2 free nights, 10% discount, free transfer for two, complimentary upgrade to half-board - Maldives Luxury Resorts

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Stay minimum of 7 nights at Conrad Rangali Maldives’ and enjoy a 2 free nights, 10% discount, free transfer for two, complimentary upgrade to half-board for two. Book & pay before 18th Dec 2014. Travel period until 25 Dec 2014.

Surprise wife with Conrad Rangali Maldives’ honeymoon benefits - Maldives Luxury Resort

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Stay minimum of 8 nights stay and enjoy one fruit basket, one bottle of champagne in the villa upon arrival, One romantic 3-course menu candlelight dinner (excluding beverages) and USD 100 credit per couple per stay against the excursion of the guest’s choice.

Make your honeymoon a unforgettable with Conrad Rangali Maldives’ honeymoon benefits. - Maldives Luxury Resort

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Stay minimum of 4 nights stay and enjoy Fruit Basket, 1 bottle of Champagne in the villa upon arrival, One romantic 3-course menu candlelight dinner (excluding beverages).

Conrad Rangali Maldives Free Night Offer - Maldives Luxury Resort

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Travel before 25th Dec 2014 to Conrad Rangali Maldives’ and enjoy a 4 free nights for all the stay 14 nights and free meal plan upgrade to Half Board
 

Gasfinolhu, Maldives First Solar Powered Resort - Clean Energy

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Gasfinolhu Island Resort has on Tuesday begun functioning on electricity generated from solar power.

This is the first time that a resort in the Maldives is functioning completely on clean energy.

The resort, located in Kaafu atoll, has solar panels spanning 6,000 square metres. These panels generate 1.6 megavolts of electricity per day. 

Hussein ‘Champaa’ Afeef, a co-founder of the company that operates the resort said that the company always aims to ‘keep up with technological advancements’. 

“We have been working on switching to clean energy for two years now” Afeef said “The most noteworthy moment from the entire experctience was, switching off the generators and activating the panels”.

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LUX* Maldives wins as ‘Leading Family Resort’ at the 2014 Maldives Travel Awards

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After being awarded the Indian Ocean Leading All-Inclusive Resort at Maldives Travel Awards 2013, LUX* Maldives has scored again with yet another valuable award recognizing the significant efforts of the past year by gaining the title of Leading Family Resort Award at the 2014 Maldives Travel Awards.

Since December 2011, LUX* Maldives has worked tirelessly to be recognized as a leading resort in the Maldives and Maldives Travel Awards’ award ceremony held in Male firmly confirmed this achievement. The resort has been officially awarded for its ongoing innovation, high standards of guest service, understanding of family needs, unique concepts and a true belief in the motto of ‘helping people to celebrate life’. PLAY is the large and well equipped resort kids club for children below the age of 12 providing a daily program of activities including treasure hunts, yoga, pizza making and cake decorating. Teens enjoy a sophisticated program called STUDIO 17 including team sports, teen only excursions, guitar lessons and can even learn how to be a DJ for their own party. 
The 5 star PADI dive centre and well equipped water sports centre warmly welcomes families of all age groups providing a wide range of experiences in, on and under the water! At LUX* Maldives kids are sure to never be bored and with 7 restaurants everyone is sure to find something they like. After winning against some of the long established beach resorts of the Maldives, LUX* Maldives General Manager Shaun Dunhofen said “We are immensely proud to receive this wonderful award in this year’s Maldives Travel Awards. The Maldives has become a very popular destination for family holidays and our large beach front, wide selection of resort facilities and experiences, coupled with passionate team members, ensures our guests enjoy the best beach holiday possible”. 

Guests at LUX* Maldives are treated to unique experiences such as Café LUX* freshly ground coffee, hand roasted on the island. ScruCap, a special selection of South African wines, produced only for LUX* Resorts & Hotels. ICI, freshly made ice creams and sorbets in a kaleidoscope of delicious flavours, plus the simple fun of ‘Phone Home’, a retro British red telephone box with free calls anywhere in the world! Being one of the larger resorts in the Maldives, guests are provided with a great choice of dining options and activities, a rejuvenating LUX* ME Spa, water sports and dive centre plus regular snorkelling trips by traditional dhoni, to spot magnificent whale sharks, manta rays and endangered turtles that inhabit the warm waters of South Ari Atoll. 

As the Festive Season draws closer, LUX* Maldives is looking forward to celebrating this special time with its guests. The island experiences will showcase treasure hunts, beach games, interactive pop-up dining in true LUX* Style. The arrival of Santa is always highly anticipated, arriving last year by FLYBOARD, it’s an exciting time for the younger LUX* guests. 

The New Year’s Eve party will bring about lavish decorations, fairy lights, live cooking stations and pop-up bars with a colourful Carnival theme showcasing celebrations from around the world. With impromptu cinema screenings on the beach, mother and daughter LUX* ME Spa packages and an onsite Marine Biologist, LUX* Maldives presents a constant 


variety of activities that never fail to delight – both above and below the waterline!

Enjoy an Awesome Offer from Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa.

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Book Before Tuesday 25th November 2014 & Enjoy a Free Return Transfers for 2 people, 1 Free Romantic dinner for bookings of 7 nights & 20% early bird discount from Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa. Valid for stays from 30th Dec 14 to 10th Jan 15.

For Reservations Contact Now: +960-798-5454
Free Transfers, Free Dinner, 20% Discount

Number 1 all-inclusive resort in Asia goes to Kurumba Maldives

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Additionally Kurumba Maldives has been awarded as the top 3 all-inclusive resort in the world, progressing from number 8 in 2013, by the reviewers of the Travellers’ Choice Awards.

The travel website’s award winners were based on its members’ reviews and opinions of all-inclusive resorts around the world over a period from August 1, 2013, through to July 31, 2014.

Jason Kruse, General Manager of Kurumba Maldives commented: “This award is a source of great pride and inspiration to our team, and shows our dedication to creating the best possible environment for employees, so that we in turn can provide the highest level of service to our guests. Our all-inclusive packages offer great value for money and a diverse choice of food and beverage experiences. We are tremendously grateful of this acknowledgment from our guests.”

Festive Jubilations at Six Senses Laamu

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Six Senses Laamu is eager to welcome the Festive Season with a new swimming pool and restaurant along with the addition of private plunge pools to 21 of the resort’s villas. The Christmas and New Year celebrations, from December 23, 2014 to January 3, 2015, include tailor-made experiences and events for all ages. Six Senses is excited to welcome returning guests and first time visitors to the resort as the entire team pulls out all the stops to extend a rich celebration of festive activities.



Some of the holiday highlights include:

A lobster barbecue on a private sandbank for an unreal seafood experience in the middle of the Indian Ocean. The delicious menu includes local seafood, freshly caught reef fish and salads made with organic ingredients grown in in the resort’s own gardens.

DJ Vifak will be behind the turntables of the specially installed beach decks! He will be the host DJ at the Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve party, inviting all guests to dance to the hottest island sounds. Then on December 31, the New Year countdown will bid farewell to the old year and welcome a promising 2015.

Over this period Des Mitchell will be on the decks of Chill Bar and Sip Sip providing a soulful highlight to the evenings accompanied by the lyrical voice of his fellow performer Sara France.

Six Senses Spa experts have made a selection of wellness and fitness activities and added them to the extensive and comprehensive range of award-winning signature treatments. An array of classes from asanas and yin yoga, to power walking and beach body training, will be held daily at the yoga pavilion. The spa will also offer the latest aerial experiences trend. Reach new heights with Six Senses aerial yoga, aerial fitness, aerial pilates and aerial meditation sessions.

Visiting Practitioner Benson Spiers will be available at Six Senses Spa throughout the festive period. Benson specializes in a variety of physical, emotional and spiritual therapies, such as tai chi, energy flow, fu shen massage and more. His sunset tai chi sessions are a must for fitness enthusiasts.

For younger guests, resort hosts have put together a series of fun activities and adventures. Pirates will be invading the shores of the island and they will take young guests aboard their boat for a snorkeling adventure. Fitness and spa activities will be available during this time, while a treasure hunt and a children’s disco party are not to be missed.

This is the season to share with family and friends and special excursions will be offered daily to ensure guests get the most out of their activity time with loved ones. Experience the Maldivian way of life on a nearby island or enjoy a true Robinson Crusoe escape on a secluded private island for a castaway picnic, Six Senses is ready to make all the arrangements. Sports activities and games will be organized, a few of which will include resort hosts.

Astronomer Parag Mahajani will also visit Six Senses Laamu during the Festive Season. He will set his telescope on the beach each evening and provide an introduction to the universe.

For more details please contact 00960 798 5454

Maldives participates at the World Travel Market 2014

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The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) together with 146 representatives from 54 companies are taking part in the World Travel Market 2014 held in London, UK from 3 – 6 November 2014.


A press conference was held on the first day of the fair, where the highlight of the conference was the recently launched Integrated Resort Project which was disseminated to the audience. The Maldives delegation will be meeting with the Top Travel Agents and Travel trade media to identify
opportunities to build strong ties between two countries and to identify strategies to increase the number of tourist arrivals from UK.

World Travel Market (WTM) is the leading global event for the travel industry and is a B2B event presenting a diverse range of destinations and industry professionals. Tourist boards, luxury operators, emerging destinations and technology specialists from a wide range of sectors and countries are among the 213 new exhibitors will be taking part in the World Travel Market 2014.

From January to September 2014, 66,602 tourist arrivals were recorded from UK. This is an increase of 3.7% compared to the same period of 2013. UK accounts for 7.4% market share and is the third largest market to Maldives.

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Magical Season "Black & White Island Chic"

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Celebrate the Festive Season in the heart of the Indian Ocean. Kick off 2015 at Dusit Thani Maldives with memorable celebrations highlighting art, music, dance and cuisine – all under the singular "roof" of a star-studded sky. Experience al-fresco ballroom ballets, DJ night mixes and a lot more excitement on "Black & White Island Chic" themed New Year's Eve. Enjoy magical performances throughout the season ranging from traditional Thai Khim music, live interactive painting, fire dances to Maldivian acoustic musical events.



Privileges:
·  Sumptuous daily international buffet breakfast at Market Restaurant
·  A bottle of sparkling wine in the villa upon arrival
·  Complimentary group yoga sessions with Yoga Instructor
·  Festive Season home made sweets in the villa
·  Free flow of Moët & Chandon champagne between 1830 and 2000 hrs. at the Sala Bar Club
·  Complimentary high speed Wi-Fi access
·  Molton Brown bathroom amenities and selection of tea and coffee by Nespresso in villa
·  Nice or Naughty festive season sleeping T-shirts upon arrival

For Reservations Contact OV Holidays Maldives

Maldives Government to levy 'Green Tax' on tourists

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The Maldivian government has on Tuesday decided to introduce a ‘Green Tax’ which would be levied on tourists.

“Levying this tax is necessary given Maldives’ fragile environment” said Minister of Tourism Ahmed Adheeb “Revenue generated from the tax will go in to managing the waste from local resorts and other islands”.

The Minister further said that the government would discuss the logistics of levying the tax with businesses in the local tourism sector before introducing the tax. The amount to be levied is yet undecided.

Adheeb added that the government will propose a bill on the tax within this month with the hope of being able to implement it by 2015.

The Green Tax was accounted for in the estimated state budget for 2015. The government had also increased the Tourism Goods and Services Tax (T-GST) from eight to 12 percent. 

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