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Immersive wellness experiences with Domingos Folgado, Jess Cover at THE OZEN COLLECTION

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Vacations today are not just about material pleasures or curated leisure. They are also about the rejuvenation of mind, body, and soul.

THE OZEN COLLECTION Wellness Retreats add a new meaning to travel. A perfect antidote to the stressful times that we live in, a chance to hit the reset button and nurture the weary traveller along with creating an indelible memory of inner peace and tranquillity.

Continuing with their hugely successful Wellness Celebrations in August, THE OZEN COLLECTION has curated meaningful wellness experiences for guests in the coming months.

Two renowned wellness practitioners will be based at ELENA ELEMENTS OF NATURE spa and wellness centre, with Domingos Folgado at OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI and Jess Covers at OZEN LIFE MAADHOO.

From Acupuncture and Gua Sha Massage to Iridology Consultations and Energy Healing through Reiki, guests can experience a range of healing experiences.

Domingos to reside at OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI

From 1 October to 31 November, Innovative Wellness Consultant and Fitness Expert Domingos Folgado will be at OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI.

London-based Domingos Folgado is a highly regarded international wellness consultant.

A graduate of the Instituto Medico Naturista de Lisboa in his native Portugal, Domingos has over 20 years of experience in various healing modalities, including Naturopathy, Therapeutic Massage, Personal Training, Pilates, Acupuncture, and KORE therapy.

A Unique Multi-Session Wellness Package: The ‘Detox and Revitalise, Restore and Recover’ package offers guests a complete holistic overhaul while holidaying at the pristine Bolifushi island.

The package includes Amnu Fu (five elements abdominal massage with tongue diagnosis), Fire Cupping, Facial Rejuvenation with Acupuncture, Gua Sha & Tui Na Massage, Total Body Conditioning, a boot-camp-style physical training session, Chakra Hot Stone Massage, Cranial Balancing Therapy, De-stress Acupuncture, and Pilates.

Jess to reside at OZEN LIFE MAADHOO

Yoga Instructor and Kinesio Therapist Jess Cover will be residing at OZEN LIFE MAADHOO from 14 October to 12 December.

A passionate advocate of holistic living, Jess Cover’s therapies draw from the science of nutrition as well as ancient traditions of Yoga, Ayurveda, and Chinese Medicine.

Having graduated with an Honours Bachelor’s Degree in Alternative Medicine from a prestigious college in the USA, Jess’s passion lies in understanding mind-body physiology. Her journey in wellness includes leading a team in the first wellness resort in the Middle East and championing unique holistic healing modalities.

Signature Che Nei Tsang Abdominal Massage: After a tumultuous year, this highly effective treatment is just the refreshing ‘pick-me-up’ needed to revive emotionally and physically exhausted souls. The abdominal massage therapy blends Chinese and Thai massage and meditation techniques. Specific techniques are used to target gut stagnation to release emotional, digestive, and inner spirit limitations.

ELE | NA ELEMENTS OF NATURE

ELENA, an acronym for the Elements of Nature, finds inspiration in the elemental energies (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water) flowing within and around us.

The uber-luxe spa and wellness brand at THE OZEN COLLECTION offers natural retreats where guests experience pure and unhindered moments of pampering. At ELENA, every spa and wellness ritual invokes the five senses: sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste.

THE OZEN COLLECTION is an Uber-Lux, hospitality brand that offers ultimate privacy blended with Refined Elegance, for blissfully immersive holidays in pristine, Indian Ocean locations.

OZEN LIFE MAADHOO, the first resort under this brand, opened in July 2016.

THE OZEN COLLECTION’s success story continues in the Maldives with the addition of OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI, launched in December 2020. OZEN RETREAT TANGALLE takes the brand to the south coast of Sri Lanka and is scheduled to be launched in 2023.

For more information: OZEN MAADHOO / OZEN RESERVE BOLIFUSHI

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Westin Maldives Miriandhoo introduces Family Fun Summer package

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The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort has introduced its Family Fun Summer offer, aimed at families seeking longer island stays built around shared activities and rest. The offer is available for booking from 15 April to 15 June 2026, with a minimum stay of four nights for travel through to 20 December 2026.

Located within Baa Atoll, the Maldives’ first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort is positioning the offer around family wellness, marine experiences and time spent together in a natural island setting. Seasonal snorkelling with manta rays in Hanifaru Bay remains one of the area’s key attractions, while the resort’s collection of beach and overwater villas is designed to accommodate families looking for space and flexibility during their stay.

For larger families and groups, the resort also offers the two-bedroom Heavenly Beach Residence, which includes a living room, kitchen and dining area intended to support longer and more relaxed island stays.

The resort says the guest experience can be shaped around both activity and downtime, supported by Westin’s Sleep Well concept and Heavenly Bed. Children have access to the Westin Family Kids Club, which includes a children’s pool and pirate ship, while parents can make use of Heavenly Spa by Westin.

Away from the villa, the resort is also promoting shared family experiences through Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy activities focused on the culture and environment of Baa Atoll. These include traditional lacquer craft workshops, visits to local islands and guided marine activities in surrounding waters.

The Family Fun Summer package includes three meals per day, with children under 12 dining free of charge. It also includes a one-time dolphin cruise for two adults and two children, a 30-minute photography session with one printed photo, and a USD 150 resort credit.

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Reethi Faru Resort recognised in four categories at 2026 Haute Grandeur Awards

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Reethi Faru Resort has been recognised at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, receiving honours in four categories: Best Beach Villa in Indian Ocean, Best Pool Villa in Indian Ocean, Best Eco-Friendly Resort in Maldives, and Best Sustainable Hotel in Maldives.

The awards recognise performance across villa accommodation and environmentally focused hospitality, reflecting the resort’s emphasis on guest experience alongside sustainability and environmental stewardship.

According to the resort, the recognition supports its positioning within the Maldives market as a property that combines natural surroundings, accommodation standards and responsible hospitality practices.

Located on Filaidhoo in Raa Atoll, Reethi Faru Resort features 145 villas, including beachfront and overwater accommodation designed in a style that combines Maldivian elements with contemporary comfort.

The resort’s food and beverage offering includes six restaurants and six bars, while its leisure facilities cover watersports, diving, yoga, spa treatments and fitness activities. Surrounded by coral reefs, the resort also offers guests access to marine-based experiences in the Indian Ocean.

Sustainability remains a central part of the resort’s operations, with initiatives that include coral reef restoration and guest experiences linked to environmental awareness.

Through its recognition at the 2026 Haute Grandeur Global Excellence Awards, Reethi Faru Resort has added to its profile as a Maldives resort with a focus on both accommodation standards and sustainability.

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Sun Siyam Olhuveli launches Coral Frame Adoption programme on Earth Day

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To mark Earth Day, Sun Siyam Olhuveli, part of the Lifestyle Collection within the House of Siyam, launched its new marine conservation initiative, the Adopt A Coral Frame experience, during a morning event held on 22 April at Milano Beach on Dream Island.

The initiative forms part of the resort’s wider marine conservation efforts and is designed to give guests a direct way to engage with coral restoration while supporting the protection of the surrounding reef ecosystem.

During the launch, guests were introduced to the coral restoration process through a hands-on experience that explained how new coral growth can be supported through frame-based planting. Under the programme, guests are invited to select and adopt a coral frame, attach healthy coral fragments to it, and take part in placing it within the lagoon to help form a new reef structure.

The process begins with the collection of healthy coral fragments under the guidance of the resort’s marine biologist. These fragments are then secured to specially designed coral frames and placed in selected areas within the resort’s coral garden, where conditions are intended to support growth and marine biodiversity. Guests who adopt a frame will also receive updates on its progress, including photographs shared every six months.

The resort said the programme is intended to make coral conservation more accessible to guests while also highlighting the role of reefs in supporting marine life, protecting coastlines and maintaining ocean ecosystems.

Chaminda Upul, Group Sustainability Manager for Sun Siyam, said the initiative was designed to give guests an opportunity to contribute in a direct way.

“Earth Day is a reminder that even the smallest actions can shape something far greater,” he said. “With Adopt-A-Coral Frame, we wanted to create an experience where our guests can leave a positive mark on the ocean. It’s simple, it’s meaningful, and it stays with you.”

Hassan Adil, General Manager of Sun Siyam Olhuveli, said the resort wanted to create an experience that combines guest participation with long-term environmental value.

“At Olhuveli, we believe the best experiences are the ones that stay with you long after you leave. Adopt-A-Coral is our way of inviting guests to be part of something lasting, while caring for the natural beauty that makes this place so special,” he said.

Part of the proceeds from each coral adoption will go towards Sun Siyam Care, the group’s sustainability platform, supporting marine conservation and reef restoration efforts.

Through the launch of Adopt A Coral Frame, Sun Siyam Olhuveli is combining guest experience with reef restoration, reflecting a wider focus on environmental engagement within its island operations.

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