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W Maldives to host wellness week with celebrity trainer Ewa Chodakowska

W Maldives has partnered with Ewa Chodakowska, one of the most popular personal trainers in Europe, to host a wellness week.
The “Detox. Retox. Repeat Week” will take place from November 12-19, and will involve daily workout and diet advice sessions with Ewa and her husband Lefteris Kavoukis, who is a book co-author and fitness instructor with over 20 years of experience.
Additionally, Marta Kielak, the official Be Active dietitian, will be holding daily body and weight measurements using the Body Composition Analyser. The machine gives clinically accurate and personalised readings, which will help the event participants understand the impact of the diet and exercise on their body, and keep them motivated throughout the whole week and after.
“[The programme] will set its participants into the pre-festive mood and help them look and feel fabulous while having lots of fun on the tropical playground. The event will go under the helm of W Hotels’ signature new approach FUEL, which delivers the healthy lifestyle choices to the fun seeking W clientele,” an announcement by the resort read.

A Wonderful Beach Oasis at W Maldives. PHOTO/ W MALDIVES
To participate in the programme, W Maldives is offering two packages; USD 10,163 for one person and USD 10,834 for two. Both the packages are inclusive of local taxes, and come with a host of other benefits such as:
- Seven nights in Wonderful Beach Oasis
- Full board (food only)
- Return seaplane transfers
- Complimentary FIT group activities as per resort schedule
- Guided snorkelling session around the island
- Non-motorised water sports (kayaking/snorkelling equipment/stand up paddle boarding)
- Sunset cruise on Escape yacht including champagne and canapés
- Group sunrise or sunset yoga at AWAY Spa, beach or a deserted island
- Welcome gift (W baseball cap, water bottle, sweat head/wrist bands, a tote bag and Ewa’s signature training DVD)
Ewa is one of the most influential people in health and fitness industry in Europe and has been named ‘the trainer of all Polish women’ by various media and sport brands in her country.
Ewa’s fitness empire began with training videos, which have motivated women to exercise regularly and with long-term results. Now she sells over 20 signature training DVDs and 10 book titles — out of which many have become international bestsellers — sport equipment and her unique dieting plan that goes hand in hand with her signature training programmes such as Scalpel and Shock Training, Bikini, Hot Body, Slim Fit, Turbo Fat Burning or Shape Speed Effect.
She is also the editor in chief of Be Active magazine, and runs inspiring fitness workshops all over the world. She has over two million fans on Facebook and over a million on Instagram.
In 2014, Ewa set the Guinness World Record for hosting the world’s largest group exercise in Warsaw, Poland. In 2015 she was number 14 on the list of the most influential sports people in Poland by Forbes.pl. In 2013 Ewa ranked as number 9 on the list of the most 50 influential Poles in her country, and also as number 29 on the list of the most influential Polish Women and Celebrities by the weekly magazine WPROST in 2017.
W Maldives offers 77 escapes and suites located both ashore and overwater, including 28 Wonderful Beach Oasis, 46 Fabulous Overwater Oasis, 3 WOW Ocean Escape and one Extreme WOW Ocean Haven (the W brand’s interpretation of the Presidential Suite). Each chic and spacious escape features infinity plunge pool.
There is a mixture of six bars and restaurants at W Maldives. Kitchen, the all-day dining bistro, and Fire, where guests have their choice of four different barbecues, provide menus for everyone’s palate. Swim up to the pool bar Wet and order a light lunch. There is even a dining option on the resort’s private desert island, Gaathafushi, or Fish, the resort’s specialty seafood restaurant set over the water and under the stars. Fifteen Below is the only underground club in the Maldives, with its own resident DJ and a sushi bar Sushi Beat.
Guests can also spoil themselves with a selection of over 125 treatments at the award-winning overwater Away Spa.
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Spellbinding Halloween awaits at Kuramathi Maldives’ Bageecha Kids Club

Kuramathi Maldives is set to delight its youngest guests with a week of thrilling Halloween festivities at Bageecha Kids Club. From 27th October to 1st November 2025, children can look forward to a magical and mysterious line-up of activities designed especially for them. With haunted adventures, imaginative crafts, exciting games, and vibrant pool parties, every day promises a new and unforgettable experience.
Each Halloween-themed day will offer something unique, encouraging children to unleash their creativity through spooky arts and crafts. Activities include making pirate hats and treasure maps, crafting vampire teeth and pasta skeletons, and engaging in pool games, treasure hunts, and obstacle courses designed to entertain and challenge. Dance lovers can take part in monster dance-offs and zombie limbo, guaranteeing plenty of laughter and fun.
The centrepiece of the week’s festivities takes place on 31st October with a grand Halloween Day celebration. Youngsters will have the chance to show off their costumes in a Trick-or-Treat parade, decorate haunted cookies, and join a lively monster-themed pool party. The celebrations will culminate in a magical finale on Saturday 1st November, featuring rainbow potions, fairy wings, dragon tails, and other enchanting surprises.
With themed meals, creative workshops, and non-stop entertainment throughout the week, Bageecha Kids Club offers an unforgettable Halloween experience. Whether discovering their spooky side or diving into a whimsical world of magical creatures, young guests are sure to take home lasting memories of a truly spellbinding holiday.
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Indulgent island retreat awaits with Cinnamon Velifushi’s limited-time flash sale

Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives is extending an exclusive invitation to travellers with a limited-time flash offer combining exceptional value with indulgent island experiences. Available for bookings made between 3rd and 17th August 2025, the promotion offers up to 85% off stays throughout September 2025, inclusive of complimentary return speedboat transfers and a selection of three curated experiences tailored to elevate each guest’s stay.
Shaped like a manta ray gliding through turquoise waters, Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives is one of the most picturesque islands in the Meemu Atoll. As part of this special offer, guests may personalise their getaway by selecting three of the following signature experiences:
- A four-course beachside dinner featuring premium steak or freshly caught seafood
- A 45-minute spa treatment for deep relaxation
- A scenic island-hopping excursion across neighbouring islets
- A dolphin-watching trip in their natural habitat
- USD 200 in resort credit for added flexibility
From underwater adventures to open-air dining under the stars, or simply embracing the island’s tranquil pace, the offer encourages guests to make the most of their tropical escape — for considerably less.
Ideal for those in search of an elegant end-of-summer retreat, Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives provides a sophisticated setting with both overwater and beachside villas, and a variety of dining options. Among them is the acclaimed Marlin Restaurant, regarded as one of the atoll’s finest à la carte experiences, particularly renowned for its fresh seafood.
Reservations under this flash offer are open from 3rd to 17th August 2025, for stays between 1st and 30th September 2025.
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COMO Maalifushi launches freediving with Maldivian pioneer Fahd Faiz

COMO Maalifushi has announced the launch of its new freediving programme, developed in collaboration with Fahd Faiz, the first Maldivian freediving instructor and a prominent advocate for marine conservation in the country. This initiative reflects the resort’s ongoing commitment to delivering transformative guest experiences while promoting sustainability, education, and professional development within its team.
Running from 27 July to 10 August 2025, Fahd Faiz’s residency marks the official introduction of freediving training at COMO Maalifushi. The programme centres on equipping the resort’s marine team with advanced skills in breath-hold diving, safety protocols, and heightened underwater awareness. These freediving techniques are set to be incorporated into the resort’s PADI offerings, providing guests with an opportunity to engage with the ocean in a more mindful and unrestricted manner.
Fahd Faiz is the founder of Freedive Maldives, the country’s first locally owned freediving centre, established in 2015. A world record holder in static apnea, he has trained more than 1,000 students and currently serves as President of the Maldives Freediving Association. As the country’s sole PADI Instructor Trainer, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the freediving landscape both in the Maldives and internationally.
Peter Nilsson, Managing Director of COMO Maldives, remarked, “Having Fahd with us at COMO Maalifushi has been an inspiring experience for the team. His passion for the ocean, combined with his exceptional expertise and dedication to education, aligns perfectly with our brand’s ethos of holistic wellness, sustainability, and authentic connection to place. This new freediving initiative not only strengthens our internal capabilities but also enriches the experience we offer our guests, allowing them to encounter the marine world in a deeper and more tranquil way. We are proud to support Fahd’s mission and delighted to introduce freediving at COMO Maalifushi.”
During his residency, Fahd is leading immersive training sessions with the resort’s marine team, focusing on breath control, rescue techniques, equalisation, and mental conditioning—skills essential to freediving and valuable in ensuring guest safety and engagement.
This new freediving experience at COMO Maalifushi is poised to become a signature offering, inviting guests to explore the depths of the Indian Ocean on a single breath, amidst vibrant coral gardens, tropical reef fish, and the meditative silence of the sea.
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