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Celebrate a Chocolate-filled Easter at Lily Beach Resort & Spa with special Pastry Chefs Chef Florence Lesage and Chef Alexis Beaufils

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Lily Beach Resort & Spa is thrilled to announce their jam-packed Easter programme this year at their beautiful resort. Beginning from 23rd March until 8th April, the programme offers guests to enjoy endless array of activities including beach games, water sports games, treasure hunts, educational games for children, live music and more. 

The resort also will be adding to this already incredible programme, the arrival of two esteemed pastry chefs, Chef Florence Lesage and Chef Alexis Beaufils, at the forefront of the confectionery world. These culinary maestros will grace Lily Beach’s shores, bringing their unparalleled expertise and delectable creations just in time for Easter celebrations.

During their stay, Chef Florence and Alexis will work closely with Executive Chef Antonio and his team to curate an unforgettable culinary experience for guests during Easter dinner. Guests can expect to indulge in a symphony of sweet flavours as they whip up a desert storm, featuring an array of mouthwatering chocolaty goodness.

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Additionally, Chef Florence and Alexis will host an exclusive 45-minute masterclass, inviting guests to partake in the art of confectionery. Under their expert guidance, participants will have the opportunity to perfect the craft of Easter Egg decoration, learning invaluable techniques and insider secrets from these esteemed professionals to take home with them.  Prior sign up for these sessions will be advised. 

As the reigning World Champions of Confectionery Arts, Chef Florence and Chef Alexis bring with them a wealth of experience and a passion for crafting indulgent desserts. Their journey to the top culminated in a remarkable victory at the Mondial des Arts Sucrés pastry competition last October, solidifying their status as pioneers in the world of pastries and sweets. They will ensure with their expertise the chocolates and pastry at Lily Beach will be a whole other level during this Easter and beyond.

Following this, a regular friend of Lily Beach, Marcel Gurk, the Guiness World Record Winning Champion Football Freestyler will also be present at the resort from April 1st to April 8th. Guests will be mesmerised by Gurk’s awe-inspiring skills as he graces the resort with electrifying performances. Moreover, guests will have the exclusive opportunity to participate in Freestyle Football sessions led by Gurk himself. Following that there will be opportunities to hone ones football skills and also join in on a fun football match with the resort team as well.

The resort just completed celebrating International Women’s Day with a special themed activities including wine pairing dinners, and unique spa packages – and this would be coming back bigger and better next year  well.. 

Nestled in the heart of the Maldives, Lily Beach stands as an award-winning, all-inclusive haven renowned for its commitment to excellence in gastronomy. Boasting four restaurants and four bars, the resort offers an unparalleled dining experience, with themed buffet dinners and à la carte menus showcasing the finest culinary delights. And to liven up the mood, the resort offers daily entertainment in the evenings from Live Music to Cultural Shows.

Prepare to indulge in an unforgettable celebration of flavour, innovation, and craftsmanship, set against the backdrop of our pristine island paradise, provided with a touch of Authentic Maldivian Hospitality.  For more information on the Easter Programme happening now, click here

For more information on completed Women’s Day activities click here

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Five days of Valentine’s experiences at Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives

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In a place where the ocean stretches endlessly and time seems to soften, Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives reimagines Valentine’s Day as more than a single celebration. This February, love unfolds across five thoughtfully curated days, inviting couples to slow down, reconnect and savour moments that feel instinctive, intimate and deeply personal. Each experience is designed to complement the rhythm of island life, allowing romance to emerge naturally from playful beginnings to a graceful finale by the sea.

The journey begins on 10 February with a couples’ pickleball tournament, setting a light-hearted tone for the days ahead. Designed to spark laughter and friendly competition, the experience offers couples a chance to share a moment of fun, ease and connection, a reminder that love is often found in the simplest joys.

As the celebrations continue on 11 February, couples are invited to sail into the golden hour on a sunset cruise across calm Maldivian waters. With the sky awash in warm hues and the ocean gently unfolding beneath, the evening offers space to pause, raise a toast and reconnect, framed by one of nature’s most romantic settings.

On 12 February, the pace slows further with an early morning couples’ yoga session led by the resort’s spa team. As the island awakens, partners move in quiet harmony, focusing on balance, relaxation and shared presence. The experience offers a mindful interlude, grounding both body and mind while strengthening togetherness.

As sunset approaches on 13 February, romance takes on a celebratory note at the Sunset White Party. Dressed in white, couples gather for an evening of music, movement and island elegance. As the sky deepens in colour, the atmosphere comes alive with laughter and rhythm, culminating in a special reward for the evening’s most spirited dancing couple.

The five-day celebration reaches its crescendo on Valentine’s Day, 14 February, with an elegant gala dinner at Coral Beach. Set against sweeping ocean views, the evening brings refined flavours and a carefully curated ambience together, offering couples a memorable and romantic conclusion to their Valentine’s journey.

At Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives, Valentine’s is not confined to a single date on the calendar. It is a series of shared experiences, playful, peaceful and heartfelt, designed to linger in memory long after the island fades from view. Book your Valentine’s escape now and celebrate love with five days of meaningful moments in a truly serene island setting.

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Angsana Velavaru unveils Valentine’s Day experiences

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This Valentine’s Day, Angsana Velavaru invites couples to experience a romantic Maldives getaway designed for intimacy, connection, and unforgettable moments. Set within a private lagoon in the pristine South Nilandhe Atoll, the resort offers an idyllic Valentine’s Day escape for couples seeking privacy, wellbeing, and meaningful shared experiences.

On 14 February, Angsana Velavaru presents Valentine’s Day Under the Stars, a beachfront dining experience created exclusively for couples. Set along the shoreline, this elegant five-course dinner combines refined cuisine with ocean views, candlelit ambience, and personalised service, making it one of the most romantic Valentine’s Day dinners in the Maldives.

Beyond the evening celebration, the resort extends Valentine’s experiences throughout February with a curated programme of couples’ wellness and spa offerings. Designed to encourage relaxation and reconnection, these experiences include shared spa treatments at the award-winning Angsana Spa, private yoga sessions by the beach, and holistic rituals that promoted balance and wellbeing for couples.

Couples can enjoy sunset walks along white-sand beaches, floating breakfast in private pools, or tranquil time together in the resort’s signature beachfront and overwater villas. The iconic InOcean villas, offer exceptional privacy and panoramic ocean views, making them ideal for honeymooners and couples celebrating Valentine’s Day in the Maldives.

With its blend of romantic dining, couple’s spa experiences, and secluded island living, Angsana Velavaru offers one of the most distinctive Valentine’s Day resort experiences in the Maldives. Whether celebrating new love or deepening a lifelong bond, couples are invited to mark Valentine’s Day in a setting where romance feels natural, personal and timeless.

For more information on Valentine’s Day experiences and romantic stays at Angsana Velavaru, please visit the resort’s website.

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COMO Maalifushi introduces new all-inclusive experience, Simply COMO

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COMO Maalifushi, the only resort in the unspoiled Thaa Atoll, has announced the launch of a new all-inclusive plan – Simply COMO – available from February 1, 2026. Designed for depth over excess, this elevated experience brings together COMO Hotels and Resorts’ renowned culinary philosophy, transformative wellness, and bespoke ocean adventures into one effortless, thoughtfully curated journey.

Simply COMO reshapes the conventional all-inclusive approach. Dining spans multiple venues — from Mediterranean flavours at Thila to Japanese at Tai and the wellness-driven COMO Shambhala Kitchen — complemented by weekly chef-led themed dinners, beach BBQs and a curated beverage list including more than 50 labels of wines, variety of spirits, cocktails and non-alcoholic options, complemented by a daily restocked in-villa private bar. Offering oceanfront dining, barefoot lunches and dinner under the stars, each culinary experience showcases the resort’s dedication to quality, simplicity, and naturally sourced ingredients.

Simply COMO includes an enriching selection of island and marine activities that reveal the beauty and unique surrounding COMO Maalifushi including:

  • Dolphin Sunset Cruise – a spectacle of nature creating a moment of wonder for guests they’ll never forget
  • Splash Boat Cruise – a must for the family at sunset to hop onto our dhoni’s splash net and experience the thrill of being towed through the ocean
  • Guided turtle and reef snorkeling safaris to experience the rich house reef in this remote atoll
  • Offshore sunset drop-line fishing, for a moment of calm as the sky turns gold (one per guest)

Wellness forms the heartbeat of Simply COMO, with inclusion of a signature COMO Shambhala massage per guest as well as daily movement classes – ranging from yoga and stretching to meditation and functional strength – all supported and enhanced by COMO Shambhala Kitchen, for those guests looking to enrich their wellness experience.

For families, Play by COMO offers younger guests a world of discovery, with dedicated supervision that gives parents complete peace of mind. Children can dive into purposeful, creative play including treasure hunts, fort building, yoga sessions, and conservation projects, while parents embrace the island’s natural beauty and curated barefoot rituals. Thoughtful touches, from handcrafted afternoon tea to an all-day ice-cream bar, add a gentle sense of indulgence for little ones too.

Designed to meet the needs of every type of traveller, Simply COMO brings people together across generations – appealing to couples seeking privacy and reconnection, families looking for effortless bonding, and wellness seekers drawn to restorative practices – while inviting everyone to explore the Maldives’ extraordinary marine life and unique position of COMO Maalifushi.

“With Simply COMO, we focused on creating an experience that feels effortless yet elevated,” says Peter Nilsson, Managing Director, COMO Maldives. “Every element — from cuisine and wellness to our ocean-led adventures — has been crafted to feel distinctly COMO.”

Simply COMO all-inclusive plan is available to book now for stays from February 1, 2026, offered alongside the resort’s existing Half Board meal plan to provide guests with flexible choices tailored to their style of travel.

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