For the third time in a row, Naladhu Private Island was recognised as the “Best Resort in the Indian Ocean” by Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2019. The awards got bigger this year with the combination of the magazine’s US and…
LUX* North Male’ Atoll Resorts & Villas has been recognised as one of Indian Ocean’s Top 30 resorts by Condé Nast Traveller. The luxury resort received this honor just 8 months after its opening. “We are incredibly humbled by this honour. I…
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts has opened its fourth property in the Maldives, Cinnamon Velifushi. The five-star resort was officially opened on 1October. Located in Vaavu atoll, the luxury resort is the 15th property added to the group’s portfolio. “Cinnamon has succeeded in…
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a visit to the spa is mandatory while on vacay in the beautiful Maldives. And there’s a gamut of goodness to choose from. We’ve done a little curating and picked out three of our favourites…
JA Manafaru has appointed Karen Merrick as its new general manager. Hailing from Scotland, Merrick will be leading a team of 350 associates. According to the award-winning resort, Merrick is the second female general manager in the JA Resorts & Hotels portfolio…
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…
Located in Male’ city, the Somerset Hotel was opened in 2013. It caters to the corporate market and welcome a large number of repeat guests. Tucked away in a quiet alley in a busy part of the city, the hotel offers accommodations…
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…