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Six Senses Laamu introduces colourful festive season programme
Maldives.net.mv – The upcoming Festive Season at Six Senses Laamu in the Maldives will offer a wonderful array of events and joyful experiences. Between 23 December 2013 and 02 January 2014, Christmas and New Year celebrations will have something for all ages to enjoy.
In addition to the many repeat guests from previous years, the first timers will also be wowed and welcomed by the many Laamu experiences.
Some of the Holiday highlights include:
A Sandbank BBQ, for a romantic escape and unique dining experience. After a romantic sunset boat ride to the resort’s sandbank and a sunset cocktail, hosts will discretely serve a specially prepared menu for two accompanied with a bottle of champagne
New Years’ Eve Party on Sunset Beach has DJ Vifak on the decks ! He invites everyone to dance to his beat and get ready for the New Year countdown! We raise our glasses and bid farewell to the old year and welcome a bright 2014.
Resident DJ Garry Tee will be setting the mood with tunes inspired by the incandescence of the sunset, creating special music moments for our guests, every evening at Chill Bar.
For some very personal relaxation, the Six Senses Spa hosts have put together a sequence of wellness and fitness activities in addition to the comprehensive Spa treatment menu. A wide range of classes, from yingyang yoga to movida fitness will be held daily in the Spa. For those who simply wish to soak up the spa journey, the options of treatments are plenty, with local specialties, signature treatments, ayuverdic and many more.
Adventures and activities have being planned for younger guests, giving them the opportunity to be creative and learn while having fun. Pirates will be invading the island and taking young guests on a raid, while a Christmas stocking snorkelling treasure hunt at the house reef is not to be missed.
Festive Season is about family and friends so family excursions to nearby islands will be coordinated, giving the chance to enjoy a real Robinson Crusoe experience. Guests will have an island for themselves for a day, including a delicious picnic lunch and refreshments. There are many more underwater and overwater adventures planned for everyone no matter what age, plus a few sports activities with the resort’s hosts.
DJ Garry Tee is considered the finest DJ around, by the cool crowds from places like Sydney and Kuala Lumpur. His creative blend of favourite tracks creates a unique music experience. Garry’s compilations include the best of his personally selected tunes, from an ambient composition inspired by the pure vibration of time to the beatific and romantically inspired bossanova.
Or perhaps toe tapping to the latest of cocktail hour beats to the occasional surprise trip down one’s personal music memory lane.
DJ Vifak spins a soundtrack of his chart-topping playlist along with the sound of the waves on the beach! He grew up in Maldives and since 2000 he has been pumping up parties from the white sandy beaches and resorts to international clubs. His love for music makes his mixing smoothly run over different music styles. Influenced by the surrounding lush nature of his home he added a soulful twist to his sets, which set the key for soon sharing the decks with legendary names like Claude Challe, Jose Padilla and DJ Ravin.
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives has been nominated in the Resorts category for the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 (UK) and the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 (US), marking a further development in the resort’s international recognition.
The Readers’ Choice Awards are based on traveller feedback and are considered a key benchmark within the global travel industry. The dual nomination reflects the resort’s presence across international markets and its engagement with guests from different regions.
The nomination follows a series of recognitions for the resort. In 2025, Kuda Villingili was ranked among the Top 5 Overseas Leisure Resorts Worldwide in the Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards, placing fifth globally. It was also listed among the Top Resorts in the Indian Ocean in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 (US). The resort was similarly recognised in the 2024 edition of the awards.
Located in North Malé Atoll, approximately 30 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives offers 75 villas and residences, each with private pools and views of the surrounding ocean.
The resort features eight restaurants and three bars, including Japanese-Peruvian dining at Mar-Umi and Teppanyaki by Mar-Umi. Other dining options include Asian cuisine at East and grill offerings at Fire. Additional facilities include a cigar lounge, a large swimming pool, a spa with overwater treatment villas, and a range of wellness and recreational activities such as yoga, sound therapy and surfing.
Amjad Thaufeeg, Commercial Director at Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives, stated that the nominations reflect feedback from guests across international markets and noted the importance of maintaining consistent service standards.
Voting for the Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 is open until 30 June 2026, with results scheduled to be announced in November 2026.
Baros Maldives is set to host a curated Earth Day experience titled Earth Day in Bloom on 22 April 2026, offering guests an evening programme centred on sustainability, nature and locally sourced ingredients.
The event will begin at 6:30pm at the resort’s Chef’s Garden, where guests will be welcomed with a Garden Spritz before taking part in a guided tour of the garden. The tour will introduce participants to local herbs and island-grown produce cultivated on the property.
As part of the programme, guests will be invited to plant their own herb, contributing to the garden while engaging in an activity aligned with environmental awareness. The experience will continue with a garden dinner starting at 7pm, featuring a menu designed around fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from the island.
An optional pairing of organic wines will also be available, providing an additional element to the dining experience.
The event is priced at USD 175 per person, excluding applicable service charge and taxes. Reservations can be made through the resort’s butler service.
The initiative reflects Baros Maldives’ focus on sustainability-led guest experiences, integrating environmental awareness with culinary offerings and on-island activities.
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives has been recognised as a Quality Winner at the TUI Global Hotel Awards 2026, an accolade based on guest feedback from travellers worldwide. The recognition reflects the resort’s delivery of guest experiences shaped by service standards, facilities and alignment with evolving traveller preferences.
Located in North Malé Atoll, Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives offers a range of accommodation options, with more than 140 units including overwater suites, beach bungalows and duplex garden bungalows. The resort is designed to accommodate couples, families and groups.
The resort features seven dining venues offering a mix of international and local cuisine. Tex Mex serves Mexican and Spanish-inspired dishes, while Dalchini offers an Indian à la carte menu available for lunch and dinner. Raalhu Bar provides a setting for evening refreshments, with views of the sunset.
Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives is also known for Pasta Point, a surf break recognised for its left-hand waves. The resort attracts surfers from international markets who travel to access the location. Surf operations at Pasta Point are managed by Atoll Adventures, with bookings handled through Atoll Travel to ensure a structured approach to surf access.
The TUI Global Hotel Awards are determined by guest reviews, making the recognition an indicator of guest satisfaction. The resort’s inclusion as a Quality Winner reflects its performance in meeting guest expectations within the Maldives tourism sector.
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