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USD 4 million guesthouse project to be initiated in K. Kaashidhoo

USD 4 million guesthouse project to be initiated in K. Kaashidhoo

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Ministry of Tourism Maldives together with the Maldives Integrated Tourism Development Corporation (MITDC) is planning an integrated guesthouse project in K. Kaashidhoo. In a press conference held at MITDC on 23 November, Managing Director Mr Mohammed Shaahid said that discussion has been going on about dedicating a specific area of K. Kaashidhoo for the development […]

Robinson Club Noonu

Robinson Club Noonu welcomes its first guests

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Robinson Club’s new resort in the Maldives, the Robinson Club Noonu welcomed its first guests on 15 November 2017. Located 45 minutes away from the Velana International Airport by seaplane, on the island of Orivaru in Noonu Atoll, the resort is one of the three ROBINSON FeelGood® clubs. The resort boasts 60 Water Villas, 50 […]

Festive Celebrations at Kurumba Maldives 2017-2018

Festive Celebrations at Kurumba Maldives 2017-2018

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Kurumba Maldives invites guests to celebrate the festive season in style at the resort which has been a favourite destination for travelling families and couples for the past 45 years. Enjoy a line-up of scrumptious menus, special offers, activities and events for the Christmas holidays, as well as a lively celebration of the New Year. […]

The Maldives ‘Island of Orchids’ Blooms Again

The Maldives ‘Island of Orchids’ Blooms Again

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Not many hotels in the world can claim to have their own unique flower, but Kanuhura Maldives is the home of the Dendrobium Kanuhura, a rare golden yellow and orange orchid that flowers once a year.  Bred especially for Kanuhura and officially registered as a unique flower by the Royal Horticultural Society in the UK, […]

Kuredhivaru Resort is steps away from completion

Kuredhivaru Resort is steps away from completion

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The resort being developed on the island of Kuredhivaru in northern Noonu Atoll is near completion. According to sources, the island which was being developed as a space-age resort is almost complete, with the planned underwater hotel structure visibly constructed above water. A brainchild of Polish company Deep Ocean Technology and backed by Swiss investors, […]

Coco Bodu Hithi Maldives to giveaway luxury holiday for festive season

Coco Bodu Hithi Maldives to giveaway luxury holiday for festive season

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It’s the season of giving and Coco Collection has the perfect gift for holidaymakers. Take part in a game live on www.cococollection.com and stand a chance to win a luxury Maldives holiday for two at Coco Bodu Hithi. In the joyous spirit of Christmas and to celebrate the season of giving, Coco Collection is offering […]

LUX* North Male Atoll set to open in early 2018

LUX* North Male Atoll set to open in early 2018

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Mauritius based hotel operator, LUX* Resorts & Hotels is set to open their 2nd property in the Maldives, the LUX* North Male Atoll in early 2018. Located on the six-hectare picnic island of Olhahali, the resort is only 45 minutes by speedboat from Male’ International Airport. LUX* North Male Atoll will feature private pool villas […]

Carpe Diem Maldives to expand business with resort opening in June 2018

Carpe Diem Maldives to expand business with resort opening in June 2018

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Ever since the inception of Carpe Diem Maldives Pvt. Ltd. in 2008, the company has been cruising keen travellers around the picturesque Maldivian waters, providing them with the exquisite experiences the country has to offer. After ruling the Maldivian seas for 9 years, Carpe Diem Maldives is set to expand its fleet of 3 luxury […]

Maldives shows no signs of slowing down: Hottest 10 properties to be launched

Maldives shows no signs of slowing down: Hottest 10 properties to be launched

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The Maldives is currently going through a love-hate relationship with the demand and supply of the Tourism Industry. Maldives received no less than 1.2 Million arrivals in 2016 and as active writers, we get to publish resort signings if not weekly but quite frequently. As our supply numbers continue to rise against our weak demand […]