A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The Maldives has seen tourist arrivals of over 4800 from around the world after the destination reopened its borders on 15th July. According to Maldives Immigration, from 15th July to 13th August, a total of 4806 tourists arrived in the Maldives. From this, 1752 arrivals took place in July and 3054 tourists arrived in August. The statistics show […]
With the possibility of travel now on the horizon, many people are planning a much needed holiday, in search of a destination where they can feel comfortable and safe and where social distancing is available. At Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, we don’t have to enforce social distancing, it comes naturally. Social distancing is effortless […]
Established in 1980, Voyages Maldives has expanded over the years to cover a number of key tourist services in one of the most beautiful holiday destinations in the world. With the biggest fleet of safaris in the country, Voyages Maldives works round the clock to make sure the company operations run as smoothly as their […]
The government of Maldives has permitted 70 safaris to commence operations since the reopening of borders on 15th of July. With the border reopening, liveaboards were also allowed to restart operations along with resorts. However, safaris are allowed to provide service to tourists only after obtaining a special permit from the Health Protection Agency and […]
Health Protection Agency (HPA) has arranged a PCR testing facility for tourists visiting the Maldives, from 5 Hospitals. Reportedly, certain airlines require a COVID-19 test result sheet which has been prepared within 48-72 hours from a government certified laboratory, before departing from the Maldives. Without the COVID-19 result sheet, tourists may face struggles returning to […]
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has received multiple awards this year, despite its unfavourable circumstance. TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Awards recognized Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa as the “Top 10% of hospitality businesses around the globe”. The resort also received high marks from voters of the prestigious Luxury Lifestyle Magazine. The Readers’ […]
Imagine coming up close and personal with a majestic manta ray, performing graceful underwater ballets. Watching sea turtles graze on seagrass in the lagoon, unbothered by your presence. Even better, a whale shark gliding peacefully through the crystal water, meters away from you. At Lily Beach Resort & Spa, anything is possible. The amazing underwater […]
Villa Travels is a diversified service company dedicated to providing travel, money transfer and other related services with a commitment to excellence in quality and customer service. The leading travel agency has informed the change in the location of their outlet. Villa Travels, currently located in H. Regina, Majeedhee Magu in Male` City, will be […]
Maldives Integrated Tourism Development Corporation (MITDC) has announced the resumption of the guesthouse project, which calls in for the development of 25-59 guesthouses in Laamu Baresdhoo. This project is to commence yet again as a Joint Venture with an investor. Speaking at the State-owned Enterprises Committee (SOE), Managing Director of MITDC, Mohamed Raaid stated that […]