A digest of news and opinion from the Maldives.
The multiple award-winning resort, the pioneer of the Maldives tourism industry, Kurumba Maldives is proud to announce they have been recognised as 2017’s Best Luxury Family Beach Resort in the world by the World Luxury Hotel Awards. The World Luxury Hotel Awards is the pinnacle of recognition of accomplishment by hotels in the luxury hospitality […]
First-of-Its-Kind Integrated Resort Destination to Debut October 2018 Globally recognized as a world-class entertainment and lifestyle brand, Hard Rock International announces plans to expand its portfolio with Hard Rock Hotel Maldives and Hard Rock Cafe Maldives, slated to open October 1, 2018. As part of the Emboodhoo Lagoon project, the first integrated resort destination in […]
Indian Ocean’s Most Romantic Resort 2017 As the Festive Season approaches, we are delighted to let you know that as the year ends we have even more to celebrate at Baros Maldives. Baros Maldives has been acclaimed as the World’s Most Romantic Resort 2017 at the recent World Travel Awards ceremony held in Vietnam. It […]
Archaeological action and adventure beckon this festive season at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa. Announcing The Lost Temple of Kudak: an Indiana Jones-inspired quest that begins in ancient Egypt. Embark on a culinary chase across the globe with daily-changing theme nights; decipher clues to complete the treasure map (and to be in with […]
Superlative food, drinks and entertainment for families, friends and couples on three paradise beaches Outrigger Resorts has announced a mouth-watering array of dining and entertainment options in the Maldives, Phuket and Koh Samui for Christmas and New Year. In Phuket and Samui, the festive season programs are open to local residents as well as resort […]
Six Senses Laamu has taken home the 2017 Eco-Hotel of the Year award by AsiaSpa, in the 13th annual ceremony held in Hong Kong recently. The AsiaSpa Awards were created by AsiaSpa magazine in 2005 to recognize the leaders in Asia’s dynamic wellness industry. The prestigious accolade sets the benchmark for quality and innovation for […]
Coir rope making or Roanu Veshun (in Dhivehi) is one of the traditional handicrafts in the Maldives. Maldivians use different parts of the coconut palm to produce items for their daily needs. Coir rope was most importantly used in boats and construction of traditional houses. The coir rope making process is a lengthy process lasting […]
Kandolhu Maldives, a small island resort of only 30 villas, cleverly arranged to offer maximum privacy yet all within the space of only 200 square meters, is also home to four gourmet restaurants, boasting the highest restaurant-to-room ratio in the Maldives. Presenting four unique dining experiences available to all Kandolhu Maldives guests, the ambience and […]
Continue your Oktoberfest Celebrations in the Maldives, with authentic Bavarian tracht and fare, served beachside! Jumeirah Vittaveli in the Maldives is celebrating Oktoberfest, Munich’s most iconic festival, with a tropical spin. Set to the backdrop of the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean guests can experience the festival like never before. Jumeirah Vittaveli is proud […]