Maldives, 12 June 2017: Maha al Mazrouei, a gifted Emirati artist, has been commissioned by Jumeirah Vittaveli to design four pieces of bespoke art to celebrate the newly launched five-bedroom Royal Residence. Maha al Mazrouei said: “I always feel a sense of calm when visiting the Maldivian islands – it’s heaven on Earth. I am so fascinated by […]
Maldives June 2017: Carpe Diem Maldives Pvt. Ltd. are excited to announce a second marine conservation expedition in collaboration with Coral Reef CPR. From 10-17 September 2017 up to 20 recreational divers can join Chief Scientist Dr Andrew Bruckner and his team of researchers as they conduct a Crown of Thorns Starfish (COTS) removal, quantitative […]
71% of our planet is ocean; and it is what makes Earth truly unique. World Oceans Day is a global event that gathers like-minded individuals to create a platform to encourage solutions preventing litter and plastic pollution for a thriving marine ecosystem. Kuramathi went full force to mark this annual event with a series of […]
Today is World Environment Day, an important occasion where we reflect on the importance of planet Earth, encouraging worldwide awareness and action for the protection and preservation of our delicate environment. This year’s theme is ‘Reconnecting with Nature’ and Kuramathi synced in with a few programs to celebrate this crucial function. Our team members demonstrated […]
The 2nd edition of International Tourism Film Festival Maldives scheduled for November 2017 has been postponed. Due to popular demand, request from interested participants and partners, the event date is now set for 18th to 20th of April 2018. The concept being gathering talents of different ages, interests and backgrounds at one place. With the […]
In Baa Atoll the summer months of June to November mean only one thing: manta ray season. This is when mantas (Manta alfredi), in their hundreds, migrate to the atoll’s plankton-rich waters for astounding animal-viewing opportunities unequalled anywhere else on the planet. The recently-opened Milaidhoo Maldives is perfectly located for prime manta ray viewing, being […]
The culinary creatives at pacesetting Maldives island home Amilla Fushi have served up another fresh new flavour for guests with the opening of the new Barolo Grill Italian Kitchen restaurant, located at the island’s beachside foodie hub Baazaar. Conceived by Curator and CEO of The Small Maldives Island Co., Mark Hehir, Barolo Grill Italian Kitchen […]
With placement of the 100th Hawksbill turtle on the resort’s marine database LAAMU, Maldives – May 23, 2017 – In July 2016 the Resident Marine Biologists at Six Senses Laamu implemented a new code of conduct on how to sustainably snorkel and dive with turtles, ensuring that every encounter is a positive interaction and that […]
The novel concept of dining in a pop up restaurant takes on a new dimension at Baros Maldives with the introduction of a pop up restaurant on a sandbank outside the resort’s lagoon. Pop up restaurants have appeared in city streets, wilderness parks and now, for the first time, on a secluded sandbank in the […]
The Maldives is one of the world’s hotspots for manta ray activity and is home to the largest and most studied populations on the planet. In fact, this archipelago is one of the best places to visit if you want to enjoy diving with mantas. But you might like to know that there is a […]