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Kandima Maldives opens with promise of lifestyle holiday experience

Kandima Maldives, a contemporary new lifestyle resort in Maldives, has opened its doors for travellers looking for a lifestyle holiday experience.
Located on a lush tropical island in Dhaalu Atoll, Kandima Maldives opened last month offering guests the opportunity to experience the Maldives in a new way. This contemporary lifestyle resort embodies all the positive values of the Maldives, whilst adding its own innovative, vibrant and playful style.
Kandima Maldives, owned by new local hospitality brand Pulse Hotels & Resorts, offers a choice of 274 stylishly designed studios and villas, with 11 different categories to choose from, all of which have a private terrace and endless tropical views to enjoy. Their locations at different points along the 3km long island make the accommodation suitable for both honeymooners seeking privacy and families looking for activity.
- 138 Beach & Sky Studios: A two-storey villa, and guests can choose between a Sky or a Beach Studio. These villas are situated along the main beach, all with their own private terrace or balcony.
- 6 Family Sky Studios: Interconnecting sky studios with separate living rooms. The Family Sky Studio accommodates up to eight people.
- 30 Beach Villas with Jacuzzi: Spacious beachfront villas all with their own private deck, Jacuzzi, and endless ocean views.
- 20 Beach Pool Villas: Stunning beachfront villas, all with their own private pool, Jacuzzi and private deck.
- 30 Aqua Villas: Stylish overwater villas with private deck, offering endless views of the beautiful Indian Ocean.
- 30 Aqua Villas with Jacuzzi: Stylish and spacious overwater villas with private deck and Jacuzzi.
- 20 Aqua Pool Villas: Stunning overwater villas all with their own private deck, swimming pool, and endless ocean views.
The four star plus resort has first class infrastructure, boasting the largest pool in the Maldives, tennis courts, an art studio, a marine biology school, a kids club, a game room, a library, a gym, a yoga studio and a spa. There is plenty to keep everyone occupied and the array of activities and events on offer is endless, including a huge choice of watersports, diving or snorkelling near the house reef, yoga, Zumba, bicycles, beach volleyball, petanque, arts and crafts lessons, and much more.
The island also offers one of the largest selection of F&B outlets in the country, with an incredible choice of ten restaurants and bars, all featuring unique and individual menus offering flavours of the world from Chinese and Japanese to authentic Maldivian and Mediterranean. So be it tropical or traditional, Kandima has something to suit everyone’s tastes:
- Flavour Zest: Taste the freshest flavours from around the world in these light, bright, contemporary market-style food hall restaurants. Take a seat and watch as the chefs prepare tantalising dishes of the day.
- Azure: In need of a little spice and lots of flavour? The chic beach house offers casual dining and sleek, elegant signature dining by night. Sample the endless mix of Mediterranean dishes on offer.
- Breeze Pool Bar: Want to make a splash? Well, this is the place to really let go, relax and unwind. Enjoy the live bands and the latest DJs as you drink freshly squeezed juices and exhilarating cocktails.
- Sea Dragon Forbidden Bar: The mood is sensual and mysterious. Authentic Chinese cuisine with a modern touch is expertly prepared and served family-style. Want to finish off the evening in style? Head to the ultra cool Forbidden Bar where live DJs play into the night. Discover a seamless mix of contemporary accents and ancient Far East inspirations, while the barman makes the most mouthwatering cocktails on the island.
- Beach Club: Day through to night, the Beach Club is the perfect hang out spot. Watch the incredible sun set across the island as DJs play of-the-moment beats. Sip on freshly made Mojitos, fresh juices and granitas from the bar.
- Deli: Like gourmet? You will love the on-site deli. Enter this casual and stylish food boutique for a quick bite or for something to take back to your abode. Everything looks delicious, fresh and you will certainly be back for more.
- Aroma Cafe: Start the day the Aroma way with fresh coffee, freshly squeezed juices and delicious baked goods. This is the place to meet, read a book, or just people watch. Eat in or take away one of the Maldivian-inspired treats.
- Smoked Grill House: This place is all about perfect steaks, fresh fish and incredible views. Enjoy delicious meat and fish dishes from the open BBQ kitchen. There is simply nothing better than dining al fresco.
This game-changing resort is anything but ordinary, and caters for guests of all ages; couples, groups of friends and of course honeymooners. Whether you seek relaxation, adventure, well-being, sport, spa experiences or just family time, Kandima Maldives has something for everyone.
The resort has already attracted celebrities from the world over. British TV personality Katie Price was recently in Kandima with her family for what the British media called her second honeymoon.
Business
Villa Resorts hosts over 200 travel agents from India to showcase its transformation

Villa Resorts, a leading Maldivian resort group, recently hosted a series of events for over 200 travel agents from India.
The events were held to highlight the company’s recent rebranding and to familiarise travel agents with the significant changes made as part of its strategic Blue Ocean Shift.
Villa Resorts has a significant market presence in India, and the events were part of the company’s ongoing efforts to work closely with its partners to showcase its transformation and enhancements in its products and services.
The familiarisation events drew over 200 participants, making it one of the largest series of events for travel agents ever hosted by a Maldivian resort group.
Villa Resorts plans to continue hosting similar events throughout the coming year to promote its growing portfolio of resorts to the Indian market.
Business
‘Get Charged and Win’ promotion: Four draws, countless winners, more to go

The ‘Get Charged and Win’ promotion, which launched with great fanfare on June 23, continues to captivate audiences across the nation with its promise of incredible prizes and adrenaline-pumping excitement. As Coca-Cola moves forward, the company has announced not one, but four draws that have rewarded lucky winners with exciting prizes!
The ‘Get Charged and Win’ promotion has been a huge success, with dozens of lucky winners taking home amazing prizes, such as Benelli motorbikes, helmets, and Charged drink cases. The promotion, which started on June 23, has been attracting customers from all over the Maldives, who have been enjoying the refreshing taste of Charged caffeinated beverage and the thrill of scratching their cards to reveal their codes.
So far, four draws have taken place, each one broadcasted live on Television Maldives (TVM) at 9:30pm. The winners of the Benelli motorbikes were Mohamed Adam, MD Musharraf, Mohamed Rasel Hossain and Ahmed Zahir who were ecstatic to receive their prizes and thanked Charged for making their dreams come true. The winners of the helmets and drink cases were also delighted with their rewards and encouraged others to join the promotion.
But don’t worry if you haven’t won yet, because there are still more chances to win! The ‘Get Charged and Win’ promotion is not over yet. That means you still have time to grab your favourite Charged drink, scratch your card, and send your code to 2626 via SMS.
As the exciting journey continues, there are two main draws left in this thrilling event, scheduled for September 24 and October 20. You could be the next lucky winner of a Benelli Leoncino 250 motorbike! But the excitement doesn’t stop there; be sure to keep an eye out for the daily draws, with winners announced regularly on the @ChargedMaldives Instagram page. You could stand a chance to win a Charged branded helmet, or a Charged drink case.
Charged, a ground-breaking addition to Coca-Cola Maldives’ beverage portfolio, is available in 250 ml, in 100% recyclable aluminium cans, in line with our packaging strategy to use 100% recyclable packaging material. The caffeinated beverage is now widely available at major retail outlets, hotels, restaurants, and cafes throughout the Maldives.
Business
JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La unveils Oro’s 100% Arabica Rose Coffee

JEN Maldives Malé by Shangri-La has introduced a special coffee to their collection – Oro’s 100% Arabica Rose Coffee. This latest addition to the menu of Jen’s Kitchen On-the-Go aims to provide coffee lovers with the unique and delicate taste of Oro’s Arabica Rose.
The hotel was alive with excitement on Thursday evening with the launch of Oro’s 100% Arabica rose. Media personnel and coffee enthusiasts were treated to an exclusive tasting experience of freshly brewed Arabica Rose Coffee along with some tasty finger foods.
The highlight of the evening was a lucky draw giveaway, extending an invitation for all the guests to participate and win a Skechers Maldives voucher and coffee voucher from Jen’s Kitchen On-the-Go.
Oro’s Arabica Rose Coffee is now available at Jen’s Kitchen on-the-go. It is the perfect spot to refuel with coffee, tea, freshly squeezed juices, or a light bite. Customers can now enroll to become a Shangri-La Circle Member and earn points with every purchase at Jen’s Kitchen On- the-Go and enjoy the rewards at Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts worldwide.
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