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Enjoy ‘Melody of your Imagination’ Experience at Velaa Private Island this festive season

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Velaa Private Island is the most magical place to be at this festive time of the year and the perfect place to create the most unforgettable experiences. Countless special moments, exciting activities, and a lineup of world-class entertainments are waiting for you.

Velaa Private Island will be celebrating their 8th birthday, Santa’s arrival, and wonderful Christmas Celebration as well as, ‘Melody of your imagination’ experience, an unrivalled New Year’s Eve show to welcome the new year of 2022 this December.

Velaa’s 8the Birthday will be kicking off the festive season with a gala cocktail party at the Avi Bar. All guests will be welcome to join for pre-dinner drinks and specialty Velaa cocktails to raise a toast to the beautiful island’s birthday. This will be followed by an exquisitely prepared dinner on the beach, beautiful ocean views, and an outstanding live music performance by world-famous singer Pixie Lott.

Velaa Private Island ensures a magical Christmas for everyone with exciting activities such as a gingerbread house opening ceremony at the Avi Bar on 23rd December to launch the Christmas activities.

On 24th December, Velaa will be hosting a Christmas Eve cocktail party with delicious canapés during sunset hour. You can indulge in an array of Christmas dinner cuisine offering majestic highlights of culinary favourites from all around the world during Christmas Eve Gala Dinner after the cocktail party.

To bring the Christmas feeling to the dinner, Karina Sokolovskaya and Maksym Shorenkov will be singing Christmas songs at the dinner.

Santa will be visiting Velaa Private Island from the North Pole on 25th December bearing plenty of gifts to younger guests and celebratory drinks for the adults.

The Festive season is filled with countless activities and culinary experiences such as the Sea and Salt buffet, Japanese and Maldivian Gastronomical Journey, and The Velaa Beach Barbeque.

Everyone is excited to big goodbye to 2021 and welcome the New Year 2022 with a big band and Velaa Private Island makes way for a fresh and bright New Year.

The New Year celebrations begin with a sunset cocktail party with world-class entertainment and you can join the New Year’s Eve Gala dinner with your loved ones and family to enjoy a star-studded line-up of artists and entertainment and be dazzled by a night of theatrical performance and celebrations with the ‘Melody of your imagination’ and dance the night away for a grand finale to the end of the year 2021.

For more information, please refer to Events – News – Official Website – Velaa Private Island | Luxury Resort & SPA or email to email to info@velaaisland.com.

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InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau secures Readers’ Choice Awards nomination

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InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has been nominated in the “Resort” category of the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2026, one of the travel industry’s recognised measures of guest preference and brand standing.

Located in Raa Atoll, the resort is continuing to build its profile through its all-Club concept, service model and guest experiences shaped by both location and programme. As the Maldives’ first all-Club InterContinental resort, the property includes a set of signature benefits with each stay, including daily breakfast, afternoon tea and evening aperitif.

The resort features 81 beach, lagoon and overwater villas and residences, along with seven restaurants and bars. Its guest offering combines private accommodation with a range of tailored experiences, including manta ray encounters in the Maamunagau lagoon, customised Dining by Design experiences, visiting wellness practitioners and its Artist in Residence programme.

InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is also positioned to serve both couples and families, through its family offering and adults-only Retreat enclave.

The nomination reflects continued recognition for a resort that combines service, experience-led programming and a natural setting within one of the Maldives’ established tourism atolls.

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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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