Maldives Reethi Resort will open in late 2025 following an extensive renovation Minor Hotels, in partnership with a private equity fund managed by Ares Management, has announced the upcoming rebrand of Reethi Beach Resort as NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort, set to re-open in Q4 2025 after an extensive renovation. The 129-key property is set on a lush island in Hanifaru Bay within the Baa Atoll. Just a 35-minute seaplane flight from Velana International Airport in Male, the resort offers easy access to the atoll's unspoiled beauty, home to manta rays, whale sharks, turtles, and an abundance of vibrant marine life. Reethi Beach Resort will remain open until 25th April 2025, after which it will close for six months to undergo its transformation into NH Collection. The renov...
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Life-enriching health and wellness festival of inspiring discussions and transformative experiences The highly-anticipated SOUL Festival has unveiled an enthralling programme of insightful talks and guided wellness sessions led by a diverse line-up of international visionaries, thought leaders and wellness pioneers. Hosted at the award-winning Soneva Fushi from October 9 to 13, 2024, the festival will be a platform for discussion and discovery into the ‘Future of Wellness’, complemented by music, art and culture alongside wholesome, nourishing dining. The list of SOUL Festival 2024 speakers includes internal medicine and endocrine physician Zach Bush; oncology specialist and author Dr Nasha Winters; author and wellness entrepreneur Eric Edmeades; metabolic therapies specialist D...
Read MoreAnantara Kihavah Maldives Villa helps in harnessing local knowledge with SKY Gurus We have all, at one time or another, gazed up into the night sky and contemplated the mysteries of the universe, but if ever you were planning to learn more about the stars and the secrets they hold, you would be hard-pushed to find a more ideal location than SKY at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas. Located in Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Anantara Kihavah is not only a tropical island paradise but also a stargazer’s dream location. The private island’s remoteness means that it is free from light pollution, while its proximity to the equator affords spectacular views of both the southern and northern sky. At SKY, Anantara Kihavah’s overwater observatory combined with a luxury cocktail ...
Read MoreThe SOUL Festival returns for 2024 Edition from October 9 to 13, at Soneva Fushi The SOUL Festival returns to Soneva Fushi in the Maldives from October 9 to 13, 2024, for an enriching, immersive exploration of health and wellness. Following its successful debut last year, the second edition will be a platform for discussion and discovery into the ‘Future of Wellness’ with wellbeing visionaries, thought leaders and pioneers. Soneva’s SOUL Festival redefines wellbeing, presenting conscious, transformative experiences for guests with insightful panel discussions, keynote addresses, engaging workshops as well as curated activities such as meditation, yoga, fitness boot camps, qi gong, breathwork and cacao ceremonies. Incorporating a rich tapestry of inspiration, the festival also pr...
Read MoreAvani+ Fares Maldives Resort, a natural island hideaway on the western edge of the heart-shaped Baa Atoll, is bringing classical ballet to its shores with the launch of a new “Baa Atoll Ballet Retreat”. This exclusive retreat, featuring Royal Ballet-trained dancer Karis Scarlette, is set to grace the island of Fares from 6th to the 19th of November 2023. The resort, which opened in April 2023, beckons sunseekers to indulge in the art of ballet and experience a classical touch in an upbeat island setting. Representing a shift towards holistic wellness that goes beyond the gym and spa, this event marks the first in a series of innovative retreats planned at Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort this year, and beyond. Echoing the balletic performances of marine life beneath the waves, K...
Read MoreBaa Atoll, Maldives – Holidaying in one of Anantara Kihavah’s Over Water Pool Villas is truly a quintessential Maldivian dream. Perched over a crystal-clear lagoon with breath-taking views of the Indian Ocean and easy access to the best house reef in the Maldives, the villas have earned a reputation as being among the most luxurious and spacious in the Maldives. The resort is now announcing the completion of a multi-million-dollar refurbishment, taking guests stays in the Over Water Pool Villas to an entirely new level of secluded luxury, complementing them with more space, more style and more comfort. Atelier Pod, the award-winning international architecture and interior design studio, was chosen to lead the transformation project. Following a design concept that aims to infuse...
Read MoreAstronaut Tim Peake lands at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas Resort One of the UK’s most famous astronauts, Tim Peake, is visiting Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas Resort, this November to host a special evening of conversation with guests and a separate talk about space dedicated to teens. Situated in the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Anantara Kihavah is home to the first overwater observatory in the Maldives and the most powerful telescope in the region. The private island resort’s location just above the equator means that both hemisphere’s stars are visible from the resort. Coupled with minimal light pollution and open skies, it is possible to see sights such as the pale-yellow rings of Saturn and the counter-rotating zones and belts of Jupiter and the ...
Read MoreAvani+ Fares Maldives Resort has opened its doors to offer a new atmosphere of laid-back bliss to guests on the western edge of the Baa Atoll. Set on the natural tropical island of Fares and surrounded by the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve's deep blue hues, the resort offers an abundance of aquatic adventures as well as pristine sandy beaches for pure relaxation. With 176 stylish villas, pavilions and studios, Avani+ Fares welcomes couples and honeymooners, as well as families and groups, with a focus on multi-room accommodation. Guests can take advantage of enticing opening offers, available until Summer 2024, that reflect the resort's commitment to providing competitively priced upscale escapes. The brand-new resort, located just 35 minutes away from Velana International Airport, offer...
Read MoreWill be celebrating World Oceans Day at its resorts in UNESCO Biosphere Reserve The ocean covers the majority of the earth, but only a small portion of its waters have been explored. Despite humanity’s reliance on it, the ocean receives only a fragment of our attention and resources in return. World Oceans Day celebrated on June 8th every year is about raising awareness of this invaluable resource and to celebrate, Anantara Hotels, Resorts and Spas turns the focus on the magical Maldives and how that little piece of paradise really showcases the wonder that is our Earth’s oceans. Anantara Kihavah Maldives is the perfect place to celebrate the world’s majestic oceans. Thanks to its privileged location within the Baa Atoll, a renowned UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, Anantara Kihavah is ...
Read MoreAnantara Kihavah Maldives Villas launches underwater-aged wine tastings Voted as the world’s best underwater wine cellar and restaurant, Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas has launched a new underwater-aged wine tasting experience. Taking place six metres below the Indian Ocean’s surface in SEA restaurant, surrounded by near 360-degree views of the local marine life, this exclusive and private tasting sees guests sample Dom Perignon champagne that has been aged submerged in open water for 365 days. In 2020, Anantara Kihavah’s wine experts started an innovative experiment of submerging bottles of Dom Perignon 2008 vintage champagne below the ocean’s surface to age for 365 days. After the sunken bottles were retrieved, the champagnes noticeably gained distinct flavour notes such as ...
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