Football legend Tim Cahill to lead kids football camps at Amilla Fushi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Amilla Fushi is once again going all out for family holidays in the Maldives, after signing up legendary Everton FC and Socceroos star Tim Cahill to lead a series of free football camps for the resort’s younger guests. Starting with a four-day festive football programme from December 26-29, 2018, Australia’s unparalleled record goalscorer will lead […]
Angsana Velavaru to host Burning Man’s top performer this Festive Season
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Angsana Velavaru has announced an extravagant and glamorous Festive Season with the Burning Man’s top performer – Stuart Hunter aka DJ Motif. The Festive Season at Angsana Velavaru will be an unforgettable beginning with friends and family in an exclusive tropical atmosphere, according to a statement. This year marks the 25th anniversary of Banyan Tree […]
Rachelle Hill appointed Director of Marketing & Communications at Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi has appointed Rachelle Hill as the new Director of Marketing & Communications of the luxury island resort. Rachelle joins Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi from her most recent role as Director of Marketing & Communications at Fairmont Dubai, a position she held since August 2016. Prior to this role, she […]
Carpe Diem Maldives announces Marine Expeditions and Conservation Programmes for 2019
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Carpe Diem Maldives announces the continuation of its “Dive with a Purpose” marine conservation programme in 2019, in collaboration with Scripps Institution of Oceanography from the United States of America. Guest divers can join the visiting scientists from Scripps with a choice of two Dive with a Purpose trips on our award-winning cruises, as they […]
Niyama Private Islands to host “Manipulator of Flavours” Chef Hervé Rodriguez
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Niyama Private Islands Maldives announces that it will be hosting Michelin-starred chef Hervé Rodriguez during the coming Festive Season. Chef Hervé, known for his contemporary, audacious, and complex creations, will serve guests at the overwater Edge restaurant at Niyama Private Islands from December 19 – 29, according to a statement. Edge is Niyama’s destination restaurant […]
Palmex: an everlasting solution
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Thatch roofing is a cultural trait, and today it is an important architectural feature still seen as a part of the villas and other buildings in most of the resorts in the Maldives. However, it has long been established that there are some issues present in having these authentic thatch roofing installed as they should […]
Paradise Island Resort announces Hawaiian-themed New Year’s Eve
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Paradise Island Resort & Spa has invited guests to celebrate New Year’s Eve in style, with a Hawaiian-themed New Year’s Eve gala dinner and party. To celebrate the magical festive season with its guests, Paradise Island Resort is fixing sumptuous treats for its guests, in preparation for a magical evening which will also feature the […]
Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort to host Michelin star Chef James Mackenzie
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Outrigger Konotta Maldives Resort announces that it will be featuring the culinary creations of UK Michelin star guest chef James Mackenzie from January 4 – 14, 2019. Mackenzie, the head chef and proprietor of the Pipe and Glass in South Dalton, Yorkshire, England, earned its Michelin star in 2010 and has kept it since. Mackenzie’s debut […]
Best Dives Pvt Ltd signs as dive, water sports and excursions operator for JOALI Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Best Dives Pvt Ltd, one of the leading dive and water sports centre operators in the Maldives, has increased its operations to six resorts with the signing of JOALI Maldives. Located in Raa Atoll, JOALI Maldives is sure to be a hotspot destination to visitors following its opening in October 2018. The centre promises invigorating […]
Hotel Asia Culinary Challenge winners to compete at La Cuisine at SIAL 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Chef Ibrahim Nathif and Chef Mohamed Adhil, top winners of the International Culinary Challenge held as part of Hotel Asia 2018, are set to represent the Maldives at the La Cuisine at SIAL 2018 in Abu Dhabi. Their participation is jointly hosted by Maldives Exhibition and Conference Service (MECS) and Bestbuy Maldives (BBM) – the […]
Jumeirah Vittaveli unveils new Ocean Villas with longest water slides in Maldives
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Jumeirah Vittaveli has unveiled its newly revamped Ocean Villas, which have been refurbished with water slides, offering more than an awe-inspiring view. All of the resort’s freestanding Private Ocean Retreats and seven Infinity Pool Ocean Villas now offer the 23-metre slide which runs from the top deck into the gentle waters of the crystal clear lagoon. Just a 20-minute […]
Manta Trust, partners hold successful Baa Atoll Manta Festival
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Manta Trust and its partners have successfully concluded the first-ever Baa Atoll Manta Festival. The event, which was held in partnership with Manta Trust, Four Seaons Landaa Giraavaru and the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, was held in Dharavandhoo Island of Baa Atoll, located in the Baa Atoll Biosphere Reserve. The festival featured marine-themed stalls, […]
