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#PlayWell, rejuvenate with family at The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort
Westin Hotels & Resorts believes that all guests should leave feeling better than when they arrived — and kids are not an exception to this promise. Their programme “Westin Family” promotes well-being, sparks curiosity, and creates fun active moments for families as a whole.
Whether one is looking for a relaxing getaway or a fun-filled family adventure, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort is the ideal setting for a multi-generational escape. Nestled on a beautiful coral island of the BAA Atoll, the first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve site in the Maldives, the five-star wellness resort is designed by award-winning architects PEIA Association from Italy, featuring 70 spacious villas, four restaurants and bars, the Heavenly Spa by Westin, the 24-hour WestinWORKOUT fitness centre and the Westin Family. Family friendly offerings at the resort include exploring the underwater world and its rich fauna and flora, to the Westin Kids Club, an interactive environment that offers fun, games, and educational activities focusing on art & culture and marine life for the little ones, giving parents a well-deserved break.
To accommodate family stays, a generously sized two-bedroom villa with pool is the perfect choice with its beachfront location and ocean views. The private deck and plunge pool provides an ideal space for children to enjoy the outdoors whilst parents relax from the comfort of their suite. Covering almost 300 square meters and sleeping up to four, this suite features a king sized and two double Westin Heavenly® Beds plus a signature Heavenly Bath®.

At 500 square meters, the spacious Heavenly Beach Residence with pool is the largest on offer at The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort. Breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Indian Ocean can be appreciated from the private pool and extensive deck, where guests can also follow steps that lead straight into the sparkling lagoon below. The light-filled open-plan living room area is furnished with a kitchenette and an additional powder room for guests visiting the villa. Furthermore, there is also accommodation onsite for the guests’ staff and direct access to the kitchenette.
Inspired by ‘Eat Well’ concept, one of the Westin’s six pillars of well-being, the resort extends inspiring balanced menu, promoting guests to feel better while also indulging in variety of cuisines. The menu is curated with a selection of nutritious dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. It also focuses on giving guests the freedom to select any dish they wish to eat and twist it according to their preferences.
Guests can relish a culinary journey through inspiring dining options, including the signature Japanese restaurant The Pearl, contemporary international cuisine at Island Kitchen, and authentic Asian street fusion restaurant, Hawker, one of the most popular in the Maldives. On Tuesdays, the resort offers #EatWell complimentary cooking classes, a perfect family activity.

The resort has also launched a Popsicle Shop with a wide range of homemade popsicles based on seasonal fruits and healthy ingredients. From cola charcoal, pandan coconut to acai raspberry, as well as more traditional flavours such as chocolate, strawberry or orange, with many options of toppings to add and personalise a refreshing treat for children and adults alike.
The Westin Family Kids Club® features fun, games, and educational activities giving parents a well-deserved break. Safe and supervised, the kids club is available for children between 4 and 12 years offering a diverse program of activities aimed to ignite curiosity and encourage excitement. The grouper-fish-inspired design facility includes an indoor and outdoor playground. From the moment they come in through the doors, the young guests will be immersed in creative crafts, engaging resort-wide treasure hunts, active play including nature walk, fussball competitions, and can even hit the courts for a game of tennis. The varied schedule also includes interactive opportunities to introduce the young explorers to Maldivian culture, tradition and cuisine, plus learn about our rich and colourful local marine life.

The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resorts presents endless possibilities for a memorable getaway with your loved ones. The special Westin Family Getaway Package includes breakfast buffet for up to 2 adults and up to 2 children, a children’s welcome amenity including a Westin Family Travel Journal designed to engage children from 3-12 years old, complimentary access to Wesltin Family Kids Club, local activity guide, use of snorkeling equipment and ocean kayaks (up to two hours) and late check-out subject to availability
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Niva Kuramathi brings Halloween magic with week of family fun
Niva Kuramathi Maldives welcomes young explorers to a week of magic, mischief and island wonder. From 26 October to 1 November 2026, young explorers step into A Spooktacular Island Adventure – seven days of crafts, games, and small wonder. Each morning is a new discovery. Each afternoon dissolves into the pool, the beach, the gold of twilight.

A week of creepy creature craft, spooky sports challenges and witches potions
The week begins with the creation of spiders and ghosts taking form under small hands, followed by pumpkin races and a treasure hunt that winds through the island’s gardens. Wands are crafted, potions bubble in the pool, and at the Eco Centre the island reveals the nocturnal life that wakes when the light softens.
Midweek turns playful and bold – monster mini-Olympics gives way to Halloween yoga, a slow stretch, a steady breath, before spooky bookmarks and beach games fill the hours. As evening settles, the zombie dance party begins and kids have fun mastering three awkward moves – stiff arms outstretched, the stumble and stomp, and bobbling head.

Small creatures come alive in craft and challenge. Bats take flight from paper and paint. A haunted sandcastle rises at the water’s edge, built together, shaped by tide and sand. Vampire ball games, pool challenges, and Halloween tattoos – an afternoon that turns easily into dancing.

When the Whole Island Wears a Mask
On Halloween, coconuts become canvases. Faces transform. Costumes appear as the light lengthens toward the Bageecha Trick-or-Treat event. Spooky games, sweet surprises, and a pool party where music and laughter carry over the water. A day of wonder, a night to remember.
Halloween feels different at Niva Kuramathi – softer, warmer, closer to nature. A week where children imagine freely, play barefoot, and find a little magic in the everyday. The sand, the lagoon, the golden hour – where they become part of the story.

For further information and reservations call: +960 666 01 50 or email: reservations@nivakuramathi.com.
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Reethi Faru Resort celebrates Halloween with family activities and costume party
On 31 October, Reethi Faru Resort invites guests to discover a different side of the Maldives, as the island transforms into a tropical Halloween escape filled with family fun, creative costumes, music, themed dining and unforgettable island moments.
Set against the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, Halloween at Reethi Faru brings together the playful spirit of the season with the natural beauty and relaxed atmosphere of a Maldivian island. From afternoon activities for younger guests to an evening costume celebration, the programme offers something for everyone.

Halloween Fun for Little Ones
The celebrations begin with a dedicated afternoon of Halloween fun for younger guests. Children can get into the spirit of the occasion with face painting, themed games and specially curated activities designed to encourage creativity, imagination and plenty of laughter.
Families are invited to embrace the occasion together, with little ones transforming into their favourite Halloween characters before enjoying an afternoon of playful island adventures.
A Night of Costumes, Music and Celebration
As the sun sets and the island takes on a different atmosphere, the celebrations continue with the Halloween Costume Party.
Guests are invited to dress up and join an evening of DJ music, dancing and Halloween entertainment, with the island providing a unique tropical setting for creative costumes and festive fun.
From mysterious characters to imaginative creations, the costume party brings guests together for an evening where the unexpected feels right at home in paradise.
A Halloween Feast with a Tropical Twist
Food is at the heart of every celebration, and Halloween at Reethi Faru is no exception.
The resort’s culinary team will create a specially themed Halloween buffet, featuring a selection of international and local flavours presented with a creative seasonal twist. From the buffet to the bar, the Halloween spirit continues with specially prepared Halloween cocktails, adding a playful finishing touch to the evening.

Halloween Under the Maldivian Sky
Celebrating Halloween in the Maldives offers a setting unlike any other.
As darkness falls, the sounds of the ocean replace the bustle of everyday life, while the moonlight reflects across the lagoon and the island’s tropical surroundings create an atmospheric backdrop for the evening’s celebrations.
This combination of Halloween tradition and Maldivian island life makes the experience at Reethi Faru distinctive. The result is a celebration that feels festive and familiar, yet entirely at home in paradise.
Whether travelling with family, enjoying a romantic escape or simply looking to experience the Maldives in a different way, guests can join the festivities and create their own Halloween memories on the island.
A Different Kind of Halloween
On 31 October, Reethi Faru Resort invites guests to leave the ordinary behind and experience Halloween where tropical island life meets the spirit of the season.
With creative activities, costumes, music, cuisine and the beauty of the Maldivian night providing the backdrop, Halloween at Reethi Faru offers a celebration that is playful, atmospheric and uniquely island-inspired.
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Kuredhivaru Resort and Spa sets season of culinary experiences and island celebrations
Kuredhivaru Resort and Spa is set to welcome guests to a season of dining, family celebrations and island experiences, with a programme of events taking place from September through October.
The season begins with the Japanese Cocktail & Dining Experience on 26 September, featuring a six-course dinner inspired by the flavours of Japan and Peru. Guests can look forward to dishes including yellowfin tuna tartare, robata-grilled octopus, butter-poached lobster and slow-braised beef short rib, finished with a refreshing citrus dessert.

The dinner will be accompanied by cocktails created by award-winning Japanese bartender Norihiko Furuse, known for his creative and sustainable approach to mixology, bringing together Japanese spirits, seasonal fruits, local herbs and botanical ingredients.
On 3 October, Kuredhivaru will bring a taste of Germany to the Maldives with its annual Oktoberfest Celebration. Guests can enjoy Bavarian favourites including roast pork knuckle, beef goulash, German sausages, BBQ pork ribs and freshly baked pretzels, followed by classic desserts such as apple strudel, Black Forest cake and Bavarian cream. Live music and games will add to the festive atmosphere.

The celebrations continue with Halloween at Kuredhivaru from 30 to31 October, bringing two days of family-friendly activities, including Kids Club experiences, costume creations, the Rising Star Halloween Fashion Show, pumpkin carving, themed games, creative workshops and deliciously Halloween-inspired dining, and a few surprises lurking around every corner.

From the tiniest trick-or-treaters to grown-ups ready to join the fun, it’s Halloween island- style, full of imagination, laughter, sparkle and just the right amount of spooky!

With a mix of culinary experiences and seasonal celebrations, Kuredhivaru’s upcoming programme offers guests different ways to enjoy the island throughout the season.

For reservations or inquiries, guests are encouraged to contact the resort at Resort.Kuredhivaru.Reservations@ennismore.com or +960 656 3000.
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