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The Presets Light Up Maldives Nights April 2026 Showcase Editorial

The Presets Light Up Maldives Nights April 2026 Showcase

Picture your ideal music festival- but replace muddy fields with white sand, palm trees, and ocean waters. In April 2026, world- class electronic brace The Presets will be switching stadium shows and festival suckers for an intimate beachfront string of performances at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives, furnishing the occasion for suckers to enjoy an intimate, one- of-a-kind island flight tête à- tête curated by Music in Paradise. From Coachella to Splendour in the Grass, The Presets — Kim Moyes and Julian Hamilton have played their part on the global stage. This time, still, they are doing goods differently. suckers will witness a week of sun- drenched luxury limited off by three exhilarating live performances, including a evening MC set on the beach and an exclusive rooftop party at the resort's Sunset Bar during the period of 11- 18 April 2026." We are further than thrilled to drink The Presets at Kandooma," said Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives General Manager Mark Eletr." Their energy, skill, and amazing live performances are the ideal match for our lively island atmosphere. Our guests can anticipate commodity truly unforgettable." A fabulous Act in Paradise The Presets are actually an Australian electronic music majesty career that has gauged two decades. Their advance in 2008 triple platinum- gone Apocalypso created the festival hymn" My People." With farther ARIA Awards and APRA songsmith of the Year titles, havingco- written artists analogous as the RAKA EP work with Golden Features under their belt, the brace continues to move the sound of electronic music across the globe.Their 2018 anthology HI VIZ reached iTunes' number one within hours of dropping and featured successes analogous as" Do What You Want" and" Martini," both shortlisted for prestigious Australian music awards. The Gold Experience Package Adepts can now reserve the Early Bird Gold Experience Package from A$ 3,790 per person( double share) for seven nights in a Beach Villa — further than$ 1,000 saved. The personality experience includes • 3 Nightly Exclusive Events Access • 3 Intimate Musicales • Meet & Hail with players • Professional Photo with players • Music in Paradise Drink Bag • Music in Paradise Event Bill • Event memorial t- shirt • Return shared Speedboat field transfers • Drink drink & cold kerchief on appearance • Delicious buffet breakfast each day at Kandooma Café • Tea, coffee & bottled water in- manor house, and restocked quotidian • Free snorkel trip & use of snorkelling outfit • Music in Paradise Traveller Care Guarantee

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Kajal Singh Becomes Maldives’ One Millionth Visitor of 2025 Editorial

Kajal Singh Becomes Maldives’ One Millionth Visitor of 2025

Maldives welcomed its 1 millionth tourist for the year 2025 on 7th June 2025, the quickest that a million tourists have been welcomed by the country in our country's history. The 1 millionth tourist of 2025 was Kajal Singh, who is an Indian passport holder, and she arrived in the Maldives today on IndiGo flight 6E 1131 at 12:55. She is arriving on honeymoon to Malahini Kuda Bandos. She is traveling to the Maldives for the first time.Visit Maldives, together with the Ministry of Tourism and Environment and Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), organized a special celebratory event at Velana International Airport to celebrate this historic milestone."This success overwhelms us with great pride, bearing witness to the successful achievement of our destination marketing that captures the real spirit of the Maldivian experience," said Minister for Tourism and Environment, Hon. Thoriq Ibrahim. "Reaching one million visitors at this record-breaking speed is a clear indicator of our worldwide popularity, and I seize this moment to express my sincere gratitude to all the endless efforts of every hardworking member in the tourism industry whose handwork made this success story possible."In a spirit of the nation's dedication towards sustainability within the environment, one millionth visitor Kajal was welcomed to join President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu's "Five Million Trees Planting Program." Kajal had planted a tree at Hulhulé under this national effort to address climate change, enrich biodiversity, and create an avenue for a greener Maldives for generations to come."This success is a clear sign that indeed we are moving in the right direction towards achieving H.E President Dr Mohamed Muizzu's national tourist arrival target for this year of 2.3 million," stated CEO & MD of MMPRC, Mr Ibrahim Shiuree. "We are excited to celebrate this milestone with all our stakeholders whose commitment and hard work are priceless. Our commitment does not stop here; we are constantly striving to further develop the tourism industry in the Maldives and make the Sunny Side of Life a paradise for all."The achievement of 1 millionth visitor in 2025 is a matter of pride for Maldivian tourism since it reflects the strong momentum that has been created by MMPRC's focused promotional activities. With the aftermath of the record success of just-concluded Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, where the Maldives shocked the global travel world with its robust and vibrant charm, this milestone is the testament of our enhanced global footprint and solidified key industry alliances. Supporting these activities, the current extensive Summer Campaign with multi-market reach in Europe and other major international markets is positively generating increased visibility and inducing advance bookings for summer and future winter holidays. MMPRC marketing efforts through effective campaigns, collaborations, and focused promotions are considerably raising the Maldives' international brand, enhancing confidence in bookings, and establishing it as a first-rate, year-round holiday destination.

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Revitalize Your Spirit with Float Yoga at Kandooma Editorial

Revitalize Your Spirit with Float Yoga at Kandooma

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives invites  trippers to enjoy yoga like  noway   ahead with the new  heartiness  exertion Float & Flow Yoga. Against the idyllic setting of clear blue waters, this exclusive session blends balance, movement, and  awareness on a  stage- up paddleboard( drag), for an  upping harmony with nature. Float & Flow Yoga welcomes both long- time yogis and  maximum  beginners  likewise for a 60-  nanosecond session on the resort's drag Yoga wharf. The flower- shaped floating pad has eight" petals," each supporting a drag board around a center area set away for the  schoolteacher. The class flows through soft sequences that emphasize balance, breath, and inflow. There is no better feeling than the  horselaugh and sheer bliss of drag yoga. Whether you are a  freshman yogi or a long- time  guru, being out on the water reminds us all to release, have fun, and flow with nature," states Courtney Chambers, resident Yoga educator at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives. Each Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, at 1000 am, sessions are conducted, limited to only eight  scholars per session,  furnishing a close and comforting  terrain. At least three callers must be present to conduct each session. The class cost is US$ 45 per pupil, including  levies and service charge. For callers wishing to  indurate the moment, an  redundant US$ 25 per person professional drone photography and  videotape package can be  reserved as a great  memorial.  Wear easy, casual swimwear or yoga gear and report 10  twinkles  previous to the briefing at the Perfect Wave Surf Shop. Whether in hunt of  awareness,  stir, or just a splash of joy, Float & Flow Yoga at Kandooma provides an indelible experience in detection of  tone and  ocean.

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Ayada Maldives: TripAdvisor's Premier Hotel for 2025 Editorial

Ayada Maldives: TripAdvisor's Premier Hotel for 2025

Ayada Maldives Voted among the Best in the World by TripAdvisor's 2025 Travelers' Choice AwardsMaldives Times — Ayada Maldives has won a prestigious spot in TripAdvisor's Best of the Best Hotels for 2025, an award that is given to only the top 1% of the site's 8 million global listings. The luxury private island resort was named Best of the Best in Maldives and among the world's top 25 hotels. It also won top awards in the highly regarded "Treat Yourself" category.The Travelers' Choice Best of the Best Awards by TripAdvisor identify the pinnacle of travel excellence, honoring hotels that attain repetitively higher guest experiences. Such honors are bred from a calendar year of outstanding reviews and high ratings by global guests.This new award solidifies Ayada Maldives' status as a true luxury destination and a haven of warm, personalized hospitality. Set in the unspoiled Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, the resort is a secluded retreat where every detail is meticulously crafted to promote peace, connection, and rejuvenation.From its opulent beach and overwater villas to its spas, fine dining, and awe-inspiring natural scenery, Ayada Maldives continues to redefine indulgence. For those seeking the ultimate getaway to relax, recharge, and indulge, this award-winning resort continues to stand alone.To find out more visit our website here. 

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Reconnect with Family at JW Marriott Maldives This Summer Editorial

Reconnect with Family at JW Marriott Maldives This Summer

JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Gym launches its Family Fun Summer package, calling families to reunite and make precious recollections in the untouched splendour of Vagaru Island, Shaviyani Atoll. Designed for multigenerational guests, this time- limited package is a vacation of togetherness, play, and peaceful islet life — enveloped in the thoughtful luxury and warm hospitality that set the JW Marriott standard. Family Fun Summer enhances every stay with a free Full Board upgrade, children's stays and refections included under 12, and especially named family gests all precisely designed for easy enjoyment and to leave lasting recollections. Set amidst pure strands and overwater walkways, the 60 commodious estates of the resort boast a private pool and stirring views of the Indian Ocean. Callers have an option between refined beachfront or overwater estates rounded by the services of a devoted Thakuru( butler), whose careful attention to detail ensures that everything is according to their preference.  Where Little Adventures Begin Home to one of the Maldives' largest sprat's clubs, Family by JW ™ Little Griffins kiddies' Club is a world of magic for youthful comers Anchored by a 43- bottom corsair boat and over 100 daily conditioning, the club encourages discovery, creativity, and delight for children between the periods of five and 12. Open daily from 10 AM to 930 PM, the club features everything from marine adventures and scavenger hunts to art classes and Maldivian craft classes. likewise, Little Griffins kiddies' Club also offers babysitting installations, so parents can relax while their children have a blast. A Space Just for TeensTeens can indulge in their own trendy retreat at the resort's own Teen Lounge. With a teen pool area, PlayStation, foosball, and chill- out islet- inspired décor, the chesterfield offers the ideal terrain to decompress, reconnect and make musketeers as they've their own Maldivian experience.  Relax, Recharge, and Reconnect  As youthful callers play and explore, parents are welcome to retreat to the resort's hand Gym by JW — an overwater oasis of tranquility furnishing restorative treatments that melt down both body and mind. With six couple's treatment apartments and a private luxe suite, the gym offers an idyllic retreat for relaxation and revivification.  In JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa, time together is as precious as time alone. Families can come together for cooking classes with fresh yield from the JW Garden, experience a private sand cinema under the stars, or go on a guided snorkeling safari to discover the marine life of the islet. Children can share in sandcastle structure competitions, Maldivian craft conditioning, or family yoga sessions that foster awareness and togetherness.  Dining is a collaborative festivity bond throughout the resort's five world- class caffs — Aailaa, Fiamma, Kaashi, Hashi, and Shio — each with unique flavors and air applicable for all periods. From lately made pizzas and tropical mocktails to consummately drafted tasting menus and JW Garden to Table gests , each mess is an open assignation to enjoy life's simple pleasures together.  Families are encouraged to" Come Together" and produce group gests at the JW Marriott Maldives while they're there. This gospel is restated into drafted gests that reverberate with the conception of togetherness and recognize the buoyant culture of the Maldives.  Family Sun Summer Package The package consists of diurnal rudiments like breakfast, a three- course regale and lunch for two grown-ups and children under 12 times at sharing caffs, a floating breakfast enjoyed in- manor served formerly, and a private sand regale for the entire family under the Maldivian stars. Guests also reap a 60 reduction on food charges at the resort's hand caffs, Hashi and Shio, and enjoy free use ofnon-motorized watersports to have delightful galore on the water. The package also comprises individualized service through a private Thakuru( butler) service and one complimentary 30- nanosecond photography session with one print published, to save cherished moments in heaven.For more information click the link: jwmarriottmaldives.com and book your stay now.

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Kaani Palm Beach & Grand Seaview Win 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Editorial

Kaani Palm Beach & Grand Seaview Win 2025 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice

The 2025 Tripadvisor Trippers' Choice ™ Award has been given to Kaani Palm Beach and Kaani Grand Seaview, which Kaani Hospices & Resorts is delighted to announce. The award puts both  hospices in the top 10 of  hospices worldwide, grounded on  factual  rubberneck reviews and opinions. positioned on Maafushi Island, Kaani Grand Seaview is the ultimate experience for excursionists in terms of Maldivian hospitality blended with  ultramodern comfort. Being  positioned at the  sand,  commodious apartments, and high-standard dining  installations have made the  hostel a  largely sought- after  vacation resort among excursionists seeking a true  islet experience without compromising on quality. Kaani Palm Beach, the  platoon's luxury property, features  unstopped ocean views from its elegantly furnished apartments. From its tastefully decorated apartments, Kaani Palm Beach, the platoon's opulent residence, offers unobstructed views of the ocean. Known for its rooftop  perpetuity pool, Sampa gym, and conference Hall, the  hostel gives its guests a  formerly-  by-a-lifetime  customized experience that truly embodies Maldives and its glory. " We're  veritably  thankful to our guests who took the time to partake their  gests ," CEO & MD of Kaani hospices and Resorts Abdulla Nasheed said." This award is a reflection of our  workers'  noway - ending pursuit to  give world- class service and memorable guest  gests ." Traveller's Choice Awards fete  establishments  constantly rated as high by  guests, giving callers an assurance of security when  reserving their perfect accommodation. Kaani hospices and Resorts strives to  eclipse our guests'  prospects and eagerly anticipates drinking  frequent callers and new faces  likewise for another memorable time in our hospices

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Dive into the Excitement of the Burunu Boma Fishing Tournament Editorial

Dive into the Excitement of the Burunu Boma Fishing Tournament

The BurunuBoma International Sportsfishing Tournament 2025 is now officially in session, paving the way for an stimulating three- day event between 2 May and 4 May. As a world- class inclination event, this time's event has attracted the world's stylish brigades to the country's pristine waters in the Maldives for an indelible battle. Nine top brigades left history from different places in the region and have formerly thrown their lines into action as of beforehand this morning, the functionary" lines in" time having been listed at 500 AM and" lines out" at 1830 every day. Early reports confirm that the event has demurred off with a bang, vids entered from brigades show sailfish and other species formerly caught, proving both the productivity of the Maldivian swell and the high position of competition this time. brigades are fumbling in a variety of locales throughout the Maldives, precisely named to optimize chances and punctuate the rich marine diversity of the area. The atmosphere on the water is electric, with every platoon enjoying slice- edge chops and tactics to win what's proving to be a nearly contested battle. BurunuBoma's spirit is in its vibrant transnational community, the excitement of catch and release with the special challenge the Maldivian waters offer," said Ahmed Saaif, President of Visit Maldives Club." With fishing formerly proving to be a success, we anticipate a tough competition right down to the last cast. As the event takes place over the coming many days, the BurunuBoma event continues to raise sportsfishing on the transnational stage, placing the Maldives on the list of premier destinations for marine sport and adventure.

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Discover Your Endless Summer Adventure at Milaidhoo Editorial

Discover Your Endless Summer Adventure at Milaidhoo

This summer, come to Milaidhoo and unlock a season of discovery, every day unfolding harmoniously with the ocean's beat. Welcome Endless Summer, a special deal crafted for dreamers, seekers and adventurers looking for meaning in the big, small and sometimes in between things. Located amidst the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, Milaidhoo is not just where you go but an island narrative penned especially for you.From 1st May until 31st October, the focus shifts to nature when Hanifaru Bay plays host to the incredible Manta Reunion. One of the Maldives' most enchanting sea spectacles, it features dozens of manta rays gliding and swirling gracefully in the crystal-clear waters. Our guests enjoy front-row viewing of this wonderful phenomenon, with private excursions tailored to bring you face-to-face with these majestic giants. It is a special privilege, and one that is remembered long after the summer is over.Whether you are relaxing in your own pool villa, having breakfast with unbroken ocean views, or setting out on expertly selected adventures chosen by our island tale-tellers, Endless Summer combines all the ingredients of a dream Maldivian getaway.Stay for four nights or longer and unlock a range of carefully curated inclusions that enrich your stay. Start your day with breakfast at the legendary Ocean Restaurant, enjoy à la carte dinners featuring island-inspired cuisine and unwind with daily yoga sessions that harmonize mind and spirit with nature.To celebrate the Manta Ray season, take advantage of 30% off Manta Reunion excursions - an experience not to be missed to get close to the ocean in a meaningful way. Treat yourself to 30% discount on some of our selected spa treatments or discover the abundant marine life and local culture with discounts on some of our selected group adventures. As a gesture of goodwill, you will enjoy USD 150 resort credit per room, ideal for those last-minute indulgences that make a holiday special and yours.With early check-in and late check-out (space permitting), your time in paradise just extends that little bit longer - because at Milaidhoo, every moment matters.Offer Includes:Breakfast daily at Ocean RestaurantDinner à la carte daily at Ocean Restaurant30% discount on Manta Reunion excursions30% off a carefully chosen selection of spa treatments30% discount on expertly curated group adventures and excursionsUSD 150 per room, per stay, resort creditFree daily yoga classes, timed according to the resort's scheduleEarly check-in and late check-out upon availabilityTerms & Conditions:Minimum stay of four (4) nights.The promotion is available from 1st May to 31st October 2025.This summer, let your story begin at Milaidhoo, where effortless luxury encounters the ocean's splendor, and each stay is a page in your own tale of happiness and togetherness. Want to explore more places like france, Seychelles and more. Tripguru will guide you.

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Join Us for Music Meets Paradise at ROBINSON NOON Editorial

Join Us for Music Meets Paradise at ROBINSON NOON

Special Week: "This is NOONU – Music Meets Paradise"One of the highlights last month was our not-to-be-forgotten Special Week: "This is NOONU – music meets paradise", from March 22 to 29. Every two months, we turn our island into a musical paradise, and this time was no different. For seven colour-filled days, nine phenomenal live performers brought the resort alive with energy and passion. From electrifying parties and stunning sundowner sessions to exquisite culinary experiences, it was the perfect blend of celebration, indulgence, and relaxation—truly a rare experience in the Maldives. We’re already counting down the days to the next edition in September!Game, Set, Match: New Padel Court Now OpenWe're thrilled to present a new addition to our sports facilities—a padel tennis court of our own! This fast-paced sport, a heart-pounding combination of tennis and squash, has found its ideal home in our island's sports park. Whether you're an old pro or new to the game, it's the ideal way to keep fit while living in paradise. Let the games begin!Easter Magic at ROBINSON NOONUThis Easter was one to remember! Families and guests joined us for a joyful celebration filled with fun, community spirit, and surprises. The highlight for many was the Golden Egg Hunt—featuring a golden coconut, of course. With clues from General Manager Jan every 10 minutes, excitement spread across the resort. After a spirited search, the winning coconut was discovered in our Noonu Garden, home to our fresh herbs, vegetables, and fruit.The fortunate discoverer was given a seven-day stay for two at ROBINSON NOONU! Additional fortunate visitors won stays at our resorts in Khao Lak and the revamped Club Fleesensee via our Easter raffle. Better still, the raffle proceeds went to good causes such as the Turtle Festival Lhaviyani and the Manadhoo Health Center, making everyone able to give back while enjoying themselves.Easter weekend was finished in style at the ROBCarpet with live music, champagne, canapés, and meaningful interactions. Easter from beginning to end at ROBINSON NOONU was one of joy, generosity, and memories that last a lifetime.

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2025 World Travel Awards: Hideaway Beach Resort Shines Editorial

2025 World Travel Awards: Hideaway Beach Resort Shines

Hideaway Shoreline Resort & Spa, inside the typically rich crinkle of the Haa Alifu atoll, has gotten assignments for three of the most noteworthy felicitations in the 2025 World Travel subventions Maldives' Driving Shoreline Resort, Maldives' Driving Special night Resort, and Maldives' Driving Extravagance Island Resort. The resort is bookended by North Point, the Maldives' biggest characteristic oceanfront, a crescent- shaped swath of powdered beach framed by a oil of fat tropical flora. conterminous, a surprising twofold house reef indications seaward, a active, flourishing megacity for ocean life. Step out of your estate and into an submerged macrocosm full of a show of angle, ethereal shafts, and the periodic, uncommon guitar angle – a snorkeller's and diver's dreamworld. For the valorous, fabulous plunge spots similar as' Heaven and Hell' anticipate, where Maldivian natural system at its most untouched is promised. Accommodation then's a work of space and protection. Estates andmulti-bedroom units are designedly set, giving broad shelters that are set up to oblige everybody from honeymooning couples who need hint twinkles to families and bunches who bear both association and person withdraw. The sheer greatness of space apportioned to each caller is, in itself, an exceptional luxury. For the extreme in extravagance, The hand Collection presents nineultra-luxury estates. These are n't fair estates, but dazing private homes with broad living ranges, raised benefits, actually custom fitted in- manor feasting served to your want, and the diplomatic, individualized benefit of an alloted butler – the extreme in exquisite Maldivian life. Love has its extreme oil at Hideaway. Honeymooners are empowered to type in extraordinary runners with hassles planned only for two. Picture a dream' Cinema Beneath the Stars' on the oceanfront, the delicate imbrication of the swells serving as the soundtrack to your claim private webbing, total with popcorn and Champagne. Or set out on the Hideaway Grandness, a 65- bottom extravagance yacht, for an elite ocean experience. The resort exceeds prospects at turning life's point of reference twinkles – it's a proposition, an commemoration, a pledge reestablishment – into extraordinarily individual, unforgettably uncommon twinkles against the decor of paradise. Hideaway's enduring commitment to brilliance proceeds to sparkle through its extraordinary feasting hassles. Callers have the delight to enjoy in high- end flavors at the Desert theater , the resort's upmarket eating volition including a hand menu that serves as a corner to culinary virtuoso, made to bait indeed the most advanced tastes. For aliment settlers, Hideaway too offers a primary buffet café , à la carte beaneries to elect from, similar as a buoyant teppanyaki honey melee where cookers engage with an action- packed live appear, and a sharp Asian combination café advertising extraordinary flavors from around the mainland. Adding to the feeling of well- being is the Hideaway Gym, a green withdraw settled among the leafage. specifics are then changed into palpable observances, upheld by the outside music of takes off and birdsong, which insure significant unwinding, mending, and restoration for body and mind. Away from its rich apartments and cuisine, Hideaway is too popular for its world- class diversion services, which give guests with bottomless conceivable issues for dynamic entertainment. The endless diversion center comprises two tennis courts, a Padel court, badminton in an inner court, high- tech golf test system, and a putting green, with instigative services for sports- suckers of each stripe and smatterings more. Circumvented by the lovely turquoise ocean and encompassing characteristic islet settings, each hone or diversion is turned into an unequaled involvement combining slip and characteristic splendor. For those who organize heartiness indeed whereas on occasion, the resort’s fully set exercise center offers a inviting and propelling space, guaranteeing that good and heartiness schedules can do nonstop amid your remain in paradise. Being a veritable doorkeeper of common extravagance, Hideaway Shoreline Resort & Gym remains the encapsulation of ultramodern Maldivian benevolence. Its unparalled combination of normal splendor, add up to disposition, and warm- hearted benefit has made a adored haven. These assignments are a reflection of the resort's long- lasting ubiquity and the extraordinary hassles in store for those who discover heaven in its most genuine frame.

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Mr. Fardeen Khan's Adventure at Atollia by Centara Hotels & Resorts With Family Editorial

Mr. Fardeen Khan's Adventure at Atollia by Centara Hotels & Resorts With Family

Atollia by Centara hospices & Resorts proudly announces its rise as the Maldives' top luxury and family entertainment destination,  lately drinking  Bollywood actor Mr. Fardeen Khan and his family as special guests.  The Khan family savored the wonder of our binary-  islet haven,  delighting  everything from our thrilling waterpark complex to the varied epicurean adventures at Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives and Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives.  A One- of-a-Kind Binary- islet Adventure Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives This  islet haven in North Male Atoll is the perfect combination of contemporary Thai hospitality and an cornucopia of chances for family fun and  fellowship. Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives For discerning  trippers in hunt of refined recreation, it's the ultimate retreat of serenity in which Maldivian splendor and Thai hospitality are beautifully  intermingled into one resplendent symphony of community.  With this innovative binary- resort design, Atollia repositions the Maldives as a global destination with ? Unmatched family fun ? Gourmet dining delights ? Luxury apartments with Thai hospitality ? Varied conditioning for all tastes and  periods We drink  excursionists from around the globe to  witness Atollia's  plushly woven shade of  gests  where each moment turns into a treasured memory.

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Join Cinnamon Hotels for Earth Day 2025 Celebrations! Editorial

Join Cinnamon Hotels for Earth Day 2025 Celebrations!

Cinnamon hospices & Resorts Maldives invited the guests of its  islet resorts to  share in several important events in honor of Earth Day 2025, which  rounded  this time's theme" Our Power, Our Earth." Every resort commemorated the day with events aimed at fostering sustainability,  recognizing the natural world, and  securing the delicate ecosystems that  compass them. Although the resort has  strict  programs against the use of plastic, polythene, and fishing nets, currents in the ocean tend to bring ghost nets and other  ocean trash from other places. Levies and staff entered the water, gently clearing matted trash from the corals and  ocean bed, an act ofeco-guardianship directly  serving the health and long- term survival of the  islet's vibrant reef. For the resort,  sweats add up toward the larger  thing of supporting marine life and encouraging sustainable tourism. Meanwhile, at Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives, the morning started with a tree- planting session by the  sand which was adequately attended by in- resort guests and resort  platoon. The  exertion reflected a collaborative  pledge to make a greener  hereafter since saplings were being planted under the Maldivian sun. Evening  regale saw the resort host an educational  donation to guests, taking note of the Environmental, Social, and Governance( ESG) conditioning that were accepted in the  former time. It  handed a moment of reflection on success, a  memorial of the sustainability values of the resort, and increased participation. Tree planting on the  islet teamed up with  sand cleaning as conditioning that reflected the two-rounded pledge of the resort to save marine diversity, as well as enhancing  verdure on land. Both events stood out as  witnesses to the  fidelity of the resort to  factual active and ongoing  keep of its  girding  terrain. Earth Day 2025 was not  simply a day on the  timetable and that reflected because it was a point of collaborative harmony,  mindfulness, and action. Through involving their guests in  similar meaningful  gests , Cinnamon hospices & Resorts Maldives continues to  inseminate the culture where sustainability becomes part of the  islet life, making it enduring for the coming generations as well.

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Joins Milaidhoo Maldives in commemorating Earth Day 2025 with intentional action and a growing dedication to sustainability Editorial

Joins Milaidhoo Maldives in commemorating Earth Day 2025 with intentional action and a growing dedication to sustainability

Then at Milaidhoo Maldives, nature is n't just the setting. It's what it's each about. We live by esteeming and conserving the world around us, and every aspect of our adventure is invested with this ethic. On Earth Day, we extended that commitment further, gathering guests, staff and community for a day of substantial, sincere action.  As part of our commitment to contributing appreciatively to the world's terrain, we're pleased to advertise that Milaidhoo is the only Maldivian islet featured on the transnational Earth Day platform, a testament to our uninterrupted commitment to responsible and conscious hospitality.  The day began on the islet of Kudarikilu, which is close to us, when our marine biologist, Nairika Bharucha and some of the Milaidhoo Family members, were warmly entered by Mr Ahem Firaag, the Amusement star at the original primary academy. In discussion with a eager followership of further than 50 scholars, she gave an engaging donation about the need for conservation of our world, specifically pressing the vulnerable ecosystem of the Maldives and the goods of climate change on our oceanic world.  The address invoked introspective questions and spirited debate, challenging kiddies to examine themselves as guardians of their islet haven. The talk concluded with a conventional cutlet- slice form, accompanied by a sand clean- up in which the academy, families, and Milaidhoo platoon united in a collaborative act of preservation.  While some of our groups were meeting unborn game- changers in Kudarikilu, Milaidhoo guests had the occasion to come a part of a tree planting form, enhancing straight down the rich, green ecosystem that characterizes our islet. As its native close cover, Milaidhoo provides haven to indigenous wildlife, ranging from curious geckos to majestic herons and fruit batons gliding still over. Conservation of this natural niche is central to our faith, and planting trees was a emblematic as much as a material move in that direction.  Throughout the alternate half of the day, the whole Milaidhoo Family gathered to share in a comprehensive islet clean- up. As an islet community, we're reminded daily about just how important we live with nature and how much we must watch for it. Earth Day presented us with a chance to reconnect not just with our terrain, but with our participated sense of purpose.  Our Earth Day enterprise are just a portion of our overall, ongoing commitment to being sustainable. Through coral reef form enterprise and recovering waste, reducing single- use plastic and helping out original directors and reducing single- use plastics, we're continually doing everything in our power to help Milaidhoo continue to be a haven for nature to thrive. We fete that luxury lies in simplicity, authenticity and stewardship. It's not about serving an inconceivable break, it's about creating a difference to the world and the people we encounter.  For us at Milaidhoo, the most stunning gests are those that pay it forward. And in the coming times, we're committed to securing the islet, the ocean and the earth we're blessed to live on.

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Celebrate Easter at Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort Editorial

Celebrate Easter at Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort

Mercure Maldives Kooddoo has dared to go bold with its Easter 2025 celebration, turning up the heat on its already provocative theme, Bunnies Gone Wild. Initially previewed as a fun adults-only affair, the celebration has now been upgraded to a Playboy-inspired celebration; one that calls out to guests to experience a new form of self-expression, sensuality, and freedom, unlike anything seen in the Maldives. The resort had previously launched a week-long Easter schedule featuring colorful entertainment, hedonistic dining, and poolside-themed activities. But in an inspired, revolutionary break from tradition, Mercure Maldives Kooddoo has revamped the entire atmosphere of the event, adding a seductive spin inspired by the iconic Playboy lifestyle.While still grounded in good taste and elegance, the recently upgraded program adds aspects of glamour, audacity, and a measure of provocation, making the experience very much more than mere holiday festivities. This is no longer merely an Easter happening, it's a bespoke getaway for adults to be free to discover, indulge and have fun without restraint. The Playboy-inspired turn of events allows Mercure Maldives to produce that fantasy in an elegant yet exciting manner. It's a first-ever in the Maldives. During the week, visitors can look forward to seductive touches infused into every experience, from cheeky in-villa surprises and risqué gift boxes to upscale versions of the resort's activities, including the Bunnies Gone Wild pool party, after-dark DJ soirees, and mixology classes that now have a flirtatious twist. This new direction not only alters the visual and tactile sense of the Easter period, but it also repositions what type of narrative a Maldivian holiday can convey. Visitors are encouraged to enter a zone where playfulness is without fear, where individuality is embraced, and where the boundaries between luxury and playfulness are wonderfully muddled.Relaxation and wellness continue to be essential, with sound healing, Watsu therapy, and yoga sessions providing visitors with balance in the midst of this intense energy. But even those are being treated with an intimacy and mood that mirror the deeper themes of freedom and connection.With this ultimate reveal of its upgraded Easter program, Mercure Maldives Kooddoo takes center stage in innovative resort storytelling in the Maldives. By being bold enough to do what others wouldn't, it not only guarantees a stay, but an experience that will leave an indelible mark.

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Tradition Meets Luxury at JW Marriott Editorial

Tradition Meets Luxury at JW Marriott

An exclusive dinner celebration of gastronomic excellence and Champagne heritage is in store on April 29, 2025, as JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa collaborates with the illustrious Champagne Delamotte for an elegant dinner event within the Wine Room of Aailaa— the resort's all-day dining restaurant that overlooks the ocean. Host for the evening is Grégoire Blanc, Export Manager for Champagne Salon and Champagne Delamotte in Asia. With his London, Hong Kong, and Sydney background, Mr. Blanc offers extensive experience and passion to the forefront, bestowing individualized insight on the art, nuance, and history behind each pour. A Celebration of Heritage and Terroir Founded in 1760, Champagne Delamotte is one of the oldest houses in the area, characterized by a steadfast commitment to quality and expressive, terroir-focused winemaking. Carrying on the name of its founder, Delamotte crafts champagnes in uncompromising simplicity—each bottle bearing the signature personality of the Côte des Blancs and the poise of powerful, effervescent Chardonnays. For one evening, the company will have the unique privilege to indulge in this heritage, every course specially served to highlight the subtle nuances of Delamotte's award-winning cuvées. Throughout the evening, a sophisticated progression of champagnes—NV Delamotte Brut, NV Delamotte Blanc de Blancs, NV Delamotte Rosé, and 2018 Delamotte Blanc de Blancs—selected specially by Grégoire Blanc to harmonize with the evening's five-course menu. Delamotte feels champagne should be a language that everyone speaks—gourmets and naturally inquisitive individuals included. On this premise, the house aims to make each taste experience luxurious yet accessible. Deep at its core is a spirit of happiness, simplicity, and sharing—captured in the words "Vive et me ama": Live and love me. This partnership is proof of our dedication to offering depth and richness to our guests' experiences," opines Mohit Dembla, General Manager, JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa. "With Champagne Delamotte's heritage and culinary sophistication of our skilled chefs collaborating, we aspire to deliver an evening experience that is sophisticated but also unforgettable in nature.

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