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Love is always in the air at Seaside Finolhu Maldives
It’s the season of romance, and there’s no better place to celebrate it than at Seaside Finolhu Baa Atoll Maldives, a barefoot chic resort with a stunning natural beauty and serenity.
On Valentine’s Day, 14 February, as the sunset gives a magical glow, sip back and relax with specially concocted cocktails or mocktails, and savour the flavours of delectable canapés, followed by a 6-course indulgent, toes-in-the-sand dinner at Crab Shack, with DJ and live musical performance to cap off the night. All of this and more for only USD 195++ per person (subject to prevailing service charge and taxes). Guests on All-inclusive and All-inclusive Premium packages will receive USD 50 and USD 65 credits, respectively.
With a selection of spacious and stylish villas, choose to enjoy the Maldivian sunsets and vistas however you desire, but always at your leisure and comfort from the lap of luxury.
Spend a night at the Beach Bubble for a Dream Eclipse Experience. Located in a secluded spot along Finolhu’s marvellous sandbank, the “transparent tent” gives couples a “glimpse of heaven”, which includes a private evening barbecue and breakfast on the beach.
From the toes-in-the-sand dining at Crab Shack and the sensory feasts of Arabian Grill to the epicurean extravagance of Kanusan, Finolhu is famed for taking its guests on a culinary journey of adventure.
For an exceptional treat, 5° North awaits. Situated on a special platform, which is located exactly 5 degrees North of the Equator that offers a blissful seclusion in the heart of the tropical lagoon. Marvel at the changing colours of golden hour fading into blue hour as tantalising aromas fill the air, with water all around and nothing but the sky above. When the sun comes up on a new day, a floating breakfast for two in your private pool is the perfect way to start your day together.
No romantic break on Finolhu would be complete without a sunset cruise or an excursion and a dive trip in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Baa Atoll.
How about including a Couple’s Connection Journey at Fehi Spa in your itinerary? Valid on 01 – 28 February, for only USD 360++ per couple (subject to prevailing service charge and taxes), the journey begins with a purification ritual to clear the energies and affirmation of your connection mantra to allow the unity of two souls to bond with positivity.
This will be followed by a 60-minute Aromatherapy Body Massage and ends with a 30-minute Rejuvenating Facials using Natura Bissé products from Spain. After the treatment, enjoy a glass of wine at the sun deck as you gaze at the unobstructed view of the magnificent Indian Ocean.
Another one-of-a-kind experience that symbolises love not just for each other but for the ocean as well is the Coral Reef Propagation Project, wherein couple can sponsor a heart-shaped framed for only USD 300++ (subject to prevailing service charge and taxes). The fragments of coral used in the project are what is known as “opportunity coral”. This includes pieces of naturally broken coral found during snorkel and dive excursions, coral that has been relocated during construction projects, or small pieces of healthy coral harvested carefully from large thriving colonies. By collecting coral from different sources, it ensures the genetic diversity necessary for healthy growth and reproduction.
Celebrate romance on Valentine’s Day, or any other day at the breathtaking Finolhu, where love is always in the air. Visit www.finolhu.com for more information.
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.
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.
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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