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The Ritz-Carlton Maldives introduces ‘Essence of Balance’ stay package
The Ritz-Carlton Spa at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands introduces The Essence of Balance stay package – a signature island experience that embraces the circle of island life. With a minimum stay of four nights in any Villa category, awaken your senses with over 450 minutes of exquisite treatments from renowned sustainable and holistic wellness brand Bamford, flow with the ancient practice of yoga hosted in breathtaking venues around the island, get hands-on at workshops, discover indigenous ingredients and techniques at cooking classes and more. For an elevated stay, add on exhilarating Ocean and Land Discoveries for a complete getaway.
Located in an iconic Kerry Hill-designed circular building set entirely over crystal clear waters and surrounded by the resort’s water villas, therapists at The Ritz-Carlton Spa will take you on a personalised holistic experience with a Post Flight Flow to boost circulation, encourage healthy blood flow and ease tensed jet-lagged muscles, a Bamford Signature Journey Treatment that combines healing Japanese Shiatsu and Swedish motions to release tension and balance meridians exclusively designed for The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, a Bamford Wellness Facial which includes Gua Sha to ease muscle tension and support lymphatic flow and a Gua Sha Face Massage Workshop to continue the amazing benefits of Gua Sha at home. Throughout your stay, continue to flow with the ocean breezes and Aerial Yoga, Personal Training and a bespoke Maldivian Cooking Class where our culinary team will introduce fresh produce from local islands and recipes with cooking techniques handed down over generations.
Set above azure waters or nestled along beach coves, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands’ eight Villa categories seamlessly blends island living with sustainable modern design. Luxurious Villas with private infinity pools, sundecks, uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean and the attention of an Aris Meeha or Personal Host, will complete your immersive Maldivian experience.
The Essence of Balance stay package is valid through December 17, 2023 starting at $2,700 + tax per night and includes:
- Luxury accommodation in the Villa category of your choice
- Daily breakfast at La Locanda
- 150 minute Bamford Signature Journey treatment*
- 90 minute Bamford Wellness Facial*
- 60 minute Post Flight Flow*
- 60 minute Aerial Yoga*
- 60 minute Personal Training*
- 30 minute Gua Sha Face Massage Workshop*
- Maldivian Cooking Class with Lunch (Pre-reservation required)*
- Return shared transfers in our luxury speedboat
- 24 hour Aris Meeha (Personal Host)
- Luxurious welcome amenities
- 20% allowance on any other additional spa treatment during stay
For more information, click here or visit ritzcarlton.com/Maldives
Awards
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau secures Readers’ Choice Awards nomination
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
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.
Awards
Reethi Faru Resort recognised in four categories at 2026 Haute Grandeur Awards
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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