Tag: "Maldives"
The future of vegan luxury travel in the Maldives
By Paul Eyers on Oct 24, 2022 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany
The seemingly never ending rise in the demand for vegan and plant based food shows no signs of slowing down. This global shift in the way that we eat has multiple benefits that are impossible to ignore. 
Making memories in the Maldives
Strung across the equator, like a string of lustrous pearls in the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, the 1,192 islands of the Maldives extend more than 820 km from north to south, and 130 km from east to west.
Vegan friendly resorts not to be missed in the Maldives
By Paul Eyers on Aug 01, 2022 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany
Read about four vegan friendly resorts in the Maldives that have adapted their culinary offerings, to cater for those of us who are partial to a generous slice of vegan luxury whilst on vacation. 
LUX* South Ari Atoll welcomes the world's first solar-powered vessel
By Paul Johnson on Jul 02, 2022 in Accommodation, Asia, Cruises & Boat Travel, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel
Award-winning luxury eco-friendly resort LUX* South Ari Atoll is proud to welcome the world's first vessel powered solely on renewables by solar, wind and hydrogen energy. 
The best resort in the Maldives
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has been acclaimed as “Best Hotel in the Maldives” by the Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia Awards 2022.
New resort in the Maldives for Mandarin Oriental
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a new resort on a private island in The Maldives that is scheduled to open in 2025. The resort is currently under development on a pristine Indian Ocean site and will stretch across three private islands on Bolidhuffaru Reef in South Male Atoll, accessed by
Gourmet marshmallows at the Intercontinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort
By Paul Johnson on Jan 24, 2022 in Accommodation, Asia, Food and Drink, Hotels, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany
Escape the everyday as InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort hosts a series of bespoke guest experiences throughout 2022 in celebration of the 75th anniversary of InterContinental Hotels & Resorts. This 1st to 5th March 2022, the hotel is teaming up with The Marshmallowist – the UK’s first producer of gourmet marshmallows for an unforgettable sweet escape 
5 best hotels in North Male Atoll
Hotels and resorts in the Maldives provide the perfect tropical paradise retreat. The Maldives is often regarded as the world’s most exclusive holiday destination for honeymooners, sun worshippers, discriminating tourists, scuba divers, and celebrities alike. Moreover, the islands north of Male are home to some of the country’s top resorts, and they’re only a short
5 intimate properties from the Cheval Blanc collection
By Paul Johnson on Jan 06, 2022 in Accommodation, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, France, Guadeloupe, Hotels, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Western Europe
Celebrating a delicate alchemy between tradition and innovation, local architecture and timeless elegance, the Cheval Blanc Maisons blend bold design and contemporary inspirations with local craftsmanship. Since the opening of its first Maison in 2006 to the most recent last September, Cheval Blanc has developed a collection of five unique properties with an unparalleled sense 
Top 7 family resorts in the Maldives
By Jay Kajaria on Dec 29, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Family Travel, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel
As an archipelago in the Indian Ocean, Maldives is where the sunny side of life opens up for you through the white sand beaches, turquoise blue waters, exotic resorts, and adventurous activities. From snorkeling to scuba diving to shopping to fine dining, the island country is replete with all things good for solo and family 
Hilton Maldives Amingiri - Hilton's fourth resort in the Maldives
By Paul Johnson on Jul 18, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Bars, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany
Scheduled to open at the end of this year, Hilton Maldives Amingiri will mark the entry of Hilton’s flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand into the Maldives. It will be the fourth resort under the company’s portfolio of brands in the Maldives, joining Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island and SAii Lagoon Maldives, 
Is this the Maldives' most ethical burger?
Innovative island resort Amilla Maldives has revealed what is believed to be ‘The Most Ethical Burger in the Maldives’: a mouth-watering marriage of the finest ethically sourced meat, homemade gluten free bun and fermented pickle, homegrown salad and egg… and even ketchup homemade from organic, island-grown bananas and coconut sugar. The guilt-free burger has been
Top 5 honeymoon resorts in the Maldives
By Jay Kajaria on Jun 30, 2021 in Accommodation, Asia, Honeymoons, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel
Pristine beaches, crystal blue waters and classy resorts… the Maldives is a perfect getaway for honeymooners. Located in the middle of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is a year-round holiday destination, offering the perfect ambience for couples to spend time together in water villas with the serene ocean underneath. Wake up to the beautiful sunrise 
15 reasons why the Maldives is perfect for families too
By Paul Johnson on Sep 05, 2015 in Asia, Family Travel, Featured, Maldives, Regions, Speciality Travel
The Maldives is commonly perceived as a destination for honeymooners – or at the very least, for couples – but there are many reasons why the islands are great for families too. If you travel as a family but hadn’t considered the Maldives as a potential family friendly destination, then think again. Here are just some of 
Special feature: JA Manafaru, Maldives
By Paul Johnson on Sep 03, 2015 in Accommodation, Asia, Bars, Featured, Going Out, Maldives, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Special Features, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
I don’t make this statement lightly when I say it is difficult to find fault with JA Manafaru. Situated at the northernmost atoll in the Maldives, this luxury island resort is about as close to perfect and as you’re ever likely to find anywhere in the world, and our first glimpse of this idyllic island 
