Live the Dream ‘at one with nature’ on Rihiveli
Rihiveli The Dream has announced that the resort is reopening on 15 October 2020. Located in South Male Atoll, a 50-minute speed boat ride from Velana International Airport (VIA), the resort evokes a sense of simplicity that calls to mind a Robinson Crusoe existence. Upon arrival guests leave their shoes behind at the welcome jetty […]
Second phase of the Coral Regeneration Program commences at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has announced the commencement of the second phase of its Coral Regeneration Programme. Reefscapers has been appointed by the Maldivian Government’s Environmental Protection Agency as custodians of the coral colonies in the Gulhi Falhu lagoon, which were destined to be either relocated or destroyed during the lagoon reclamation […]
Cosmopolitan opens new showroom in Hulhumale
Cosmopolitan, the joint-venture between Danish Wrist Ship Supply and Champa Brothers Maldives Pvt Ltd, has opened a new showroom in Hulhumale. According to Prathiesh Kumar, Branch Manager, the aim of opening the outlet in Hulhumale is to facilitate the local and expatriate community living in Hulhumale with branded resort supply grade products at affordable prices. […]
Fushifaru Maldives to Reopen on 1 October 2020 with 14 New Water Villas
Fushifaru Maldives expects to re-open on 1st October 2020, with a fresh, new look. The property is currently undergoing an upgrade by adding fourteen more Water Villas to its portfolio. Located across the idyllic, aquamarine lagoon of the Indian Ocean, the new Water Villas will be divided into sunrise and sunset categories and eight of […]
WTTC warns country-wide border closures could seriously stall global economic recovery
Advises regional and local measures only to combat COVID-19 spikes Travel & Tourism sector will help power the global economic recovery The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has warned governments around the world that further country-wide border closures could seriously jeopardise global economic recovery. In a press release issued on 22 July 2020, WTTC […]
BUNKING WITH THE BILLIONAIRES ON A BUDGET (Part 2)
Editor’s note: In the second segment of the two part series, Bruce Lynn looks at the non-resort options; Guesthouses and Liveabaords / Safari Vessels as options to stay in the Maldives as a tourist. You can read the first part on this link. Non-Resort Maldives Options; Guest Houses & Safari Vessels GUESTHOUSES The Maldives tourist experience […]
Cheval Blanc Randheli Reopening on 15th August
Cheval Blanc Randheli has announced the resort will reopen on 15th August 2020. Located in Noonu Atoll, 45 minutes by seaplane from Velana International Airport, and in the vicinity of the newly opened domestic airport on Maafaru, Cheval Blanc Randheli is one of the most exclusive properties in the country. With just 46 villas in […]
BEYYAA – Seeking Big Brother
THE NAME ‘BEYYAA’ is derived from the traditional Dhivehi meaning of “bro”. The Beyyaa is a unique character, a travelling, environmentally-conscious Maldivian, but best of all he is a storyteller. He tells the stories he seeks during his many travels and the tales he hears are whispered amongst the coconut palms. The world is facing […]
MACL Introduces Pandemic Related Disinfection and Decontamination Charges
Maldives Airports Company Limited, operators of Velana International Airport (VIA) has introduced new pandemic related disinfection and decontamination charges, effective from 15 July 2020. The announced charges include an Aircraft Disinfection Service (by aircraft type), Crew Disinfection Service and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) disinfection charge. According to a circular published by MACL on 15th July […]
Scubaspa’s New Private Charter Rates
Many visitors to Maldives are spoilt for choice. Although all visitors have access to great beaches, lagoons and seas, ways you can choose to experience the Maldives can vary widely based on whether you are staying on a resort, a yacht or a small hotel on an inhabited island. Yachts – liveaboards or safari boats […]
ROUF MALDIVES – Empowering Real Estate and Hospitality Industry with Innovative Solutions
After two years of setting up business in Singapore assisting in the implementation of co-living and co-working solutions,Rouf has launched its services in the Maldives. According to a press release issued by the company, Rouf’s mission in the Maldives is to empower businesses with tailored and personalized co-living and co-working mentoring and to build smart […]
Island Apothecary introduces wellness wipes
Moisturizing wipes and wet towels have been commonly used among the general public as well as in luxury hotels. Island apothecary, in collaboration with Functional Botanicals, have further innovated this concept to introduce a “dry wipe” that serves the same and more purposes than wipes that are commonly available in the market. They are more […]
