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Lily Beach, Hideaway to celebrate Global Wellness Day
Lily Hotels has announced the upcoming plans to celebrate Global Wellness Day on June 8th, featuring a variety of wellness activities at both Lily Beach Resort & Spa and Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa.
At Hideaway, the festivities will continue for three consecutive days. The experiences will be enhanced by the presence of visiting practitioner Naga Healing, a renowned local sound therapy healer. Guests can immerse themselves in a holistic wellness experience starting on June 8th with morning meditation, pranayama breathing exercises, Aqua Zumba, and a round of golf. The day will conclude with a blissful sound therapy session using Tibetan bowls, guided by Naga Healing.
On June 9th, the wellness journey continues with a primal flow workout and high-intensity Tabata session in the morning. Guests can then participate in a friendly water sports competition. As the sun sets, a healthy cooking class will take place, followed by another sound healing session. The celebration wraps up on June 10th with Hatha yoga, aerobics, beach volleyball, and a final sound therapy session led by Naga Healing. In addition to these scheduled events, Hideaway offers special packages for 3-day, 5-day, or private yoga classes for guests seeking an extended wellness experience in the Maldives.
Rest assured when it comes to Wellness and Fitness there is no other resort in the Maldives who does both with endless array of experiences from multitudes of Sports, Excellent New Gym, Expert Ayurvedic and Balinese Treatments at the Spa, and ample space for active guests to run or bike around and explore in the large island. Throughout the Global Wellness Day activities our two main instructors for Wellness – Athul for Yoga and Kranti for Fitness will be on hand to answer any questions and guide guests on their fitness and wellness journey.
Meanwhile, at Lily Beach in South Ari Atoll, guests can enjoy a comprehensive wellness extravaganza on June 8th, beginning with walking meditation and greeting the sunrise with yoga. The day’s activities include a kayaking competition, kids’ yoga sessions, and a cocktail hour for adults.
Lily Beach has also organised a Beach Cleaning activity on the day as well where guests also can get involved as a cathartic activity to mentally refresh oneself by doing some good for the environment. In addition to that there will be a relaxing Crystal Singing Bowl sound bath performance conducted by our talented Yoga Instructor Jelena the following day.
For those seeking deeper connection and inner peace, Lily Beach unveils a transformative Yoga Retreats Package available in the summer months of June and September. Under the guidance of seasoned instructor, embark on a personalised yoga journey, exploring diverse styles and practices meticulously crafted to suit each guest’s individual needs. Whether one is a seasoned practitioner or a curious beginner, our sessions promise to nurture body, mind, and spirit, leaving the participants feeling refreshed and renewed.
Join the resorts in celebrating Global Wellness Day and events happening in lieu of it and take part in a series of activities designed to rejuvenate the body, mind, and spirit.
View the Global Wellness Day 2024 programme for Lily Beach here. View the Yoga Retreats Package 2024 for Lily Beach here. View the Global Wellness Day 2024 programme for Hideaway here
JEN Maldives Malé has introduced the Shangri-La Circle (SLC) loyalty programme, offering dining benefits for guests from 1 April to 31 December 2026.
The programme provides free and instant membership, allowing guests to access discounts and earn reward points on dining experiences at the property. Members receive a 15 per cent discount on their first dining purchase upon joining, along with ongoing 15 per cent savings on food and beverage.
Guests can enrol in the programme through the Shangri-La Circle mobile application. Membership benefits include reward points on eligible spending, which can be redeemed for future dining and hotel experiences.
The offer applies to regular dining experiences and excludes tobacco, special theme buffet nights, and other ongoing promotions.
JEN Maldives Malé stated that the programme is designed to provide value to guests while enhancing dining experiences at the hotel. The initiative also reflects Shangri-La’s focus on strengthening guest engagement through loyalty-based offerings.
Members are required to present their digital membership card at the time of billing to access the benefits.
The hotel is promoting the programme through its social media channels, in-house displays, and digital platforms. Guests can download the Shangri-La Circle application or sign up at the hotel to begin using the programme.
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives has been nominated in the Resorts category for the Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 (UK) and the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 (US), marking a further development in the resort’s international recognition.
The Readers’ Choice Awards are based on traveller feedback and are considered a key benchmark within the global travel industry. The dual nomination reflects the resort’s presence across international markets and its engagement with guests from different regions.
The nomination follows a series of recognitions for the resort. In 2025, Kuda Villingili was ranked among the Top 5 Overseas Leisure Resorts Worldwide in the Condé Nast Traveller Middle East Readers’ Choice Awards, placing fifth globally. It was also listed among the Top Resorts in the Indian Ocean in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 (US). The resort was similarly recognised in the 2024 edition of the awards.
Located in North Malé Atoll, approximately 30 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives offers 75 villas and residences, each with private pools and views of the surrounding ocean.
The resort features eight restaurants and three bars, including Japanese-Peruvian dining at Mar-Umi and Teppanyaki by Mar-Umi. Other dining options include Asian cuisine at East and grill offerings at Fire. Additional facilities include a cigar lounge, a large swimming pool, a spa with overwater treatment villas, and a range of wellness and recreational activities such as yoga, sound therapy and surfing.
Amjad Thaufeeg, Commercial Director at Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives, stated that the nominations reflect feedback from guests across international markets and noted the importance of maintaining consistent service standards.
Voting for the Readers’ Choice Awards 2026 is open until 30 June 2026, with results scheduled to be announced in November 2026.
Baros Maldives is set to host a curated Earth Day experience titled Earth Day in Bloom on 22 April 2026, offering guests an evening programme centred on sustainability, nature and locally sourced ingredients.
The event will begin at 6:30pm at the resort’s Chef’s Garden, where guests will be welcomed with a Garden Spritz before taking part in a guided tour of the garden. The tour will introduce participants to local herbs and island-grown produce cultivated on the property.
As part of the programme, guests will be invited to plant their own herb, contributing to the garden while engaging in an activity aligned with environmental awareness. The experience will continue with a garden dinner starting at 7pm, featuring a menu designed around fresh, seasonal ingredients sourced from the island.
An optional pairing of organic wines will also be available, providing an additional element to the dining experience.
The event is priced at USD 175 per person, excluding applicable service charge and taxes. Reservations can be made through the resort’s butler service.
The initiative reflects Baros Maldives’ focus on sustainability-led guest experiences, integrating environmental awareness with culinary offerings and on-island activities.
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