With growing interest in meaningful wellness escapes, Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru is drawing attention for its integrated approach to holistic health, guided by AyurMa — a centre where ancient wisdom and contemporary wellbeing practices come together.

Located within the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, AyurMa has evolved into a space where guests feel deeply supported throughout their healing journeys. The centre brings together more than 30 specialists, including Ayurvedic physicians and Yoga Doctors from leading institutions in India. Their combined expertise forms the foundation of personalised pathways built around four core pillars: Ayurveda, Yoga Therapy, Wellness, and Planetary Wellbeing.

Among AyurMa’s programmes, Panchakarma stands out as one of its most significant offerings. Widely regarded as Ayurveda’s signature therapeutic cleanse, the 14- to 21-day programme is designed to eliminate deep-rooted toxins, balance the doshas, and gently reshape daily habits. Each guest is paired with a dedicated Ayurvedic doctor from the outset, ensuring continuity and a strong sense of support from consultation through to completion.

The daily Panchakarma rhythm includes internal oleation, tailored cleansing therapies, Panchakarma-specific yoga sessions, Ayurvedic cooking classes, wisdom discussions, and simple, nourishing meals intended to aid digestion and healing. Evenings conclude with Earth Blessing, a gratitude ritual that brings together guests and island residents, offering a moment of collective stillness.

While structured, the programme is characterised by an atmosphere of calm and gentleness, with many participants describing it as the first time they felt able to fully exhale. The commitment to wellbeing extends well beyond the stay itself; guests continue to receive online consultations with their assigned doctor, helping them maintain balance long after leaving the island.

As interest grows in wellness travel and long-term lifestyle resets, AyurMa’s Panchakarma programme provides an experience that goes beyond surface-level retreat concepts. The resort has indicated its willingness to share further insights from its practitioners, along with personal stories from guests, for those preparing wellness features or forecasts for 2026.

This festive season, Dhawa Ihuru invites travellers to celebrate the joy of island life with Festive Splash – a vibrant programme of ocean adventures, culinary delights, and family-friendly experiences from 22 December 2025 to 10 January 2026.

Recognised by Travel + Leisure Asia Awards 2025 for the Maldives’ Best House Reef, Dhawa Ihuru transforms into a lively playground where every moment invites fun, connection, and discovery this wonderful time of the year.

Dive Into Days of Discovery and Fun Island Excursions

From sunrise to sunset, the turquoise lagoon becomes the heart of the celebration. Guests can embark on Big Game Fishing, Night Fishing, and Festive Sunset Cruises that paint the horizon in gold.

Thrill-seekers can dive into Adrenaline Tube Rides, glide on the Sailing Adventure Ride, soar high with Parasailing Photo Flights, or join the exhilarating Cross the Channel Swimming challenge.

Marine lovers can explore the island’s thriving coral reef on See Fish Snorkel or discover the magic of the Christmas Dive – a festive exciting underwater experience unique to Dhawa Ihuru.

Savour the Season with Island-Inspired Festive Flavours

Throughout the festive period, Dhawa Ihuru presents dining experiences inspired by the richness of island life. Christmas Eve Dinner at Riveli sets an elegant beginning to the season, while the lively Local Market showcasing Maldivian flavours, and traditions creates a captivating sense of island life.

Each day unveils something to enjoy – from Christmas Lunch and Mediterranean Night to the much-loved Indian Ocean Buffet, thoughtfully curated to delight a variety of tastes. Festive experiences like the Maldivian Curry Cooking class, Kids’ Cooking Class, and Cheese & Wine Tasting add enjoyable moments to look forward to throughout the season.

Joyful Moments for Little Explorers

The Kids’ Club becomes a hub of festive energy, with creative and engaging activities designed for young adventurers. The season brings Kids’ Christmas parties, Santa’s Little Crafters, Gingerbread house decorating, exciting Treasure Hunts, and colourful arts experiences.

As the sun sets, evenings come alive with Bodu Beru rhythms, sunset cocktails, and a lively New Year’s Eve countdown with live music, bringing families together under the island’s starlit sky.

Celebrate with Purpose

Guests can also join meaningful initiatives led by Our Marine Lab, including Save the Reef activity, local reef clean-ups, and Christmas Coral Micro-Fragmentation Planting, contributing to the island’s ongoing marine conservation commitments.

Black Friday Is Here: Celebrate More, Save More

Dhawa Ihuru unveils its most attractive offer of the year with the Black Friday Limited-Time Offer, presenting 30% off stays, plus special festive savings on destination dining, spa treatment, selected water sports and dive experiences. It is an ideal opportunity to secure an island escape during one of the most exciting times of the year, with added value throughout the stay.

Book period: Now – 23 December 2025. Stay period: Now – 23 December 2026. For more information about the offer, explore here.

InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has introduced a curated collection of personalised wellness journeys designed to help guests slow down, reconnect, and restore balance. Blending ancient healing traditions with contemporary wellness practices, the new programmes provide a sanctuary of calm for travellers seeking clarity, rejuvenation, and a deeper sense of inner peace.

As travellers increasingly seek meaningful escapes, the resort’s Silent Immersion and Digital Detox Journeys have emerged as signature experiences. These programmes centre on mindful silence, connection with nature, and guided therapeutic rituals, offering respite from digital fatigue and the pressures of daily life.

Guests may select from several tailored journeys, including:

• Hermit Silent Immersion: A serene in-villa retreat featuring mindfulness sessions, restorative treatments, and personalised yoga to encourage clarity and quietude.
• Digital Detox Silent Immersion: An invitation to step away from devices and embrace stillness, supported by sound healing, breathwork, and sensory wellness rituals.
• Sleep Well Programme: A calming combination of aromatherapy therapies, Shirodhara, soothing massages, and sound healing designed to improve sleep quality and promote deep rest.
• Detox Journey: A rejuvenating programme that supports purification and renewal through herbal therapies, aerial yoga, detoxifying treatments, and lymphatic rituals.
• Fitness & Metabolism Booster: An energising blend of kickboxing, Pilates, targeted fitness sessions, and therapeutic massages to enhance vitality and physical performance.

Each journey begins with a personalised consultation to tailor every element — including movement, mindfulness, therapies, and rituals — to individual needs and wellbeing goals.

Set within the tranquil beauty of Maamunagau Island, the resort provides an immersive environment where turquoise waters, natural stillness, and curated wellness experiences work together to restore equilibrium. Guests are encouraged to shape their own pathway, whether seeking rest, clarity, renewal, or revitalisation.