LUX* South Ari has debuted the world’s largest floating solar power system on the sea by means of a unique technology called SolarSea. The luxury property has pledged to minimise CO2 emissions and partnered with Maldivian-Austrian company, Swimsol, to deliver on their…
While you may associate many things with LUX*, surfing is probably not one of them. The North Male Atoll property has debuted what it’s dubbed The LUX* Break, which the resort claims is ideal for kite and wave surfing. That claim would…
The Sulha Spa at Kudadoo Maldives has been awarded the Best Luxury Wellness Spa in the country at the World Luxury Spa Awards 2019. The luxury spa features Maldives’ first Himalayan salt chamber. Named the Lonu Cave, the space is lined with…
Front Office Manager, Amari Havodda Maldives Are awards meaningful? Yes, when they highlight the efforts of those on the sidelines, especially women hoteliers. Colombo native Shihalini Rajaratnam was recently recognised by the Singapore-based hotelier award platform Stelliers. Shihalini is vivacious, a natural…
Lily properties are known to have a focus on food – earlier this year, Lily Beach Resort was graced by Michelin Starred chef Dominik Kappeler. And in March, Hideaway brought over chef Michelin Star chef Jean Marc Boyer. This time around, Hideaway’s…
Standard International has announced the opening of The Standard Huruvalhi Maldives. Located on a protected island nestled between Raa and Baa atolls, the resort is a short seaplane ride from the airport. “It is such a treat within the same year to…
Hotel Jen by Shangri La ranks among the best city hotels in the Maldives, possibly the best. It ranks high on TripAdvisor and has great reviews. Opened initially as Holiday Inn in 2009, the hotel was later rebranded as Traders Hotel in…
The Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Championship Trophy 2019 kicked off Tuesday 6 August. The opening ceremony was held that evening at the Baraabaru restaurant of the Four Seasons Kuda Huraa resort where the competitors were received with a traditional bodu beru procession.…
Raa Atoll is well on its way to become a tourism hub with a slew of openings in recent years including Faarufushi, Carpe Diem, Furaveri and now Emerald Resort & Spa. The 120-villa resort has 60 villas on the beach and 60…
