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Christmas sparkle, star-studded NYE celebrations at Niyama Private Islands Maldives
Jet to the Maldives for a Christmas that sparkles in the brilliant hues of the Indian Ocean. Niyama Private Islands Maldives invite you to play or chill on twin islands throughout the festive season.
The season officially kicks off with the lighting of the Christmas tree and arrival of Santa by catamaran. Enjoy a Christmas market that is traditional – with carols, egg nog and mulled wine – yet fabulously Maldives in a beach setting. Multi-day feasting is then on the cards, starting with a Christmas Eve gala buffet, and Christmas Day barbecue roast with Ibiza-style pool party.

New Year’s celebrations see stars fly in from around the world. Magician Laura London of ITV’s “The Next Great Magician” fame works the crowd, whilst the Spark! theatre troupe takes the stage with dazzling sound, light and movement. Salsa Con Soul then fires up the dance floor with seductive rhythms, whilst the award-winning Swing Latino collective put on the show of their lives.
The days in between are a whirl for the taste buds, with Maldivian nights, wine and cheese tastings, and Champagne pairings at Edge.
Three legendary chefs fly in, hosting exclusive dinners throughout the festive season: Hervé Rodriguez, owner of MaSa Paris and known as the “Manipulator of Flavours”, serves up contemporary, audacious and complex flavours; David Rathgeber, owner of Parisian bistro L’Assiette, creates traditional French gastronomy; and Alexandre Polmard, famed for the world’s most expensive steak, presents the most extraordinary dry-aged beef dishes.

Families are offered adventure everyday in Nature’s Playground. The Explorer Kids’ Club is one of the largest in the Maldives, with a superhero costume party, Christmas arts and crafts, a New Year’s masquerade and more. Teens enjoy their own corner of the island, with an outdoor gym, cinema under the stars, DJ workshops and mocktails on the beach.
Adults, meanwhile, can hide away at Drift Spa, indulging in massages, IV drips and the Hollywood services of our visiting practitioners. Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr David Alessi promises no-downtime face lifts with Botox and fillers. Gopal Govindasamy, Muayad Najemeddin and Banu Alagoz lead you through Eastern healing treatments and movement, from singing bowls, Reiki and Ayurveda to Watsu and Kundalini Yoga.
Also recommended for your time on the islands are experiences new and unique to Niyama. Set sail on a Dream dhoni for a castaway adventure of island hopping, snorkelling and dinner on a deserted sandbank. Play with your senses in a Food Play cooking class, mastering the arts of Thai, Maldivian, Mediterranean or African cuisine.
Niyama offers more than a luxury retreat in the Maldives. Going beyond conventional concepts of lavish accommodation, sumptuous cuisines, and lavish services, Niyama presents every visitor with myriad opportunities to create their own exceptional island experience.
With twin islands Play and Chill, Niyama offers you the true luxury of choice, with everything expected from an island resort and so much more.
Chill is true to its name. You can discover new depths of relaxation at the Drift Spa, or take in a movie under the stars at the outdoor cinema. Just off the coast, enjoy a fine dining experience at Edge accessible only by speedboat, while Subsix invites you the world’s finest underwater seafood restaurant and night club.
Play provides delightful diversions for those looking for more active pursuits. On the water, you can kayak around the islands or discover why Niyama is amongst the hottest surfing destinations. Bicyclists can explore the island at their own pace, perhaps lured by the aromas from the chef’s spice gardens.
Niyama Private Islands Maldives’ festive package starts at USD 3,218++ for a five night (minimum requirement) stay in a Water Pool Villa on double-sharing basis from December 23, 2019 to January 8, 2020. For more information and bookings, please visit www.niyama.com/en/offers or contact reservations@niyama.com.
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Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa unveils family-focused Family Fun Summer package
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has introduced its Family Fun Summer offer, a family-focused package designed to encourage guests to spend time together through dining, leisure and recreational activities in a private island setting.
Located 15 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, the resort is offering the package as a year-round experience, despite its summer branding. The programme is intended for families seeking a stay that combines accommodation, meals and activities in a single offering.
The experience includes daily breakfast at Feast, where guests can access buffet selections for adults and children. Lunch is served as a three-course beachside meal, while evenings include buffet dinners, à la carte options and access to the resort’s speciality restaurants.
As part of the package, adult guests receive a USD 45 dining credit per night, which can be used at selected outlets including Baan Thai and Sea Salt. The offer is designed to expand dining options within the resort’s full board arrangement.
The package also includes activities aimed at different age groups. Children have access to the Sheraton Adventure Club, while families can take part in pool activities, water sports, sunset dolphin cruises and guided snorkelling excursions.
For guests seeking wellness experiences, Shine Spa for Sheraton offers a range of treatments, with the package including 15 per cent savings on selected services. The resort has also introduced a spa experience designed for parent and child. Additional recreational options include sunrise beach yoga, as well as access to tennis and football facilities.
Other inclusions within the offer include a complimentary family photoshoot and dining benefits for children when eating with their parents.
Family Fun Summer is available for booking until 15 June 2026, for stays through to 20 December 2026. Through the package, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa is presenting a family-oriented resort experience centred on dining, recreation and shared time together.
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InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau to mark Mother’s Day with wellness and dining offerings
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has announced a Mother’s Day programme centred on wellness, dining and family experiences, offering guests a range of activities designed to mark the occasion in Raa Atoll.
Set within the resort’s island setting, the programme will feature a series of experiences aimed at encouraging families to spend time together through relaxation, dining and shared activities.
At AVI Spa, the Mother’s Day offering will include signature treatments focused on rest and balance. Guests will also have access to holistic sessions led by visiting practitioner Dr Afsana Aradhana Ghyas, whose work focuses on integrative wellbeing and emotional balance.
Dining experiences will form a central part of the programme. These will include floating breakfasts served in private villas, interactive cooking sessions with the resort’s chefs, and private dining experiences ranging from sunset beach dinners to sandbank dining under the stars.
The resort will also offer family-focused activities for the occasion. These will include craft sessions for children, ocean-inspired guided art activities and a family photoshoot intended to capture the day’s experiences.
Through the Mother’s Day programme, InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is presenting a combination of wellness, dining and family activities shaped around personal and shared experiences in a resort setting.
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W Maldives unveils The Wavemaker Edit with global talent collaborations
W Maldives has launched The Wavemaker Edit, a new ongoing series of curated collaborations with international talent, aimed at introducing a range of guest experiences across mixology, wellness, cuisine and music.
The series is designed as a rotating programme, with each edition bringing a different creative perspective to the resort. According to W Maldives, the initiative is intended to create a continuing calendar of experiences that combine social, cultural and wellness-led elements.
The first edition of The Wavemaker Edit will run from 3 to 14 June 2026 and will feature two themed chapters, titled Island Alchemy and The Restore Ritual.
Island Alchemy will focus on mixology. On 3 June, Kwok will lead a guest shift at SIP, presenting three cocktails that explore contrast and balance, including a bespoke creation inspired by the Maldives. The collaboration will continue on 6 June at WET Deck, where a poolside day party will feature a curated cocktail menu.
The second chapter, The Restore Ritual, will centre on wellness and movement in recognition of Global Wellness Day. Led by Mumbai-based yoga and movement educator Samiksha Shetty, the programme will include sessions focused on breathwork, mindfulness and alignment-based practice.
The wellness programme will include Sunset Yoga sessions at FIRE Beach on 12 and 14 June, as well as a morning meditation session at AWAY Spa on 13 June. The main event within this chapter will take place on 13 June, when guests will be able to join a Sunset Yoga session aboard the Horizon Yacht. This bookable experience will also include healthy refreshments and a 60-minute massage at AWAY Spa.
W Maldives said future editions of The Wavemaker Edit will expand into culinary, music and art-led experiences under a number of themed series, including Flavors Unscripted, Sound Wave and Make A Scene.
Commenting on the launch, General Manager Amila Handunwala said the initiative reflects the resort’s approach to continuously evolving the guest experience through collaborations with international talent.
W Maldives is positioning the series as part of its broader effort to offer more structured and experience-led programming for guests. In addition, the resort is promoting its Original Wavemaker package, which includes seaplane transfers and a half-board meal plan for two adults with a minimum stay of four nights.
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