At least five superyachts owned by Russian billionaires were anchored or cruising on Wednesday in Maldives, an Indian Ocean island nation that does not have an extradition treaty with the United States, ship tracking data showed. The vessels' arrival in the archipelago off the coast of Sri Lanka follows the imposition of severe Western sanctions on Russia in reprisal for its Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine. FILE PHOTO: Superyachts anchored in Maldives The Clio superyacht, owned by Oleg Deripaska, the founder of aluminium giant Rusal, who was sanctioned by the United States in 2018, anchored off the capial Male on Wednesday, according to shipping database MarineTraffic. The Titan, owned by Alexander Abramov, a co-founder of steel producer Evraz, arrived on Feb. 28. Three further...
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A joyful celebration of culture, literature and live performance in the Maldives For the first time ever, the legendary Jaipur Literature Festival is coming to the Maldives. A partnership between Soneva and Festival organisers, Teamwork Arts, JLF Soneva Fushi is bringing some of the world’s top authors, cultural leaders and thought-provoking speakers to the white sands of Soneva Fushi. Festival is being held from May 13–22, 2022. Spread over 10 days and two weekends, events will be held at stunning locations across the island, celebrating the theme of ‘Slow Life’, including topics as varied as travel, fiction, food, art, wellness, climate change and the environment. The Festival will welcome a line-up of world-renowned authors, fascinating workshops, music, art and culture. A...
Read MoreThe Ultimate Luxury Escape to celebrate 50 years of International tourism in Maldives The year 2022 marks a half-century since the Maldives first opened up to international tourism, and the picture-perfect paradise still remains a dream destination for the world’s most discerning travellers. Sitting serenely in the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives presents palm-fringed white beaches, dreamy sunsets and vibrant underwater worlds in a naturally isolated paradise where you can unwind and recharge in one of the many secluded havens of the country ‘one island, one resort’ setup. Have you ever dreamed about getting away from it all on an island escape in the Maldives and delving into all the thrilling experiences the destination has to offer? Make your dreams come tru...
Read MoreNaladhu Private Island, an exclusive luxury island haven in the Maldives, has reopened this November with a sleek new look following a complete redesign by New York based designer Yuji Yamazaki. Home to just 20 ‘Houses’, Naladhu offers the ultimate in privacy and seclusion and ensures an unrivalled level of service to meet the needs of the most discerning traveller. Two Bedroom Beach Pool Residence - twilight view The public areas and all 20 ‘Houses’ in this intimate resort have been renovated during a six-month closure. The resort’s top suite, the Two Bedroom Beach Pool Residence, now boasts a 20-metre private beach and the resort interiors throughout have a contemporary feel using Indonesian teak furniture, and high-quality materials such as Indonesian white stone for a ligh...
Read MoreThe annual UNWTO Executive Training Programme returned to focus on harnessing the power of domestic tourism to drive recovery and growth in destinations across Asia and the Pacific. Now in its 15th year, the Training Programme once again served as the leading platform for the region’s tourism leaders to network and develop strategies for guiding the sector forward. The event brought together representatives of 25 countries, with six (Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Iran, Sri Lanka, Mongolia and Nepal) joining hosts the Maldives to attend the training sessions in person. High-level political welcome The Minister of Tourism of the Maldives, Dr. Abdulla Mausoom, officially opened the Training Session, welcoming delegates taking part in person and online. Further highlighting the host c...
Read MoreAnantara Kihavah launches new family beach pool villas for a super luxurious stay Designed with multi-generational travel in mind and for larger group stays, Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas has launched new family-style villas just in time for travellers seeking their next winter sun escape. Setting a renewed precedent in spacious beachfront living and a welcome addition to the resort’s collection of multi-bedroom private pool residences introduced earlier this year, these new accommodation options consist of four Two Bedroom Family Beach Pool Villas and eight One Bedroom Family Beach Pool Villas. Complemented by the wide array of activities and tailor-made experiences available at this island sanctuary, families will be entranced by the enriching memories waiting to be discove...
Read MoreWinning couple gets a treat for the lifetime at Kandima Maldives Jameel and Lameez, the couple who won the #365DaysinParadise Contest by Kandima Maldives, are at the resort for their 1 year all paid holiday! They must not have even imagined that they would be at the safest haven for an entire year! Well, Kandima designed the best travel contest on the planet and is now fulfilling its promise of hosting the winners for 1 whole year. The brand has yet again followed its ethos of consistently being the leader in K’innovation, taken a huge step in these times to rebuild faith in travel and become an inspiration in the global travel community. Kandima has made the couple feel right at home by welcoming them with the best-in-class stay experience, service and some of the koolest activ...
Read MoreWhat comes to your mind initially when you think of the Maldives? A string of pearls scattered across the equator over the deep blue Indian Ocean? Or, the beautiful atolls, sparkling white beaches, turquoise lagoons, clear warm waters and coral reefs teeming with abundant varieties of marine flora and fauna? Well, whatever it is, we can assure you that Maldives is much more than meets the eye. Known for its unparalleled beauty and luxurious resort properties, Maldives is popular, yet not confined, to couples and HNIs alone. Offering a plethora of stay options ranging from Liveaboards and Guesthouses to Hotels and Resorts, Maldives welcomes one and all. Be it couples, families with children or larger groups, in the Maldives, one can have an experience of a lifetime with customized itine...
Read MoreNaladhu Private Island, the exclusive luxury island resort in the Maldives, is due to relaunch in November with an impressive new look and feel, following a complete renovation during a six-month closure. The intimate resort is undergoing a total redesign with the public areas and accommodation being renovated and the resort’s top suite, the Two Bedroom Pool Residence, reopening with its own 20 metre private beach. Located on the edge of a pristine lagoon in the South Malé Atoll, Naladhu Private Island is 30 minutes by luxury speedboat from Velana International Airport in Malé. Swing at Ocean House with Ocean View at Naladhu Private Island Maldives Home to just 20 ‘Houses’, Naladhu offers the ultimate in privacy and seclusion for the most discerning guests. The resort is bein...
Read MoreIndia's popular island destination Lakshadweep will soon have three premium Maldives style water villas, claimed to be the first of its kind in the country. The three premium projects will come up in Minicoy, Kadmat and Suheli islands at a cost of Rs 800 crore, for which the administration floated global tenders on Saturday With a vision to establish a robust base for maritime economic growth with tourism development at its core, the administration said it is engaged in developing high end eco- tourism projects at these islands as anchor projects under the aegis of NITI Aayog. The scientific approach adopted in each stage of the projects finalisation ensures that it strikes a balance between protection of the fragile corals' ecosystem and the need to improve livelihood opport...
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