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Kandima Maldives unveils destination weddings with ‘Trash That Dress’ photo shoot package

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Kandima Maldives has launched ‘OH-SO KOOL WEDDINGS’, a stylish wedding experience that encompasses Kandima’s signature style and playful spirit.

Setting the new heights for bespoke destination weddings, the new OH-SO KOOL WEDDINGS package allows couples to opt for any of the following commitment ceremony or photo packages:

  • ‘I Do’ with a View
  • Oh-so Kool Kandima Wedding
  • Let’s esKape
  • Just the Two of Us
  • Let’s Go Krazy & Trash That Dress

Now that the wedding is over, you have two choices of what to do with the dress. You can suffocate it in a plastic bag and hope that your daughter will want to wear it in 25 years, or you can put it back on and have some fun during an exciting ‘Let’s Go Krazy & Trash That Dress’ photo shoot at Kandima.

Do you have to really trash it? Of course not! ‘Let’s Go Krazy & Trash That Dress’ is just a fun session to do when you have a lot of time on your hands or an experience you wouldn’t dare go for on the day of the wedding. Sure, you can get a little risky with it, like jumping off the jetty, going parasailing, riding a jet ski or running down the three-kilometre beach since the fear of getting it wet or dirty is over!

Make a statement and go totally crazy on this fun-packed tropical island experience! Kandima’s in-house photographers will take care of it all! The ‘Let’s Go Krazy & Trash That Dress’ photo session will certainly add a little spice to your classic wedding photo collection.

The ‘Let’s Go Krazy & Trash That Dress’ photo session costs USD 1500++ per couple and includes:

  • Wedding bouquet for Her and buttonhole for Him
  • A bottle of Champagne
  • Three-hour cocktail session by the Breeze Pool Bar
  • 30-minute spa massage for two
  • Two outfits each for our Oh-so Stylish female and super Kool male! (one set from our SNAP studio
  • and one of your own)
  • One make-over, plus one touch-up and one hair styles for her
  • One make-over and one hair style for him
  • Up to 150 professional photographs on a USB to take home
  • 20 edited photos
  • One photo slideshow saved as a video
  • Hair and make-up package

Kandima presents an array of customised backdrops for a wedding or commitment ceremony that reflects couple’s most demanding wishes in exotically styled spaces. At the resort, couples can celebrate their love on a floating platform, a few meters under the sparkling blue waters of the Indian Ocean, surrounded by thousands of colourful exotic fish and corals; on the pristine beach, tropical sandbank or a deserted island located just next door.

Other event spaces include the Beach Club and Breeze Pool Bar beach, as well as the tip of Kandima island and the island’s coconut grove.

If you are looking for a tropical wedding full of friends and family members, bring them along! Are you worried that your wedding may come with a huge price tag too? Worry no more! Kandima’s personalised Group Wedding Packages are a great way to make sure all your wedding tribe gets to share your special day with two of you. At Kandima, the bigger the party, the greater the perks because the more people you bring, the more fabulous the price gets!

Couple wedding packages start from USD 1500++. Wedding package for a group of 250 people starts from USD 180++ per person and above.

Located on a lush tropical island in Dhaalu Atoll, Kandima offers a choice of 266 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.

The four-star plus resort, which opened just over a year ago, 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.

For more information and prices, please visit kandima.com or contact the resort’s wedding planners by phone +960 676 0077 or email mykindofplace@kandima.com.

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Sirru Fen Fushi to host Eid al-Adha celebration from 27–29 May

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Sirru Fen Fushi – Private Lagoon Resort has announced its “Eid in Harmony” programme for Eid al-Adha, scheduled from 27 to 29 May 2026, offering guests a series of curated experiences centred on dining, cultural elements and leisure activities.

The programme is designed to provide a structured yet relaxed approach to the celebration, with a focus on shared experiences and engagement with the island environment. According to the resort, the initiative aims to bring together cultural traditions and hospitality offerings within a resort setting.

A central feature of the programme will be the Eid al-Adha Feast, a dining experience presenting a selection of dishes prepared for the occasion. The event will be set in a themed environment reflecting elements associated with Eid.

The resort will also introduce an “Eid Gift with Purpose” initiative, positioned as a gesture aligned with the values of giving and reflection associated with the occasion.

In addition, guests will have the option to participate in a Guest Archery Competition, offering a recreational activity designed to complement the island setting and provide an alternative form of engagement during the celebration period.

Alongside the programme, the resort has launched an “Eid Island Escape” offer, which includes a range of inclusions for guests staying during the period. These include a 30-minute jet lag recovery massage, daily breakfast at Raha Market, dinner on a dine-around basis across selected restaurants, and a one-time floating breakfast experience.

In a statement, the resort’s management said the programme is intended to reflect the values of togetherness and reflection associated with Eid al-Adha, while offering guests opportunities to spend time with family and participate in shared experiences.

Through the three-day programme, Sirru Fen Fushi – Private Lagoon Resort is presenting Eid al-Adha as a combination of dining, leisure and cultural activities within a resort environment.

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Alila Kothaifaru Maldives unveils Maldives Summer Escape for Eid al Adha

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Alila Kothaifaru Maldives has introduced its Maldives Summer Escape offer as part of its positioning for Eid al Adha travel, combining accommodation benefits with seasonal dining and guest experiences for families, couples and small groups.

Available for stays through to 31 October 2026, the offer is designed to support longer stays and multigenerational travel, with a focus on dining flexibility and island-based experiences within a private resort setting.

To mark the Eid period, the resort will present a series of guest experiences linked to the occasion. On 27 May, guests will be offered an Eid breakfast at Seasalt Restaurant, featuring live Arabic cooking stations prepared by Egyptian chefs, alongside dishes such as foul medames, manakish and shakshuka.

An Eid-themed dinner buffet will also be held the same evening, with regional dishes and live cooking stations forming part of the dining programme. On other days, guests will also have the option of visiting a nearby local island to observe traditional Eid celebrations in a Maldivian community setting.

From 27 to 29 May, Mirus Bar will host a series of evening activations including a shisha lounge and DJ sets. The resort said the programme is intended to create a social setting suited to both couples and groups.

The Maldives Summer Escape offer includes daily breakfast and three-course à la carte dinners at selected venues, along with a USD 75 dining credit that can be used for alternative experiences such as Teppanyaki, The Shack or private dining.

Additional benefits include 15 per cent off treatments at Spa Alila, 20 per cent off food and beverage purchases, and 20 per cent off return seaplane transfers.

The resort said the offer is particularly suited to families and groups, with villa accommodation designed to provide both shared living space and privacy, while also appealing to couples through its more understated approach to island stays.

Thomas Weber, General Manager of Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, said the resort had designed the offer around the significance of Eid and the expectations of guests travelling during the period.

“Eid is a deeply meaningful time, centred on togetherness, reflection, and shared moments,” he said. “For those choosing to celebrate away from home, we’ve curated an experience that feels both intimate and considered — where thoughtful dining, unhurried surroundings, and the natural beauty of the island come together to create something truly memorable.”

Through the combination of seasonal programming, dining inclusions and additional guest benefits, Alila Kothaifaru Maldives is presenting the Maldives Summer Escape as an option for Eid travel in the Maldives.

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Centara Maldives resorts to mark Songkran with Thai-inspired celebrations

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Centara Hotels & Resorts Maldives has invited guests to celebrate Songkran this April across its resorts in the Maldives, marking the Thai New Year through a series of experiences inspired by the brand’s Thai heritage.

The hotel group said the celebrations would reflect Thai culture and hospitality while adapting traditional Songkran elements to island settings in the Maldives. Across its resorts, the festival is being presented through activities centred on renewal, togetherness and shared experiences.

At Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives, located within The Atollia by Centara Hotels & Resorts, the celebration is set to take place in a family-focused setting. The resort said guests could take part in water activities, beach games and poolside gatherings, followed by a Songkran carnival by the sea. Evening dining experiences will feature Thai flavours in a setting designed for families and groups.

At Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa Maldives, part of The Centara Collection, the programme will include a beachfront parade and traditional Thai games. The resort said evening events would continue with a Thai-inspired dining experience, cultural performances and entertainment. Activities for younger guests will also be included as part of the celebrations.

Centara Ras Fushi Resort & Spa Maldives, which caters to adults, is also marking Songkran with its own programme. The resort said guests could expect beachside activities, evening dining experiences and entertainment shaped around the festival’s themes of joy and togetherness.

Centara Hotels & Resorts Maldives said the Songkran celebrations across its properties are intended to give guests an opportunity to experience Thai-inspired traditions in the Maldives while creating shared holiday experiences during the festival period.

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