Nova Maldives Welcomes Back Soulful Solo Traveller Month This September

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 Rises

The 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 2025

At 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-ons

For 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, Together

With 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.