InterContinental Maldives unveils 12 Pearls of the Ocean festive escape

InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has launched a holiday package for stays from Dec. 24, 2026, to Jan. 9, 2027, pairing seaplane transfers, dining, spa credit and family perks with its island-wide festive program. The offer also adds direct-booking benefits and a New Year’s Eve finale featuring singer-songwriter Pixie Lott.

Why it matters: - The Maldives resort is using the peak holiday period to package lodging, dining, wellness and family amenities into one festive offer. - The promotion targets travelers seeking a longer island stay over Christmas and New Year, with added incentives for direct booking. - The resort’s New Year’s Eve program includes a live performance by Pixie Lott, giving the holiday stay a headline event.

What happened: - InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort unveiled a Luxury Festive Escape for stays between Dec. 24, 2026, and Jan. 9, 2027. - The offer is available to book until Dec. 19, 2026. - The package requires a minimum stay of four nights. - The resort is in Raa Atoll in the Maldives.

The details: - Guests receive complimentary roundtrip seaplane transfers for two between Velana International Airport and the island. - The offer includes Half Board dine-around with daily breakfast at Café Umi and dinner across selected resort restaurants. - Guests get a complimentary beachfront dinner at Café Umi. - The package includes a USD 150 credit at AVI Spa. - The resort adds a romantic bath ritual and bed decoration once during the stay. - Children staying on the same meal plan as their parents can join at no additional charge. - Guests ages 4 to 12 receive complimentary access to Planet Trekkers Kids Club. - Non-motorized watersports are included, including catamaran sailing, windsurfing and stand-up paddling. - Direct-booking guests staying seven nights or more receive USD 50 in resort credit per day. - That credit can be used at the resort’s restaurants and bars, AVI Spa and Planet Trekkers Kids Club. - Direct bookings also include Club InterContinental privileges. - Those privileges include afternoon tea from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and an evening aperitif from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. - The resort’s festive program, called “12 Pearls of the Ocean,” runs from Dec. 20, 2026, to Jan. 7, 2027. - The calendar features music, art, wellness and culinary experiences across the island. - New Year’s Eve ends with a cocktail celebration and gala dinner after Pixie Lott’s performance. - Guests staying from Dec. 24 do not have a mandatory Christmas dinner supplement. - The Dec. 31 gala dinner supplement is charged when the reservation is confirmed. - The resort also offers beach, lagoon and overwater villas and residences, curated dining and wellness, an extensive kids’ club and The Retreat, an adults-only enclave. - Reservations are available by WhatsApp at +960 730 9300, by email at reservations.icmaldives@ihg.com, or by telephone at +960 658 0500. - More information is available on the official festive programme page.

Between the lines: - The package bundles benefits that can increase the value of a holiday booking without cutting room rates directly. - The direct-booking perks are designed to steer reservations away from third-party channels. - The family and kids-club inclusions make the offer more competitive for multigenerational holiday travel.

What's next: - Travelers can book the offer through Dec. 19, 2026, for eligible stays starting Dec. 24. - The resort’s festive programming will unfold across the island through early January. - The holiday season will culminate on New Year’s Eve with entertainment, dining and a gala celebration.