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InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort announces Atlantis-inspired festive calendar
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has announced its festive programme for the upcoming season, themed around ‘A Celebration for the Oceans’. Drawing inspiration from the Indian Ocean, the programme will transport guests into the mythical...

President congratulates Maldives football team on South Asian Super Cup victory
President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu has congratulated the Maldives national football team for their recent victory in the South Asian Super Cup 2025 in Maldives. In a telephone call to the team’s coach, Mohamed Shiyaz (Mohan), the President praised the...

Sun Group, US Embassy foster aviation–hospitality cooperation
Hanoi (VNA) - Sun Group, in collaboration with the US Embassy in Vietnam, hosted the US – Vietnam Aviation Partnership Roundtable on September 12, bringing together 15 leading American corporations in aviation, technology, and financial services,...

South Asian Super Cup: Maldives win catches President's eye
Maldivian national football team/Photo: President's Office President Dr Mohamed Muizzu congratulated the Maldives national football team participating in the South Asian Super Cup 2025 in Sri Lanka through a telephone call, commending their recent...
I spend more than a month in the Maldives every year — and this is my No. 1 tip for anyone visiting
JOALI Maldives Aerial view of JOALI Maldives.The airport in the Maldives presents a funny contrast. Bleary-eyed arrivals fresh off their third flight grin with anticipation as those on their way out, sporting a tan, look on in envy. Travelers...
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I Spend More Than a Month in the Maldives Every Year—and This Is My No. 1 Travel Tip for Anyone Visiting
The airport in the Maldives presents a funny contrast. Bleary-eyed arrivals fresh off their third flight grin with anticipation as those on their way out, sporting a tan, look on in envy. Travelers already fortunate enough to spend a few days in...

dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives Opens with Energy, Team Spirit, and a Touch of Family
dusitD2 Feydhoo Maldives has officially welcomed its first guests, marking the beginning of a new era of premium all-inclusive lifestyle experiences in the Maldives. Behind this milestone is not just the creation of a stunning resort, but a story...

Move Over Phuket! This Lesser-Known Island Is The “Maldives Of Thailand”
A lot of us celebrated Labor Day this week, but September 1st was also globally recognized as World Beach Day, and there are no stipulations on what colors are acceptable for your swimwear. In honor of what should be a worldwide holiday...

Visit Maldives introduces one-stop Events Calendar
Visit Maldives Corporation (VMC) has announced the launch of The Events Calendar, a central platform designed to showcase all events taking place across the Maldives. The initiative brings together festivals, sporting challenges, entertainment...

Goals and Highlights for Sri Lanka 0-3 Maldives in Friendly Match
Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for watching this friendly match on this September FIFA Date here on VAVEL! Stay tuned for the latest news and upcoming matches in the competition. Good morning, and see you next time! END OF MATCH...

Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives unveils ‘Spooky Tropical Halloween’
ROBINSON NOONU, one of the Maldives’ leading resorts, has introduced a summer programme that combines culinary highlights, family activities, wellness initiatives, and entertainment events. The resort is recognised for creating memorable...

ROBINSON NOONU expands summer offering with wellness, sports, and cultural events
ROBINSON NOONU, one of the Maldives’ leading resorts, has introduced a summer programme that combines culinary highlights, family activities, wellness initiatives, and entertainment events. The resort is recognised for creating memorable...

Maldives to host Palestine U-17 football team
Government of Maldives has decided to permit the young U-17 Palestinian football team to stay in the Maldives for training. The Football Association of Maldives (FAM) President Ahmed Thorig and Sports and Health Minister Abdullah Rafiu met on...

ROBINSON MALDIVES secures Best Adults Only Resort honour at TTM Awards
ROBINSON MALDIVES, located on the island of Funamadua, has been named ‘Best Adults Only Resort 2025’ at the Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) Awards. The recognition reinforces the resort’s standing as a leading destination for travellers seeking...

How to watch Australia v Argentina: Live streams, TV details for today’s Rugby Championship clash
Watch Australia v Argentina live streams, as the southern hemisphere giants meet for the second time in the Rugby Championship 2025 at the Allianz Stadium in Sydney. – Date: Saturday 13 September, 2025 – Kick-off time: 5.00am BST / 12.00am ET /...

Maldives Meets Dongshankou: A Cocktail Journey Across Oceans
From the turquoise shallows of the Indian Ocean to the moody glow of Dongshankou’s cocktail dens, a new collaboration invites Guangzhou’s curious drinkers to explore the Maldives through taste, texture, and design. Hope & Sesame and DSK Cocktail...

Kuramathi Maldives brings the fun with new fortnightly kids programme
Kuramathi Maldives has introduced a new Bageecha Kids Club fortnightly programme, designed for children aged 3 to 12. The two-week programme began on August 25, 2025, and runs daily from 08.30 to 18.30. For families with children under three,...

Prince William makes cameo appearance in comedian’s TV trailer
Prince William is set to “get drunk” with the Canadian actor and comedian Eugene Levy in a travel series this autumn. The Prince of Wales appears to make the suggestion in a trailer for the third series of The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy...

Minister warns Feeali council over inauguration of volleyball court without gov’t approval
Minister of Sports, Fitness and Recreation Abdulla Rafiu has issued a formal warning to the Feeali Island Council in Faafu Atoll for inaugurating a newly developed outdoor volleyball court without prior approval from President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu’s...

MACL, Sports Ministry Sign MoU and Commence Groundbreaking in HDh. Nolhivaram
Maldives Airports Company Limited (MACL) has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Sports, Fitness, and Recreation to develop a multi-sports complex in HDh. Nolhivaram, furthering the government’s commitment to expanding sports infrastructure...