Last week saw the opening of Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort in Gaafu Alifu Atoll. The 122 villa property is in a beautiful setting with a freshwater lake at its disposal. Meanwhile, the resort’s two Aqua Villas offer bedrooms sunk into the island’s…
The second edition of the Baa Atoll Manta Festival was held in Baa Eydhafushi from 20th to 21st September. Spearheaded by Manta Trust, the festival is a collaboration between the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the Baa Atoll Education Centre ( BAEC),…
Tennis fans, rejoice. Amilla has teamed up with Mischa Zverev and will be holding a four-day tennis camp from 23-27 November this year. The daily programmes will include high-energy drills, technical skills and competition tactics at Amilla’s tennis facilities. Mischa Zverev, a…
Hotel Insider visits Raa Atoll’s newest lover’s spot, You & Me by Cocoon Maldives, which opened its doors officially this March. What’s on offer is understated, nature-inspired luxury. The natural wood furniture in public areas give off a rustic-chic vibe. And what’s…
Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives is set to present the flavours of the Mediterranean this October with the launch of its latest global menu Pesto, Pistou. “Marking another gastronomic triumph for a brand synonymous with culinary excellence for more than 70 years, the…
AS Marine unveiled a new passenger speedboat, the Coast Craft 38 Plus, at special function in Thilafushi yesterday. The 39-foot speedboat has a seating capacity of 31 persons and was built at the company’s boatyard on the island. The speedboat is a…
Hard Rock International has opened its first resort in the Maldives. Located in Emboodhoo lagoon in South Male’ atoll, the Hard Rock Hotel Maldives boasts 178 guest rooms, ranging from beach villas, family suites and two-bedroom overwater villas. The first integrated resort…
Let’s take a look at this segment of the country’s tourism industry that has seen slow growth for the past few years. The first city hotel in the Maldives was Nasandhura Palace Hotel, opened in 1981. In the decades that followed, a…
The State Trading Organisation (STO) has begun a Makita Power Tools promotion in which customers can get up to 25 per cent discount on items. The promotion will run from 1 September to 31 October. Along with this promotion, STO is holding…
