The Machchafushi Universe: experiencing the Maldives through five senses
At Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, The Centara Collection, the island is not simply the setting for the guest experience. It is the experience itself. Set within the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA), Machchafushi, meaning ‘Fish Island’ in Dhivehi, is defined by its relationship with the surrounding ocean, the life that inhabits it […]
A castaway lunch at Six Senses Kanuhura’s Drift
There is something pleasing about needing a boat to reach lunch. The journey gives an ordinary part of the day a destination of its own, with a little anticipation before you even see a menu. At Six Senses Kanuhura, that destination is Drift, the restaurant on neighbouring Jehunuhura. During our recent stay at the resort, […]
From daily operations to reef: Making marine conservation part of guest experience at OBLU SELECT Sangeli
At OBLU SELECT Sangeli, marine conservation connects two areas of resort life that are often discussed separately: the work taking place on the reef and the decisions made across daily operations. For Marine Biologist Giorgia Maggioni, that work involves coral nurseries, reef monitoring, data collection, partnerships and guest education through the Muraka Marine Conservation Centre. […]
Evolution, not revolution: Kuredhivaru prepares for its next chapter as Mondrian Maldives
After seven years of building a position in the Maldives resort market, Kuredhivaru Resort & Spa is preparing for a change in identity. The resort will become Mondrian Maldives, bringing the Mondrian lifestyle brand to its private island setting in Noonu Atoll. For General Manager Stanislaw Pajdzinski, however, the transition is not about starting again. […]
Journey around the island becomes the destination: RAAYA by Atmosphere
At RAAYA by Atmosphere, every day begins with a sense of curiosity. Set across one of the largest natural islands in Raa Atoll, the resort offers far more than beautiful beaches and turquoise lagoons. Its generous sense of space, thoughtfully designed experiences and welcoming atmosphere encourage guests to explore the island in their own way, […]
Machchafushi Island Resort elevates dining with bespoke beachfront experiences
At Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives by The Centara Collection, dining extends far beyond the restaurant. It unfolds as a sensory journey where place, flavour and emotion come together in perfect harmony. Surrounded by the shimmering waters of South Ari Atoll, every shoreline, every sunset and every tranquil stretch of sand becomes part of […]
Celebrate love anew with Eri Maldives’ romantic vow renewals
Nobody needs a reason to fall in love with their partner all over again, but it’s romantic to keep finding one, season after season. UK wedding platform Bridebook found that a fifth of couples now wait until their first anniversary to take their honeymoon – giving finances time to settle after the wedding itself. Anniversary trips and vow renewals […]
Sun Siyam Vilu Reef keeps Maldivian culture alive through Athireege
How Sun Siyam Vilu Reef Is Keeping Maldivian Culture Alive: The smell reaches you before anything else: warm coconut oil, faintly sweet, drifting from a low-roofed beach house. Inside, a woman works patiently with her hands, pressing, turning and drawing the oil slowly from the flesh, just as it has been done for generations on […]
Fushifaru Maldives celebrates simplicity, nature and barefoot luxury
Fushifaru Maldives believes that luxury begins with one simple act: taking off your shoes. Born from a natural sandbank in the heart of Lhaviyani Atoll, the boutique island resort is home to some of the softest, most powder-like sand in the Maldives, inviting guests to embrace the timeless pleasure of barefoot island living from the […]
Where play shapes the journey: Krakengiri Kids’ Club’s award-winning approach at Hilton Maldives Amingiri
At a resort, a children’s club is often viewed as one part of a wider guest programme. For families, however, it can influence the rhythm of the entire stay. It determines whether children feel settled, whether parents feel comfortable spending time apart and, in many cases, whether a family chooses to return. At Hilton Maldives […]
Why Eri Maldives is the perfect graduation escape
Graduation season lands differently when you’ve spent three or four years surviving deadline season, exam halls and budget pasta. The urge to go somewhere to treat yourself is entirely real. For university and postgraduates mapping out a summer before recruitment season kicks in, Eri Maldives delivers the Maldives in its purest form, with a price point […]
Why Canareef Maldives is redefining family holidays in Maldives
While the Maldives is globally celebrated as a romantic escape, family travellers often face a challenge: finding a resort that offers more than just beautiful beaches. Canareef Maldives is redefining the family holiday experience by offering something rare in the destination; space, adventure, and meaningful experiences for every generation. Located in the southernmost atoll of […]
