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JOALI BEING invites multigenerational travellers to join exciting weekend of wellbeing experiences

JOALI BEING, the first wellbeing island of its kind in the Maldives, has announced the celebration of World Wellness Weekend on 20th, 21st, and 22nd September 2024. Guests are invited to take part in an extensive line-up of activities that will take place on the island during three consecutive days. The 8th annual World Wellness Weekend will be celebrated in 8,000 venues in 160 different countries this year. Every September, the World Wellness Weekend opens its doors to encourage people across the world to live a healthy lifestyle. The concept “September is the new January” inspires transformation after the summer period.
At JOALI BEING, transformative journeys await year-round where new beginnings transcend. Multigenerational guests are invited to participate in a range of joyful, wellbeing activities that are centred around the pillars of the World Wellness Weekend: Sleep and Creativity, Nutrition and Immunity, Movement and Vitality, Mindfulness and Serenity, and Purpose and Solidarity. Highlights include:
- Muay Thai: Chanel your inner warrior with Muay Thai boxing as you master the techniques of lower body strikes, and defences in a high-intensity workout.
- Movement Meditation: Embark on a transformative journey of inner peace and self-discovery, where every graceful gesture becomes a pathway to mindfulness and tranquillity.
- Yoga Marathon: Join an exhilarating, hour-long Yoga Marathon that immerses you in the art of Yoga, flowing through poses, breathwork, and finding balance amidst a community of like-minded souls.
- Beach Pilates: Rekindle your energy and ignite your happy hormones as you synchronise with the harmony of the ocean breeze and grace the nature around you.
- Functional Training: Indulge in a strength-boosting session that includes fundamental movements which improve your daily life and amplify your longevity.
- Yogic Breathwork and Yoga Nidra: Harness the ancient wisdom of pranayama to cultivate vitality, clarity, and a profound sense of inner peace, awakening your body’s innate capacity for balance and harmony. Yoga Nidra allows you to immerse yourself in a state of conscious relaxation where stress melts away, leaving you refreshed, renewed, and deeply connected to your inner calm.
- Walking Mediation: Every aspect of life can be meditative. Mindful walking is an excellent way of being grounded and integrating meditation into your daily life.
- Somatic Movement: An invigorating somatic movement class where you will unlock the secrets of fluidity and freedom through innovative techniques that blend mindfulness with physical expression, leaving you energized and empowered.
- Communal Table with Wellbeing Consultants: Dive into JOALI BEING’s Four Pillar wellbeing concept and Earth-to-Table cuisine with an expert team of resident consultants. Guests will have the chance to engage and learn holistic insights along with first-hand tips on nutrition and mindful eating, women’s health, healthy aging and longevity, gut health, sleep and mindfulness, yoga and breathwork, and so much more.
- Visiting Master Practitioner: JOALI BEING will host Dr. Leonard McGill during the month of September and the World Wellness Weekend. Dr. Leonard is the developer of Structural/Energetic Integration Therapy and a highly esteemed holistic physician with 30 years of experience. He focuses on transformative bodywork and pain relief, where guests can experience a powerful integrative approach to bodywork that addresses pain and musculoskeletal conditions such as neck, shoulder, low back, hip and knee challenges, and promotes overall wellbeing.
Designed to restore natural balance and facilitate personal transformation, the wellbeing offerings are woven around the Four Pillars of JOALI BEING – Mind, Skin, Microbiome and Energy. Families can indulge in the finest wellbeing facilities and unique transformational spaces, offering signature experiences such as Sound Healing and Watsu, whilst being grounded in the calm-inducing effects of nature. From exhilarating adventures and soulful relaxation to personalised nutrition and interactive learning, JOALI BEING creates wellbeing experiences tailored to individual lifestyles and goals. Culinary offerings are expertly curated with the help of the island’s nutritionists, offering a selection of flavours and cuisines with healthy and indulging dining options. JOALI BEING offers a range of daily activities for its guests to enhance their wellbeing, such as yoga, meditation, breathwork classes, mat Pilates, wellbeing conversations and health insights with resident consultants, functional training and mobility, HIIT workouts, sauna rituals, as well as tennis and padel tennis sessions. The herbology centre, AKTAR, offers workshops for guests to learn about the health benefits of herbs, essential oils and therapeutic teas, led by the resident Herbologist.
Guests of every generation can discover the best of nature and holistic wellbeing, guided by our expert team of naturopaths, herbalists, chefs, sound healers and fitness specialists. B’Kidult invites all guests to ‘be a kid again as an adult’ and experience the best of family vacations. The multigenerational zone is dedicated to wellbeing, sustainability and early learning that fosters a joyful environment. Daily activities include herbology sessions, botanical workshops, sound healing journeys, as well as kids-special fitness, yoga, Qi Gong, and sustainability initiatives. Guests can also enjoy marine adventures that explore the underwater world and an array of water sports.
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. For bookings and further information, please contact reservations.being@joali.com.
Awards
Multiple SATA nominations for Lily Beach Resort & Spa and Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa

Two renowned Maldivian resorts, Lily Beach Resort & Spa and Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, have been nominated across multiple categories at the 2025 South Asian Travel Awards (SATA), a prestigious recognition of excellence in hospitality and tourism across the region.
Lily Beach Resort & Spa has secured nominations in the following categories:
- Leading All-Inclusive Resort
- Leading Family Resort
- Leading F&B Resort
These nominations highlight the resort’s sustained commitment to delivering high-quality hospitality, dining, and family-oriented experiences. As a trailblazer in all-inclusive luxury in the Maldives, Lily Beach offers a refined guest experience through its award-winning Platinum Plan, which includes à la carte dining, curated excursions, wellness services, and an extensive selection of premium wines—crafted to suit the needs of today’s discerning traveller.
Guests at Lily Beach can enjoy a variety of dining options across venues such as Tamarind, Lily Maa, Vibes, AQVA, Teppanyaki, and Les Turquoise d’Aqua. The resort’s wine list has been recognised with a Wine Spectator Award. This August, Lily Beach will host Michelin-starred Chef Igles Corelli for an exclusive ‘Flavour’ dining experience.
A preferred destination for families, the resort features a lively Kids’ Club, the Vibes Family Pool, and year-round entertainment suitable for all ages. A range of activities is available, including tennis, water sports, nightly shows, and treatments at the Tamara Spa. Located adjacent to the South Ari Marine Protected Area, the resort also offers extraordinary opportunities to swim with whale sharks and manta rays, as well as explore a vibrant 360° house reef.
The nominations reflect Lily Beach’s enduring focus on culinary distinction, family-friendly amenities, and meaningful island experiences.
Voting for Lily Beach Resort & Spa is open until 15th July 2025.
Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa, located in the remote and unspoilt Haa Alifu Atoll, has also earned nominations in three categories at SATA 2025:
- Leading Beach Resort
- Leading Wellness & Spa Hotel/Resort
- Most Romantic Resort
Well known for its generous villa sizes and natural surroundings, the resort offers a private and tranquil setting ideal for couples, honeymooners, and families seeking relaxation away from busier destinations. Villas are set among dense tropical greenery and some of the Maldives’ most pristine beaches.
Guests can explore a diverse culinary offering across five restaurants, featuring beachfront fine dining and overwater options. With a focus on fresh seafood and international cuisine, each meal is enhanced by the island’s calm atmosphere and attentive service.
Hideaway is also one of the few natural islands in the Maldives with a double house reef, giving guests direct access to rich marine life from the shore. For those who enjoy staying active, the resort’s Recreation Centre includes tennis courts, a golf simulator, padel, pickleball, a putting green, indoor badminton, beach sports, a waterpark, and a gym.
The Hideaway Spa provides treatments based on Balinese and Ayurvedic traditions, delivered in a serene garden setting. Romantic beachfront dinners and private villa experiences further contribute to the resort’s reputation as a leading destination for couples.
With a focus on space, privacy, and personalised service, Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa offers an experience rooted in the natural beauty of the Maldives, catering to both leisure and wellness seekers.
These nominations collectively reflect the commitment of both resorts to delivering exceptional hospitality, distinctive dining, and memorable stays in the Maldives.
Voting for Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa is open until 15th July 2025.
Featured
Villa Park named leading family resort in Maldives by Travel + Leisure

Villa Park has been recognised as one of the Maldives’ top family resorts at the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2025, reaffirming its reputation as a premier destination for families seeking meaningful island escapes. Located in the South Ari Atoll, the resort blends barefoot luxury with a range of immersive experiences tailored for guests of all ages.
The resort offers activities that span from encounters with whale sharks and manta rays to moments of relaxation on the island’s powder-soft beaches. Among its family-oriented facilities is Park Players, one of the Maldives’ largest kids clubs, designed to provide a creative, nature-based environment where children can play, learn, and explore. Meanwhile, parents can unwind at Araamu Spa or dine on sustainable, plant-based cuisine at Zero Restaurant.
Villa Park also features the widest selection of beach pool villas in the country, offering spacious and comfortable accommodations suited to multi-generational travellers. Sustainability is integrated across the guest experience, with initiatives such as solar-powered operations and farm-to-table dining underscoring the resort’s commitment to responsible hospitality.
This accolade from Travel + Leisure highlights Villa Park’s continued efforts to deliver high-quality, family-friendly holidays where nature, comfort, and lasting memories converge in one of the world’s most iconic island destinations.
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SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS appoints Edyta Peszko as Commercial Director

As the Maldives braces for yet another wave of luxury openings, one brand is choosing to go against the wave. SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS — a new collection of luxury resort concepts is not selling a dream. It’s building a new reality: one that is bold and unapologetically different. As it prepares to launch its first property, RAH GILI MALDIVES, in December 2025, the brand has announced the appointment of Edyta as its Commercial Director, a move that underlines its intent to redefine how luxury is marketed and sustained in one of the world’s most sought-after destinations.
The Maldives is no longer just competing on beauty; it’s competing on meaning. The question for today’s luxury brands is no longer how to impress, but how to connect. Enter SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS, poised to redefine luxury in the Indian Ocean through design-led storytelling, freedom, and emotional relevance. The brand’s vision is quietly radical: six private islands, each with its own distinct character, audience, and rhythm — united not by likeness, but by a shared philosophy that prioritises substance over display.
At the heart of this approach is the strategic appointment of Edyta as Commercial Director — a role that extends far beyond revenue and distribution. With over two decades of experience in luxury travel and commercial leadership across Asia, The Indian Ocean, and Europe, Edyta brings a perspective that is both visionary and innovative. Shaping the entire commercial journey of the brand — from pricing and partnerships to narrative positioning and experiential curation.
This isn’t about filling a position. It’s a considered move towards building a different kind of luxury organisation, one where commercial leadership is embedded in brand strategy, and where success is measured not only by occupancy, but by lasting impact and guest connection.
“We’re not here to make louder claims or flashier visuals. Our approach is different—thoughtful, considered, and grounded. It’s about truly understanding the guest on an emotional level, not just seeing them as a transaction,” Edyta says.
Her approach is built on the belief that modern luxury travellers no longer buy into the hyper-curated ideal. They’re seeking individuality, narrative truth, and offerings that feel emotionally aligned to how they live. As Edyta puts it, “This isn’t about exclusivity for the sake of status. It’s about precision; curating spaces and experiences that feel deeply specific and meaningful to the right guest.”
This approach becomes relevant as SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS prepares to launch its first resort, RAH GILI MALDIVES, in December 2025. Set to be followed by DHON MAAGA MALDIVES in 2026, the two properties offer a glimpse into the brand’s broader ambition: to create a collection of distinct island experiences, each offering a different lens through which to experience the Maldives.
And this, Edyta highlights, is where the opportunity lies.
“Commercial strategy in the Maldives has traditionally been product-first,” she says. “Resorts are built to be sold. But what if we flipped that? What if we created products shaped around the emotional experiences people truly seek? That’s the opportunity we’re stepping into, an untapped space where few have dared to go.”
At a time when the Maldivian luxury market continues to expand with over 170 properties competing for the same audience; SIX & SIX is investing on creativity, clarity, and cultural literacy to stand apart. Rather than relying on recognisable tropes of barefoot indulgence and overused descriptors of paradise, the focus is narrative layers that speak to a generation of travellers fluent in experience, not just expectation.
“The guest we’re speaking to has seen the world. They’re not looking for the same experience dressed up in a new location,” Edyta shares. “They want something that feels genuinely personal and deeply connected to the place, and that’s exactly what we’re building, island by island.”
The upcoming launch of RAH GILI will be an early expression of this vision, a refined yet playful resort that leans into lifestyle energy, musical programming, visual identity, and non-traditional luxury experiences that appeal to creative thinkers, urban tastemakers, and design-forward travellers. The island will be followed by DHON MAAGA, a more opulent, contemplative escape centred around wellness and spatial luxury — reflecting SIX & SIX commitment to differentiated, island-specific experiences.
For advisors and trade professionals, Edyta’s appointment also signals a renewed focus on transparency, product differentiation, and long-term commercial partnerships.
“We’re not looking for short bursts of visibility,” she says. “We’re looking for alignment with agencies, advisors, and partners who want to build lasting value with us.”
With her leadership, SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS is crafting a commercial strategy as distinctive as the islands themselves. One that places emotion at the centre, and precision at every step.
Marc Gussing, Director of Operations at SIX & SIX, adds: “SIX & SIX PRIVATE ISLANDS is not just a collection of resorts — it is a philosophy expressed through place, acting both as a guardian and the creative mind behind a new wave of destination experiences. Edyta’s role is essential to making that philosophy commercially viable, without ever compromising what makes it unique. She brings the discipline we need to succeed without losing identity.”
RAH GILI MALDIVES opens in December 2025, marking the first chapter in what is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated new resort stories in the Indian Ocean. But beyond the headline, the strategy is clear: to redefine what luxury means, how it feels, and most importantly, how it’s remembered.
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