This festive season, Grand Park Kodhipparu Maldives invites guests to step away from the noise of the world and into a more intimate celebration of togetherness, unveiling its 2026/27 festive…
Long-haul travel with children is one of those experiences that looks manageable in the planning stage and reveals its full complexity somewhere over the Atlantic. The bag that was perfectly packed at home becomes a problem when the child who was fine at boarding is now too warm, then cold, then asking for the specific…
Travel plans can change quickly when illness, an accident, misplaced baggage, or a delay interrupts the journey. At that moment, knowing how to raise a claim can make the experience easier to manage. Travel insurance may support travellers through either a cashless or reimbursement claim process, depending on the situation, location, provider network, and policy terms.…
Marriott International has announced that five properties from its Marriott Bonvoy portfolio in the Maldives have been recognized in the prestigious Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026. Curated…
Angsana Velavaru has refreshed three of its most beloved villa categories: the Beach Infinity Pool Villa, the Velavaru Two-Bedroom Pool Villa, and the Angsana Three-Bedroom Pool Villa. Updated furnishings, reimagined…
Soneva, the resort group behind Soneva Fushi, Soneva Jani and Soneva Secret in the Maldives, has long set the global standard for a mindful approach to luxury hospitality. With the…
The most important trend in the Maldives right now is the rise of branded residences. 2027 will see large residence-led destinations with projects linked to Baccarat, Nobu, Aman, Mandarin Oriental,…
Since 2015, I have been following the Maldives’ new resort openings, renovations and upcoming island projects year after year. Here is my 2026 update.New Maldives Resorts Opening in 2026The Maldives…
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort unveils its culinary programming as part of 2026 Marriott International’s Luxury Dining Series, presented under the theme Across the Table. This year’s edition brings…
Colours of OBLU is celebrating a remarkable year of recognition. Guest love has placed OBLU SELECT Lobigili among the top 1% of hotels worldwide, earning the adults-only resort Tripadvisor’s Travellers’…