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Workation in Maldives: Three reasons to work and holiday at LUX* Resorts
Working in new surroundings can increase productivity and decrease stress levels if done right. After months of working from home, it is no surprise that boredom and burn-out will start to set in from constantly facing the four walls.
Ditch those tropical Zoom backgrounds and take your work from home mise en scene to work from paradise in the Maldives with these three reasons.
Inspiring environment
Leave your shoes locked away and luxuriate in barefoot comfort with over two miles of powder-fine beaches at LUX* South Ari Atoll Resort & Villas, or reconnect with nature with an endless view of all the different shades of blue from the patio of your Water Villa in LUX* North Male Atoll Resort & Villas.
Creativity and innovation will be on overdrive while breathing in the clean, salty sea breeze.
Stable high-speed connectivity allows you to designate your workspace anywhere within your villa whether it is on the terrace or at the work desk to get into full professional mode.
In-villa breakfast and lunch can also be arranged if you are feeling particularly inspired to complete that report.
Defining work time and fun time
Delineate work and fun time for the best of both worlds to maintain the highest productivity by sticking to a routine; start the day off with a morning yoga, meditation or fitness class before settling into work mode with free-flowing coffee from Café LUX* between 8-11am daily.
When you are ready to call it a day, a relaxing 60-minute treatment at LUX* Me Spa or a sunset cruise on the catamaran awaits to help you unwind and get into vacation mode.
Pop-up surprises such as the outdoor Cinema Paradiso or secret messages in bottles hidden throughout both resorts will jazz up your day and help you disconnect and recharge.
Contributing to a sustainable circular economy
Sustain local tourism so that we may continue innovating and contributing to the protection of the environment and our fragile ocean ecosystem.
The teams at LUX* South Ari Atoll and LUX* North Male Atoll are active participants in the conservation of marine life, reducing energy consumption as well as combating climate change.
Join their various corporate social responsibility programmes or volunteer efforts by chatting with our resident marine biologists; plant your own coral and get a greeting from it nine months later or adopt a sea turtle; whatever you are passionate about, you can leave your (barefoot) footprint to make a difference.
LUX* South Ari Atoll’s Work from Your Home in the Maldives package starts from $5,692 for two persons in a Water Villa on full board basis, while LUX* North Male Atoll’s package starts from $9,581 for two persons in a Water Villa on half board basis, for a minimum of seven nights up to 30 nights stay.
Visit www.luxsouthariatoll.com or www.luxnorthmaleatoll.com to learn more about the offers. To book your stay, please contact stay@luxmaldivesresort.com or +960 668 0901 (LUX* South Ari Atoll), or stay@luxnorthmale.com or +960 668 2600 (LUX* North Malé Atoll).
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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