JA Manafaru Maldives recently grabbed ‘Best Luxury Destination Spa in the Maldives’ award at the World Luxury Spa Awards 2019. The 84-key Haa Alifu Atoll property’s Calm Spa & Salon offers a range of treatments to adults and children, which impressed the…
With nary a doubt, Kudadoo is the brightest star in Lhaviyani Atoll, not least because it’s a property with an eco-friendly bent. The resort recently unveiled a Princess F55 yacht, dubbed ‘Bella’ for guest use. Luxury Travel Magazine describes it as a…
What’s great about Al Shaali Marine Maldives (AS Marine) is that they know everything there’s to know about boats, about those vessels most crucial to the industry. You’re probably aware that they are a partnership between tourism trailblazers Coastline Pvt Ltd and…
The World Luxury Spa and Restaurant Awards recognised LUX* South Ari Atoll as the best luxury spa in the Indian Ocean. These awards are presented on a country, regional, continental and global basis. Winners are selected by public vote online. This year’s…
What immediately makes an impression at COMO Cocoa Island is the quiet. Though it’s in Male’ Atoll, and with a few resorts and the inhabited island of Guraidhoo nearby, it’s as though I’ve walked into a dome of silence when I step…
Swapping SIM cards on a plane is a real hassle. How many times must a card drop on the aisle and a member of the crew be summoned? While it may not be a huge deal for some, it’s still an annoyance…
This time, we take a look at a premium service provided by Global Fire Services (GFS) to their exclusive clients like Hurawalhi. GFS, a market leader in this segment, provides a fully mobile service where qualified personnel visit the site for inspections…
Timeless Maldives icon Huvafen Fushi has welcomed Noel Cameron back to the position of General Manager, nine years after his first appointment. With an impressive track record in the hospitality industry, including leadership roles with some of the world’s most exclusive luxury…
Hilton’s luxury hotel brand Waldorf Astoria has opened a new resort in the Maldives – The Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi. It’s a 122-villa property spread over three interconnected islands in Male Atoll, half an hour from Velana International Airport. Hilton has a…
