Fifth “flying turtle” flies off from Four Seasons Landaa to St. Petersburg
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Elsa, a female juvenile olive ridley turtle estimated under 20 years of age, has become the fifth “flying turtle” to travel from the Maldives by plane to begin a new life overseas. Donated to St. Petersburg’s Planeta-Neptun, Russia’s first Oceanarium, Elsa follows in the pioneering flipper-steps of her olive ridley cousins – Kerry, Zahiya, La […]
Qatar Airways launches ‘two seats, one great offer’ campaign
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Qatar Airways is inviting passengers to take advantage of its latest “two seats, one great offer” sales campaign, providing First and Business Class passengers a special discount when booking two seats together. This exciting new promotion will allow both leisure and business travellers to plan their next trip with family, friends or colleagues to any […]
Finolhu takes #fitnessgoals to next level with UFC Gym partnership
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Finolhu has partnered with the renowned UFC GYM, the elite fitness concept from global phenomenon Ultimate Fighting Championship®. A UFC GYM Master Trainer will be based on island at Finolhu’s The Cove Club from October 1, offering a blend of traditional workout facilities and mixed martial arts to enhance the fitness levels of guests with […]
Oktoberfest with a tropical spin at Jumeirah Vittaveli
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli is celebrating Oktoberfest, Munich’s most iconic festival, with a tropical spin. Set to the backdrop of the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean guests can experience the festival like never before, says Jumeirah Vittaveli in a statement. Jumeirah Vittaveli is collaborating with an authentic Bavarian costume designer – Daniel Fendler has been designing […]
Three parties awarded under Baresdhoo Integrated Guesthouse Island Project
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Three parties have been awarded under the Baresdhoo Integrated Guesthouse Island Project. According to Maldives Integrated Tourism Development Corporation (MITDC), guesthouses were awarded to one party which expressed interest in operating a 10,000 sq ft guesthouse, and two parties which applied for 5,000 sq ft guesthouses. “The three parties were awarded upon receiving 100% after […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
