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Island gastronomy: Exploring restaurant, bar experiences at Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi
Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi, a Premium All-Inclusive resort, nestled in the North Malé Atoll, is not just a paradise for beach lovers and surf enthusiasts but also a culinary haven for food and drink lovers alike. The resort boasts five restaurants and four bars and offers a variety of dining experiences that celebrate both local and international flavours, creating a culinary journey for your taste buds.
Your culinary adventure begins at the Banyan Restaurant, where a wide array of dishes ranging from traditional Maldivian specialties to beloved western cuisines are served in a vibrant buffet style. The action kitchen, where chefs engage in live cooking, adds a dynamic touch to your dining experience, making every meal both a visual and gastronomic delight.
For a more refined dining experience, the Sunset Restaurant offers a breathtaking setting overlooking the island’s picturesque harbour. Here, you can savor an à la carte menu that features world-class delicacies from around the globe, making it the perfect venue for special occasions or a memorable evening meal. The restaurant serves a variety of sizzling dishes for dinner, including Lobster, Prawns, or Calamari, as well as a special Shark View Dinner. Ocean Villa residents enjoy exclusive access, while other guests can experience this culinary gem once during their stay.
The Indian Pavilion takes you on a flavourful journey through India’s vast and varied culinary landscape. Offering the best of North and South Indian cuisine, this restaurant brings together vibrant spices, aromatic flavours, and authentic preparation methods to create a dining experience that is both satisfying and memorable.
Lohis Wave adds another layer of flavour to the resort’s culinary offerings. Overlooking the Lohis surf break, one of the world’s premier left-hand surf points, and sheltered by coconut palms, this bar offers a serene setting where guests can watch surfers riding the waves during the season. Lohis Wave specialises in mouthwatering pizzas, perfect for a casual bite after a day of surfing or exploring the island whilst the Beach Grill serves up a variety of snacks, wraps, burgers, and salads during the day, making it a great spot for a light lunch. As the sun sets, the Beach Grill transforms into an evening venue offering a limited à la carte menu and snazzy cocktails, blending daytime relaxation with evening sophistication.
The Beach Grill Bar adds a casual yet vibrant touch to the island’s bar scene. During the day, it’s the perfect place to grab a quick snack, whether you are in the mood for wraps, burgers, or fresh salads. As the sun sets, it transforms into a lively evening destination, serving up an array of cocktails that perfectly complement the relaxed island vibes. It’s a great spot for winding down after a day of activities, offering a seamless blend of daytime relaxation and evening excitement.
For those who prefer poolside relaxation, Hiyala Bar is a must-visit. Located by the pool, it’s known for its invigorating cocktails and a wide selection of beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. The fresh breeze and laid-back atmosphere make it a perfect gathering spot for guests to socialize, share stories, and create lasting memories.
Meanwhile, Tiki Bar stands out as the resort’s hub of evening entertainment. With its vibrant energy and eclectic selection of signature cocktails and premium spirits, it comes alive with an electrifying DJ set, making it the ultimate venue for those looking to dance the night away under the stars. Together, these bars create a dynamic and diverse bar scene that enhances the overall guest experience at Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi.
Adaaran Select Hudhuran Fushi is more than just a tropical getaway; it’s a destination where food and beverages are celebrated in every form. Whether you are indulging in a lavish buffet, savouring exquisite fine dining, exploring diverse Indian cuisine, or sipping expertly crafted cocktails at one of the resort’s vibrant bars, every moment is a celebration of taste and island beauty. The resort boasts an impressive selection of over 75 varieties of wines, an extensive range of premium spirits, a variety of cocktails including 10 Adaaran specialty cocktails, and a selection of mocktails. What’s more? Your room’s mini bar is thoughtfully stocked with cans of beer, fruit juices and soft drinks, chocolates, milk, all replenished daily.
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Dr Hetalkumar Doshi returns to Sirru Fen Fushi for extended wellness residency
Sirru Fen Fushi–Private Lagoon Resort has announced the return of internationally recognised holistic wellness consultant and founder of Energy Masters, Dr Hetalkumar Doshi, for an exclusive wellness residency from 1 August to 31 October 2026 and from 1 December 2026 to 28 February 2027.
Renowned for his expertise across more than 60 holistic healing modalities, Dr Doshi brings a unique integrative approach that combines ancient healing traditions with modern wellness practices. As a naturopath, acupuncturist, Reiki Grand Master, energy healer, and wellness educator, he has guided individuals around the world towards greater wellbeing, balance, and personal transformation.

During his residency at Sirru Fen Fushi, guests will have the opportunity to experience Dr Doshi’s signature Four-Dimensional Healing Journey, which explores wellness through the Physical, Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual dimensions. Each treatment is tailored to individual needs and designed to identify and restore energetic imbalances affecting the body, mind, emotions, and soul.
At the heart of Dr Doshi’s philosophy lies the wisdom of the Five Elements–Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water, whose harmonious balance is believed to support vitality, emotional resilience, mental clarity, and spiritual alignment.

Guests may choose from a variety of personalised healing experiences incorporating modalities such as acupuncture, acupressure, Reiki, chakra balancing, sound healing, breathwork, meditation, cupping therapy, and energy healing. Signature experiences are available in 30, 60, 90, and 120-minute sessions.
To introduce guests to his transformative approach, Sirru Fen Fushi is also offering a complimentary 15-minute wellbeing consultation during the residency period.
Set within one of the Maldives’ most naturally captivating island destinations, Sirru Fen Fushi offers travellers a unique opportunity to reconnect, rebalance and rediscover wellbeing in a serene oceanfront setting.
For further information and reservations, please visit the resort’s website or contact reservations@sirrufenfushi.com.
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Coco Bodu Hithi celebrates Women’s Dive Day with marine conservation experience
In celebration of PADI Women’s Dive Day on 18 July 2026, Coco Bodu Hithi invites certified women divers to come together for a meaningful morning beneath the surface, combining marine conservation with the joy of exploring the ocean in one of the Maldives’ most vibrant natural environments.
Inspired by this year’s global theme, “Celebrate Community. Create Change.”, the resort’s Women of the Ocean Reef Clean-Up Dive encourages to connect through shared passion for the underwater world while making a positive impact on the environment. Designed exclusively for certified women divers, the guided reef clean-up dive offers the opportunity to explore Coco Bodu Hithi’s biodiverse house reef while helping remove debris and protect its delicate ecosystem.
At the heart of it all is Coco Dive, the resort’s PADI-certified dive centre, where guests can discover the beauty and wonders of the Maldives through safe, personalised and memorable underwater adventures. Whether taking their very first breath below the surface or exploring advanced dive sites, guests are guided by an experienced, multilingual team of instructors dedicated to creating unforgettable diving experiences.
Just minutes from the resort, divers can access almost 30 renowned dive sites, home to vibrant coral reefs and an abundance of marine life, including hawksbill turtles, white-tip and grey reef sharks, eagle rays, barracuda, Napoleon fish, schools of blue-striped snappers, batfish and fusiliers. Guests looking to begin their marine adventures can also start their certification before arrival through PADI eLearning, allowing them to spend more time exploring the ocean once they reach the Maldives.
“At Coco Bodu Hithi, we believe every dive is an opportunity to build a deeper connection with the ocean,” said Jinn Hui, Dive Base Leader for Coco Bodu Hithi. “PADI Women’s Dive Day celebrates the growing community of women in diving while reminding us that small actions, such as removing debris, can make a meaningful difference to the health of our reefs.”
The activity is available at the resort’s standard single-dive rate and includes a personalised certificate of participation and a complimentary dive video, allowing guests to take home lasting memories of a meaningful day beneath the surface.
Rooted in Coco Collection’s truly Maldivian heritage, Coco Bodu Hithi continues to bring guests closer to nature through experiences that inspire a deeper appreciation for the Maldives and its fragile marine habitat.
Located in North Malé Atoll, just 35 minutes by speedboat from Velana International Airport, Coco Bodu Hithi invites guests to unwind in spacious villas with up to 30% savings through the Discover Coco offer or enjoy exclusive benefits with the Local & Expat Exclusives package. Visit cococollection.com or contact reservations@cococollection.com for further enquiries.
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Baros Maldives ranked world’s no. 2 resort in Travel + Leisure Awards
Baros Maldives has been named the No. 2 Resort in the World and No. 1 Resort in Asia in the 2026 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, as voted by readers of one of the world’s most respected travel publications.
Now in its 31st year, the World’s Best Awards is one of the travel industry’s most respected accolades, with hundreds of thousands of well-travelled readers sharing their views on the world’s leading hotels, resorts, destinations and tour operators.
For Baros, the recognition is the latest milestone in a story that began over five decades ago. Since opening in 1973, the island has built its reputation through consistency and staying true to what guests value most: impeccable service that the island has never felt the need to reinvent and a natural setting of mature jungle, powder-soft sand and one of the Maldives’ most celebrated house reefs. Nearly 30% of bookings come from returning guests, most of whom feel like Baros is a second home.
Ibrahim Shijah, General Manager of Baros Maldives, commented: “To be recognised as the No. 2 resort in the world and the No. 1 resort in Asia by Travel + Leisure readers is an extraordinary honour. Baros has never chased trends, and we don’t intend to start now. What we’ve built over five decades is something more durable than that – a relationship with this island and with the guests who keep returning to it. This recognition is a reflection of that relationship, and we share it with our entire team and our guests.”
The award places Baros among an elite group of properties recognised globally and reinforces its position within the Versa Hospitality collection as the Maldives’ original luxury icon.
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