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List of Beaches That Glow in the Dark; This Beach in Maldives Glows like Stars
Some beaches around the world turn into breathtaking scenes at night when the waves glow bright blue. This magical glow is caused by bioluminescent plankton, tiny marine organisms that produce light through chemical reactions. When disturbed by...
Rosewood Hong Kong is No.1 on The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 list
Featuring hotels from 22 destinations across six continents, The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 list was announced at a live ceremony in London on October 30. Twenty hotels in Asia feature in the ranking, followed by 17 in Europe, six in North...
Tajikistan vs Maldives Prediction and Betting Tips | 9th October 2025
Tajikistan host the Maldives in Dushanbe on Thursday for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers, looking to continue their unbeaten run. Ranked 104th in the world, the Tajiks began their campaign with a 1-0 victory over Timor-Leste, with Vahdat Hanonov...
Minor appoints Jason Kruse as GM of Anantara Maldives Complex
Minor Hotels has appointed Jason Kruse as Complex General Manager for three of its flagship Maldivian resorts: Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, and Naladhu Private Island Maldives. Experienced leadership in the...
JOALI Maldives illuminates festive season with ‘Rise & Shine’ celebration
JOALI Maldives, the Maldives’ first and only art-immersive resort, is set to welcome guests to a radiant festive season celebration under the theme ‘Rise & Shine’ — a tribute to joy, beauty, and inner light. Taking place from 21 December 2025 to...
DGR, Maldivian Ministry explore cooperation
The visit focused on enhancing cooperation between the Maldives and the Emirate of Sharjah in preserving cultural heritage and advancing cultural initiatives, particularly following the recent inscription of the Faya Palaeolandscape on UNESCO’s...
Thousand dives and lifetime of memories: Kate and Andy’s journey with Bandos Maldives
Bandos Maldives recently marked a significant milestone with two of its most loyal guests, Kate and Andy, who have shared a long-standing connection with the island. Andy achieved an impressive feat by completing his 900th dive, all undertaken...
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort marks Mental Health Day with Tai Chi for inner peace
As the seasons change, InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort invites guests to slow down and reconnect with themselves through a tranquil wellness retreat. In observance of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, the resort will host an...
Commonwealth "closely monitoring" protests, arrests in Maldives amid rising tensions
Botchwey also acknowledged the Maldivian government’s public commitment to allowing peaceful protests, but her words were carefully measured, signaling concern while leaving no doubt that the situation is under close international scrutiny....
Centara Maldives unveils season of celebration across four island paradises
As the festive season draws near, Centara Hotels & Resorts Maldives invites guests to celebrate the holidays amid the beauty of the Indian Ocean. Each of its distinct island destinations blends the warmth of Maldivian hospitality with the timeless...
Visit Maldives, Liverpool FC launch ‘Penalty to Paradise’ campaign
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC), in partnership with Liverpool Football Club (LFC), has launched an innovative new campaign titled “Penalty to Paradise”, combining the thrill of football with the allure of luxury travel. Running from October 2025...
Sun Siyam Resorts invites travellers worldwide to ‘Win the Maldivian Spirit’
Sun Siyam Resorts has announced the launch of its global Instagram giveaway, Win the Maldivian Spirit, marking a key milestone in the group’s 35th anniversary celebrations of Maldivian hospitality. Running from October to November 2025, the...
Minor Hotels appoints Jason Kruse to lead Anantara Maldives Complex as General Manager
Minor Hotels, a global hotels owner and operator with over 560 properties in 59 countries, has announced the appointment of Jason Kruse as Complex General Manager of Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, and Naladhu...
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives welcomes JODOKCELLO for exclusive barefoot performance
Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, in collaboration with BRICS Entertainment, has announced the continuation of the global journey of JODOKCELLO — the barefoot cellist from the Swiss Alps whose performances have reached millions worldwide. Born in the...
Strictly's Amy Dowden says it 'broke my heart' after double health blow left her in tears
Strictly's Amy Dowden was left in tears by a double health blow Strictly Come Dancing professional Amy Dowden has spoken candidly about the devastating impact of her breast cancer diagnosis, describing how discovering she had two types of cancer...
Jen Maldives Malé by Shangri-La recognised as Leading Business Hotel in Maldives
Jen Maldives Malé by Shangri-La has been named ‘Leading Business Hotel – Maldives’ at the prestigious South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025, held this year in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The award recognises outstanding achievements in travel, tourism,...
Ifuru Island Maldives welcomes Himalayan wellness expert Devendra Pokhriyal for exclusive residency
Xanadu Spa at Ifuru Island Maldives has announced the arrival of Devendra Pokhriyal, a highly regarded wellness practitioner from the Himalayan foothills of India, who will serve as a Visiting Practitioner from 23 October 2025 to 7 January 2026....
Grégory Doyen brings his sweet artistry to The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort
The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort is continuing its acclaimed Tastemaker Series, a curated programme of exceptional collaborations with world-renowned chefs, artists, and creative visionaries, with the arrival of Chef Grégory Doyen, one of the...
Bangladesh, Maldives vow to strengthen bilateral commercial engagements
United News of Bangladesh . Dhaka 06 October, 2025, 11:38 Md Nazmul Islam, the newly appointed high commissioner of Bangladesh to the Republic of Maldives, presents his letter of credence to Mohamed Muizzu, president of the Republic of Maldives on...
Commercial engagements with Bangladesh to expand: Maldives President
Bangladesh and the Maldives have reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening the existing excellent bilateral relations and enhancing cooperation between the two friendly countries. Dr Md Nazmul Islam, the newly appointed High...