The government’s COVID-19 relief package sets aside funds for resorts for up to MVR 7.71 million in loans, The Edition reports. The details of the government’s stimulus package were announced last Tuesday in a press release issued by the ministry of finance.…
The Maldives’ Covid-19 spokesperson Mabrook Azeez revealed that four resorts were now in the clear as far as travel restrictions were concerned. The resorts are Malahini Kuda Bandos, Brennia Kottefaru Resort, Rahaa Resort and Four Seasons Private Isand Maldives at Vovah. The…
As we left port, the sun had just started to set with the most gorgeous orange glow reflecting over the millpond-like North Sea, this was indeed rare as the North Sea is generally known for its rough seas. Shortly, after departure, both…
President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih said ‘under certain circumstances’ the Maldives could open up to tourists from China, South Korea and Japan as early as April, Sun Online reports. Those circumstances include there being no known active cases of infection in the Maldives,…
JA Manafaru Maldives Resort is under a Health Protection Agency imposed temporary lockdown following a suspected COVID-19 case involving a Maldivian, the Edition reports. The resort was placed under monitoring on Wednesday following a Maldivian national reportedly exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms. The person…
July is supposed to be a good month for new resorts, and this July will be witnessing a property with a huge focus on wellness. Kagi Maldives Spa island in North Male Atoll is set to be a wellness enthusiast’s dream. The…
With the COVID-19 virus spreading and many countries moving into a lock-down phase, travellers are attempting to cancel reservations and get their money back. As hotel chains face increasing cancellation requests, they are moving towards more generous cancellation policies. Hilton Hotels &…
It’s ‘The Sunny Side of Life,’ promises the slogan that invites tourists to the Maldives. For a country blessed with more than 300 days of bright sunshine but dependent on costly diesel imports, one would think harnessing solar energy would be a…
Summer Island Maldives celebrated its fifth anniversary on 1st March 2020. The celebrations kicked off with repeater guests planting five palm trees, symbolising five years of Summer Island. The event was followed by a special cocktail party with live music to mark…
