Experience Freedom: Solo Travel at Cinnamon Resorts Maldives

As tourism becomes increasingly about personal gratification and self-discovery, independent travel is on the up. In 2024, 16% of tourists are holidaying alone compared to 11% in 2023, while bookings and searches for independent travel have also risen by 223% in the last ten years. More commonly seen as a couples' vacation destination, the Maldives is equally ideal for singles looking for relaxation, adventure, and greater immersion in nature. Individual travelers to the Maldives at Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts have access to a range of tailor-made experiences designed to enhance their stay. Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives is the ultimate getaway, just a speedboat ride from Malé, and where you can unpack and dive into action immediately. With its effortless combination of adventure and relaxation time, the resort has acquired its own loyal repeat visitors, which return every year. The days here are all about discovery, whether paddling along crystal waters by kayak, experiencing the thrill of windsurfing, or learning to master stand-up paddleboarding, while a full range of watersports means something new is always in sight. Big game fishing is an opportunity to hook barracuda or tuna for the most adventurous, making a day on the water a memory to return home. For those inclined towards the sub-aquatic experience, Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon has an unparalleled experience of diving in its fabled house reef counted among the best in the Maldives. One step off the beach, the divers can glide through a kaleidoscope of coral formations where school sharks, eagle rays, and tropical fish shoaled in sheer spectacle provide an unforgettably breathtaking sight. Whether you are a seasoned diver or a beginner, each dive offers the opportunity to observe an incredible variety of sea life, from the gentle sea turtle to the regal manta ray. For a unique experience, night dives make the ocean another world, where nocturnal enchantment of the reef is revealed, when shy creatures come out of hiding in the glow of a dive light. As part of the sustainability program by Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon, visitors can opt to learn from the resort's own Marine Biologist who is an expert in the upkeep of the island's ecosystem. Solo travelers will have the experience of attending informative sessions as well as get hands-on experience at coral planting and contribute actively towards the rejuvenation of the coral reefs in the process gaining more knowledge about the oceanic conservation activities of the resort. For those travelers in need of elegance and luxury, Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives is a tranquil sanctuary set amidst the boundless blue of the Indian Ocean. Most noteworthy of amenities is Marlin Restaurant, where seafood dominates, from pale lobster and fresh tuna to sophisticated Maldivian delicacies. For those who want to venture beyond the shores of the Maldives, a visit to the ancient Keyodhoo shipwreck or neighboring islands such as Thinadhoo and Felidhoo offers a taste of real island life. And last but not least to unvind, Mandara Spa provides a peaceful haven, with therapies personally tailored to calm both mind and body. Solo travel at Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts in the Maldives is an open invitation to have a lifetime experience. You may be looking for adventure, relaxation, or discovery of cultures, but regardless of what you are looking for, each of our resorts promises a unique mix of tailor-made experiences that will lead you to discover new dimensions of yourself. With the boundless blue and blue skies of the Maldives, each instant is a possibility for self-unveiling, enrichment, and lifetime memories.