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In 2024, Halloween will be celebrated on Thursday, the 31st of October, and JA Manafaru extends a warm welcome to everyone to celebrate the ‘spooky season’ in Maldives on its stunning private island perfectly blending excitement and serenity against the backdrop of beautiful beaches and verdant tropical landscapes.On this occasion in the Maldives, the property is going to be changed into an October festival themed more like a Halloween celebration with some traditions that are hauntingly scary fused with the islands tropical beauty, featuring activities and culinary experiences suitable for all age groups.Kids can have tons of fun at TheCoolZone, a children’s club designed for action, and on this occasion, full of Halloween-related activities such as Games, Pumpkin carving and candy hunt and dance Halloween Disco. This is a fun and entertaining time for all the families to share and bond with each other in a warm and cheerful environment.If you're a fan of exotic cuisines, then the Halloween Seafood Barbecue will be the right place for you. Yes, you are right – seafood and local delicacies will be beautifully cooked as always, but there is going to be an eerie atmosphere this time. Resort offers a number of fine restaurants with a range of menus that include both local foods and international cuisine with a great variety of desserts and kids’ fun buffets as well. Multi-award winning at the World Travel Awards, JA Manafaru guarantees that all the seafood is sustainable and that the cows and chickens are free range, so guests can indulge themselves without feeling guilty about it. Local culture and cuisine are also available for the guests’ enjoyment throughout the holiday, in the form of Malaafaiy evenings and culinary classes taught by the Executive Chef of the resort, Chef Moosa, who is Maldivian.Tis the season of Halloween but still wellbeing and sustainability remain at the foremost goals of the resort. Guests can relax in soothing treatments at The Calm Spa Sanctuary available as Wellness Your Way Retreat programs. Apart from bespoke Wellness Your Way retreats there are free activities such as a DIY Facelift and a Bathtub Tea Making Class that are interesting and enjoyable way of pampering oneself.In an effort to embrace and experience the local culture fully, the guests have been advised to pay a visit to the cultural museum that showcases the magnificence of the Maldives history and its people.

The latest update from Dusit Thani Maldives is the introduction of a new photo studio ‘Memories by Creatica’ in its premises to enable the guests catch and keep their favorite moments in the beautiful island. This partnership with Creatica Private Limited is intended to deliver luxury, artistry and amazing guest experience, giving the tourists professional photography and cinematography which captures their awe-inspiring stay. 'Memories by creatica' is an exceptional service which allows the guests to convert their stay into a beautiful visual story. The studio offers a range of bespoke photography and videography including family sessions, couple shoots, engagement, wedding plus events and others. No matter if enjoying a special occasion or a simple romantic getaway, every moment at the Dusit Thani Maldives is captured for posterity.The main goal of the studio is to showcase every client’s individual narrative. Specializing in environmental portraiture, the photography team with its unparalleled experience of several decades is able to create an atmosphere that allows one to capture even the most natural and the most candid moments. From traditional still photography to motion pictures, a range of services is offered to the guests where they can view their experience in Maldives through the glass called ‘Memories by Creatica,’ which holds a photo film inside it.Three highly skilled photographers lead the creative team at “Memories by Creatica”:Athif, the senior photographer, brings over 10 years of experience and specializes in fine art, drone, and wedding photography. His portfolio extends to sports and travel photography, showcasing the Maldives’ beauty from diverse angles.Hisham, another senior photographer with over 7 years of experience, is known for his traditional and surreal photography styles. He excels in destination weddings and themed photoshoots, capturing vivid colors and impeccable compositions that highlight the island’s natural beauty.Sharoof, with 4 years of experience, focuses on travel and drone photography, offering fresh perspectives. Using full-frame DSLR cameras and cutting-edge equipment, he ensures each image is of the highest standard.Equipped with advanced technology such as Canon 5D Mark 4, Sony Alpha 7 III, and DJI Mavic Air 3, the crew promises to deliver perfection in every shot. From the blue of the waters to the yellow of the sunsets, every photograph captures the Maldives in its raw and beautiful texture.Understanding that the stay for each guest is distinct, “Memories by Creatica” provides adoring various photography packages on various occasions. Besides the ardent honeymooners and the visiting families, wedding parties the studio does everything including small simple flattering sessions to large extravagant dos.For any couple, the Wedding and Pre Wedding Photography packages are creative yet classy, even introducing drone photography to capture breathtaking images of the island from above. Families and even groups may also request for portrait sessions that capture the essence of these investments with the beautiful Maldives as the perfect setting to take memorable photographs.With a wide array of standard packages, the studio also offers guests the option of customization. Whether it is a shoot based on a theme or one that takes place at dawn, the team crafts unique ideas so that there is something for everyone.In addition to improving guest experience, the introduction of “Memories by Creatica” helps in creating opportunities for collaboration with other resorts and companies. The studio specializes in corporate photography for events, destination weddings and marketing provided at an international level with the strong emphasis on Maldivian hospitality.As a collaborator, “Memories by Creatica” brings in unparalleled skills in visual storytelling with a special focus on hospitality photography. The team is capable of managing any event regardless of its size and properly captures each and every detail of the event through creativity.Situated strategically close to the resort’s Activity Centre, the photo studio is positioned in such a way that enables all the visitors to reach it without any hustle. Guests may look at some sample portfolios and meet a photographer in order to organize a photo shoot. There is a resort staff member in charge who helps to handle all of the logistics, whether it is arranging location for a shoot or transportation, so that one can sit back and enjoy the process.Nothing beats the experiences that you can click into pages when you visit Dusit Thani Maldives. Thanks to “Memories by Creatica,” families can walk away with well framed and printed photographs that they will treasure for decades to come. Be it a last minute picture taken at the beaches or a carefully designed wedding photo book, the creativity in paradise studio offers the best of photography like no other studio in the world.

Kandima Maldives is elevating the activity level within the resort by introducing “Fast Track,” the first and only professionally equipped electric go-kart track in the entire Maldives. Overlooking the magnificent Indian Ocean, this 500 meter long track is the longest and the only fastest karting track that offers the most exhilarating experience in the area, suitable even for young children and non-hardcore fans. It is set to officially launch on November 15, 2024, and Kandima has focused on extending this unique appeal even further by incorporating active and entertainment elements to its offerings in an all-inclusive family destination. Fast Track guarantees eye-popping experiences targeting people of different age groups and is clearly a favorite with children.Reaching a top speed of 80 km/h, twelve exhilarating twists and turns and an eco-friendly electric go-karting system, Fast Track is more than just go-karting - it’s a high-speed excursion in paradise. Fast Track, the first and longest asphalt track in the Maldives presents 500m of asphalt which is filled with action in every corner making every lap a prolonged enjoyment for the racers.According to studies¹, the year 2025 is referred to as ‘the year of collective adventure’ basing these on the collective travel trends emerging presently. There is an increasing emphasis on ‘experiencing things with other people, rather than always doing things alone’, which can be seen in travel trends all over the world.The Kandima resorts are focused on both safety and comfort by providing purpose built karts proper seating adjustment, safety barriers and full seat belts. Marshal posts along the track have been strategically positioned so that racers can enjoy the suspense without fear. The meticulousness of these details coupled with the capability of Kandima to offer great service and intense creativity of design makes Fast Track artificially active fun oriented for all the guests visiting Maldives.You are a seasoned racer or a novice Fast Track avails various settings to enable everyone to have fun. Speed adjustments allow the karts to cater for juniors, families and adrenaline junkies. Kandima will also introduce Mini Grand Prix and Grand Prix packages for those who want to chase a little more excitement with qualifiers, gridding and racing altogether.Prior to every session, a complete safety briefing is delivered regaling every participant on the karting themselves as well as track and driving skills, principles, and techniques in order to have fun without risking safety measures the entire time.As a reflection of Kandima’s commitment towards sustainability, the karts are sophisticatedly and purely electric, creating a magnificent adventure without any environmental pollution. This form of racing is in tandem with Kandima’s sustainable practice enabling guests to engage in the thrill of racing without compromising the beauty of the island.Fast Track incorporates Kandima's definitive style and gorgeous views of the Indian Ocean along with a state-of-the-art track which assures a wonderful racing experience. This exceptional site allows guests to be among the first to take the track and create indelible racing memories. The above-mentioned development is destined to transform the scope of island holidays in Kandima as per Althaf Mohamed Ali, the Chief Operating Officer at Pulse Hotels & Resorts. “We are happy to inform you that we are launching the longest asphalt go-kart track in the Maldives which is also the first of its kind beautifully located along the ocean and perfectly suited for family and adventure-lovers.” “This is an exciting enhancement for the resort’s offering to everyone as it adds some fun activities for teens, couples, and entire families.” “We are aiming to provide activities that will ensure maximum guest satisfaction in our picturesque tropical environment.”As part of broadening its entertainment options, Kandima is set to introduce “PlaySpace” in 2025, which will be an immersive entertainment center with classic arcade games, VR, bowling, escape rooms, and more for the enjoyment of adolescents, grownups, and families. This extension will consolidate the image of Kandima as the premier lifestyle hub of any kind of tourist.Fast Track’s go-karting sessions are available for $35 for a 10-min session. There are special packages for couples, families, and groups. Taking into consideration the whole Maldivian experience, studios are sold at a starting price of $425 per night on Full Board basis while Beach Villas go for $620 on the same rate.

Maldives serves as a dream destination for photography lovers. With its serene yet calm waters, white sand beaches, and luxurious yet comfortable water villas, it serves as a paradise that surely needs to be captured that remains in your life for a long time. Whether you are a photography lover who possesses a high-quality DSLR or smartphone, here are some photography tips that ensure your Maldives vacation pictures are nothing but stunning. Golden timingMaldives is well-known for its mesmerizing sunset and sunrise, along with various best water villa in Maldives, providing a perfect chance for you to capture stunning shots. Just after sunrise and before sunset, you could capture the vibrant yet attractive golden hues in the atmosphere that offer a warm and soft glow over the entire landscape. This offers stunning contrast between ocean, sky, and land, and this natural beauty seems to be good to capture views of serene water villas and beaches. Achieve a golden opportunity to capture the stunning horizon as the sun dips into the ocean, creating mirror-like reflections into water. Best places to visitMaldives is home to various worthwhile locations that allow you to capture its beauty. You could capture the best places in the Maldives that possess exotic views, especially at night, offering a calm scenery that seems like a fairytale. Capture the locations that possess lush greenery along with enchanting coral reefs, offering you the best backdrop for underwater photography. And, if you are staying in a water villa, ensure to capture these iconic villas. Attractions framing in MaldivesWhile capturing photos of iconic attractions in Maldives for tourist, framing gets crucial. Ensure to make use of natural elements, as it offers attractive frames in your image, like swaying palm trees, or the silhouettes of boats that are anchored in water. This technique adds depth and it attracts you towards it, making you want to capture it. If you dive underwater, capture exotic underwater marine life along with vivid coral reefs. Maldives is a paradise place that provides best opportunities for various activities, so carry a waterproof camera that easily takes underwater shots. Luxurious resortsMaldives is home to the world's best luxurious resorts, and many resorts are well–known for their enchanting surroundings and luxurious design. Capturing 5 star resorts in Maldives enables you to showcase the verdant beauty of your staycation in Maldives. These resorts offer golden chances to capture both close-ups and wide-angle shots. Its private decks, infinity pools, and over-water pools serve as the best photography points. Make these captured moments more exotic just by shooting it from ground level to match the scale of villas in contrast with the endless ocean’s horizon. Drone photographyIf you carry a drone with you, Maldives serves as one of the most exotic places to make use of it. Aerial shots truly reveal the beauty of various attractions in Maldives for tourist, like the unique pattern of coral reefs, and the way the islands seem to float in water. But, be cautious of local regulations that relate with drone usage, as some resort areas possess some type of restrictions. ConclusionMaldives offers you an unique experience that is highly rewarding, with a proper combination of exotic 5 star resorts, enchanting attractions, and picture-perfect landscapes. Whether you are capturing the best places in the Maldives or the exotic beauty of a water villa, these tips would surely make your vacation memorable, as you possess high-quality images of every location. So, pack up your bags along with a proper-working camera, and be ready to capture the heavenly beauty of Maldives. 

This 31st October, JA Manafaru invites visitors to celebrate Halloween on their dazzling all-natural private island, capable chilling fun amid perfect beaches and lush vegetation. From thrilling activities to pleasant dining, the resort is transforming into a Halloween wonderland for all ages.Younger visitors are in for a luxury 2024 Halloween! TheCoolZone kids’ club will host a fun-filled day featuring Halloween-themed games, pumpkin carving, candy collection and a thrilling Halloween Disco. This present a fantastic chance for families to bond while enjoys a lovely atmosphere modified just for them.Guests can leap into a Halloween Seafood Barbecue that promises to delight their taste buds with a spooky dinner beautifully adorned for the occasion. The resort offers high-quality dining options that emphasize both local and global cuisines. Guests can have completely grilled seafood and signature household specialties, along with an alluring dessert selection and a special buffet planned just for kids. The resort’s focal point on ethical practice ensures that every dish is organized with responsibly source seafood and morally raises meats, making every meal both meticulous and luscious. Throughout their stay, guests are confident to immerse themselves in the reliable Maldivian culture with a chance to enjoy Malaafaiy nights and cooking classes with Maldivian administrative Chef Moosa.While acceptance the spirit of Halloween 2024, JA Manafaru ruins resolute in its responsibility to wellness and sustainability. Guests can relax at The Calm Spa Sanctuary, where rejuvenate treatment wait. They can also participate in modified Wellness Your Way Retreat programmes or join gracious activities like a DIY Facelift and Bathtub Tea Making Class to increase recreation and self-care through their settle. Guests can also discover the cultural museum to hear about the rich legacy of this spectacular archipelago.Safe your stay at JA Manafaru 2024 Halloween and have a mesmerizing escape on this fascinating private natural island, full with an exciting seaplane journey to begin your escapade.

Nature’s Playground come breathing with nature’s essentials – earth, air, water, fire – as well the strange, the corporeal, and the out of this globe this Christmas and New Year.Niyama Private Islands Maldives is a fascination in personality in every mode – strolling luminous white sands, swimming pleasant ocean, dining in treetops, and spa-ing overlooking the Indian Ocean. This year, this natural loveliness – already outside imagination – becomes delicate, covered with the unusual of the four essentials.The season begin with conventional Christmas magic – a glittery tree, carols, a Christmas market with food, drink, arts and crafts, and offerings to obtain for loved ones. Christmas Eve is then a dissolute affair at blazing Dune, with not just turkey, but also lobster, oysters, exotic game roasting over the fire, while the dessert place overflows with shred pies, stollen, panettone, Christmas pudding and a Yule log. Christmas Day continue with a surprise visit from Santa, who arrives in true Maldivian mode on a jet ski bearing gifts. Next is lunch, absolutely unconventional with a six-course testing menu serve six metres beneath the ocean’s surface at Subsix: while the gastronomy is beautiful, the company is incredible, with schools of butterflyfish and sea turtles immediate. The following days are packed with unrestrained extravagance in the form of chef dinner with celebrity stars, mixologist shivering cocktails, rum and reggae night, Latin spice, and submarine glow parties. Nothing compare, although, to the variety of New Year’s Eve, the non-stop party start at sunset. Cocktails will be serving on the seashore, followed by a Gala Dinner. Performers flown in from around the globe will entertain with amazing dance and audacious acrobatics. As the clock strike midnight, the firework is let slack, as is the champagne to toast with. The dancing then continues until sunrise, fuelled by the mesmerizing beats of the DJ. During the festive season, as always, Niyama will flurry with activity. While adults can enjoy faction classes, training with World Fitness champ and tennis pros, and holistic curing at the haven Drift spa, little ones are reserved engaged with gingerbread creation, fun and games at the Maldives’ most excite kids’ club. 

Ifuru Island Maldives has announced the begin of four incredible island retreats: Three 20- Bedroom Family Retreats and the extroverted 32-Bedroom Island Reserve, which is the leading of its type in the globe.Perfectly planned for families and groups looking for memorable experiences in Maldives, these retreats offer a delicate merge of lavishness, console and stifling escapade. Whether you’re looking to unwind in way or board on thrilling excursion, Ifuru Island promises an outstanding escape for everybody.20-Bedroom Family RetreatsThe 20-Bedroom Family Retreat features three delightful units: Ocean Retreat Island Reserve, Island Retreat Reserve, and Seaside Retreat Island Reserve. Each unit is planned with five enjoyable duplexes, present two spacious rooms upstairs and two downstairs, create the great space for families to attach and relax.Guests can meet in the vivacious private outside social lounge, ideal for division meals, sipping cocktail, and enjoy the amusement of loved ones. Whether sharing stories over cocktail or appealing in gracious competition, this retreat is where appreciated recollections are prepared. Experience the ideal blend of console and togetherness in this peaceful escape!32-Bedroom Island ReserveFor larger gathering, the 32-Bedroom Island Reserve, feature the wonderful Reef Retreat Island Reserve, accommodate every require. Each beautifully furnished set serve as a haven of console, planned to allow visitors to unwind in chic. With stunning views and assets of comfortable facilities, this reserve is ideal for big families and group looking for their own piece of paradise. Enjoy large existing areas, outstanding service, and the great backdrop for creating long-lasting memories jointly!Both retreats come prepared with a variety of thrilling facilities, ensuring that every stay is nothing short of wonderful:Welcome Goodies: Guests are greeted with a humid island greeting in all suites.Group Transfers: Private domestic transfers are providing for 50 to 60 visitors, perfect for those arriving on the equal flight.Personal Island Buddy: Each collection is assigning a fanatical Buddy to make sure all their requirements are met.Family Sunset Cocktails & BBQ: Families can divide a memorable evening in the Sunken Lounge.Cocktail & Mocktail Class: Guests have the chance to shake effects up and discover to mix pleasant drinks jointly.The Waterfront Lunch & Sunset Hi-Tea: They can delight in a luscious lunch follow by tea on the deck.Choose Your Adventure: Guests can choose among a sunset cruise or a local island tour through their stay.Scavenger Hunt: They can unleash their feasible strength with a fun searcher hunt.Wellness Activities: Relaxation is hopeful with group yoga or sound healing session.Sports & Recreation: Guests can play seashore volleyball or entrance the tennis/flexible court.Tree Planting Activity: A cheering tree planting experience allows them to give reverse to the atoll.Movie Night: Guests can enjoy a cozy film night at the private cinema.Photo Session: Memories can be capture with a 20-minute photo reel session.Laundry Service: Complimentary laundry for five pieces per room keeps wardrobe fresh.Departure Gift: A sweet memento of their island escape awaits guests upon departure.Located just moments from perfect sandy shores and see-through waters, the retreats invite visitors to discover beach activities, immerse themselves in local culture, or just relax under the sun. Whether scheduling a family meeting, a celebration, or a chance to reconnect, the 20-Bedroom Family Retreat and 32-Bedroom Island Reserve provide the ideal backdrop for laughter, love, and memorable experience.Ifuru Island Maldives features 147 sundown suites and villas, 6 dining options, with 2 signature restaurants and 4 bars, offering a 24-hour first-class All-Inclusive experience. Additionally, it is house to the Maldives’ first permanent Skydive dropzone.

Bandos Maldives is renowned as one of the best dive resorts in the area, boasting an extraordinary house reef known as one of the best in North Malé Atoll.  This tropical heaven invite adventurer to discover its underwater wonder while enjoys the calm of island life, truly brilliant the “Island of Hospitality”.With over 40 dive sites within easy attain, the resort offers an unbelievable array of diving opportunities, each site showcasing the wonderful beauty and varied marine life of the Maldives. Renowned as a Best Dive Resort at the TTM Awards and Gala 2024, this award reflect the resort’s secure to delivering outstanding and advanced diving experience in Maldives.Longest Dive Centre In MaldivesDive Bandos, the longest-established dive centre in the Maldives, bring years of familiarity in present guests an extraordinary diving experience. As an award-winning ability and an affiliate of the globally renowned PADI International Resort Association, Dive Bandos provide an inclusive range of PADI-certified courses for everybody, from beginners to those looking to advance their skills. These courses are taught by multilingual instructors fluent in English, German, Italian, French, Japanese, and Chinese. With various exciting escapade dives, captivating night dive and unique courses for young explorers, the resort provides unique opportunities for everybody to explore and discover the amazing underwater beauty of the Maldives. The Dive Centre also features a large facility prepared with air-conditioned audiovisual classrooms, a collection, hot water showers, and large storage space rooms, provide a relaxed and suitable experience for divers. The team is dedicated to attractive guests’ sympathetic of marine ecosystems and safe diving practices through interactive session that tutor on underwater life, the magnitude of protection, and effective technique for preserving these frail environment. At Bandos Maldives, there’s so much more than just diving, present a selection of accommodation, from ultra-exclusive Water Villas to comfortable Standard Rooms for the visitors to unwind. The delightful dining options showcase the rich flavors of the Maldives along with global dishes that demand to a variety of taste. For those looking to revitalize, the spa provide a variety of peaceful treatment that refresh both body and spirit. Guests can dive into thrilling water sports or board on captivating excursion, including wonderful sunset cruises.A tour to Bandos Maldives will carry your Maldives dream to life, with a collection of diving opportunities set beside a charming tropical background that entirely balances escapade and tranquil serenity.

A current study conducted by a team of researchers from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, has recognized Kuredu Island Resort and Spa as the leading known breeding colony for White-Tailed Tropicbirds, locally famous as Dhandifulhu Dhooni (in Dhivehi), in the Maldives.This invention underscores the significant role of seabirds in maintain the health and flexibility of atoll ecosystem, mainly coral reefs.Seabirds, beside with sharks, rays, and sea turtles, play an essential role in the environmental stability of atolls. Recent studies have confirmed that coral reefs surrounding atoll islands with nesting seabirds reveal better health, biodiversity, and pliability to climate change. Kuredu, famous for its perfect beauty and assurance to environmental protection, has emerged as a beacon of trust for these regal birds.“Kuredu Island Resort has shaped a safe haven for seabirds,” remark Dr. Sebastian Steibl of the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Auckland. "With well over 800 nests of White-Tailed Tropicbirds, we reaffirm Kuredu's impact as a haven for these incredible birds."The study reveals that Kuredu is not only one of the largest known breeding colonies for tropicbirds in the Maldives but also one of the largest documented atoll breeding sites for the White-Tailed Tropicbird in the world. The island’s protection efforts, coupled with the melodious coexistence of resort visitors and staff with the nesting seabirds, have contributed to the thriving population of these avian wonder.“On Kuredu, these white-tailed tropicbirds are safeguarded from threats, thus ensuring that breeding takes place uninterruptedly in the natural fragments of the atoll forest, added Sebastian. The importance of Kuredu Island as a sanctuary for seabirds extends outside its seashore. The existence of a blooming tropicbird colony holds the assure of rewilding other atolls in the Maldives, nurturing the restoration of the essential association between island and coral reefs.“We are hopeful that the achievement of our protection initiative will inspire related efforts across the Maldivian islands”, said Mohamed Solah, leader Operating Officer at Crown and Champa Resorts.As Kuredu Island continues to winner environmental stewardship, its recognition as the leading known breeding colony for tropicbirds in the Maldives stands as evidence to the power of protection and shared action in preserving our planet’s biodiversity equally on land and underwater.

Experience the festive season at SO/ Maldives, on the façade row and familiarity "Festive Glam" is a stylish celebration of fashion, style, and advanced flair set amidst the pristine beauty of Maldives' tropical heaven. From luxurious events to memorable performance, this is the wonderful destination for a thrilling escape to end 2024 and loop in the New Year with sophistication.Celebrations get underway on December 20, 2024, with a spectacular Tree Lighting Ceremony. As the sun sets, spectator the atoll runway come alive with blink lights and a stylish festive fashion announcement, setting the ideal tone for a stunning holiday season in Maldives.On December 24, join us for a surprising Christmas Eve Celebration at the iconic The Citronelle Beach. Revel in the grace of the season as the beach transform into a chic runway, ideal for a sunset of festivities, style and excitement.Prepare for the most fashionable interpretation of tradition as Santa Claus arrives in true SO/ Maldives style. Expect nothing less than an attractive and amazing entry that will charm visitors of all ages, bring the festival strength to life.Get ready for the critical New Year’s Eve Celebration on December 31 at the Lazuli Beach Club. Begin with a welcome at sunset, where you’ll toast to the final moments of 2024 with a stunning view. As night falls, enjoy the Last Feast of 2024 at the beach, feature epicure delights in a wonderful location. The sunset will amaze with an array of live performance, plus a saxophonist, violinist, DJ, magician, fire dancer, and live band, build up to a grand firework show and countdown. The party is to be continued with the most memorable After Party, during which visitors will have the possibility of dancing till the night end and by then enter the year 2025 in the glamour.Welcome 2025 in true SO/ Maldives fashion with a generous New Year’s Day Brunch. Spoil in a dissolute increase of culinary creation, location the tone for a stylish and generous start to the year.The celebrations keep on into the New Year with a fashionable and complicated Orthodox Dinner on January 6 and 7. Enjoy an epicure dining experience planned for those who rejoice the Orthodox customs, adding a new layer of stylishness to your stay. Join us for a special Orthodox dinner curate in partnership with an acclaim Michelin-starred restaurant famous for its advanced culinary techniques and synthesis of customary Russian flavors with current gastronomy.A Festive Escape for Everyone Whether you’re looking for a fun-filled family feast, a dreamy getaway for two, or an enchanting escape with friends, SO/ Maldives promises a memorable festive experience. From adventurous island activities to comfortable recreation, Festive Glam is all regarding celebrating the time in high style, making recollections to last an existence.End 2024 on a high note and start 2025 in paradise, where every aspect has been planned for the stylish traveler. For bookings and more information, visit SO-Maldives.com.

Rasdhoo Divers at Kuramathi Maldives has announce a extraordinary success by 11-year-old Ethan Evans, who has set a new world record for the most scuba dives complete before the era of twelve. The wonderful environment of Kuramathi Maldives has provide the ideal location for Ethan’s diving journey, where he has surpass the previous record of 102 dives and now aim for 150.Ethan, hail from Warden Villages, was brilliant by his father, Paul Evans, an enthusiastic ocean conservationist. With the spectacular background of Kuramathi’s see-through waters, Ethan earn his open water qualifications at just ten years old and spend six weeks diving in this tropical heaven, averaging two to three dives every day. His capability to confidently relate with manta rays and sharks has been nothing short of surprising, showcasing the vivacious marine life that Kuramathi Maldives is famous for.The specialist team at Rasdhoo Divers, led by experienced instructor Adil Khalid, has been instrumental in Ethan’s diving growth; guide him from his primary dives to superior training. “Ethan’s confidence and serenity submarine are remarkable,” said Adil. The support from the Rasdhoo Divers team has been essential in selection Ethan reach his goals while explore the rich marine environment that Kuramathi Maldives offers.As Ethan continues to struggle for his goal of 150 dives and dreams of becoming a diving lead in the Maldives, his story reflect the probable of young divers and the development environment provided by Kuramathi Maldives. Beyond location records, Ethan is dedicated to ocean protection, actively participating in cleaning dives with his father to address ocean toxic waste.

For those who dream of a melodious combine of extravagance and the immense outdoors, Glamping at Amilla Maldives present an amazing getaway. Situated in a secluded retreat, this unique retreat redefines habitual camping with a touch of luxury, offering an immersive experience where new comfort meets the tranquil beauty of environment.Amilla Glamping takes the idea of “camping” to new heights with its innovative, modern inflatable pods. Imagine a totally waterproof, climate-controlled haven that ensures your comfort while you stay surrounded by the spectacular splendor of the natural world. The pod’s 360-degree visible walls provide clear views of the lush foliage, starry night sky, and the vibrant tapestry of environment. This sophisticated yet comfy retreat ensures that you stay sheltered from the basics while still feeling connected to the huge outdoors.Exceptional Amenities for the Discerning GuestThe comfort of Amilla Glamping extends ahead of the pod itself. Guests have limited access to an array of facilities designed to raise their stay. Cleanse in style with both indoor and outdoor shower, each planned to plunge you in the natural beauty around you. Take an inspiring dip in the secret plunge pool, and improve your relaxation with a calming session in the steam room and sauna, perfect for unwinding after a day of escapade or a delightful night underneath the stars.To make your stay even more memorable, Amilla Glamping offers a collection of modified packages, each planned to cater to different tastes and preference:Bubbles and Stars: This package is perfect for those looking for a blend of luxury and recreation. Begin your sunset with canapés and champagne, follow by a 30-minute foot rubdown session for two and ensure you’re completely tranquil. Enjoy a gastronome BBQ dinner under the starlit sky, and wake up to a lovely breakfast on the beach. This package combines the luxury of fine dining with the calm of environment.Moonlight Romance: Perfect for couples, this Maldives romantic package includes canapés and a bottle of fine wine to set the humor. A 90-minute rose quartz massage enhances the familiarity, promoting deep leisure and bond. Enjoy a BBQ dinner under the stars and meet the morning with a scenic beach breakfast, creating a truly cherished and memorable experience.Wellness you’re Way: Designed for wellness enthusiast, this package includes canapés and a bottle of wine, complement by a 60-minute body massage for two. The experience continues with a BBQ dinner on the beach and a sunrise yoga session to start the day refreshed and centered. The beachside breakfast caps off this holistic retreat, perfect for those looking for relaxation and rejuvenation.Overnight Stay Only: For guests who desire to immerse themselves in the natural splendor without extra frills, the Maldives overnight stay package offers the essentials. Enjoy the tranquility of the island’s lush vegetation, and spend a night in exclusively designed pod that offers both console and an unparalleled association with nature.Amilla Glamping is not just situating to stay; it’s an experience planned to enchant and captivate. With its blend of progressive accommodation, comfortable amenities, and personalized packages, it offers a unique getaway into nature where every aspect is customized to develop your stay.Amilla Glamping provides a memorable night under the stars where luxury meets nature in wonderful harmony, ensuring a mysterious and serene experience that will linger in your recollection extended after your departure.

A graceful tropical retreat neighbouring the established hillside town of Banjar Puhu in the north of Ubud, Anantara Ubud Bali Resort will turn into the second Anantara property to untie on the Indonesian island when it welcome its first visitors on 1st October 2024.A collection of 85 modern suites and pool villas as well as 15 branded residences cascading down a densely forested hill towards a mountain stream, the tranquil resort is situated close to the exciting cultural life of Ubud yet feel wonderfully distant.Modern 53-square-metre suites place visitors into the thick of the jungle, with kindly rustling tree branches and calming sounds of the babbling stream provide a natural soundtrack. Meanwhile, one- and two-bedroom villas, all with infinity pools, are planned as soothing oasis balanced among the treetops.Culinary options variety from signature place AMERTA, where local dishes ready in a wood-fired oven celebrate Bali’s bounty; to local fare and nourishing breakfast at KIRANA; SULANG’s hazy valley views and smart cocktails; and afternoon tea and all-day coffee backed by a stunning Mount Agung’s panorama at The Lobby Lounge. For special occasions, the signature Designer Dining experience is an chance to host a personal picnic lunch by a waterfall or a reserved dinner in a private spectator area.The resort’s holiday services contain two heated swimming pools, adult-only and family, a jungle-clad yoga adorn and a open gym. The youngest travelers will have their own space at the Kids’ Club. Anantara Spa, where the lush forest and smooth flow dip guests in nature, offers local treatments and remedial therapies beside multi-day wellness experiences. Two high-tech gathering rooms make sure creative stays in an energizing, distraction-free setting.When not exploring central Ubud’s trendy eateries, fashion boutiques and art gallery, visitors can join on-site arts and crafts workshops, hands-on cuisine classes, as well as guide yoga and meditation. For natural fascination, the breathtaking beauty of the island’s upland awaits accurate on the entrance, from emerald rice field to Hindu temple and shrine.The resort is situated a picturesque 2.5-hour drive from Denpasar International Airport. To commemorate the opening, Anantara Ubud Bali has launched an extraordinary stay package, Ubud extravagance Awaits, valid until 31 March 2025.

A natural playground surrounded by Northern Thailand’s luxuriant tropical forest, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort arrogantly unveil Canopy, A Tree Top Dining Experience in Maldives, an pioneering dining idea that speak to the resort’s eco-conscious culture and its assurance to promote genuine local flavors.Perched 52 meters on top of the grassland, Canopy is an open-sided case that offers visitors 360-degree vista of the Golden Triangle. The design, suggestive of local beehives, uses natural resources and hushed, earthy tone to offer a calm sanctuary where the only interruption is the sonata of the forest, and where one’s eye can relax upon the tranquil embroidery of nature.With the first morning glow, epicurious travelers ready with binoculars can monitor the inspiring of life below, include the grand elephants from the close camp. Lunch hours invite a gastronomic discovery of regional taste as the forest thrives in full daylight. Dusk transform the capsule into a charming sundowner spot, glowing with the soft light of the location sun.Canopy’s all-day tasting menus, served in traditional, nature-inspired Pinto containers, stability savory and sweet flavors with finesse. The Mekong Discovery menu pays homage to the region’s culinary heritage; featuring dishes like Laotian riverweed matching with fresh yellow fin tuna larb and Chiang Rai’s own curried pork on roasted rice toast. Culinary Adventure is a fusion of Eastern custom and Western innovation, presenting dishes such as kind wagyu short ribs on artisanal bread rolls, Phuket lobster wrap with local avocados, baked Royal Projects figs in crème brûlée, and local strawberry with mint in choux pastry. Lastly, the Gourmet Odyssey menu elevate local cuisine with deluxe ingredients like wagyu M5 beef, king scallops, and Royal Projects caviar, with desserts ranging from kaffir lime financier to rose and pumpkin mousse, and burnt coconut crème brûlée.Executive Chef Pisit ‘Jino’ Jinopong explain, “At the spirit of the Anantara Golden Triangle experience is a intense link with the surroundings, whether during daily connections with our release elephants, jungle trekking or dining. Canopy is evidence to our care for environmental mindfulness; provide visitors a space to connect with the natural world in a warm and nourish manner.”With tasting menu price starting at THB 14,000 per couple, Canopy welcome guests from 7.00 am to 11.30 am for breakfast, 12.30 pm to 4.30 pm for lunch, and 5.30 pm to 7.00 pm for sundowners.

Heritance Aarah, a leading all-inclusive resort in the marine-rich Raa Atoll, a 40-minute picturesque seaplane ride away from Male, offers an outstanding combine of luxury and tranquility. As a top-tier destination, it caters to those looking for an advanced and peaceful retreat. Among it’s a lot of famous culinary experiences, the floating breakfast stands out as a really unique and generous mode to start your day.Imagine starting your morning by lounge in your in-suite secret lap pool, basking in the first waves of sunlight, while enjoy a mealtime extend that feel really special. At Heritance Aarah, the floating breakfast experience pair’s epicure delights craft by Culinary Olympians and high-quality gastronomic artists, coupled with spectacular views, create an immersive and peaceful way to have your meal.The American Floating BreakfastFor those who enjoy a conventional American breakfast, the American Floating Breakfast offers an enjoyable start to your day. Begin with an option of freshly squeeze juices pineapple, orange, mixed fruit, or watermelon. Enjoy freshly baked viennoiseries and a charcuterie platter feature mixed cheeses. Choose from a selection of cereals with almond or fresh milk, and select from a variety of eggs, with omelets or fried eggs, paired with your selection of sausage and bacon. The breakfast also includes three slices of toast rye, sourdough; white or multigrain serve with butter, jams, and honey. Treat manually to waffles topped with maple syrup, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, nuts, and berry compote. Complete your snack with freshly brew coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. For an extra touch, a bottle of Champagne can be added to raise the experience.The Healthy Floating BreakfastFor a lighter, health-conscious option, the Healthy Floating Breakfast offers an energizing start to your day. Sip on refreshing fruit smoothies in banana, mango, or berry flavors, while enjoy a baker’s basket of chocolate croissants, fruit Danish, and toast. Delight in Swiss muesli served with orange, banana, honey, and dried fruit. Indulge in smoke salmon accompanied by guacamole and caper or enjoy the classic Egg Benedict with poached eggs and chicken ham. Pancakes with berry coulis, whipped cream and roasted nuts around out this wholesome breakfast. Enjoy freshly brewed coffee or hot chocolate, and if preferred add a bottle of Bollinger Champagne for a unique touch.The Sri Lankan Floating BreakfastEmbark on a flavorful journey with the Sri Lankan Floating Breakfast, celebrating genuine Sri Lankan cuisine. Start with youthful coconut and green herbal porridge (known as kola kenda) sweet with jaggery. Enjoy customary coconut roti or milk rice accompanied by fish ambulthiyal, dhal curry, seeni sambal, katta sambal, and pol sambal. A temper boiled chickpea serve in a half coconut shell add a genuine touch. Relish coconut pancakes drizzle with kithul treacle, and finish with freshly carved tropical fruits. Complement your snack with tea, also with milk or plain ginger tea, and experience the spirit of Sri Lanka in a tranquil floating location.The Russian Floating BreakfastImmerse yourself in Russian culinary traditions with the Russian Floating Breakfast In Maldives. Start with buckwheat porridge and a range of fresh juices. Choose from poach, omelet or fried eggs, similar with your selection of chicken or beef sausages and bacon. Enjoy roasted potatoes and rye bread topped with smoked salmon open sandwiches garnish with pickles, avocado, tomato, and jalapeno. Fresh fruit and pancakes with chocolate sauce whole this tolerant breakfast. Sip on tea or coffee while hovering peacefully over calm waters.The Chinese Floating BreakfastExperience the rich flavors of China with the Chinese Floating Breakfast. Start with a collection of fresh juice and rice kanji, flavor with soya sauce, Chinese black vinegar, spring onion, prawns, and fish. Delight in various dim sums with chili soya and sweet chili sauce and select from fried or boiled eggs. Savor stir-fry egg noodles, sausages, bacon, and hash brown potatoes. Fresh fruits and a decision of tea or coffee add the decisive touches to this amusing floating breakfast, present a delightful gastronomic journey in a calm water surroundings.The Indian Floating BreakfastFor an energetic and flavorful experience, the Indian Floating Breakfast offers a rich collection of traditional dishes. Enjoy a mint sweet lassi along a collection of fresh juices. Indulge in dosas, poori, aloo paratha, and upma, complement by sambar, aloo bhaji, red and green chutneys, coconut chutney, curd, pickle, and chili & onion. Fresh fruits and Indian masala tea absolute this scented breakfast, providing an immersive culinary experience while you soar peacefully on the water.In addition to its extraordinary floating breakfast experiences, Heritance Aarah offers a various culinary experience. The resort boasts seven varied restaurants and five bars, each present an exclusive culinary experience. The resort’s all-day dine-around idea makes it the ultimate culinary destination in the Maldives. Guests can board on a gastronomic journey with a general range of inclusive cuisines, from Asian delicacy and fusion dishes blending Sri Lankan and Maldivian flavors to exciting street food from Tokyo and Bangkok, and stylish Mediterranean and French-inspired fare. This varied offering is complement by a first-class collection of over 30 unique cocktails at each bar and over 80 top spirits ensure a seamless and pleasant dining experience during your stay.