GM’s View: Allwyn Drego, General Manager of Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Allwyn Drego, the General Manager of Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort & Spa, has been a passionate and determined hotelier since a very young age. His career has taken him to all the corners of the globe, before his current spell here managing one of the most luxurious properties located in the southernmost tip of Addu City. […]
Kuredu announces winter special offer and more this October
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kuredu Island Resort & Spa has announced a special offer for winter, offering 30% off when booked by October 31, while also offering great discounts for bookings this October. According to Kuredu, the winter offer is available for stay in November and December. The travelling dates for the winter offer are from November 1 to […]
SilkAir marks new era with arrival of first Boeing 737 MAX 8
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, celebrates the arrival of its new aircraft, the Boeing 737 MAX 8. As Asia’s most awarded regional airline dedicated to creating joyful journeys for its customers, the new aircraft offers customers an enhanced onboard experience, ensuring a comfortable and pleasant flight. The first of 37 MAX 8s ordered […]
Amari Havodda Maldives – An Asian-inspired Maldivian take on a resort
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I’m at the Thari Bar at Amari Havodda Maldives, Gaafu Dhaalu’s newest tourist offering. Around me, the bar’s high ceiling slopes down like the wings of some great avian creature. It’s hot; not surprising for an atoll that lies on the equator, and contrary to the weather forecast, the day is clear, the sky, cerulean. […]
Another dazzling milestone, Kurumba Maldives is 45
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Kurumba Maldives, the country’s first private island resort, is celebrating its 45th anniversary. Dotted with coconut trees that are Kurumba Maldives’ namesake, the resort held special events on October 3 to commemorate its anniversary—which is the cause for a grand celebration everyone involved in bringing this spectacular dream to life. The main part of the […]
Australian Gold: your comprehensive collection of sun care and tanning products
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Sun creams are a bare necessity when you’re on holiday, especially if your destination is a tropical paradise such as the Maldives. The sensory aspects of sunscreen are important to many people. You’re less likely to use one if you don’t like its scent or feel. Sunscreens are available in a diverse range of fragrances […]
W Maldives, Reebok Women partner to redefine perfection via #perfectnever campaign
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]W Maldives has partnered with the famous Reebok Women sports brand to host prominent influencers from seven countries, to redefine the notion of perfection via the #PerfectNever campaign. Reebok Women invited 12 ladies from Southeast Asia and the Pacific to W Maldives from August 25 to 27, as the faces and voices of their #PerfectNever […]
COMO Cocoa Island bags Best Hotel in Maldives award by TripExpert
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]COMO Cocoa Island has been awarded the Best of Maldives Award and Experts’ Choice Award 2017 by TripExpert—a travel review site that relies on experts to provide meaningful ratings for hotels, restaurants, and attractions. COMO Cocoa Island, located in South Malé Atoll, is operated by COMO Hotels and Resorts, which operates two resorts in the […]
Six Senses Laamu organises second Laamu Turtle Festival
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Building upon the success of Laamu’s first ever inter-island Turtle Festival in 2016, the entire community recently came together for the second Laamu Turtle Festival. The event took place on the local island of Gan and was jointly organised by the Gan Island Council, Laamu Atoll Police Department and Six Senses Laamu. This year’s theme […]
Exclusive: Abdul Majeed, Managing Director/CEO of Bison Maldives Pvt Ltd
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Abdul Majeed, the managing director and CEO of Bison Maldives Pvt Ltd, has been actively engaged in the construction industry for over 30 years. Bison is operating in a wide range of businesses ranging from building construction, aluminium and glass fabrication and hardware retail, in addition to fashion and travel & hotel operations. Hotelier Maldives […]
Singapore Airlines, Grab agree extensive partnership
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Grab has announced a partnership to provide customers with more seamless travel experiences. SIA and Grab will integrate their mobile apps to offer enhanced convenience to customers when travelling to the airport in six countries across Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. This marks the coming […]
Hurawalhi Island Resort rolls out enhanced dining experiences
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Hurawalhi Island Resort, the adults-only resort located in Lhaviyani Atoll, has rolled out an enhanced dining experience at 5.8 Undersea Restaurant. Bjoern van den Oever, the Chef de Cuisine at 5.8 Undersea Restaurant—the world’s largest all-glass undersea restaurant—takes pride, and is pleased to announce the newly enhanced menu, says a statement by Hurawalhi. The expanded […]
