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Eid al-Fitr at Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort: Family-friendly escape
Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa warmly invites families to celebrate Eid al-Fitr with a delightful blend of flavours, family-friendly adventures and themed activities for little explorers. Guests can also discover an array of brand-new fitness amenities and wellness journeys, all set against the stunning backdrop of pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters.
Guests can experience the seaside Eid Beach Market Buffet at Beach Shack, where they can savour the rich flavours of traditional cuisine, with authentic recipes created by talented chefs from Morocco and Egypt.
The live grill station offers shish tawook, lamb kebab, and chermoula fish, alongside braised lamb at the carving station. Guests can explore a falafel bazaar, a live shawarma station, and indulge in mezze, dolma, chicken kabsa rice and lamb tagine, as well as sweet favourites including umm ali and basbousa.
Throughout the holy month of Ramadan, Habitat presents two special iftar menus, which can also be enjoyed through in-villa dining. In addition, when guests book a shisha experience, a complimentary pot of freshly brewed Arabic coffee is served. This experience is available in Aura Pool Bar, Sip Tea Lounge, and Eden.
The resort offers a diverse range of recreational activities for the whole family to enjoy along with a creative daily program at the purpose-built Krakengiri Kids’ Club, one of the largest in the Maldives.
During the Eid weekend, themed activities will bring festive cheer to the kids’ club, including Eid card making, henna art, craft workshops & jewelry making, T-shirt painting, and face painting. Families can also enjoy the Eid Parade and an exciting Eid Fashion Show at the Aura Pool Bar, adding a lively and vibrant atmosphere to the celebrations.
Active holidaymakers can access the 24-hour fitness centre or explore the island on bicycles. A versatile multi-purpose court hosts outdoor workouts, tennis clinics, and pickleball sessions, while padel tennis enthusiasts can enjoy the new state-of-the-art seaside padel court.
Embark on a journey of relaxation and rejuvenation at Amingiri Spa & Hammam with the resort’s carefully curated wellbeing experiences.
- Serenity and Reflection: A 90-minute journey featuring a purifying body scrub, tension-relieving back massage, and calming scalp massage.
- Joyful Renewal: A 90-minute session including a massage, refreshing facial, and soothing paraffin wax for the feet.
Guests seeking more specialised experiences can consult with visiting practitioner and certified Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis expert Lorelei Bulan. In residence at the resort throughout April, she offers a menu of holistic movement, meditation and breathing techniques.
Wellness enthusiasts can also experience the extensive Sleep Wellness menu, designed to ease the mind and body into a state of deep and rejuvenating slumber. Options include a calming signature massage on the spa’s Skye deck; an evening hammam ritual in the modern hammam room; or an in-villa session incorporating guided meditation, yoga and breathwork.
Just a four-hour flight from Dubai, the resort is easily accessible via a 20-minute premium speedboat ride from Velana International Airport.
Families can choose the One-Bedroom Family Beach Pool Villa, accommodating up to two adults and two children under 12. This villa features a king bed, a comfortably sized sofa bed, a sundeck with a large swing, a private outdoor pool, sun loungers, a gazebo, and direct beach access. For those seeking more leisure space and privacy, the One-Bedroom Overwater Suite with Pool offers a separate living area with a day bed, overwater hammocks, and sea stairs leading to the ocean. Larger families will appreciate the Two-Bedroom Pool Villas, which offer two king-size beds, a light-filled living room, and a pantry.
For more information or to make reservations, guests may visit Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa or call +960 6646364.
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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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