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Kandima Maldives presents extraordinary tale of love to suit every lifestyle

Are you ready to do something special for Valentine’s Day? From memorable adventures to fun surprises, it’s time to plan krazy things for the season of love and game-changing active lifestyle destination Kandima Maldives is here for it with ‘Oh-so Valentine desires’. Capture your romantic journey at an Insta-worthy “Sunset Love Lounge” and re-ignite the spark with incredible oh-so-romantic experiences at an idyllic beachfront setting at the #AnythingButOrdinary resort.
With memorable culinary experiences, Cupid-approved cruises and parties, restorative spa treatments, breathtaking backdrops and instagramable installations to satisfy your Insta feed with tempting snaps, Kandima Maldives is the ideal location to celebrate this February. As part of the festivities, explore the oh-so Valentine Desires package that is carefully crafted to celebrate your kool moments of togetherness at Kandima Maldives. So, book any villa or studio type this February for a minimum 4 nights and enjoy a romantic Maldivian holiday with some ‘lovelicious’ inclusions for 2 adults! What makes it even kooler? The package includes return domestic transfers for two! Explore!
Neeraj Seth, Cluster Director of Marketing and Communications at Kandima Maldives, said: “Kandima truly believes in delivering anything but ordinary lifestyle experiences at the heart of every execution. We have got the whole valentine program captured as per our guest’s lifestyles. From dreamy dinners on the beach, an Insta-worthy ‘Sunset Love Lounge’, passion-filled art classes, movies under the stars to breath-taking cruises and exotic private island adventures – ‘Oh-so Valentine desires’ is aimed at creating curated memorable experiences at our lifestyle desti(nation). Our K’krew has put together an alluring array of experiences and events to create a trendsetting romantic Valentine celebration throughout the month of February.”
The ‘Oh-so Valentine desires’ offers unique and intimate experiences in the privacy of the lush tropical island desti(nation) complemented by unparalleled seclusion, where star-crossed lovers can celebrate in style. Experience the tale of love with a special romantic turndown service in guests’ rooms including bottle of sparkling wine paired with some lip-smacking sweet delights, get access to the uber kool valentine ‘Sunset Love Lounge’ on February 14 and get soaked into the world of instagramable installations all set-up to ignite your social moment of love with kool K’DJ spinning the most trendsetting music. Taking romance to another level, guests can enjoy an exclusive photoshoot at with themed backdrops by a professional photographer too!
Surprise your Valentine with the Kandima oh-so romantic private sunset cruise experience for $450++ per couple or enjoy a romantic ‘Island Castaway Experience’ at an exotic private island for $300++ per couple.
Cherish Valentine’s Day through experiences that create unforgettable memories with “Make My Room’antic” décor for $175++. Pamper yourself and your loved one by indulging in “Passion on Us” spa package for $390++ per couple or bring out that love on canvas at the “Arty Karicature” guided art class for $120++ per couple.
What’s more, the K’krew has designed a host of valentine experiences and ‘lovelicious’ activities for this special week. Sweethearts travelling to the koolest love resort can relax and rejuvenate together with complimentary yoga and fitness programs and a range of aquatic adventures with complimentary snorkeling trips to house reef so couples can spend quality time together harmonising both body and mind.
Kandima Maldives’ Delicious Tale of Love will see couple revel in the most romantic escape imaginable at the resort with specialty Valentine-themed sunset canapes, sparkling wine and oh-so kool Kandima cocktails that will invite guests to raise a glass to love.
The offering includes a number of unique destination culinary experiences to make this Valentine’s Day one to remember – including You, Me & The Rose! dinner on the Zest beach for $790++, Love is Food for the Soul! at Smoked Grill House for $300++ and an Oh-So- Delicious exotic & Romantic floating breakfast experience! for $300+.
Couples can create an evening of romance with a tailored private dining experience on the gorgeous beach with panoramic sea views. A candlelit table for two framed by the ocean as far as the eye can see, paired with a sumptuous meal prepared by a private chef makes for a magical evening.
And that’s not all, immerse in a private experience of love with the backdrop of a breathtaking sunset with Ultimate Soulmate Sunset Escape! at UFO pods on the iconic Beach Club for $360++ and raise a glass to love with specialty Valentine-themed Cupid’s Cocktails at Forbidden Bar, Breeze Bar & Beach Club.
From sunset strolls along the water’s edge to romantic cocktails and adventurous escapades this Valentine’s Day, duos are sure to share unforgettable experiences and forge lifelong memories.
Kandima Maldives, a game-changing resort, is an affordable lifestyle destination. Kandima is smart, playful, rooted and responsible. This 3-kilometre resort is a place with an authentic Maldivian soul. It is all about genuine hospitality with a human touch and innovative solutions that make use of the latest technology.
Kandima Maldives is part of the hospitality group Pulse Hotels & Resorts, and caters for guests of all ages: families, couples, groups of friends and honeymooners. Whether you seek relaxation, both aquatic and island adventures, wellbeing, fitness or just family time, this 264-room beach resort has something for everybody. With one of the longest outdoor pools in the Maldives, football pitch, tennis and volleyball courts, Aquaholics water sports and dive centre, Kula art studio and many more, there is plenty to keep everyone occupied.
Click here for a complete overview of the Kandima Maldives ‘Oh-so Valentine desires’ schedule & Valentines’ package.
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Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives unveils ‘Love in the Lagoon’ underwater proposal experience

Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives has introduced ‘Love in the Lagoon’, an exclusive underwater proposal experience that redefines romance in the Maldives. Designed to make life’s most significant moments truly unforgettable, the offering invites couples to declare their love beneath the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.
The experience features an underwater setting elegantly adorned to create the ideal backdrop for a proposal. Certified instructors guide couples through the dive, ensuring a safe and memorable experience suitable for both beginners and seasoned divers.
Adding a creative flourish, the ring presentation is thoughtfully arranged to enhance the occasion, while a professional photo and video team captures each moment, both above and below the surface.
The celebration continues with a private dinner for two — set either by the beach or pool — complemented by a bottle of sparkling wine to mark the beginning of a lifelong journey together.
Through ‘Love in the Lagoon’, Barceló Whale Lagoon Maldives seamlessly blends adventure, sophistication, and romance to offer an extraordinary proposal experience unlike any other.
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Liu Bolin and Maison Ruinart bring artistic alchemy to The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands has announced a landmark residency that brings together two cultural icons – acclaimed Chinese performance artist and photographer Liu Bolin, known as The Invisible Man, and Maison Ruinart, the world’s first established Champagne house and a long-standing patron of the arts. Taking place from 27 to 30 November, the collaboration will offer guests a rare opportunity to experience live performances, curated art exhibitions, exclusive Ruinart Champagne tastings, and immersive dining experiences, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Maldivian archipelago.
Renowned for his thought-provoking camouflage installations that explore humanity’s relationship with its surroundings, Liu Bolin will stage a live artistic performance on the shores of the Fari Islands. Continuing his creative partnership with Maison Ruinart, the collaboration reflects a shared dialogue between nature, culture, and craftsmanship, in harmony with The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands’ philosophy of meaningful connection through art and environment.
The residency opens on 27 November at the resort’s architectural showpiece, EAU Bar, with a Ruinart takeover featuring a bespoke bar installation and two large-scale artworks from Bolin’s Ruinart commission. The opening evening will include an intimate live rehearsal by the artist — a prelude to his main performance on 30 November — complemented by a Ruinart Hour Champagne reception with creatively paired canapés.
An immersive exhibition of ten artworks, including Bolin’s Reveal the Invisible series, will be unveiled at The Estate, the resort’s signature private villa. During the residency, guests will have the opportunity to join a salon-style conversation and participate in a creative workshop hosted by Bolin himself.
Across three days, the collaboration will present a series of champagne-led tastings and culinary pairings inspired by the intersection of art and gastronomy.
On 28 November, the Beach Shack restaurant will host an exclusive tasting of Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2010 and 2013, followed by a Ruinart Artist Dinner featuring dishes inspired by Bolin’s camouflage aesthetics. Menu highlights will include Fine De Claire oysters with salted cucumber and Oscietra caviar, paired with Ruinart Blanc de Blancs Second Skin; Maldivian octopus with roasted cauliflower purée and passion fruit reduction, paired with Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2010; and Sea Bass with Japanese sea urchin, accompanied by Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2009.
On 29 November, guests will join Bolin at The Estate for a hands-on workshop painting Ruinart’s eco-designed second skins, followed by a tasting of Ruinart Rosé and Dom Ruinart Rosé 2009. The evening will continue at Summer Pavilion, the resort’s Cantonese restaurant, featuring an exceptional pairing of Ruinart Champagnes with refined regional dishes such as Chaozhou-cured abalone and sea cucumber, Hong Kong-style king crab, and the ‘Big Red Robe’ soft serve with crème brûlée.
On 30 November, the final day of the residency, guests will be invited to a reflective dialogue and book signing with Liu Bolin, followed by a final Ruinart tasting exploring Dom Ruinart 2010 and Dom Rosé 2009. The series will culminate in Bolin’s live painted performance during the resort’s signature Defining Moment ritual at EAU Bar — a performance to be immortalised in a photographic artwork for future exhibitions.
EAU Bar, framed by the forces of wind and sea, provides a fitting setting for Liu Bolin’s concluding performance. As the sun dips below the horizon, the resort’s Defining Moment ritual — a daily celebration featuring traditional Maldivian Bodu Beru drums and a fire-lighting ceremony — will form the backdrop for Bolin’s act of disappearance. Painted to merge seamlessly with the surrounding seascape, the artist will dissolve into the colours of the Indian Ocean, embodying his central message about the fragile relationship between humanity and nature. The fleeting spectacle will capture a suspended moment where art, landscape, and identity converge.
“The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands has always stood as a destination for transformative experiences,” said Oscar Postma, General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands. “Welcoming Liu Bolin and Maison Ruinart to our shores elevates this vision, uniting contemporary art, cultural dialogue, and exceptional gastronomy in one of the world’s most awe-inspiring natural settings.”
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The Nautilus Maldives honoured in 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Awards

In an increasingly fast-paced world, The Nautilus Maldives stands as a sanctuary where time slows and moments linger — a place that continues to capture the attention of discerning travellers. This haven of unhurried living has once again been recognised in the 2025 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, as voted by readers in both the United Kingdom and the United States.
The accolade reaffirms the island’s quiet ability to enchant. With just 26 exclusive ocean and beach houses, The Nautilus offers complete privacy and a philosophy built entirely around individual freedom. Dining is available whenever a guest desires, and experiences unfold as inspiration strikes. A secluded sandbank transforms into a private dining room, and the Maldivian night sky becomes a stage for endless wonder.
“To be recognised again by Condé Nast Traveler’s readers is deeply meaningful,” said Adan Gomez, General Manager of The Nautilus Maldives. “Our guests come seeking beauty, but what they discover and cherish is freedom — the freedom to design their own rhythm and to create moments that are theirs alone.”
At The Nautilus, luxury is defined as liberation. Guests may drift through the UNESCO-protected waters of Baa Atoll, indulge in a Solasta Spa ritual without time limits, or share vintage champagne beneath a canopy of stars. Each stay unfolds as a personal narrative — unscripted, unhurried, and unforgettable.
Now in its thirty-eighth year, the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards remain among the most respected distinctions in global travel. The results, drawn exclusively from readers’ experiences and opinions, continue to represent one of the industry’s most prestigious marks of excellence.
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