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Amilla Maldives announces Autumn wellbeing retreats

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Sustainable luxury resort Amilla Maldives is embracing the autumn season with residencies by love-based TCM therapist, yogi and textile artist Consuelo Saroyan, and experienced naturopathic doctor Tridendra Shakya, offering guests an inspiring journey of reflection, restoration, enhanced mindfulness and profound tranquillity.

Consuelo and Dr. Shakya will be in residence at the resort’s Javvu Spa throughout August and October/November respectively, providing personalised wellbeing experiences encompassing acupuncture, breathwork classes, energy healing workshops, personalised consultations, and retreats rooted in their respective specialisms.

Conscious Body Therapy to Chakradarshan Yoga with Consuelo Saroyan (1 – 31 August 2024)

With 18 years of study and experience leading immersive retreats worldwide, holistic healer and yoga trailblazer Consuelo Saroyan blends ancient wisdom with modern techniques in her signature Conscious Body Therapy and Chakradarshan Yoga method. Drawing on centuries-old practices, Consuelo has curated a treatment menu for mind, spirit and body that ranges from Namikoshi Shiatsu and Shamanic drum journeys to group Mandala art rituals and different forms of yoga practice.

A transformative blend of ancient Tui Na techniques and contemporary methods, Consuelo’s signature Conscious Body Therapy invites Amilla guests to embark on a journey where Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) meets innovation, releasing tension and revitalising energy flow through cupping, meridian stimulation, and the use of Gua Sha tools. In her Namikoshi Shiatsu Therapy sessions, Consuelo provides a short consultation before applying pressure with thumbs, fingers, palms, elbows, and feet to stimulate the body’s meridians and promote relaxation (both 75 minutes; USD250++ / approx. GBP195++ per person).

Chakradarshan Yoga, which balances the body’s energy centres and revitalises the chakras through carefully curated poses and movements; Yin Yoga, targeting connective tissue and fascia through prolonged intentional holds; and Pranayama and Meditation are all available as private or group sessions (60mins; starting from USD45++ / approx. GBP35++ per person). Guests seeking emotional release and spiritual connection can join Consuelo on a private Shamanic drum journey (60mins; USD180++ / approx. GBP140++), where rhythmic beats elicit a trance-like state to unlock the deeper consciousness.

On 4 August and 19 August respectively, Consuelo will also invite guests to gather for a serene group meditation circle under the new or full moon (60mins; USD45++ / approx. GBP35++ per person).

Holistic Medicine with Dr Tridendra Shakya (1 October – 30 November 2024)

Experienced Medical Doctor and naturopath Dr Tridendra Shakya brings over 17 years of expertise in holistic medicine, specialising in a diverse range of therapies including acupuncture, cupping, manipulative massage, reflexology, stress management through breathing techniques and therapeutic yoga.

With a holistic approach to healing, Dr Shakya offers comprehensive care aimed at promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Treatments and therapies available to Amilla guests during his two-month residency include acupuncture for pain management, weight loss or facial rejuvenation (60mins; USD289++ / approx. GBP224++); and Acu-massage, a deeply remedial TCM-based treatment combining acupuncture and Marma Point Massage to release pain and tension from the back and neck (90mins; USD389++ / approx. GBP301++).

Guests can also experience ancient yogic practices including Yoga Nidra, a guided meditation also known as ‘psychic sleep’ (45mins; USD169++ / approx. GBP131++); Yogic Cleansing (120mins; USD389++ / approx. GBP301++); and Vedic Sinus Cleansing, comprising three detoxifying yogic kriyas followed by acupuncture and deep relaxation techniques to purify and boost the immune system (120mins; USD389++ / approx. GBP301++).

Ideal for those suffering from insomnia, snoring or sleep apnoea, Dr Shakya’s three-step Sleep Well package (120mins; USD389++ / approx. GBP301++) comprises acupuncture, conscious breath restraint and effervescent foot bathing to widen airways, and improve lung function and blood circulation. The Head to Toe Reviver (90mins; USD289++ / approx. GBP224++) meanwhile uses reflexology techniques to energise and invigorate mind and body.

Guests can also opt to enhance any of Dr Shakya’s therapies with cupping, auricular seed acupuncture, lymphatic Marma facial massage or electrical stimulation (from USD45++ / approx. GBP35++).

For further information regarding upcoming wellbeing residencies at Amilla Maldives, please click here.

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Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa unveils family-focused Family Fun Summer package

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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

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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

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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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