Four Seasons awards apprenticeship programme graduates

Four Seasons Resorts Maldives has concluded another round of their lauded apprenticeship programme. An event was held Sunday at Dharubaaruge to mark the occasion and it saw the graduation 51 youths from across the Maldives.   Speaking at the ceremony Armando Kraenzlin thanked…

Resorts gear up for Baa Atoll Summer Festival

Ten resorts came together on a sandbank in the biosphere reserve last Thursday for the inaugural ceremony of Baa Atoll Summer Festival’s second edition.  The ceremony saw management and staff from Amilla Fushi, Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru, Finolhu, Dusit Thani, Royal Island,…

Six Senses Laamu – flaunting a natural chic

We’re approaching the end of the rainy season, we’ve passed to what the ancients called Fura, a period when it’s mostly calm with plenty of sun. It’s good weather for travelling and a great time to end up at Six Senses Laamu.…

LUX* North Male Atoll on Conde Nast Traveller 2019 Hotlist

Well, we knew LUX* North Male Atoll was special the moment it was unveiled. It eschewed the rustic design of traditional resorts and went for a slick urban aesthetic. And it burst onto the scene with several quirks that those familiar with…

Amilla presents newest culinary addition: Wellness Café

It’s not at all rare for Amilla Fushi to try something new; this time they’re showing off their all-wood Wellness Café and juice bar. This little joint is right by Amilla’s Javvu Spa, and promises delicious, all-natural fare.   The café suits those…

Underwater golden egg hunt at LUX* North Male Atoll

LUX* North Male Atoll has a trick up its sleeve: it’s planning an Easter egg hunt with human-sized eggs scattered across the island. The real surprise though is the golden egg, man-sized, that’s to be placed somewhere in the island’s lovely lagoon.…

Cocoon Maldives

Cocooned – two nights at Lhaviyani atoll’s designer resort. We’re sunk into rattan chairs on the small deck outside our room. It’s mid-afternoon, the light is turning yolky, and everything is very still. So silent that the slightest noise comes to your…