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Wonderful, safe ‘Atmosphere’ in Maldives

Sun-kissed mornings at the beach, afternoons spent braving the ocean tides, and day ending with the orange sun setting in the sky. What more can we dream of in a perfect tropical haven?
Maldives is the place to be in for a relaxing holiday and, yes, it offers a safe and perfect option for travel right now!
Conveniently accessible with just a four-hour flight from Dubai, Maldives has an impressive record for an isolated island nation. With in-resort PCR testing offered across the islands, the Maldives is leading the way in offering visitors a smooth, safe travel experience, in the ultimate paradise setting.
With each luxury resort set on its own private island, the Maldives is an otherworldly retreat from the buzz of daily life.
Such a private resort group is Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts, offering all-in-one ultimate island escapes, in renowned, luxurious accommodation surrounded by some of the world’s most beautiful natural settings.
Nothing compares to the pristine white beaches, azure ocean, five-star hospitality and – most importantly – the tranquillity that Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts offers families and adventure lovers alike.
Here, travellers can rediscover its unique features from its iconic overwater villas, to its selection of incredible water sports and world-class dining. There’s nowhere else quite like it!
Whether you are travelling alone, with friend or family, there is a wide range of four-star, five-star, and luxury holiday experiences under Atmosphere Group where you can book your stay.
Atmosphere Kanifushi
Situated in the Lhaviyani Atoll and just 30-minutes via a scenic seaplane transfer from Velana International Airport, Atmosphere Kanifushi is home to 172 detached villas and suites, where you can enjoy access to the pristine white beaches and beautiful turquoise lagoon surrounding the island.
The resort’s ‘Platinum Plus’ Premium All-Inclusive Plan offers a hassle-free safe holiday — including dining, accommodation, activities and water sports all in one package along with one of the longest uninterrupted stretch of beach in the Maldives.
With its own unique variety of marine life and reef formations, Lhaviyani Atoll is a paradise for divers. And if you fancy something a little more relaxing, Akiri Spa by Mandara can help to relax and balance your mind and body.
OBLU Select Sangeli
Meanwhile, OBLU Select at Sangeli takes you on an exclusive romantic journey with its honeymoon water suites, providing the ideal setting for some of life’s most unforgettable memories.
Situated at the North-Western tip of Male Atoll in the island of Sangeli, OBLU Select, is a five-star resort.
Offering the discerning traveller a hassle-free ‘best-in-class’ five-star holiday with an upgraded All-Inclusive plan – The Serenity Plan, the resort has a variety of ‘contemporary designed’ stand-alone villas and suites, including the very exclusive Honeymoon Water Suites with Private Pool.
To keep your appetite duly sated, the resort has a variety of restaurants to match every taste.
VARU by Atmosphere
Moving next to VARU by Atmosphere, the five-star resort offering an All-Inclusive plan – VARU Plan, is nestled in the pristine Indian Oceans of the Maldives.
Accessible under 40-minutes via speedboat, the resort offers a truly Maldivian experience.
It offers 108 villas dotted around the white sandy beaches and expanding over the turquoise lagoons onto three jetties with the over-water accommodation types. The beach front villas and suites that are based on the island have direct access to the surrounding pristine white sandy beaches with views of the ocean beyond.
Guests can enjoy snorkelling, diving, relaxing in lagoons teeming marine life and spot dolphins. They can also chill out and relax with a good book, or pamper yourself with a blissful spa treatment, and dine in style on your very own private villa.
OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli
OBLU by Atmosphere at Helengeli, a four-star superior resort, offers guests a unique all-encompassing holiday plan.
Situated in the North Atoll and just 50-minutes away by speedboat from Velana International Airport, the resort comprises 136 villas in 4 categories, on an All-Inclusive plan – Island Plan, with high quality world cuisine, combined with a range of activities including snorkelling and channel diving along with a serene Garden Spa.
Here again, there is no shortfall for adventure.
Helengeli Island has a reputation for its incomparably exotic house-reef, snorkelling, water sports and superb channel diving, just metres from the shoreline. Thus, a significant part of the OBLU at Helengeli holiday experience lies under the azure blue waters, ideal for snorkelling, diving and sighting predatory deep-sea fish. This little island paradise has over 30 exotic dive spots in the nearby vicinity.
All of these resorts from Atmosphere are the ideal destination for the whole family to relax, keeping their minds at rest that they are in the safest of surroundings while creating exceptional memories to last a lifetime, says the group.
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Summer Island Maldives named among top 10% of hotels worldwide by TripAdvisor

Summer Island Maldives has been recognised as one of the top travel destinations globally, having received the prestigious TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award for 2024. This accolade places the resort among the top 10% of hotels worldwide, based on exceptional traveller reviews and ratings collected over the past year.
Located just 45 minutes by speedboat or a short seaplane journey from Velana International Airport, Summer Island Maldives offers an idyllic barefoot beach retreat. The resort is known for its personalised service, commitment to sustainability, and relaxed luxury, consistently appealing to travellers from around the world.
Mariya Shareef, Chief Operations Officer of Kaimoo Travels and Hotel Services, expressed appreciation for the recognition, noting that the award reflects the dedication and passion of the entire team, who work diligently to deliver memorable experiences. She highlighted that the honour is especially meaningful as it is based on genuine guest feedback.
A popular choice for honeymooners and returning guests, the resort features two restaurants, three bars, and a variety of curated experiences, including private sandbank picnics and sunset sailboat cruises. Summer Island Maldives is also widely praised for its strong sustainability practices, such as eliminating single-use plastics, integrating renewable energy solutions, adopting eco-friendly mosquito control methods, and creating the world’s largest 3D-printed coral reef—an initiative recognised by the Guinness World Records.
The TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards celebrate excellence in hospitality, with winners selected based on consistently high ratings across key categories such as service, value, cleanliness, and location.
This recent recognition joins a growing list of accolades for Summer Island Maldives, including TUI’s Global Hotel Quality Award for 2024 and 2025, as well as the Leading Eco-Friendly Resort Award at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) in 2023.
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Tripadvisor honours Constance Moofushi among Best of the Best Luxury Hotels in Asia

Constance Moofushi in the Maldives has been recognised as one of Asia’s premier luxury destinations, earning the 11th spot in the Best of the Best Luxury Hotels in Asia category at the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards 2025. This accolade highlights the resort’s dedication to delivering authentic and unforgettable luxury experiences in the heart of the Indian Ocean.
Situated on a private island, Constance Moofushi combines barefoot chic with exceptional service, offering guests a unique blend of natural beauty and refined comfort. The recognition reflects not only the resort’s appeal but also the consistently high level of guest satisfaction that has become synonymous with the Constance brand.
Part of the esteemed Constance Hotels & Resorts portfolio, Constance Moofushi contributes to the group’s widespread acclaim, with all properties ranked among the Top 10% of Hotels Worldwide by Tripadvisor. These honours underscore the group’s unwavering commitment to quality across its locations in the Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles, Rodrigues, and Madagascar.
The Travelers’ Choice Awards are especially meaningful as they are based entirely on genuine guest reviews and ratings from travellers around the globe. The recognition of Constance Moofushi stands as a testament to the resort’s ongoing pursuit of excellence and its embodiment of the Constance philosophy: ‘True by Nature.’
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Ayada Maldives earns elite recognition in 2025 Travellers’ Choice Awards

Ayada Maldives has been recognised as one of TripAdvisor’s Best of the Best Hotels in the 2025 Travellers’ Choice Awards. This luxury private island resort earned the distinction of being named Best of the Best in the Maldives and secured a spot among the top 25 hotels in the world. This prestigious accolade is awarded to less than 1% of TripAdvisor’s eight million global listings. Additionally, Ayada Maldives received top honours in the highly regarded ‘Treat Yourself’ category.
The Travellers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best by TripAdvisor celebrate the pinnacle of excellence in the travel industry, acknowledging properties that consistently provide exceptional guest experiences based on outstanding reviews and ratings collected over a 12-month period.
This latest recognition further solidifies Ayada Maldives’ reputation for authentic luxury, warm hospitality, and thoughtfully curated experiences. Located in the pristine Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll, the resort offers guests a serene and immersive retreat, carefully designed to promote relaxation, connection, and rejuvenation.
With its spacious overwater and beachfront villas, award-winning spa, elevated dining options, and tranquil natural surroundings, Ayada Maldives continues to stand out as the ideal destination for travellers seeking indulgence and renewal in a tropical paradise.
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