A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
More than 70,000 votes are registered for Maldives Travel Awards Guesthouse Edition 2017, when the final day of voting closed on 27th September 2017. 32000 votes were registered online and another fifty thousand people voted through SMS. Maafushi Island will be hosting the Award Night for Dhiraagu Presents Maldives Travel Awards Guesthouse Edition on 30th […]
earlier this year when the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) instituted a ban on in-cabin electronics from 10 Middle Eastern and African airports, the United Kingdom quickly established a similar policy, banning laptops, tablets and e-readers from the cabins of aircraft flying from six countries to the UK. While the US agencies […]
She’s never been shy in showcasing her enviable figure in a series of bikini-clad snaps. And Elizabeth Hurley, 52, continued her incredible swimwear display as she highlighted her taut stomach in a sizzling two-piece during her idyllic break in the Maldives on Wednesday. Taking to Instagram, the ‘Royals’ actress looked the picture of relaxation as […]
The actress’s break in Maldives is stretching her to the fullest. This Diwali, Juhi Chawla took off for an impromptu holiday to Maldives with husband Jay Mehta. With both their children, daughter Jhanvi and son Arjun, schooling in UK, the couple took off to this tourist paradise. “Juhi’s been enjoying the beaches and the lovely […]
Fushifaru Maldives has opened doors to welcome the first group of tourists to visit the island resort. The inaugural resort of Fushifaru Investments Pvt. Ltd. is located on the far North East border of Lhaviyani Atoll. The exquisite island of Fushifaru is home to an extraordinary landscape above and below the waterline. With ‘Fushi’ meaning […]
A decision to only grant Hajj and Umrah visas to pilgrims travelling with Saudi Airlines has sparked concern among pilgrimage groups in the Maldives. The Saudi embassy informed travel agencies Wednesday that visas would only be issued for Saudi Airline passengers. “According to Umrah and Hajj visa issuing system 50 percent of Umrah and Hajj […]
The sister resorts Amilla and Finolhu have a unique relationship in the Maldives. While Finolhu is the fun sister (think Princess Stephanie) Amilla is the elegant more traditional sister (Princess Caroline). And guests can easily travel between the two to make use to each other’s facilities. And at Amilla, they have a very special […]
A LUXURY car businessman and his wife are heartbroken after their two-year-old son died in a swimming pool in the Maldives. Little Max Musgrave, two, lost his life on a family holiday with businessman dad Trevor Musgrave and fashionista mum Tara Logan. Car tycoon Trevor Musgrave was said to be ‘inconsolable’ last night after his […]
Dhuni Kolhu, part of the Coco Collection, lies in the stunning southern waters of the Baa Atoll. Just a short 30-minute journey by seaplane from Malé International Airport, the hotel gives guests a bird’s eye view of the azure lagoons en route to the luxurious hotel. And more than just luxury, the getaway is also […]