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Get wrapped up at W Maldives this festive season

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The holiday season is the absolute best time to grab your better half or travel companions and embark on a voyage that is fuelled with fabulous over-the-top festive feasts and some extra frills for that special time of the year.

W Maldives kicks-off the festive season with a little sparkle and a warm and witty celebration. With a mission to drive guests’ lust for life, W Maldives invites visitors for an exciting line-up of activities to keep them entertained along with a variety of signature dishes, fit for those seeking exclusivity and thrill to ignite their senses.

Lights On

Adding a unique twist to the traditional tree lighting ceremony, W Maldives will start the season with a Carnival Parade. Guests are invited to dress in lively fashionable attire and groove to great music while they mix and mingle with the squad. The resort will also be providing pass around festive bites, refreshing beverages with slushy shots at FUEL spots.

When: December 21, 2021, at 5.30pm

Christmas Eve

A beach style Christmas Eve awaits with a gastronomical journey spanned from an extensive selection of local nibbles, healthy greener foods, fresh Japanese seafood to sea till land offerings. For those who have an epic sweet tooth craving there are plenty of desserts to choose from. Backed by live entertainment delivered by the luxury resorts’ very own music curator Jennifer Dons, a trendy band and epic dance performances, guests can be sure that the party will continue all through the night.

When: December 24, 2021

Christmas Day- Santa’s Beach Party

Christmas is always a wonderful day to get jolly! As the resorts’ beach transforms into the ultimate beach party, get into the Christmas vibe with Santa hats, party pops, games, food trucks, and off course Santa himself.

When: December 25, 2021 from 12.30- 3.30pm

New Year’s Eve – It’s Carnival Time

As the year comes to end, it’s time to clink your glasses and revel in a New Year’s Eve celebration on a private luxury island playground. With a vibrant and glowing carnival theme, the five-star luxury resort is set to captivate its guests with a Grand Rio Parade followed by a Mix & Mingle at overwater specialty restaurant – FISH.

When: December 31, 2021

New Year’s Day – Pool Party

The celebration continues on the first day of 2022 as W Maldives organises an epic pool party with bubbly beverages throughout the afternoon.

When: January 21, 2022 from 1.30-4.30pm

For more information and booking reservations, visit: https://www.marriott.com/hotels/hotel-information/fitness-spa-services/details/mlewh-w-maldives/6032688/

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Connect with your inner peace and go along with the pace of island life. Experience one of the 77 villas, either on the beachside or overwater giving you access to endless Indian Ocean views.

Succumb to the dazzling blue waters, spectacular reefs and pristine sands in style and be at one with both body and soul.

AWAY Spa at W Maldives is the ultimate sanctuary for well-being with four overwater treatment villas, each with a private outdoor area and a range of treatments designed to remove all the stresses and strains of modern-day city life.

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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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