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Reimagine festive season in oasis of wellness at The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort
Nestled on a beautiful coral island of the Baa Atoll, a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve site, guests of The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort can experience a tranquil wellness scape with uninterrupted ocean and pristine turquoise lagoon views.
The idyllic setting for romance, family hideouts, gastronomy and well-being, the contemporary resort invites guests to trade a white Christmas for the soft-sand beaches and beautiful palm trees, and immerse themselves in the spirit of the holiday season with completely private, standalone spacious villas offering discreet and personalised service, allowing one to hide away and relax as 2021 draws to a close.
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort is offering guests a balance of activities that you can dip in and out of as you wish, making the resort an ideal choice to enjoy a warm holiday with spirited programs and festive dining that adds immersive Maldivian flavour to classic holiday traditions that are sure to delight travellers of all ages.

The culinary team has curated an epicurean journey through their dining venues to entertain the discerning palates from gala dinners, beach barbecue, sunset cocktails to oriental delights beckon participation. And most importantly, their wellness team are on hand to help balance the indulgence and bring the year to a calm and centred conclusion.
Welcoming guests to the resort, General Manager Brendan Corcoran said, “The Festive Season means different things to different people. It is a time of connection, celebration, reflection, reminiscence and anticipation. Whatever maybe your wish for your stay we are delighted that you have chosen to visit Maldives at this time of the year, and we at The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort are here to help our guests tailor their stay to their individual needs and make it memorable.”
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort is a haven of wellness and relaxation where guests leave feeling rejuvenated and refreshed and their festive program stays true to the Westin brand’s Six Pillars of Well-Being: Feel Well, Work Well, Move Well, Eat Well, Sleep Well and Play Well.
Gastro delights: Eat well
The three restaurants and elevated bar guarantee memorable culinary experiences in breathtakingly beautiful surroundings. Cuisines range from the refined Japanese menu with a seafood focus at The Pearl to healthy, international dishes and all-day dining at Island Kitchen.
Colourful bar and restaurant Hawker presents authentic Asian street food in a vibrant market-place setting while for those who want to relax while tapas and ocean views at Sunset Bar provide a perfect end to the day.
From cooking classes to happy hours; cocktails and canapes or pool parties; hot pots or specially curated five-course dinner or themed nights to wine dinners.
There’s plenty in store for the culinary enthusiasts at The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort this festive season to leave them spoilt for choice!
Wellness, relaxation: Feel, move well
Maintaining the exercise routines can be challenging during travel.
The resort has lined up various fitness activities to ensure you clock your workout hours at the best possible location to do so – with the sounds of waves as the soothing background score.
From Run Westin to Fast Burn Fit CrossFit workouts and Circuit Training, there are activities that would get your blood pumping and then there’s Sunrise Yoga, Vedic Yoga, Shoulder Massages and Breathwork sessions to ease you down.
Adventures for all: Play well
From an exciting introduction to the world of scuba diving to a wonderful opportunity to explore a healthy reef with an amazing variety of marine life the resort has a lot in store for the ones who’d like to dive in or stay afloat.
For the playful ones, they offer an exciting unforgettable ride on inflatable sofas and for the thrill seekers there’s the adrenaline-packed jet ski ride, smashing through the waves and traveling around the local islands.

End the year on the right note by spending time snorkelling with turtles, chasing dolphins or experiencing the magical views from the skies while parasailing.
For those traveling with family, each day promises a new adventure at the Westin Family Kids Club, where the kids can explore and discover a new game or activity, talent or fun fact about the marine life.
From painting sessions to pool fun, island hunt to pizza making, shell art to kids yoga, it’s an extensive range of activities. There’s also plenty festive themed activities like Christmas tree, Christmas mask and snowflake making, Christmas puppet shows and of course the surprises with Santa.
The resort also has movie nights planned for the kids as well as coral and sand art activities.
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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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