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…
This time, we take a peek behind the scenes at Park Hyatt Hadahaa and observe some of their environmentally sound features. Right from the start, Hadahaa attempted to preserve the island’s nature, taking its environment into serious consideration during design. Though they…
Hotel Insider talks with Ihsan Naseer CEO of Raisecrown Group, a company that’s embarking on a project the likes of which the Maldives hasn’t seen. To say that the project is ambitious is a bit like saying the hydrogen bomb is destructive.…
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…
As a new comer to the Maldives, just like other foreigners, I was instantly attracted by the country’s natural beauty. I am also fully aware of Maldives’ outstanding economic achievement. Maldives has doubled GDP per capita from USD 4,460 to USD 9,760…
