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Apple TV+ Just Got a Price Hike. These Shows, Movies Make it Worth the Extra $3
PC Magazine
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August 23, 2025
Severance brought Apple dozens of Emmy nominations and a very dedicated fan base. In return, we got...price hikes? The company recently upped the cost of its Apple TV+ streaming service from $9.99 per month to $12.99. Is it worth the extra cash?...
iPad kids and brain-rot: A Maldivian crisis
Sun Online International
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The term "iPad kids" has become a familiar, if unsettling, label for a generation tethered to glowing screens from infancy. We've all seen them: the silent child in the restaurant, eating distractedly, staring at a YouTube video; the toddler in...
Review: Le Méridien Maldives offers 'healing' oceanic encounters
Globetrender
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August 22, 2025
The coral might be bleaching but there is still abundant marine life to be discovered along the house reef bordering the Le Méridien Resort and Spa in the Maldives. There's also a flourishing hydroponic kitchen garden. Ben Southan reports Picture...
Nepal Gen Z Protest: Is US-China Rivalry Reigniting Regional Turmoil?
News24
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September 10, 2025
The last three years have seen massive political upheaval in India’s neighbouring countries. After Sri Lanka’s economic devastation, the change of power in Bangladesh, and Imran Khan’s departure from power in Pakistan, Nepal has now joined this...
Heritance Aarah Maldives announces festive season celebrations
Hotelier Maldives
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August 22, 2025
This December, Heritance Aarah, the illustrious premium all-inclusive resort, transforms Maldivian shores into an island playground bursting with festive cheer and mindful wonderment. Set against a breathtaking backdrop of turquoise lagoons and...
Heritance Aarah Ushers in Dazzling Celebrations for the Upcoming Festive Season in the Maldives
Breaking Travel News
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August 22, 2025
This December, Heritance Aarah, the illustrious premium all-inclusive resort, transforms Maldivian shores into an island playground bursting with festive cheer and mindful wonderment. Set against a breathtaking backdrop of turquoise lagoons and...
This ritzy Maldives resort is a masterclass in sleek design
The Times
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It’s no secret that Maldivian hospitality often trumps service in hotels the world over, and with hundreds of islands cradled by clear waters and untouched shores, what’s not to love about this Indian Ocean idyll? But with countless luxury resorts...
Jamie Oliver reveals moment wife Jools 'threatened to leave him' in new interview
Hello!
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September 11, 2025
It has been two years since Jamie Oliver and his wife Jools walked down the aisle for the second time, renewing their vows against the sun-soaked backdrop of the Maldives, but believe it or not, the TV chef revealed that there was one moment in...
Erling Haaland: Where does his five goal performance against Moldova rank in history?
Transfermarkt - UK
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September 9, 2025
Norway win 11-1 ©IMAGO It was an extraordinary evening for Norway and Erling Haaland on Tuesday. Norway managed to beat Moldova 11-1 at the Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo with Haaland scoring five times (11’, 36’, 43’, 52’, and 83’). The other six...
MACL to build sports complex in Rasdhoo this time
Sun Online International
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The Ministry of Sports, Fitness and Recreation has signed an agreement with Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) for the construction of a multi-sports complex in A.A. Rasdhoo. This decision has drawn criticism due to the government's tendency...
Yoga, fitness classes and massages? Today, wellness travel goes much deeper than that.
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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Our wellness vacation at the stunningly beautiful Euphoria Retreat in Greece started weeks before we ever boarded the plane. It began with a patented diagnostic lab kit, containing pricks, tubes, vials, and directions for taking blood, stool,...
Visit Maldives Showcases Sports Tourism with 1st Thoddoo Masters Table Tennis Tournament
Maldives Business Review
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Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has announced its partnership as the Destination Partner of the inaugural Thoddoo Masters Table Tennis Tournament (TMTT), set to take place in AA. Thoddoo from August 19–25, 2025. Organized by the Thoddoo Local...
Visit Maldives Corporation partners 1st Thoddoo Masters Table Tennis Tournament
Hotelier Maldives
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August 21, 2025
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has announced its role as the Destination Partner of the inaugural Thoddoo Masters Table Tennis Tournament (TMTT), scheduled to take place from 19–25 August 2025 in AA. Thoddoo, Maldives. The tournament is...
Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race 2025 corporate team category open for registration
Hotelier Maldives
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August 21, 2025
Dhiraagu recently hosted members from various organisations for a productive session to reflect on how the upcoming Dhiraagu Maldives Road Race (DMRR) 2025 can inspire workplaces to promote fitness and embrace the spirit of running with a purpose....
Ritz-Carlton Maldives to Celebrate National Day with Art Exhibition by Shimha Shakeeb
Maldives Business Review
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The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, will celebrate Maldives National Day with a cultural evening that showcases the nation’s heritage, creativity, and pride, headlined by an exclusive art exhibition from in-house artist Shimha Shakeeb. The...
‘One Piece’ actor becomes ambassador for Maldives
Sun Online International
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British-Spanish actor and screenwriter Taz Skylar, star of Netflix’s record-breaking live-action One Piece series, has signed a global brand ambassador for Indian Ocean travel destination, Maldives. The new appointment, made under Visit Maldives’...
Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives welcomes GCC families with Stay 3, Pay 2 offer
Maldives Insider
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August 21, 2025
Situated in the North Malé Atoll, Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives offers a setting that combines family entertainment, adventure, and relaxation. The resort has been designed to provide memorable experiences for guests of all ages, with activities...
MACL Signs MoU to Establish Fitness and Recreation Centers in 63 Islands
Maldives Business Review
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Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has entered into an agreement with the Ministry of Sports, Fitness, and Recreation to establish fitness and recreation centers in 63 islands across the country, advancing the government’s pledge to enhance...
Tropical Christmas and New Year: Four Seasons Resorts bring holiday magic to Maldives
Hotelier Maldives
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August 20, 2025
Four Seasons Resorts across Asia are ushering in the festive season with an array of experiences that merge cultural traditions, playful entertainment, and meaningful rituals, creating a distinctive holiday calendar that resonates across their...
MACL contracted to develop fitness and recreation centr
Sun Online International
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Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL), on Tuesday, has been contracted to develop fitness and recreation centres across 63 Maldivian islands. The MoU pertaining to the project was signed during a special ceremony held at Meeruma. In this...