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Unwrap unforgettable moments at Le Méridien Maldives Resort this winter
Embrace the essence of the season this winter at the magnificent Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa, where the art of travel meets holiday enchantment. Inspired by the timeless allure of European traditions, the resort has meticulously designed a festive calendar, adding unforgettable moments to your family’s most cherished time of the year.
Step into a realm of extraordinary experiences where each day unfolds with delight. Awaken to the inviting aromas of a daily buffet breakfast at the idyllic Turquoise, a beachside sanctuary that tantalizes your senses. As daylight gracefully fades, indulge in culinary craftsmanship with a themed dinner at Turquoise, where flavours blend seamlessly with the surroundings. Alternatively, treat yourself to a captivating 3-course set menu at Velaa Bar + Grill, an oasis of culinary sophistication.
Relax and rejuvenate with an exclusive 25% savings at the Explore Spa, a haven of serenity. Capture the essence of your moments with a complimentary 30-minute photoshoot. For those seeking adventure, embrace daily complimentary water sports, including kayaking, paddle boarding, and snorkelling.
Christmas Eve: A Feast Under the Stars
Christmas Eve promises a feast for the senses; luxuriate in a lavish buffet of traditional Christmas delicacies under the starlit skies at the beachside Turquoise. The gentle ocean breeze, endless Maldivian vistas, and festive spirit will envelop you in an unforgettable evening ($270 per person).
Asian Culinary Odyssey: Tabemasu Delights
Indulge your taste buds with an explosion of Asian flavours. Embark on a culinary journey with a special six-course dinner featuring classic Japanese plates at Tabemasu ($280 per person with grape pairing). Transition seamlessly to the Velaa Bar + Grill, where the ambience transforms into a stylish, celebratory setting with signature cocktails and live music, setting the stage for a truly festive soirée.
Elevate Your Holiday Experience: Glamour + Glow Festive Offer
From December 23, 2023, to January 10, 2024, elevate your holiday experience with the Glamour + Glow Festive Offer. Indulge in a minimum 4-night stay and seize an exclusive half board package with daily breakfast and dinner. For those wanting to stay during Christmas Eve or New Year’s Eve, the package extends to include the splendid festive dinners of both occasions.
Secure your spot by booking until September 30, 2023, and treat yourself and your partner to an elegant stay in the Beach Villa. This festive season, Le Méridien Maldives guarantees enduring memories that will linger long after the celebrations fade.
Glow in the Dark – New Year’s Eve Beach Party
As the year draws to a close, embrace the luxury of welcoming New Year’s Eve on the beach with Glow in the Dark theme. Immerse yourself in a gourmet buffet accompanied by live entertainment, culminating in spectacular fireworks show illuminating the night sky ($607 per person).
As the winter sun sets on another year, Le Méridien Maldives invites you to create treasured memories that will linger as cherished keepsakes. Whether you’re seeking culinary delights, relaxation, adventure, or family bonding, the resort promises an array of experiences that will elevate your holiday season to new heights.
Unforgettable Family Time: Festive Promotion 2023-2024
Unwind with your loved ones through 5 hours of invigorating spa treatments, fostering bonds amidst the holiday season. Available from 09:00 to 21:00 at the Explore Spa, reservations are essential. Complement this with the Thai Herbal compress treatment, utilizing heated compresses infused with 11 herbs to promote circulation and relaxation. The treatment starts at USD 200++ for singles and USD 350++ for couples.
Extend the festive delight with a captivating Festive Program from December 21 to January 7, offering various engaging family activities. Dive into bubble wrap art, craft starfish and gingerbread men, and partake in mocktail crafting, marine life presentations, and quizzes. Enjoy outdoor games, movies under the stars, and Christmas-themed events like tree decorating, Santa scavenger hunts, and crafting holiday cards. This guarantees a season filled with shared joy and engaging experiences tailored to all ages.
Enhance your holiday with the Dive Center’s weekly calendar of offerings: embark on a House Reef Snorkelling trip or discover scuba diving. Explore local islands and enjoy sunset fishing or a sunset dolphin cruise.
As the winter sun sets on another year, Le Méridien Maldives invites you to create treasured memories that will linger as cherished keepsakes. Whether you’re seeking culinary delights, relaxation, adventure, or family bonding, the resort promises an array of experiences that will elevate your holiday season to new heights.
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Easter at Villa Park comes with up to 25% off, discounted transfers
This Easter, Villa Park welcomes travellers to slow down and reconnect on one of the Maldives’ most spacious, naturally lush island escapes, available as part of Villa Resorts’ Easter Offer. Guests can enjoy up to 25% savings when booking direct, with an Easter Escape that also includes exclusive direct booking benefits and 50% off domestic flight transfers for Villa Park, adding extra value for a longer island holiday.
Set in the South Ari Atoll, Villa Park is designed for families and experience-led travellers who want the Maldives with room to roam. Tropical greenery, wide beaches, and a relaxed sense of adventure that makes it easy to spend time together without feeling rushed, whether that means snorkelling in clear lagoon water, cycling around the island, or simply stretching out poolside shape days here.
A key highlight for ocean lovers is Villa Park’s location in the South Ari Marine Protected Area (SAMPA), a region known for year-round whale shark sightings. It brings an added sense of discovery to an Easter break, with the chance to experience one of the Maldives’ most iconic marine encounters as part of a holiday that still feels effortless.
For families, Park Players Kids Club elevates the season, where younger guests can enjoy their own island adventures while parents take time to properly unwind. Accommodation is equally tailored to multigenerational travel, with Villa Park offering a standout variety of Beach Pool Villas, giving families and groups the flexibility to choose the space and privacy that suits them best.
The Easter Offer at Villa Park includes up to 25% off accommodation when booking direct, plus exclusive direct booking benefits and 50% off domestic flight transfers, making it easier to turn school-holiday time into a sunlit, meaningful escape in the Maldives.
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Kandooma Maldives introduces thoughtful Ramadan offerings for guests
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives invites travellers to embrace the spirit of the Holy Month of Ramadan, or Ramazan as it is known in the Maldives, with a peaceful private island escape offering thoughtful options for both fasting and non-fasting guests.
With villa accommodation surrounded by tropical gardens, white sandy beaches and a turquoise lagoon, the resort provides an ideal setting for reflection, relaxation and reconnection. Guests observing Ramadan have access to the island’s private mosque for prayers, while the resort’s dining teams ensure fasting guests can enjoy both Iftar and Suhoor options throughout their stay.
New this year is Kandooma’s Ramadan Shisha Corner inviting guests to relax socially after dinner with a snack menu available throughout the evening and flavoured Shisha.
The Holy Month is expected to commence on 18 February and continue until 20 March 2026, subject to the sighting of the moon.
As a private island resort, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives continues to offer its full range of guest services during Ramadan, including dining, entertainment, and recreational activities. Visitors can enjoy a wide selection of watersports, nearby reef snorkelling and scuba diving, as well as a full programme of family activities, including the popular Kandoo Kids’ Club, which includes supervised fun and a mini waterpark zone for younger guests.
During the Holy Month, the resort maintains its normal food and beverage service for non- fasting guests, including poolside refreshments and cocktails.
“Many guests ask us if they can still enjoy a drink by the pool during the Holy Month, and the answer is yes,” said Mark Eletr, General Manager, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives. “As a private island resort, we are able to continue our food and beverage offering for guests, while respectfully recognising the importance of the season.”
“In a warm tropical climate like the Maldives, it is a remarkable commitment to fast during daylight hours, and I am always in awe of our team who continue their duties with professionalism and pride. Almost half of our team are local Maldivians who observe Ramadan,” he added.
For fasting guests, Iftar (breaking of the fast) is served at Kandooma Café, the resort’s international buffet restaurant. Suhoor options are available through pre-order and can be delivered via in-villa dining for early morning convenience.
For families and groups, a special group dinner package is also available from US$59++ per person, with a minimum of 10 paying guests. Children under 13 years can enjoy the benefits of the resort’s IHG Kids Eat and Stay Free programme when dining with a paying adult.
Following the Maldives’ renowned “one island, one resort” concept, Kandooma is small enough to explore easily on foot while offering plenty of space for guests to find quiet moments of sanctuary, whether on the beach, along the lagoon edge, or in the calm of the island gardens.
Mark says, many of the Resort’s international guests are familiar with Ramadan and what it represents, but they also welcome visitors who are learning about it for the first time.
“We believe it is important that we, together with travel partners, help ensure guests understand that Ramadan is not only about refraining from food and drink during daylight hours, but also about community, kindness, self-discipline and reflection,” added Mark.
Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is located in the South Malé Atoll, just a 45-minute speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport. All transfers are arranged directly by the resort, ensuring a seamless arrival experience.
The resort offers a wide selection of seasonal packages and accommodation deals, with exclusive savings available when booking direct.
To view current offers, visit www.maldives.holidayinnresorts.com/offers/ or email reservations.hikandooma@ihg.com.
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A slower Easter awaits at Villa Nautica
This Easter, Villa Nautica invites travellers to slow down and celebrate the season in the Maldives with an island escape shaped by sunshine, sea air, and meaningful time together. Available as part of Easter Offer, guests can enjoy up to 25% savings when booking direct, making it easier to turn the holiday into a true reset by the water.
Just a short journey from Velana International Airport, Villa Nautica is designed for effortless island living. Guests can settle into beachfront and overwater villas, spend their days moving between lagoon swims and golden-hour strolls, and let the pace naturally soften. Easter here is less about rushing from one plan to the next and more about being present, sharing long breakfasts, finding quiet moments in the shade, and enjoying evenings that glow over the ocean.
For those wanting to make the season feel extra special, Villa Nautica’s Easter experience lends itself beautifully to private dining. From intimate dinners by the shoreline to ocean-facing settings that feel made for celebration, the resort offers the kind of moments that turn a holiday into a memory, thoughtful, personal, and unhurried.
Wellness is also part of the Easter rhythm. Guests can embrace spa time as a simple ritual of slowing down, with restorative treatments that help reset the pace of everyday life. Whether it is a quiet afternoon dedicated to recovery or a calm pause between beach and sunset, the island’s focus on wellbeing complements the spirit of the season.
Families are equally at home at Villa Nautica, with younger guests welcomed into Easter holiday fun through Wavy Navy Kids Club. Seasonal activities bring a playful energy to the week, giving children their own island adventures while parents take time to unwind and enjoy the ease of being together.
The Easter Offer includes up to 25% off accommodation when booking direct at Villa Nautica. The offer is supported by direct booking advantages designed to keep planning simple, so guests can focus on the holiday itself.
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