Coco Bodu Hithi has welcomed South African artist Mbongeni Buthelezi for a month-long residency in November 2019. Known for inventing his own method of “plastic painting”, Mbongeni is the first artist to take up residence as part of their new art programme “Nurture”. “Nurture” will be an ongoing effort by Coco Collection to help and […]
Glide across the Indian Ocean onboard a floating superyacht villa in the Maldives at Jumeirah Vittaveli. No longer confined to land-based or stationary accommodation options, you can now live your Robinson Crusoe fantasy and explore the hidden treasures of the Maldives with a luxury twist at Jumeirah Vittaveli. It’s the first resort in the Maldives where you can start […]
Baros, the Maldivian-owned boutique island resort, has been acclaimed as the “Indian Ocean’s Most Romantic Resort.” for the seventh consecutive year at the 26th World Travel Awards ceremony held recently in Mauritius. Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards are recognised globally as the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence. A series of regional gala ceremonies […]
Luxury travel brand Coco Collection has announced an internship as part of its continuing partnership with the Olive Ridley Project – a charity that works to rescue, rehabilitate, and protect sea turtles in the surrounding Baa Atoll. The competition winner will be flown out to the beautiful Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu resort in the Maldives […]
At Niyama Private Islands Maldives, each stunning moment is framed to perfection, whether it be surfing inside the curve of a wave, seabobbing through the ocean’s depths or dining while witnessing the breathtaking panoramic views of the Indian Ocean. This was recognised in Luxury Travel Advisor’s Most Instagrammable Hotel in the World 2019 competition, in […]
The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah launches in June 2019, set on the one of the country’s most beautiful atolls – Gaafu Alifu Atoll – and adjacent to The Residence by Cenizaro’s first property, The Residence Maldives at Falhumaafushi. The two resorts will be connected by a bridge – enabling guests to travel between the two […]
In observance of World Environment and World Oceans Day last week, Kuramathi Maldives instigated a clean-up of the house reef and the iconic Kuramathi sandbank. Other highlights include a documentary screening of our Blue Planet and educational activities for the kids at Bageecha Kids Club. Apart from honouring our environment and oceans, these activities aim […]
Raffles has announced the opening of the 21-villa Beach Island Experience in the rare Maldivian oasis of Gaafu Alifu Atoll. This is Accor’s fourth property in the Maldives and is the first under the Raffles brand. The main island is home to Beach Villas and Beach Residences which opens on 9 May 2019, featuring private […]
S Hotels & Resorts, a subsidiary Thailand’s Singha Estate PCL, will showcase the cultural charm and diversity of the Maldives as part of its most ambitious development to date and the first phase of the CROSSROADS Maldives integrated leisure and resort destination. Scheduled to open in summer 2019, this spectacular project will encompass three independent islands […]
The Sun Siyam Iru Fushi will be celebrating International Yoga Day with renowned Indian Actress Amruta Khanvilkar. She has worked in Bollywood and regional space for over 10 years. She is featured in Bollywood films like Hattrick, Phoonk, Raazi and Satyameva Jayate. Amruta debuted in the Marathi regional space in the year 2016. Amruta has […]