A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The road to the southern sandspit of Kelaa curves through thick vegetation, snaking past the coral stone armoury belonging to the British in the Second World War. The overgrowth hides the remains of the Japanese radar station from the 80s, with the end of the hike opening up to a pristine natural pool. Mohamed Khaji* […]
The Maldives has hit the top spot globally in several categories of a new Destination Satisfaction Index (DSI) for the period May to August 2017. Maldives scored 8.8 on the index, developed by Norstat and dp2research. It contains 20 important factors that are used to generate a detailed assessment of a given travel destination. They […]
She is frequently spotted in sizzling ensembles on the red carpet. Yet Hofit Golan took her sexy looks from glitzy events to the camera as she stripped down to a series of sexy swimwear while snapping away at the Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa on Wednesday in Male, Maldives. The 36-year-old Israeli socialite looked nothing short of […]
Prices start from $250 per person per night – and include breakfast and dinner. Take us there. The Maldives is the holiday destination that seems to be on everyone’s bucket list. But sadly, it seems the bluer the water and whiter the sand, the heftier the price tag, making it dream trip versus reality. Or […]
Ocean Pool Villa on Kandolhu Island. The island is just 200 metres by 140 metres in size and is a honeymooners haven. The Maldives offers truly five-star luxury with a range of all-inclusive packages, writes Barry Coughlan THE Maldives island of Kandolhu could not quite be described as a desert island, but it’s close. This […]
The Maldives has no shortage of amazing overwater retreats—but come this summer, a new adults-only resort will bring next-level exclusivity to the paradise. Kudadoo Private Island will claim its own 7.4-acre island in the Lhaviyani Atoll, offering just 15 overwater villas for more privacy and personalized service than even the island nation’s most luxurious resorts. […]
If the hottest question of the season hasn’t come around yet, it soon will: “So, what’re your plans for the New Year?” Your folks must be jet-setting to exotic locations, making reservations for the parties everyone’s talking about—in a club or on a cruise. But in case you’re in the mood for something different, something […]
The official magazine of the Maldives, “Maldives Destination Guide 2018” Has been unveiled at the World Travel Market London. Magazine publishers, Feel Investments said that this will be the first magazine of its kind with Near- Field Communication Technology or NFC. Publishers believe that due to NFC features, the popularity of the magazine will increase. […]
Additional promotion and marketing of Maldives need to be done in preparation, before the completion of the new terminal of Velana International airport, according to Vice Chairman of Maldives Association of Tourism Industry (MATI), Mr Hussain Afeef. Mr Afeef said this in an interview given to “Mihaaru” news at the WTM 2017. “It is essential […]