A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
Maldives TV, the first international television channel of the Maldives, has launched the first ever international travel writers’ conference in a ceremony held at Hotel Jen last night. This conference is scheduled to be held on 17th and 18th of September at Bandos Island Resort and Kandima Resort. Speaking about this conference, the Director of […]
In his book The Maldive Mystery, famed explorer Thor Heyerdahl writes: “That afternoon we passed the most beautiful palm islands I have ever seen. With the sun low on our starboard side, it threw a glowing sidelight on the tiny islets, which seemed to float by like flower baskets … Under the spell of this […]
Top Maldivian officials say that the on-going international propaganda about Islamic radicalism in the country is not based on facts. It is manufactured to bring down the government of President Abdulla Yameen by destroying the tourist industry, which is the main prop of the Maldivian economy. However, tourism continues to account for 28% of the […]
Those who are tempted by a luxury break in the Maldives and want more from their holiday than a good tan need to take a look at Kanuhura Maldives. In keeping with its “gypset” style [a combination of gypsy and jet-set which describes a lifestyle that blends the vibrant free-spirited life of the gypsy and […]
Maldives has been named as the islands with the best places to stay at the Condé Nast Traveller’s 2017 Readers’ Travel Awards, reaffirming its position as one the world’s preferred destinations. The annual awards ceremony was held at the Ham Yard Hotel in central London on September 4, 2017. The award was accepted by the […]
During the launching ceremony of “Adventure Of Maldives” Video Competition, held on Tuesday at Hotel Jen. | Photo: Ahmed Shurau Avas Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC) has launched a video competition to showcase the pristine beauty of Maldives. Named “Adventure Of Maldives” the video competition would run for a month’s duration opened for everyone […]
Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort is privileged to announce that Eyck Zimmer will be guest chef at the resort 21 October to 2 November 2017. One of the truly great talents in modern haute cuisine, Zimmer has won accolades such as Portuguese Chef of the Year 2008, British Chef of the Year 2006, Meilleur Ouvrier de Grande […]
Maldives Getaways, Organizers of Dhiraagu Guesthouses Maldives Conference have revealed that abundance of industry experts are expected to share their insights at the conference which is due to be held at Paradise Island Resort and Spa on the 23rd of September 2017. Speakers include Mr Asela Dematagoda who is the senior account manager of hotels […]
Imagine an exclusive-use island in the Maldives’ only UNESCO Biosphere Reserve that pioneers both marine-enhancing conservation and life-enriching connections: a pinnacle in luxury travel that doesn’t so much as curate experiences for guests as let them create their own… Four Seasons Private Island Maldives at Voavah, Baa Atoll is the evolved realisation of two decades […]