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Experience 7 idyllic Valentine’s escape in Maldives

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Experience the limitless horizon of teal skies melting into turquoise waters and a gentle breeze cocooning you at seven luxurious resorts from the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio of resorts in the Maldives. This Valentine’s Day and beyond, embark on a dream getaway with curated romance packages to create unforgettable and lasting memories.

The resorts bring all the ingredients together to create a vista for a perfect romantic rendezvous and gatherings of your loved ones. Guests can choose and delight in an array of exclusively curated experiences to celebrate the season of love at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa, W Maldives, Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa and The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort.

Enchanting Valentine’s Celebration at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands

Experience the epitome of romance at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, where ancient Maldivian traditions seamlessly blends with legendary Ritz-Carlton service by an Aris Meeha, an island butler, inspired by the olden royal courts. With seven restaurants and bars across the dedicated Culinary Island, Grand Sunset Beach, and Fari Marina Village, the resort offers curated experiences for every taste. From the enchanting Sangu conch shell blown upon arrival to the rhythmic beats of Bodu Beru drums celebrating sunsets, this luxury island retreat offers an immersive experience that invites you to embrace island life.

This Valentine’s Day, The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands has curated an extraordinary celebration of love. Experience luxury yacht cruises with Champagne and petit fours, indulge in intimate Dining by Design at various enchanting locations like the IWAU Sunset Chef’s Table and Mystique Garden, and enjoy the ‘Be Together’ spa experience at the award-winning The Ritz-Carlton Spa, featuring the Yin & Yang Couple Massage. For families, a set of interactive creative experiences awaits through Ritz Kids, ensuring a memorable celebration for everyone.

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Finest Romantic Getaway to The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

Nestled between lush rainforest and pristine white-sand beaches on a private island in Dhaalu Atoll, The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort transports guests to an eco-conscious haven. With 33 on-land and 44 over-water villas, each boasting breathtaking ocean and garden views, this resort is surrounded by tropical beauty and teeming marine life.

Legendary St. Regis Butlers provide bespoke service day or night, ensuring a seamless and indulgent experience. Culinary delights await at seven distinct dining venues, offering everything from Asian haute cuisine to modern Japanese Kaiseki-style gourmet dishes, all crafted from locally sourced ingredients. Couples can savor dramatic sunsets and indulge in Champagne sabrage at the signature overwater bar. For a touch of romance, delight in the flavours of Middle Eastern cuisine as you dine amidst the tropical gardens. Maximum relaxation awaits at the Iridium Spa, offering six overwater treatment rooms, including two dedicated to healing Ayurvedic treatments.

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Celebrate Symphony of Love at JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa

Nestled on the crescent-shaped Shaviyani Atoll, JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa stands as a luxurious multigenerational resort—a sliver of paradise adorned with amethyst sunsets against azure blue waters. Envision petal-covered pathways leading to gentle lapping waves, rhythmic beats from local drummers, and dreamy beach dinner setups as the sun transforms into a kaleidoscope of colors on the horizon.

This February, JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa invites guests to immerse themselves in a symphony of unforgettable moments amidst the mesmerizing turquoise waters. Culinary delights await at the resort’s five dining venues, three full-service bars, a wine room housing a remarkable collection of 1,200 wines, and unique destination dining experiences. Couples may indulge in romance with a unique Malafaaiy dinner on the beach, showcasing the heart of Maldivian culture with Bodu Beru performances. Embrace shared moments of relaxation and bliss with a signature couple’s spa treatment at Spa by JW.

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Unscripted Romance at W Maldives

Cocooned in the heart-shaped island in North Ari Atoll, W Maldives is a utopia for couples. This luxury playground boasts a pristine white sandy beach, turquoise waters, and one of the best house reefs in the Maldives, offering an unscripted diversity of marine life for a stellar getaway.

W Maldives invites couples to escape in a dreamy getaway for two with exceptional romantic dinners and pampering massages at the award-winning overwater AWAY® Spa. Wake up to the rhythmic drumming of waves against the infinity pool in playful overwater guest rooms with private pools, offering an exciting start to your day. W Maldives provides a cutting-edge lifestyle, including innovative cocktails, creative dining across six vibrant restaurants, and unique bar concepts dispersed across the island. Every dining experience, from fresh bursts of Maldivian flavours to breathtaking panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, is an exploration of the pulsating beauty of the Maldives. Guests can embark on thrilling water adventures, from windsurfing and guided jet-ski tours to soaring above Maldivian islands with parasailing, and even enjoy a private snorkelling tour off the ESCAPE 24-meter private yacht. Just a quick speedboat ride away, W Maldives’ Gaathafushi castaway Island offers couples the ultimate intimate getaway—a secluded, heart-shaped tropical playground all to themselves.

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Romantic Escape at The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort

Located in Baa Atoll, the first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve site in the Maldives, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the magical underworld stunning coral reefs and exotic fauna. An idyllic setting for romance, family hideouts, gastronomy and well-being, the resort provides guests with a holistic sense of wellbeing around the clock even when on holiday. The five-star wellness resort invites couples to indulge in a feast of love and indulgence with an array of Valentine’s Day spa and dining packages.

Rekindle romance with a curated 7-course Japanese menu, including a complimentary bottle of rosé Champagne per couple. An experience filled with love and exquisite flavors awaits at The Pearl from 7pm to 10:30pm at USD 398++ per couple.

Experience an enchanting evening with a private 5-course lobster dinner, accompanied by a bottle of rosé Champagne, a romantic setup, and a beautiful rose for the lady. Enjoy one round of post-dinner digestif cocktails at Sunset Bar, followed by a splendidly adorned bed and a relaxing 60-minute couples’ treatment on the beach at the overwater Heavenly Spa by WestinTM from 7pm – 10:30pm at USD 888++ per person.

Indulge in a two-hour Chocolate Indulgence Package at the Heavenly Spa by WestinTM available from 10am – 8pm at USD 599++ per couple. Start the indulging journey with a 30-minute Chocolate Body Scrub, followed by a luxurious 60-minute relaxing massage. Complete the experience with a 30-minute Chocolate Bath, featuring Hot Chocolate delights and a fruit platter. Take home the sweetest souvenir of a chocolate bar.

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Celebrate the Season of Love (Avec Amour) at Le Méridien Resort & Spa

Set on the picturesque Thilamaafushi Island in the Lhaviyani Atoll, Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa unfolds like a panoramic canvas, reflecting the beauty of atolls, fringing reefs, and vibrant marine ecosystems. Infused with the essence of the Maldives and a passion for culture, cuisine, and design, the resort is a playful sanctuary for curious and creative-minded travelers to discover the European spirit of savoring the good life. Spanning nine hectares, the eco-conscious resort is easily accessible by a breathtaking 35-minute direct scenic seaplane flight from the capital Malé. The resort invites guests to embark on a romantic journey from February 14 to 24, 2024.

Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa invites couples to celebrate the season of love (Avec Amour) with a sweet beginning featuring destination-inspired chocolate treats, followed by a complimentary Sparkling Kir Royale to toast to love. Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and aromas of the Lhaviyani Atoll through exceptional dining experiences at the resort’s six restaurants and bars. Couples may elevate their stay with pampering sessions at Explore Spa by Le Méridien while enjoying daily complimentary water sports, including kayaking, paddleboarding, and snorkelling.

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Valentine is for Everyone at Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa

Situated in the heart of the North Malé Atoll, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort and Spa invites guests to embark on an enchanting Valentine’s journey surrounded by pristine white-sand beaches, swaying palms, and the shimmering blue lagoon. Accessible by a 15-minute speedboat ride from Velana International Airport, the five-star resort is the great fit for those who prefer brief travel.

Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa redefines Valentine’s as a celebration for all by curating an inclusive experience with Gatherings by Sheraton. Transcending romantic boundaries to embrace everyone, Gatherings by Sheraton offers a plethora of options for a memorable celebration. From island excursions and thrilling water activities like diving, snorkelling, and jet skiing to savouring delectable fare at seven distinctive restaurants and bars, featuring international cuisine and signature cocktails with sweeping views of the North Malé Atoll. Couples may indulge themselves with signature spa treatments at the award-winning Shine Spa for SheratonTM located on a private island. Other facilities include two freshwater pools, a tennis court, a 24-hour gym, and diverse on-island activities.

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Adaaran Resorts brings ‘When the Island Blooms’ festive concept to Maldives

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This festive season, Adaaran Resorts invites couples and friends to experience Christmas in the Maldives through a glowing new seasonal concept: When the Island Blooms. Across Adaaran Prestige Vadoo and Adaaran Prestige Water Villas, the islands will come alive with blooming lights, shimmering trees, ocean-inspired installations and evenings shaped by romance, celebration and tropical wonder.

By day, the season unfolds through ocean adventures, festive workshops, private dining experiences and slow moments above the lagoon. By night, pathways glow, beaches turn into celebration spaces and Christmas takes on a softer, warmer island rhythm.

At Adaaran Prestige Vadoo, the festive season begins with romance at the centre. Set above the lagoon and shaped around overwater privacy, the island transforms into an adults-only festive escape where every evening feels made for two. From cake mixing by the shoreline to cocktail soirées, fire performances, private beach dinners and New Year celebrations, Vadoo brings the bloom concept to life through intimacy, sparkle and island charm.

Highlights include:

  • The Grand Festive Formation Christmas Cake Mixing Ceremony by the lagoon
  • 25 Days of Festive Moments, with daily games and seasonal surprises leading up to Christmas
  • Saint Nicholas Cocktail Soirée at Sky Bar with festive cocktails, gourmet tapas and live acoustic music
  • Romantic Sand Bench Dinners and Tropical Romance Dinners, both designed for couples by the beach
  • Interactive festive experiences including spice blending, smoked cocktail demonstrations, wine blind tasting, latte art, Thai cookery and molecular cocktail sessions
  • Christmas Tree Lighting & Cocktail Evening with carols, handcrafted cocktails, live music, fire performance and Tanoura dance
  • “Festive Paradise Glow” Christmas Eve Celebration with festive cocktails, Santa’s arrival, gala dining, raffles, live music and a Christmas party by the lagoon
  • Christmas Elegance Dinner, a romantic overwater dining experience with 360° ocean views
  • New Year’s Eve “The Majestic London”, featuring cocktails, gala dining, entertainment, fireworks, DJ celebrations and the crowning of the Vadoo Queen
  • Extraordinary New Year’s Dinner in the Tree House or Floating Deck, created for an intimate start to 2027
  • Orthodox Christmas Eve with gala dining, DJ entertainment, free-flow drinks, games and Santa’s arrival

Vadoo is where the island blooms with romance, celebration and the easy magic of overwater living.

At Adaaran Prestige Water Villas, the festive season takes on a quieter, more exclusive rhythm. Set within Meedhupparu’s glowing island landscape, this adults-only overwater enclave offers a private festive escape above the lagoon, with access to the wider celebrations unfolding across the island. Guests can step into beachfront festivities, ocean adventures and signature dining experiences, then return to the calm of their own overwater sanctuary.

Highlights include:

  • Christmas Tree Lighting by the beach as Meedhupparu begins to glow for the season
  • Christmas Eve Magic, a moonlit celebration inspired by Maldivian island legends, ocean journeys and festive island storytelling
  • Festive ocean adventures including dolphin cruises, snorkelling safaris, sunset jet ski experiences and sunset fishing by dhoni
  • Floating Champagne Breakfast served in the Water Villa lagoon for a refined festive morning
  • Private Sandbank Festive Lunch & High Tea surrounded by open ocean views
  • Signature dining experiences including Lobster Beach Barbecue, 21-Course Progressive Dinner, Seven-Course Modern Gastronomy Dinner, Tree House Dinner and Chef’s Table – Indian Ocean Edition
  • Private Cinema Under the Stars and Jungle-Themed Movie Night for couples seeking a quieter festive evening
  • New Year’s Eve Extravaganza, a beachfront celebration with cocktails, gala dining, DJ entertainment, countdown, fire show and fireworks
  • New Year’s Eve VIP Water Villa Dining Experience with champagne, seafood and premium countdown moments
  • New Year dining experiences including Fire & Flame Steak Dinner, Romantic Sandbench Dinner and Sunset Sushi & Sake Experience
  • Orthodox Festive Dinner with beachside grills, seafood, lobster and live duo music

Adaaran Prestige Water Villas is where the island blooms with stillness, privacy and beautifully crafted festive indulgence.

Together, Adaaran Prestige Vadoo and Adaaran Prestige Water Villas offer two adults-only ways to celebrate Christmas in the Maldives. One brings playful romance and festive energy close to Malé, while the other offers secluded overwater calm in the Raa Atoll. Across both, the season glows with ocean light, intimate dining, warm hospitality and memories made beneath a blooming island sky.

This Christmas, the islands do not simply celebrate. They bloom.

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First green sea turtle hatchlings of season emerge at InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort

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InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has recorded its first green sea turtle hatchlings of the season, marking another important milestone in the island’s ongoing marine conservation efforts.

Located in Raa Atoll, Maamunagau is recognised as an important sea turtle nesting site, with 6 nests recorded on the island so far this year. While sea turtles nest throughout the year in the Maldives, June and July typically mark the peak nesting period in Raa Atoll. This season, the recorded nests have primarily belonged to green sea turtles, a species that remains protected in the Maldives.

The first hatchlings of the season emerged naturally on the evening of 22 July, approximately two months after the eggs were laid. Throughout the nesting season, the resort’s Marine Biology team monitors each nest and conducts research activities under approved conservation protocols, collecting valuable data to better understand local sea turtle populations and nesting patterns.

Through its partnership with The Manta Trust and collaboration with conservation partners including the Olive Ridley Project, InterContinental Maldives continues to contribute to marine research and conservation efforts in the Maldives. Each recorded nest provides important insights that support the protection of sea turtles and their habitats for future generations.

Guests are encouraged to experience these special moments responsibly, with hatchlings observed from a dis tance and artificial lighting minimised to allow them to make their natural journey towards the ocean.

As part of its commitment to protecting the surrounding marine environment, InterContinental Maldives continues to support conservation through research, education and responsible wildlife experiences, helping guests connect with the unique ecosystems of the Maldives.

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Sun Siyam Iru Veli hosts Czech Chef Jan Punčochář for culinary residency

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Sun Siyam Iru Veli part of Sun Siyam’s Privé Collection, has concluded an exclusive culinary residency with celebrated Czech chef Jan Punčochář, held from 25 July to 1 August 2026. Hosted in partnership with Colours of Maldives, the collaboration brought Chef Jan’s distinctive culinary philosophy and international expertise to Roma, the resort’s signature overwater restaurant renowned for its contemporary Italian and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine.

At the heart of the residency was an intimate Chef’s Table on 31 July, where Chef Jan presented a multi-course menu created exclusively for guests. The menu showcased Czech culinary traditions interpreted through Maldivian ingredients and island-inspired flavours, accompanied by carefully selected wine pairings designed to complement each course. Earlier in the week, a special cocktail evening on 28 July introduced Chef Jan to guests in a relaxed setting, offering them the opportunity to meet and interact with him ahead of the dinner. Throughout his residency, he also worked alongside Iru Veli’s culinary team, sharing techniques, ideas and expertise through hands-on sessions in the kitchen.

One of the Czech Republic’s most recognised culinary figures, Chef Jan is behind the acclaimed Prague restaurants U Matěje, Stůl and Šnycl. His career has been shaped by experience across leading European kitchens, including stages at Michelin-starred Hangar 7 in Austria and Tim Raue in Germany, followed by senior roles in Switzerland and Prague. Known for honest, seasonal cooking, meticulous technique and thoughtful wine pairing, he is also widely recognised as a judge on MasterChef Česko and as the host and judge of Hell’s Kitchen Česko.

“Exceptional dining is an important part of the Sun Siyam experience, and we are always looking at how we can continue to evolve it. Welcoming Chef Jan allowed us to introduce our guests to an entirely new culinary perspective while creating valuable opportunities for our own chefs to exchange ideas, techniques and inspiration. It is these meaningful collaborations that continue to elevate the experience we offer.” Remarked Masdhooq Saeed, Cluster General Manager of Sun Siyam Iru Veli and Vilu Reef.

As part of Sun Siyam Resorts’ signature chef residency programme, this collaboration held in partnership with Colours of Maldives, reflects the brand’s commitment to bringing respected culinary talent to the Maldives while creating meaningful opportunities for cultural exchange, team development and memorable guest experiences.

For more information and to book your island getaway, please visit Sun Siyam Iru Veli Offers page.

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