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Magical Baros tale: Festive highlights at Baros Maldives

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Baros is celebrated for its idyllic ambience, alluring comfort and endless bewitching experiences. While we prepare to welcome the festive season, our blissful island invites guests to “A Magical Baros Tale” journey from 22nd December through to 7th January 2023.

Baros guests can take their loved ones to celebrate this festive season with unparalleled gastronomic highlights, exhilarating excursions and the freedom to relax at your home-away-from-home; this holiday season will be a tale to remember.

With the season’s itinerary filled with our carefully hand-selected collection of the best experiences, every moment invites guests to a spellbinding adventure. Serenity Spa has prepared an array of alleviating treatments for guests anticipating moments to heal and unwind. Whether it is being pampered in the comfort of their villa, joining a group aqua yoga session or simply delighting in a festive glow treatment, there are endless moments dedicated to creating the most rejuvenating holiday for guests.

The outstanding culinary experience at Baros presents numerous activities for guests to partake in. Spark the holiday spirit with the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Palm Garden, and watch as the festive soul takes over the atmosphere. Gather with family and friends on Christmas Eve cocktails, while the evening will be enlightened by a Buffet style Gala Dinner at Lime restaurant or the lavish Christmas Eve Gourmet experience at The Lighthouse restaurant serving a six-course set dinner meticulously prepared by Chef de Cuisine Pasindu and his culinary team.

In addition to the delectable culinary experiences accompanied by live music, guests can also take part in multiple cooking classes with our award-winning chefs, offering the secrets of our mouth-watering dishes. For an untethered journey at Baros, where the romance never fades out, guests are welcome to witness the sunrise paired with a decadent breakfast at a private sandbank or dine under the stars surrounded by nothing but the blue lagoons at our private Piano Deck.

With activities like diving and snorkelling at the coral plantation, guests can witness the marine life and participate in eco-friendly activities designed to preserve and protect the underwater beauty. The world-class Baros house reef is open day or night for those keen on exploring the mesmerising world. The Baros Dive and Marine Centre has prepared a plethora of activities for guests seeking the rush of adrenaline on water. From coasting on the waters on a catamaran to admiring the Maldivian seas as they set sail at sunset, sunrise or during the twilight hours to fish, there are boundless opportunities to be mesmerised at Baros this festive season.

Every moment at Baros is designed to transform extraordinary moments into lasting memories. With our traditional New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner, the celebration of culinary delights and Gourmet Experience at The Lighthouse restaurant and an attractive lineup of a Maldivian live band and DJ performance, guests can say goodbye to 2022 and toast to 2023 in the most enchanting way – all night long.

“For this upcoming festive season, we have crafted an abundance of inspiring holiday experiences, exquisite culinary surprises curated by our award-winning chefs and served in timeless style, moments to unwind and heal, romantic moments, fun-filled underwater escapades and varied live entertainment that may bring our guests, families and friends together in joy and harmony,” comments Ibrahim Shijah, General Manager of Baros.

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Sirru Fen Fushi to host Eid al-Adha celebration from 27–29 May

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Sirru Fen Fushi – Private Lagoon Resort has announced its “Eid in Harmony” programme for Eid al-Adha, scheduled from 27 to 29 May 2026, offering guests a series of curated experiences centred on dining, cultural elements and leisure activities.

The programme is designed to provide a structured yet relaxed approach to the celebration, with a focus on shared experiences and engagement with the island environment. According to the resort, the initiative aims to bring together cultural traditions and hospitality offerings within a resort setting.

A central feature of the programme will be the Eid al-Adha Feast, a dining experience presenting a selection of dishes prepared for the occasion. The event will be set in a themed environment reflecting elements associated with Eid.

The resort will also introduce an “Eid Gift with Purpose” initiative, positioned as a gesture aligned with the values of giving and reflection associated with the occasion.

In addition, guests will have the option to participate in a Guest Archery Competition, offering a recreational activity designed to complement the island setting and provide an alternative form of engagement during the celebration period.

Alongside the programme, the resort has launched an “Eid Island Escape” offer, which includes a range of inclusions for guests staying during the period. These include a 30-minute jet lag recovery massage, daily breakfast at Raha Market, dinner on a dine-around basis across selected restaurants, and a one-time floating breakfast experience.

In a statement, the resort’s management said the programme is intended to reflect the values of togetherness and reflection associated with Eid al-Adha, while offering guests opportunities to spend time with family and participate in shared experiences.

Through the three-day programme, Sirru Fen Fushi – Private Lagoon Resort is presenting Eid al-Adha as a combination of dining, leisure and cultural activities within a resort environment.

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Reethi Faru Resort awarded Green Globe certification

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Reethi Faru Resort has received Green Globe certification, recognising its compliance with international standards for sustainable tourism.

The certification reflects the resort’s stated commitment to responsible hospitality, with a focus on environmental management, social responsibility and operational practices across the property.

Green Globe certification is awarded following an assessment based on established sustainability criteria and verified through independent third-party audits. The standard reviews performance in areas including environmental management, energy efficiency, resource conservation, community engagement and sustainable operations.

With the certification, Reethi Faru Resort joins a group of hospitality operators worldwide that have met Green Globe’s sustainability requirements and demonstrated an ongoing commitment to improvement in tourism practices.

In a statement, the management of Reethi Faru Resort said the recognition reflects the resort’s continued focus on preserving the natural environment of the Maldives while maintaining the guest experience. The management added that sustainability forms part of the resort’s daily operations.

The Green Globe standard includes more than 40 core criteria supported by over 380 compliance indicators, providing a framework for assessing sustainability performance in the hospitality sector.

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InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort marks loyalty week with member and staff recognition

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InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is marking IHG Global Loyalty Week 2026, a group-wide initiative recognising IHG One Rewards members and the employees who contribute to guest experiences across the brand.

The observance will take place from 11 to 17 May 2026 and is aligned with IHG’s wider theme of “bringing loyalty to life”, focusing on guest recognition and service-led engagement.

As the Maldives’ first all-Club InterContinental resort, InterContinental Maldives is using the occasion to highlight its emphasis on personalised service and guest recognition. During the week, the resort will present a series of experiences and gestures intended to acknowledge IHG One Rewards members through tailored hospitality touches.

A central feature of the programme will be “Member Moments”, which are designed to reflect guest preferences, milestones and individual travel experiences. These will include personalised welcome arrangements, selected in-room amenities, culinary offerings and family-focused gestures.

The resort will also use the week to recognise its employees, whose service contributes to guest loyalty and repeat visits. Under its “Inspire Incredible” service culture, InterContinental Maldives will hold staff appreciation activities and internal recognition initiatives during the week.

Commenting on the occasion, General Manager Reinhold Johann said the initiative highlights the importance of making guests feel recognised and welcomed, while also acknowledging the role of employees in delivering those experiences.

Through IHG One Rewards, members have access to benefits and travel privileges across more than 6,800 hotels worldwide. At InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort, these benefits are integrated into the resort’s all-Club InterContinental offering, which combines personalised service with resort-based experiences in Raa Atoll.

Through its participation in IHG Global Loyalty Week 2026, InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is positioning guest recognition and service culture as key elements of its hospitality approach.

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