Basilur Tea: Forever changing the bond between tea and tourism
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Basilur tea is an award-winning brand which has reinvented the 5000 year old tea gifting culture by creating eclectic tea blends and innovative packaging. Based in Sri Lanka, a land historically renowned for its prized tea leaves, Basilur obtains the choicest tea leaves from the very source of its growth. Bringing Basilur tea to the […]
Emirates rounds off a year of growth with fleet and product milestones
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, rounded off another year of growth in 2016, underlined by fleet and network expansion, as well as customer focused product investments. Commenting on 2016, Sir Tim Clark, President Emirates Airline said: “Consumer appetite for travel has remained resilient, despite socio-economic and political headwinds around the globe, and that is […]
Dusit Thani Maldives named ‘Favourite Hotel or Resort for Families’ by Condé Nast
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Dusit Thani Maldives on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, the Maldives’ first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, was recently named ‘Favourite Hotel or Resort for Families’ in the Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards 2016. Operated by luxury travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler, which prints regional editions in Europe, USA, Asia and the Middle East, […]
Seaplanes across the Southern Cross
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Amari Havodda Maldives, a luxury private island resort located in one of the most pristine atolls in the southern part of the Maldives, recently made history by being the first resort in the Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll to offer a direct seaplane connection. Up till now, guests to Amari Havodda Maldives and the other nearby resorts […]
Ooredoo deploys Nationwide Submarine Cable across Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Ooredoo has successfully deployment of its Nationwide Submarine Cable across the Maldives, successfully connecting the cable to its concluding landing station in Kulhudhuffushi on Thursday. The company invested in a multimillion dollar project to build a nationwide submarine cable after receiving its ISP license in the Maldives last year, with the aim of supporting the needs of […]
Celebrity Danish chefs to visit Six Senses Laamu
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Denmark’s celebrity chef Jesper Koch will be back at Six Senses Laamu for three exclusive culinary events this January. Jesper is the third highest rated Michelin chef in Denmark and he gained fame by putting a modern spin on Danish classics. One of his most popular dishes is salted celery with truffle oil and potato […]
A day in the life of Amari’s housekeeping team
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Amari Havodda Maldives’ housekeepers are Maldivian and not all of them are from Gaafu Dhaalu atoll, where the resort is situated. One is from Addu, down south, another from Alif Alif, the middle of the Maldives yet another comes from even further afield, Haa Dhaalu, one of the northernmost atolls. Despite the short time they’ve […]
Kuramathi introduces the Kalari Massage
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Exciting news for health buffs as Kuramathi Island Resort introduces the Kalari treatment at Kuramathi Spa. Featuring the raw elements of age-old Indian therapy, this ritual polishes the body by exfoliating dead skin with a green gram scrub. The Kalari Massage involves a full body treatment with the application of specific flowing massage techniques using […]
Banks begin charging Remittance Tax on cash withdrawals abroad
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The Maldives Inland Revenue Authority has ordered banks operating in Maldives to impose Remittance Tax on cash withdrawals abroad, from accounts of expatriate workers in Maldives. Pursuant to section 7 of the Remittance Tax Regulation, banks are required to charge Remittance Tax on cash withdrawn abroad from a bank account opened in the Maldives by […]
Lonubo’s newest addition; The Dhoni Sunset Bar and Restaurant
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Idyllic and isolated, Maafushivaru is a gem of an island in the enigmatic South Ari Atoll. Saunter barefoot in soft powder white sand, naturally dense with lush flora and blessed with an incredible turquoise lagoon. Minutes away is Lonubo, its very own desert islet where spending an overnight is but a distinct possibility. The Dhoni […]
Jesper Hougaard, Managing Director, Serena Spa
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Prior to getting involved in the spa business, Managing Director of Serena Spa Jesper Hougaard spent 25 years in the aviation industry. “I saw it more as a service than just transportation. I found it very important that you look at what a customer wants and try to fulfill that requirement rather than simply transport […]
The Maldivian Experience at Kandolhu
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Festive spirits are high in Kandolhu with its innovative ideas to celebrate the joyous and merry occasion. In addition to the usual festivities offered this year, an exclusive experience combining Maldivian culture and heritage was offered for all guests to enjoy – a Maldivian Experience Day “Authentically Maldives” celebrating the unique artistry of the Maldives. […]
