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JOALI BEING announces B’Kidult Summer Programme 2024
JOALI BEING, the first wellbeing destination of its kind in the Maldives, has announced an extraordinary lineup of multi-generational experiences for its B’Kidult Summer Programme, where a range of activities will take place between 1st July to 31st August 2024. On the heels of the island’s recent transformation to welcoming guests of all ages, JOALI BEING’s summer programme welcomes families to come together and immerse in wellbeing, embark on family bonding excursions, discover the joys of movement, practice sustainability, unleash their creativity, and unearth elements of nature that are central to the ethos of the destination, all the while enjoying an idyllic setting amid crystalline lagoons, pristine beaches, and lush coconut palms.
A dedicated space for multi-generational learning and play, B’Kidult invites adventurers of all ages to embark on a shared journey of joy, discovery and connection that is centred around the island’s Four Pillars of wellbeing – Mind, Skin, Microbiome, and Energy. The summer programme will bring families together through purposeful, meaningful, and enjoyable experiences that are fun and at the same time offer various physical and mental health benefits for adults and children alike. During this period, JOALI BEING will welcome guests to its’ 68 exclusive beach and overwater villas with private pools, team of wellbeing experts and culinary maestros, and transformational spaces in nature, including AKTAR, the island’s herbology centre led by the resident herbalist.
Highlights from the summer programme include:
- Aqua Venture: Helping guests get comfortable in the water, these sessions will teach kids the basics of water safety, assist in developing swimming skills, learn the various strokes, and boost water confidence.
- Muay Thai: Conducted by professional and professionally trained instructors, Muay Thai classes will enable kids to discover the warrior within and become masters of their Martial Arts journey with classes rooted in the art of striking, essential defensive techniques, building agility and balance, unleashing power and precision, and combination techniques.
- Ocean Guardian: The ocean is central to JOALI BEING, and through these sessions, guests will deepen their relationship with an understanding of the world’s largest ecosystem through classes such as Coral Scientists, which will uncover the basics of corals, how one can help protect them, and apply that knowledge by assessing the island’s own coral reef; Fish Finders, in which guests can dive into the ocean and observe fish local to the island’s landscape and learn the behaviour of reef fish; Plastic Rangers, enlightening participants about the threats of water pollution and creating one’s own ocean-inspired recycled art piece; Eco Fishers to learn and practice the different fishing techniques and sustainable methods; become a Manta Ray researcher in Ray Researchers; and discover more about Dolphins in Dolphin Detectives.
- Eco Harmony: Sustainability, being a core focus of JOALI BEING, enables young guests to discover how to care for the environment; learning ways to protect wildlife, its’ habitats, reducing waste through educative sessions, gardening workshops, nature scavenger hunts such as bird spotting, plant identification, and much more. In partnership with the Olive Ridley Project (ORP), JOALI BEING recently inaugurated the new Raa Atoll Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Centre and welcomed its’ first sea turtle patient currently undergoing rehabilitation. Guests can participate in sea turtle research activities and conservation efforts along with the resident Turtle Biologist.
- Padel Tennis: The next biggest sport, young guests will learn the basics of padel tennis from the JOALI BEING team of experts; including rules, fundamental skills, and strategy, then get to put their skills to practise in doubles play and point games.
- Ace Academy: Invites participants to become tennis pros through a variety of class levels and focuses that cover the fundamentals of tennis all the way up to exciting tennis matches.
- Joyful Journey: Embracing all the joys that JOALI BEING has to offer, these sessions will celebrate movement through Fitness Fun, Yoga Adventures, Pilates Power, Mindfulness Meditation, Fusion Flow, and Wellbeing Celebration.
JOALI BEING has villas from $2700 per night based on two persons sharing an Ocean Pool Villa on a B&B basis. Wellbeing Programmes start from $1,693 per person based on a five-night programme.
The Summer Programme coincides with the year-round B’Kidult calendar of activities and are complimentary for guests of JOALI BEING.
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Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa unveils family-focused Family Fun Summer package
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa has introduced its Family Fun Summer offer, a family-focused package designed to encourage guests to spend time together through dining, leisure and recreational activities in a private island setting.
Located 15 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, the resort is offering the package as a year-round experience, despite its summer branding. The programme is intended for families seeking a stay that combines accommodation, meals and activities in a single offering.
The experience includes daily breakfast at Feast, where guests can access buffet selections for adults and children. Lunch is served as a three-course beachside meal, while evenings include buffet dinners, à la carte options and access to the resort’s speciality restaurants.
As part of the package, adult guests receive a USD 45 dining credit per night, which can be used at selected outlets including Baan Thai and Sea Salt. The offer is designed to expand dining options within the resort’s full board arrangement.
The package also includes activities aimed at different age groups. Children have access to the Sheraton Adventure Club, while families can take part in pool activities, water sports, sunset dolphin cruises and guided snorkelling excursions.
For guests seeking wellness experiences, Shine Spa for Sheraton offers a range of treatments, with the package including 15 per cent savings on selected services. The resort has also introduced a spa experience designed for parent and child. Additional recreational options include sunrise beach yoga, as well as access to tennis and football facilities.
Other inclusions within the offer include a complimentary family photoshoot and dining benefits for children when eating with their parents.
Family Fun Summer is available for booking until 15 June 2026, for stays through to 20 December 2026. Through the package, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa is presenting a family-oriented resort experience centred on dining, recreation and shared time together.
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InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau to mark Mother’s Day with wellness and dining offerings
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has announced a Mother’s Day programme centred on wellness, dining and family experiences, offering guests a range of activities designed to mark the occasion in Raa Atoll.
Set within the resort’s island setting, the programme will feature a series of experiences aimed at encouraging families to spend time together through relaxation, dining and shared activities.
At AVI Spa, the Mother’s Day offering will include signature treatments focused on rest and balance. Guests will also have access to holistic sessions led by visiting practitioner Dr Afsana Aradhana Ghyas, whose work focuses on integrative wellbeing and emotional balance.
Dining experiences will form a central part of the programme. These will include floating breakfasts served in private villas, interactive cooking sessions with the resort’s chefs, and private dining experiences ranging from sunset beach dinners to sandbank dining under the stars.
The resort will also offer family-focused activities for the occasion. These will include craft sessions for children, ocean-inspired guided art activities and a family photoshoot intended to capture the day’s experiences.
Through the Mother’s Day programme, InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort is presenting a combination of wellness, dining and family activities shaped around personal and shared experiences in a resort setting.
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W Maldives unveils The Wavemaker Edit with global talent collaborations
W Maldives has launched The Wavemaker Edit, a new ongoing series of curated collaborations with international talent, aimed at introducing a range of guest experiences across mixology, wellness, cuisine and music.
The series is designed as a rotating programme, with each edition bringing a different creative perspective to the resort. According to W Maldives, the initiative is intended to create a continuing calendar of experiences that combine social, cultural and wellness-led elements.
The first edition of The Wavemaker Edit will run from 3 to 14 June 2026 and will feature two themed chapters, titled Island Alchemy and The Restore Ritual.
Island Alchemy will focus on mixology. On 3 June, Kwok will lead a guest shift at SIP, presenting three cocktails that explore contrast and balance, including a bespoke creation inspired by the Maldives. The collaboration will continue on 6 June at WET Deck, where a poolside day party will feature a curated cocktail menu.
The second chapter, The Restore Ritual, will centre on wellness and movement in recognition of Global Wellness Day. Led by Mumbai-based yoga and movement educator Samiksha Shetty, the programme will include sessions focused on breathwork, mindfulness and alignment-based practice.
The wellness programme will include Sunset Yoga sessions at FIRE Beach on 12 and 14 June, as well as a morning meditation session at AWAY Spa on 13 June. The main event within this chapter will take place on 13 June, when guests will be able to join a Sunset Yoga session aboard the Horizon Yacht. This bookable experience will also include healthy refreshments and a 60-minute massage at AWAY Spa.
W Maldives said future editions of The Wavemaker Edit will expand into culinary, music and art-led experiences under a number of themed series, including Flavors Unscripted, Sound Wave and Make A Scene.
Commenting on the launch, General Manager Amila Handunwala said the initiative reflects the resort’s approach to continuously evolving the guest experience through collaborations with international talent.
W Maldives is positioning the series as part of its broader effort to offer more structured and experience-led programming for guests. In addition, the resort is promoting its Original Wavemaker package, which includes seaplane transfers and a half-board meal plan for two adults with a minimum stay of four nights.
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