Following the opening of The Residence Maldives by Cenizaro at Falhumaafushi in 2012, the leading international hospitality company – Cenizaro Hotels and Resorts, has announced the addition of The Residence Maldives at Dhigurah to their portfolio which is scheduled to open in 2016.
One of the best things to do on Maafushivaru is to spot the biggest fish in the world – whale sharks. Located in South Ari atoll, Maafushivaru is an hour’s drive away to the famous local island ‘Maamigili’, the prime site for seeing whale sharks in great numbers. Embark on a dive trip or on a guided excursion with the resident marine biologist to witness this amazing once in a lifetime experience with the shark that sports the widest grin.
With its sleek design spelling out lavishness and elegance, Ari Explorer is the famed yacht of Kandolhu Island. Measuring 25 meters in length, the vessel stands proud and tall cruising the North Ari atoll with the many excursions it offers. Take the Sunset Cruise for instance, where you board Ari Explorer in the afternoon to sail across the endless horizon while witnessing the awe-inspiring sunsets in the Maldives. Canapés and champagne are served by a private waiter and crew are on standby watching for Dolphins as you delight in the beautiful colours spread out on the sky.
Kurumba Maldives celebrated International Women’s Day on 8th March 2015. The purpose of International Women’s Day is to celebrate women’s achievements and to continue the journey to greater equality. It is a day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women in the past, present and future.
The natives of the island of Kudahuvadhoo in Dhaalu atoll in the south of Maldives, who claim to have seen a low flying large aircraft painted in red and blue, on the morning of that fatal day a year ago when Malaysian airline MH370 was reported missing, remains adamant that the plane they saw could have been the missing airliner.
After completion of an extensive renovation billed at a price of USD50 million, Maldivian company Dhonakulhi Investments Pvt Ltd, owners of Island Hideaway has officially re-opened their resort with a new name — Hideaway Beach Resort and Spa.
Welcoming the latest trends in experience-led travel, the luxury boutique hotel brand Coco Collection is delighted to introduce Coco Residences at Coco Bodu Hithi, re-launching in May 2015 with signature privileges. Perched on stilts over the crystalline lagoon, previously known as Escape Water Residences, the Coco Residences will redefine luxury through tailored experiences, courtesy of dedicated Lifestyle Hosts trained to blend lavish comforts with boundless surprises.
The Chedi Dhapparu, located on the 55-hectare crescent-shaped Dhapparu Island in Haa Alifu atoll in the Maldives, is scheduled to open in 2018. The resort to be developed by AUR Overseas Holdings Limited (BVI) will include 90 villas and 40 hotel suites.
