Maldives News

The Lux Collective’s LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort Launches 2023 with Heartwarming Tradition
The Tree of Wishes ceremony is the long-living tradition of LUX* Resorts & Hotels, taking inspiration from temples in Japan and China, native American tribes, and even Yoko Ono’s Wish Tree art installation.

Anantara Veli Maldives Resort has Reopened with a Fresh, Wellness-Centric Identity
Offering a reimagined adult-only experience set amid crystalline lagoon waters, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort reopened on 1 December 2022 following nine months of extensive renovations. With revamped accommodations, including the introduction of stylish new Beach Pool Villas, a new Villa Host service for all guests, newly redesigned restaurants and a hammam added to the wellness-focused spa, the Maldivian playground is all set to cradle couples into vacation mode.

Experience the Best of the Maldives with Marriott Bonvoy’s Four Resorts
With more than a thousand splendid islands and the 26 coral atolls brimming with marine life, a dive into the unfathomable sea or sprawling across the sun-lounger on the powdery sand, the reasons to visit Maldives are unending. The destination lends itself seamlessly to suit all types of travelers from being a romantic hideaway, to a multi-generational getaway, for a best friends trip, to diving, a wellness retreat or even for the ones looking to go solo and these four resorts from Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio in the Maldives, give one a chance to tick off bucket-list things to do, in a bucket-list destination.

Explore the Flavors of the Maldives and Sri Lanka with New Cookbook from Chef Lal Fonseka
Chef Lal Fonseka, the Director of Food and Beverage at OBLU NATURE Helengeli, together with local chefs recently published a handy ‘Maldivian & Sri Lankan Cookbook’ celebrating the common flavours of the two beautiful Indian Ocean nations.

Maldives Welcomes First Tourist of 2023 with Special Ceremony at Airport
The Maldives has welcomed their first tourist visitor for this year, Nikolai Stratichuk from Russia with a special ceremony held at Velana International Airport (VIA) The Maldives secured the title of ‘World’s Leading Destination’ (among several other accolades) at the 2022 World Travel Awards, globally recognised as the hallmark of industry excellence. This was the third consecutive year that the Maldives had successfully earned this prestigious title, a shining testimony of the trust placed in the ‘magic of Maldivian hospitality’ by travellers from all over the globe.

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Virgin Atlantic launches winter sale
VIRGIN ATLANTIC LAUNCHES WINTER SALE: OVER £50 OFF SELECTED ECONOMY AND PREMIUM FARES, £200 OFF UPPER CLASS FARES AND VIRGIN ATLANTIC HOLIDAYS FROM £569 PER PERSON

A “Dream Eclipse” at Seaside Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives’ Beach Bubble
Nestled in the UNESCO-protected Biosphere Reserve Baa Atoll, Seaside Finolhu is a barefoot chic getaway that brings a playful twist on luxury.

Dubai-based DAMAC Group signs contract with Mandarin Oriental
Announced at the International Luxury Travel Market in Cannes France (ILTM), the Dubai based DAMAC Group, under its property development arm DAMAC Properties — one of the region’s foremost luxury real estate developers, has signed a contract with Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to operate a new resort on a group of private islands in The Maldives.

Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa - An Oasis of Bliss
Welcome to the Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa, a new 5-star Deluxe All-Inclusive Resort, a proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World. Located on the Raa Atoll, in the northern part of the Maldives archipelago, this Deluxe All-Inclusive Resort is surrounded by 1,5 km of soft white sand, on a lush private 20 hectares island and features 120 villas, 60 of which are located on the island and 60 directly on the sea.

Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, Maldives
With its over- and under-water accommodations, you’ll be baffled to find a more romantic getaway than Conrad Maldives Rangali Island.
Virgin Atlantic set to offer new routes to Maldives and Turks & Caicos next year
The new routes will offer Brits an opportunity to escape to their very own slice of utopia and explore the most beautiful beaches and finest snorkelling and scuba diving found anywhere in the world.