W Maldives launches detox week with celebrity fitness trainer
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]W Maldives is inviting guests to join celebrity fitness trainer Ewa Chodakowska for a week of detoxification. The “Detox, Retox, Repeat Week” will take place from November 12-19 and will involve daily workout and diet advice session with Ewa and her husband Lefteris Kavoukis, who is a fitness instructor with over 20 years of experience, […]
Under the Southern Cross: Observations on Addu Atoll’s development and future
The southernmost atoll of the Maldives, Addu Atoll, is steeped in history and culture, home to remnants of the British colonial endeavour, a unique dialect and some of the country’s most esteemed scholars and businessmen. Now more commonly referred to as Addu City, it’s the country’s largest population centre after Malé. The inhabitants of Addu […]
Singapore Airlines launches highflyer programme for corporates
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Singapore Airlines has launched an all-new Singapore Airlines HighFlyer programme for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) to get more mileage out of flights on company business. The new corporate travel programme is designed to reward both corporates and employees when they fly with Singapore Airlines and SilkAir. Corporates will earn HighFlyer points while employees continue […]
WTA Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony set for Saturday
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Final preparations are underway to host the Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony of the World Travel Awards. The prestigious event will take place July 8 at Sun Aqua Vilu Reef, with hospitality leaders from across the region expected to attend to discover who among them has been voted the pinnacle of the travel industry. According to […]
Jumeirah Vittaveli unveils a special Family Fun package
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli has launched the Family Fun Offer to provide the whole family with an unforgettable experience this summer. Conveniently located just 20-minutes away from Velana International Airport by luxury catamaran, the resort offers one of the largest children’s clubs in the Maldives. The exclusive Family Fun Offer starts with a four night stay in […]
What makes Maldives the best wedding destination?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What makes a great wedding day? Is it great food, drinks, music and the right guests? Yes, yes and yes. But there is something much more important to make your wedding day more memorable. It’s the location that counts most when it comes to planning the big day. Of course, everyone wants their big day […]
Maldives leading destination amongst Chinese luxury travellers
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A survey by Hurun Report Inc. shows the Maldives as the leading summer destination amongst luxury travellers from China. Hurun Report Inc. is a leading media group targeted at high-net-worth individuals in China and India. According to a survey, luxury travellers from China are particularly fond of islands, which constitute all seven of their preferred destinations, with […]
OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli awarded by TripAdvisor®
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli has received the Certificate of Excellence 2017 by TripAdvisor, honoured for delivering consistently great service. This designation is given to establishments that have consistently achieved great traveller reviews on TripAdvisor over the past year. “It is with great pride we accept this prestigious acknowledgement of OBLU Helengeli,” says OBLU by […]
Rainbow Ramadan Sale 2017 announces winners
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Rainbow Enterprises – renowned building solutions provider – has drawn lots to determine the winners of its ‘Rainbow Ramadan Sale 2017’. The sale held amongst its customers from April 1 to June 10, coincided with the fasting month of Ramadan. A special function was held June 2 to draw the lots and announce the three […]
Romantic beach dining experiences at Veligandu Island Resort & Spa
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This July, Veligandu Island Resort and Spa is offering a host of romantic beach dining experiences to enhance the experience of guests visiting the island. Kicking off on July 4 with a moonlit dinner at the Pool Beach, guests will have the chance to unwind with a perfect backdrop and enjoy the gastronomic delights prepared […]
Antifire Maldives: protecting lives for over two decades
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Originating in 1995 under the ownership of general trading company SHIMAI Maldives – a family company led by Colonel (Retired) Shoukath Ibrahim with five family members on its Board of Directors, Antifire Company Pvt. Ltd. was founded by late Ismail ‘Riku’ Rikzan. The team led by Managing Director, Hassan ‘Simbe’ Simhan, has since matured into […]
Soneva Jani: The continuation of an intelligent luxury experience
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The story of Soneva is a love story. It was their love for the environment that led Sonu and Eva Shivdasani to create a collection of luxury resorts that surpassed imagination by sharing a truly authentic sustainable way of life. The respect is real. The concept is inspiring. The islands have individual personalities. Yet, each […]