travelers to dive into personal evolution and communal connection through the transformative power of travel. The Flow Retreat is an expertly crafted programme for solo travelers, but never alone.

Over the glistering turquoise ocean of the Dhaalu Atoll, a truly exclusive culinary experience awaits with The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort drinking back the famed Cook Surjan Singh, affectionately known as Chef Jolly, for two months of pop- up hearthstone betweenmid-October tomid-December 2025. This warm Indian culinary experience is celebrating the gleeful vacation of Diwali as well, with inheritance and modern basics combined in a memorable islet setting. One of the most recognizable television faces of MasterChef India, Chef Jolly is well over 30 times endured in the food assiduity. Famous for his imagination of blending royal Indian heritage with comfort food of diurnal life, he presents a racy menu from his experience, culinary heritage, and rich diversity of the Indian key. Guests will be served outstanding dishes similar as Lamb Ghee rally in Malabar Bread Tacos, Cafreal Tiger Prawns, and his namesake Adulation funk. Each will be accompanied by scented biryanis, hand- made viands, heated spice, and manual chutneys all garnished pleasingly to elicit memory and disquisition. A bespoke blend list lends further uproariousness to the experience, with Indian- invested amalgamations similar as The Great Indian and Imli Margarita, alongside courteously named wines and low- ABV amalgamations. " Food is memory. It's emotion. It's a trip," says Chef Jolly." To partake the sprightliness and soul of Indian cookery at The St. Regis Maldives is a honor. Each dish has a story, one of tradition, reinvention, and joy." As part of this collaboration, Marriott Bonvoy members have an event to bid for a unique Marriott Bonvoir Moments understanding. The celebratory vacation package includes five- night binary- share accommodation in an Overwater Villa with Pool from 19 to 24 October, with diurnal Alba breakfast, a private six- course wine- paired regale by Chef Jolly himself, and a especially chosen heartiness experience of a hand massage and the fabulous Blue Hole hydrotherapy experience at Iridium Spa. Round- trip seaplane transfers from Malé International Airport are also a possibility, furnishing an unbroken luxury experience from appearance to departure. Located on its own islet, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort is a resort that epitomizes barefoot luxury and understated glamour. Its dramatics armature, a refined mixtures of tropical euphemism and original alleviation — melted into the natural beauty of the island. The resort features 77 sharp estates, all with ocean-wide or lush jungle lookouts, and with substantiated St. Regis Butler Service. From restorative treatments at the largely awarded Iridium Gym to yacht excursions on the resort's own Azimut Flybridge, the guest experience is designed to the finest detail for utmost indulgence and relaxation. This pop-up day is further than a mess, it's an experience that celebrates artificer, heritage and the irreplaceable substance of food liar. It's where India's dateless traditions of hospitality meet the barefoot luxury of the Maldives. Members can now bid for a Curated Culinary Experience with Cook Jolly and a five- night stay in at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort from now until August 25 on Marriott Bonvoy Moments.

Sun Siyam Vilu Reef unwaveringly introduces the recently refurbished Nautilus Bar, a remastered oceanfront oasis conceive to distill the endlessness of the nautilus shell and islet living's comfortable luxury. Elevated, sophisticated, and more welcoming than ever ahead, this recently recreated venue is poised to reclaim its place as the resort's most desirable hotspot for evening amalgamations and stargazing exchanges. Elegantly set above the turquoise ocean, the new Nautilus Bar combines sharp barefoot luxury with unbroken views of the Indian Ocean, furnishing a multisensory experience that's at formerly calm and decadent. Guests can look forward to a menu as various as the decor , ranging from craft amalgamations and tropical snacks to wholesome smoothies and decadent milkshakes. Each detail has been precisely named to produce a feeling of relaxation and harmony with the natural beat of the islet. Perched over the ocean with nothing but the horizon in sight, The Nautilus Bar is one of those special spots where time stands still. It is n't simply a bar it is where you might gently sway in a hammock, enjoy a beautifully drafted blend, and get lost in the tinges of a Maldivian evening.". It happens to be one of my top favorite locales on the islet, and I really feel that it embodies the substance of what's so unique about Sun Siyam Vilu Reef," reflected Mr. Thoha Yoosuf, Resort administrator, Sun Siyam Vilu Reef. This reinvention was precisely imagined by Studio Sixty7, whose contrivers Jose Rivero and Lee McNichol reimagined each aspect to pay homage to the relaxed nature of theMaldives with ultramodern complication. " Our design gospel was each about delivering a home- from- home atmosphere, only with your toes in the white beach. Lounge chairpersons and enormous, low- position settees mean that guests can relax in a casual, barefoot- luxuriant terrain. In the center of the room is an organically shaped bar adjourned within white cataplasm walls, with Calacatta marble covers and bespoke joinery giving a subtle air of indulgence.". To make visual impact, we added large rope pendants that lift the eye and punctuate the generous proportions of the space. The casual look carries on onto the extended decking, where new hanging nets and splashes of bright aqua bring vitality against the neutral background, marrying beautifully with the girding nature. It's a retreat where guests are suitable to fully immerse themselves in tranquility and peace, yet still feel the elegant substance of Maldivian substance," say Lee & Jose, Studio Sixty7 Authors and Creative Directors. Whatever time you arrive for an early evening apéritif, a hammock- side retreat, or a moment of peaceful contemplation under the stars, The Nautilus Bar invites callers to decelerate down, savour, and just be.

This December, The Ritz- Carlton Maldives, Fari islands will toast to Luminara, the rearmost superyacht of The Ritz- Carlton Yacht Collection, in a dramatic confluence of land and ocean. Two new, individual itineraries will deliver the 226- suite Luminara across the Indian Ocean's turquoise waters, presenting an indelible occasion to indulge in a two- night stay at the fabulous design destination on a sailing holiday between Mauritius and the Maldives or Maldives and Singapore. From passage house to manor house house house, this indefectible experience invites trippers to rediscover the area in definitive Ritz- Carlton style. From one of the earth's most swish yachts to one of the Indian Ocean's most sought- after island nests, a incomparable combination awaits. Callers will indulge in a pre orpost- conveyance stay in an Ocean Pool Villa — elliptical havens with sprawling sundecks and private infinity pools with ongoing perspectives. island duration unspools by means of wholeness wholesomeness at The Ritz- Carlton Spa ® with hand Bamford curatives, preliminarily- by-a-lifetime snorkelling and diving adventures with naturalists, and epicure gastronomical wanderings passing Japanese omakase, Cantonese, Southern Italian and Lebanese tastes, all located amidst amulti-award-winning architectural wonder. A boat lift lift to Fari Marina Village extends the thoughtful converse. Callers are suitable to visit James Turrell's Amarta installation, enjoy Asian road food at Tum Tum, and taste Levantine flavours at Arabesque. Offshore adventures include various coral nursery dives, sailing aboard traditional dhoni, deep- ocean fishing expeditions, or seascapes seaplane flights with stirring views of lagoons and depths. On these special planning boards, land- rested adventures impeccably complete yachting life over and beneath sundeck. On board Luminara, the third addition to The Ritz- Carlton Yacht Collection that debuted in July 2025, trippers will witness the peak ofultra-luxury trip at ocean. With one of the loftiest hand- to- guest and space- to- guest rates, Luminara offers connection and disquisition in an inspired terrain of sophisticated design. As guests voyage the brand's initial Asia- Pacific itineraries, they will witness culinary art by award- winning culinarians Fabio Trabocchi and Michael Mina, tranquil wholesomeness offerings at The Ritz- Carlton Gym using ESPA, 111SKIN, and Pisterzi products, and edited spaces featuring factory by David Hockney, Paul Klee, and Alexander Calder. The Ritz- Carlton Yacht Collection itineraries feature Mauritius to Maldives Departs December 3, 2025 – Nine nights and two- night resort stay Departing from the Mauritius props, the trip passage east to the Maldives, with overnights in Mahé to visit the Seychelles' coral amphitheaters and orchids, and La Digue for swimming amidst granite boulders in liquid ford. trippers arrive at The Ritz- Carlton Maldives, Fari islands for one last night aboard before displacing to a two- night island stay. Maldives to Singapore  Departs December 10, 2025 – Eleven nights plus two- night resort stay  Two nights in an Ocean Pool Villa launch guests into the authentic cadence of life on an island at The Ritz- Carlton Maldives.  Day three, they set passage aboard Luminara from the reinforcement of the resort.  The journal features cultural disquisition in Colombo and Galle Fort, a transitory process to the Andaman islands, and traveling via the dramatic limestone islets of Phuket and Langkawi previous to ending in Singapore's instigative cityscape. Rates begin at$ 12,400 USD per existent and are inclusive of two nights in a Pool Ocean Villa with diurnal breakfast. Packages are offered on a first- come, first- served base and are subject to vacuity. Villa advancements and new excursions are accessible for an redundant figure.

Girdled by a stunning lagoon and pristine props on the islet of Thilamaafushi in Lhaviyani Atoll, Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa is the perfect blank slate for multigenerational holidaying. With an emphasis on connection, creativity and discovery, the resort presents families with a tropical oasis where moments are participated naturally, from the tranquility of daylight to the golden tinge of Au Soleil. Le Méridien Maldives offers two- bedroom beachfront or overwater estates, which are equipped with the perfect mix of sequestration and togetherness. The estates have a master bedroom and binary room, private pool, inner and out-of-door living space, and direct access to the oceanfront or lagoon. For bigger families in hunt of high exclusivity, the three- bedroom Thilamaafushi Beach Villa features inner- out-of-door living space with private beachfront, perpetuity pool, Jacuzzi, and unstopped views of the turquoise ocean, perfect for group recesses or fests. Families are encouraged to earth their days around collaborative capers, with especially drafted gests intended to exhilaration every age. Callers can snorkel over the various house reef, take a dolphin voyage, or play competitively on the padel court. gloamings host a sociable air with karaoke, bingo gloamings and cinema under the stars. Shared moments persist at Au Soleil, Le Méridien's sunny soiree where families unite for live music, refreshments, and hand delights. Poolside conditioning, melodies and summer- themed potables are accompanied by ocean lookouts and upbeat energy. kiddies enjoy Le Scoop manual gelato in a laid- back sand atmosphere ideal for a sweet break between islet excursions. Centering the resort's fidelity to sustainability, the Marine Conservation Hub is a focused literacy terrain for guests of every age. Families can learn about marine biodiversity with the on- point marine biologists, and contribute to poignant sustainability conduct while they're there. This is rounded by the Greenhouse, which is among the biggest hydroponic auditoriums in the Maldives. The Family rustling experience welcomes callers to discover hydroponic gardening, crop constituents together, and indulge in a Harvest Table that encourages curiosity and mindfulness in youthful trippers. youthful bones are immersed in an edutainment world at Le Méridien Family kiddies mecca. Conceived as an imaginative and learning playground, the area hosts diurnal conditioning from trades and crafts and inferior mixology to marine conservation overviews and a hand kiddies' night campout experience. While the youthful are entertained, parents can indulge in quiet moments at the overwater Explore Gym, share in a Sip & Paint exertion at La Vie bar, or indulge in private destination dining. Babysitting installations are also handed to youngish babies and toddlers so parents can also have peaceful moments. Guests can indulge in family- style dining at six unique caffs and bars furnishing a vibrant culinary experience, with choices that allow for inflexibility in meeting every palate. From Mediterranean at Riviera, Japanese flavors and Teppanyaki at Tabemasu, wood- fired pizzas at Velaa Bar Grill, or global cookery at Turquoise, every position provides a unique experience grounded on world flavors and islet sourcing. Amidst a setting of unspoiled strands and endless blue horizon, Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa is an royal family flight where disquisition and togetherness are woven into the fabric of each day. FAMILY ADVENTURE uncorked – kiddies STAY & EAT FRE Families who bespeak the Family Adventure package will have redundant gratuities similar as free stays and refections for children progressed under 12, half- board for the whole family every day, access to Le Méridien kiddies mecca, marine education every day,non-motorised watersports, and more. Bookings and stays through until 31 December 2025.

OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO, together with TGI Maldives and one of the globe's longest- standing diving websites, Divernet, has launched an inspiring aquatic marine photography exhibition to celebrate Women's Dive Month in cooperation with PADI. The exhibition includes scarce aquatic photos taken by award- winning aquatic shooter and intelligencer Richard Aspinall while visiting the resort lately.Grounded in the Scottish Borders, Richard Aspinall has spent numerous times working in wildlife conservation and heritage operation. He holds educational training in ecology and maintenance biology. From mesmerising moray eels and majestic whitetip reef harpies to the vibrant swirls of blue- line snappers and zany triggerfish, Richard’s photos offer a pictorial window into the thriving coral ecosystems that compass Helengeli. The event was opened by seven transnational womanish intelligencers with TGI Maldives Operations Manager Greta Marcelli, in addition to General Manager Alain Trefois and the OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO Operations Team. There is commodity magical about Helengeli. The reef feels alive with innumerous stories. Marine life is inconceivable, and the energy of this place is unlike anywhere differently.". This show, hypercritically designed by our platoon, impeccably totalities up that morality, weaving ocean admiration with commission. We'd like to take this occasion to express special thanks to Richard Aspinall and Divernet for their inconceivable photography and cooperation in making this show come alive", said Alain Trefois, OBLU NATURE Helengeli by SENTIDO's General Manager. Last time, the resort was a buzz when it came the first- ever philanthropist of the PADI ® Outstanding donation to womanish Diving award. In July 2024, the staff hosted ten womanish pens from across the globe to learn scuba diving and explore the magic of the Maldivian ocean as part of the PADI Women's Dive Day 2024 fests. Staking on the instigation, OBLU NATURE Helengeli next to with TGI Maldives and ELE| NA Ayur gym, has introduce International PADI Women's Dive Month 2025. Collectively with TGI Maldives and ELE| NA Ayur gym, the resort presents exactly curated gests in July for women that integrate scuba diving and energy and inseminate a sense of tone- confidence, continuity, and serenity below and over water.

This holiday season, THE OZEN COLLECTION invites visitors to go on board on a trip of marvel and luxury as OZEN LIFE MAADHOO and OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI change into delicate time-out wonderlands by the ocean. From 22nd December 2025 to 7th January 2026, both resorts will weave a shade of festive enchantment, blending dateless traditions with bespoke luxury each set against the Maldives' shifting props. The festive season will get underway in resplendent fashion on the 22nd of December with a spectacularly magical tree lighting form at both of the resorts, as the warm radiance of handwrought lanterns and the lustrous luster of handwrought garnishments will transform our tropical paradise into a time-out wonderland to flash back by the ocean, spectacularly setting the scene for what is sure to be an absolutely unforgettable holiday . A conventional Christmas & Mystical New Year at OZEN LIFE MAADHOO Immersed in the tradition of a classically nominated Christmas, OZEN LIFE MAADHOO will appeal guests with a precisely designed programme of day- to- day delights also the capricious magic of Santa's grotto and hand- drafted cookie decorations for the youthful guests, through to the dateless pull of starry night carolling and outside festive film under the ivory heaps. Gastronomic intemperance is the center with rich gourmet feasts, when feed bomb and all the incidents, spiced mulled wine, and choice of exquisitely set delicacies evokes the substance of the season. As the time draws to a close, the resort will come into its own with its' Mystical Ocean' New Year's Eve Gala — a night of unparalled fineness, in which the secrets of the deep are brought to life through unearthly radiant art, narcotic live performances, and a firework finale set against the Indian Ocean's night skyline. A magical radiant seashore festive spice at OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI This holiday season, OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI presents a majestic ocean- inspired festivity, blending luxury with the vastness of the ocean. Starting 22nd December, the resort will turn into a depiction of ever Christmas beauty, expertly blended with an submarine fantasy land. Spectacular doormat chandeliers and stirring coral cosmetic arrangements produce the atmosphere, and Santa's appearance marks the fests with a special luncheon for precious family occasions. Our guests will indulge in finer gastronomic indulgences, from refined mix receptions to haute cuisine feasts. Each occasion celebrates the season with elegant excess, against the enchantment of our submarine- themed decor . The fests wrap up at a' Glowing Shore' feting our New Year's Eve Gala – an charming conflation where bioluminescent shows illuminate our virgin beaches, fire hop Likua their mesmerizing magic, and a floating night preamble over the Maldivian swell bid the time congé in comforting fineness. A dedication to the splendor of the ocean, adapted to satisfy the most prudent tastes. A Sacred Finale Orthodox Christmas fests The holiday season comes to its perfected close as OZEN LIFE MAADHOO and OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI observe Orthodox Christmas traditions on the 6th and 7th of January. These final of the holiday fests will enclose guests in an atmosphere of dateless respect, with gourmet feasts under the Maldivian night sky. This beautiful tomorrow is the perfect cure to the season's opening excess- a tastefully poised balance of homage and festivity that lingers in the mind long after the final notes fade down into the evening air of the tropics. Bespeak Your unforgettable festive nest During this festive period, THE OZEN COLLECTION provides two exceptional each- inclusive exploits the RESERVE ™ Plan, for maximum sequestration and particular service, and the INDULGENCE ™ Plan, for unlimited luxury with upscale eliminations — both icing no spare charge at the shifting festive fete feasts.  Whether your heart stings for family bonds revivified beneath the balmy sun of the tropics orover- the- top conviviality with suchlike-inclined companions, our islands offer themselves as the perfect oil painting upon which life's most precious moments are painted. Epicurean indulgence, expertly set combinations, and tête- à- tête arranged quotidian vagaries blend to produce an rich fabric of irreplaceable moments- each beachfront disdainfully simple with fastidious regard for detail.

Bandos Maldives is thrilled to be announced as it has once again been voted Indian Ocean's Best Dive Resort at World Travel Awards 2025. The double win is a statement of the resort's sustained dominance in delivering upper-class diving experience and leadership position as the number one dive destination in the Maldives. At the centre of which all else revolves is Dive Bandos, one of the oldest and most dependable diving centres of the Maldives. Years of experience, Dive Bandos offers beautifully guided under-sea adventures by the expert hands of an extremely experienced dive team. Under their vigilant care on safety, learning, and protecting the marine environment, every dive is not just photograph-perfect, but meaningful. Bandos Maldives has direct access to over 40 internationally famous diving spots, giving visitors unsurpassed opportunities to discover the Indian Ocean's vibrant coral reefs, breathtaking drop-offs, and rich sea life. Novice or experienced diver, visitors are certified by multilingual diving instructors who find a balance between security and truly memorable experiences under water. Ismail Rasheed, General Manager of Bandos Maldives, stated: "We cherish much this award— not merely as a reward, but as an encouragement for the purpose we are here. It has been our goal long enough to give genuine, safe, and memorable diving experiences. I am extremely proud of our dive staff and the whole Bandos family for their tireless dedication to quality." We appreciate our industry partners and guests for their consistent trust and confidence.

At Kuramathi Maldives, sustainability is n't a thing- it's a life. Tom Osborne, who's the Sustainability director at the resort, is committed to enforcing sustainable change both within the resort and external to it. With a BSc and MRes in Marine Biology from Swansea University, he has pursued his entire career towards sustainability, with the thing of making" a big difference in a small place.". Born and raised in Cornwall, Tom's passion for the outside led to his desire to come a marine biologist, and he specialized in youthful green turtles. Tom's working life has taken him around the globe from Costa Rica, Oman, and Saudi Arabia to establishing aneco-centre for vill communities in Kenya. He's in charge of ground- breaking sustainability enterprise at Kuramathi, similar as complying with Travelife morals, reducing energy operation, and managing poignant enterprise like a coral loss design and a slice- edge laboratory in cooperation with the Maldives Coral Institute( MCI). Tom has been necessary in driving sustainability enterprise since he first joined the resort. Tom has supported in carrying forward sustainability sweats of Kuramathi similar as the junking of single use plastics and minimizing food destruction and grew The Muraka Coral Regeneration Project. moment, the design has 240 coral frames in the ocean, nurturing 3,600 coral fractions. We'll put up 200 further coral frames in the coming months, up to a aggregate of well over 5,000 coral pieces," says Tom Osborne." Although we've yet to get anywhere near our ultimate thing of 1,000 frames, we're still completely committed to our charge.". His gospel, innovated upon the principle that we" adopt the Earth from our children," demonstrates his commitment to environmental sustainability. By innovative programs and an exacting approach to sustainability, Tom is helping to shape a greener future for Kuramathi and the girding ecosystem. Ongoing Research at Kuramathi Tom is a establishment religionist in sharing and collaboration in the scientific community. He laboriously engages in cooperation with experimenters and original as well as transnational universities, encouraging the exchange of ideas and findings. Kuramathi is presently hosting scholars who are carrying out master's exploration studies. One of them is looking into the slate reef wolf population at Madivaru, while another three scholars are involved in chancing out the carbonate budget of the reef. This is needed for covering the unborn health of the house reef and is the first step in assessing how efficiently reefs can act as a carbon Gomorrah and thus potentially how restoration sweats can be exercised as untoward carbon measures in the future.In the future, we actually plan to host further master's scholars in September and October. Two scholars from Munich will study the reef chemosensory hand and how it influences fish larval reclamation. One pupil from Milan will also be studying the creatures that associate with the coral frames, giving redundant data regarding biodiversity of the reef and restorative effectiveness. Kuramathi Installs New Solar System The resort is making a conscious trouble to reduce its reliance on diesel by installing a new solar system for 19 structures. The roof-top solar system will give roughly 942,000 kWh annually and reduce roughly 255,000 litres of diesel annually. Eco Centre at Kuramathi Sustainability at its Heart The Eco Centre itself is a reflection of how much the resort believes in sustainability. Witheco-friendly practices, original hookups, and education, the centre creates endless change and rewards the original community. One similar action is the hydroponic theater of the resort, which reduces emigrations and provides fresh, healthy lettuces and sauces to its caffs . Marine conservation is most central to the charge of the Eco Centre. Actors may go on guided snorkelling safaris or hear to learning donations to explore and learn about the vibrant aquatic world. Empowering the Local Community Kuramathi returns to the original community in colorful forms similar as the Rasdhoo Blue Tide syncope Club. Each month, 25 children from the original area are suitable to venture into the aquatic world, discovering about reefs, turtles, harpies, and devilfishes through in- water and out- of- water educational sessions with the Eco Centre platoon at Kuramathi. From reducing diesel operation to restoring coral reefs and engaging communities, Kuramathi Maldives is paving the way foreco-tourism. Tom's unshakeable leadership as Sustainability director ensures that the resort maintains its lead in sustainable tourism while defying head- on the issues of global warming.

On 24th July, Dhawa Ihuru invites ocean suckers, divers, and culture campaigners to join the periodic Rannamaari Dive Fest, marking 26 times since the Rannamaari Shipwreck came part of the islet’s fabulous house reef. Celebrating 26 Times of a Living Legend Beneath the Surface Just 25 twinkles by complimentary motorboat from Velana International Airport, Dhawa Ihuru is a refreshingly bold and laid-aft islet escape, girdled by one of the Maldives’ most vibrant house reefs. Recognised among the Stylish House Reefs in the Maldives( Travel Leisure Asia Luxury Awards 2025) and a pukka PADI 5- Star Dive Resort, the resort combines each- inclusive ease, ultramodern design, and sincere hospitality — making it an ideal sanctuary for reef suckers, divers and ocean explorers. Sitting at the edge of the house reef lies the Rannamaari Shipwreck, a sunken dredger that has, since 1999, bloomed into a flourishing artificial reef bulging with coral, nanny harpies, batfish, and more. This iconic wreck is now a famed dive point and a symbol of reef rejuvenescence. What to anticipate at Rannamaari Dive Fest 2025? As one of the crucial highlight conditioning of the event, you're invited to explore this aquatic legend – Rannamaari wreck on guided dives led by Dhawa Ihuru’s PADI Dive preceptors. Guests will also witness a full- day event of marine conservation talk, Save the Reef educational snorkelling exertion, islet- inspired artistic, good and culinary shops, kiddies' corners, beachfront evening blend party as part of the Rannamaari Dive Fest festivity. “ Rannamaari Dive Fest 2025 is further than a festivity. For over two decades, our platoon has nurtured the reef, ate divers and ocean suckers from around the world, and participated the magic of this shipwreck and its metamorphosis. As a PADI 5- Star Dive Resort, we take great pride in creating immersive gests that are n't only instigative but also educational and regenerative. We look forward to drinking our guests- whether first- time divers or long- time ocean suckers to be part of this continuing trip. ” — Elias Pertoft, General Manager, Dhawa Ihuru and Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru. Celebrate further than Two- decade of Reef Restoration at Dhawa Ihuru Well- known for its character as an environmentally conscious and green resort, Dhawa Ihuru was among the first to apply electric reef system. The Barnacle design, grounded on the barnacle shell, about 4 measures altitudinous and 6 measures across, located in 6 measures depth, was started before in November 1996, and has come an iconic symbol for Dhawa's restoration. The alternate electric reef was created shortly after in 1998 called the Necklace and in 2001, a third electric reef was created on the house reef of Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru called the Lotus – the family resort of Dhawa Ihuru, just five- nanosecond down by speed boat. Since also, Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru and Dhawa Ihuru have expanded coral restoration to includemicro-fragmentation, medial water nursery and coral rope nurseries. During Rannamaari Dive Fest, guests will be suitable to join Save the Reef educational snorkelling exertion and help save the ecosystem. During the snorkel guests can see the marine conservation systems, led by our resident marine biologists from the Banyan Tree Marine Laboratory platoon. Get ready to explore a world of discovery beneath the face with a vast of variety of fish including black tip reef harpies, stingrays, turtles and parrotfish, and more. Festival-Only Dive & Discover Offers From 24 – 31 July 2025, guests can enjoy exclusive Dive Centre and Water Sports offers, with over to 30 out named gests during Rannamaari Dive Fest.freshman divers can take part in a Discover Scuba Diving session, while certified divers can enjoy 5- or 10- dive packages each beginning with a guided dive to the Rannamaari Shipwreck. For those seeking further inflexibility, the time- round Dive More, Pay lower package offers seductive whisked PADI dive sessions and continuing education courses, making it easy for guests to explore the ocean at their own pace. Learn further about Dive More, Pay lower package. Whether you are just starting your dive trip or returning to the reef for further, Rannamaari Dive Fest 2025 offers a meaningful and memorable way to connect with the ocean, the culture, and a heritage of rejuvenescence.

This summer, CROSSROADS Maldives welcomes visitors to experience a dynamic multi-island destination that fuses unforgettable moments and ultimate hospitality. Only 20 minutes from Malé, guests have easy access to world-class resorts, varied dining establishments, and a host of activities tailored for families, friends, and couples.Until 31st August 2025, SAii Lagoon Maldives, Curio Collection by Hilton and Hard Rock Hotel Maldives welcome all residents and expatriates to experience a tropical getaway from USD 249 nett per night. The special deal comes with daily breakfast, two-way return speedboat transfers, and complete usage of the world-class facilities at both the resorts. Enhance your visit with a dining plan and discover 14 one-of-a-kind restaurants, offering everything from Asian cuisine to Mediterranean favorites. And for burger enthusiasts, be sure not to miss the short-term World Burger Tour at Hard Rock Cafe Maldives, with the Island Spiced Coconut & Curry Burger – a spicy Maldivian twist on an American icon.For those on a time crunch, SAii Beach Club is ideal for a relaxing day out. Whatever the occasion — a family day out, an adventure with friends, or a lovers' getaway — guests can enjoy any of the day packages featuring pool access, beach time, cool cocktails, and house-made gelato — everything needed for a sublime summer day in the sun. Finish the day with opulent international favorites at Terra & Mar or relish Thai-Italian fusion at Mr. Tomyam, and then relax to the beats of a live DJ as the evening slowly unfurls.For those who want to spice up some action into their island break, CROSSROADS Maldives has two GZ19 padel tennis courts that is perfect for enthusiasts of every skill level. This rapidly expanding sport draws on tennis and squash to create a fun, social means of staying active in tropical sunlight. A casual match with loved ones or an enthusiastic game with friends, the padel court provides another dynamic choice among the island's varied recreational opportunities. It is a joy of movement, togetherness, and playing at the place where the sky kisses the sea.Crafted for wellness seekers and those in need of a rejuvenation, SAii Spa is the ultimate therapeutic escape. The Maldives' double-storey spa, SAii Spa invites travellers to embark on a journey of self-love — caring for mind, body, and spirit to enable them to truly Live Well. Every treatment has been carefully created to balance the therapeutic properties of sand, sea, and local organic ingredients to induce profound relaxation and sustained wellbeing.