Maldives
World Cup frenzy in the Maldives
For those looking to soak up the sun as well as the atmosphere of the largest sporting event in the world, Olhuveli Beach & Spa Resort (olhuveli.com) in the Maldives is offering football fans and their other halves the perfect getaway throughout the FIFA World Cup.
All inclusive luxury at Diva Maldives
With the launch of Diva Maldives’ All Inclusive Experience, discerning holidaymakers can now escape to one of the archipelago’s largest and most beautiful natural islands safe in the knowledge that they can leave their cares - and their credit cards - at home.
Discover an exciting cultural heritage in the Maldives
The Maldives is synonymous with luxury resorts offering world-class cuisine and accommodation, pristine palm-fringed beaches, sensational diving and snorkelling and sumptuous spa facilities. For those who are happy to ditch the deckchair, the Maldives also has an exciting cultural heritage, rarely seen by many visitors and waiting to be explored.
Value redefined at Lily Beach Resort, Maldives
Frivolous consumption may no longer be fashionable, but it’s still hard to let go of some of life’s luxuries and holidays are proving to be one of those accessories we’d rather not give up, particularly if we can be savvy and only compromise by getting more for less.
Luxury holidays for less
With the prolonged winter spell and after the economic doom and gloom, statistics show that more Brits than ever are looking to spend money on holidays abroad in 2010 but that holidaymakers are looking for luxury experiences at low cost prices, conscious of spending wisely yet looking for a really special escape.
Tailor-made diving holidays for families
Long-haul tour operator, Tropical Sky, has expanded its operation with the acquisition of familydiving.co.uk. Already a successful brand, Family Diving focuses on providing a broad range of tailor-made diving packages for families travelling with children to Egypt, Maldives, St Lucia and Tobago.
Luxury holidays to warm your heart this Valentine’s
New Year’s blues and winter chills make Valentine’s Day the perfect excuse for a romantic adventure in the sun. Make this year a memorable one and warm the heart of that special person in your life with an unforgettable break in paradise that won’t break the bank.
Diva - The Maldives' most romantic hotel
TripAdvisor reviewers have voted Diva, Naïade’s luxury resort in the Maldives, third in the ‘Romantic Hotels in Asia’ category of the 2010 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards.
Beach House Maldives unveils new look Ocean Villas
As part of preparations for the opening of the first Waldorf Astoria Collection property in Asia Pacific on 1 March, Beach House Maldives has unveiled its new look Ocean Villas available for stays from early March.
Wedded bliss in the Maldives
Whether it’s a wedding ceremony at sunset or on a private sandbank, Sun Hotels & Resorts offer an unparalleled romantic island experience that will ensure the big day is both stress free and unforgettable.
January detox at the Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi Resort & Spa
The chance to detox, improve sleeping patterns, banish cellulite or feel the benefits of a natural ‘botox’ treatment are all part and parcel of the Hilton Maldives Iru Fushi Resort & Spa’s newly launched spa menu.
High tea in the Maldives
Beach House Maldives, which will join the Waldorf Astoria Collection on 1 March 2010, has launched a new Art Gallery offering guests the opportunity to sample a unique take on the traditional afternoon tea.
Sponsor a Whale Shark this Christmas
Stuck for gift ideas this Christmas? The Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme (maldiveswhalesharkresearch.org) has come up with a new twist on the stocking filler with a whale shark sponsorship scheme. The UK charity has created this new scheme to fund their ongoing research and keep the project alive with help from The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island.
Experience the 2010 solar eclipse under an Asian sky
For those wanting an excuse to leave the UK for sunnier climes this winter, long-haul specialist Tropical Sky has some fabulous packages to South East Asia and the Indian Ocean to coincide with the annular solar eclipse, which will be passing through a narrow corridor of the earth on 15 January 2010.
Adults-only ‘Quiet Zone’ opens on Rangali Island
The exclusive twin-island resort of Conrad Maldives Rangali Island has opened a new adults-only ‘quiet zone’ on Rangali Island, featuring the first over-water swimming pool in the Maldives, Lounge bar and a new-look Koko Grill restaurant, offering sea level dining on the white sandy beach.