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Best of the Maldives: Astronomy Week – Gangehi

Published 27 April 13 6:35 PM | Maldives Complete

Most of the special events in the Maldives take one down into the water (like Six Sense Laamu’s Water Wo/Men event). But equally as sparkling as the turquoise lagoons and shimmering reefs is the firmament of stars above. Usually at least once during...

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Best of Maldives: Sand Castle Event – W Retreat

Published 17 April 13 12:5 PM | Maldives Complete

  Nowhere in the Maldives are the sands shifting so creatively as at W Retreat last week. The W hosted a Sand Sculpture event with artist Peter Redmond… “Sand sculpture is no longer a children’s only activity. As the sun shines over the Indian Ocean...

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Best of the Maldives: Underwater Video – LUX Maldives

Published 26 February 13 11:32 AM | Maldives Complete

        Did you miss out on an Oscar again this year? Want to refine your filming technique with some world class mentoring to improve your chances with the Academy next year? Then, sign up for LUX* Maldives ’ Underwater Festival 15...

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Best of the Maldives: Astronomy Event – Six Senses Laamu

Published 11 October 12 1:19 AM | Maldives Complete

If you want to expand your space science insight beyond the reaches of Earth’s gravity , then Six Senses Laamu is introducing a series of astronomy events hosted by Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society Dr Parag Mahajani. Along with his prize-winning...

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Best of the Maldives: Boduberu Competition – Four Seasons Landaa Giraavaru

Published 9 September 12 2:41 PM | Maldives Complete

    The Olympics are always a chance to get acquainted with less familiar sports. The 2012 Games event that I saw was Synchronised Swimming which is not a programme on my record favourites at home. The Paralympics this week takes this introduction...

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Best of the Maldives: Historical Celebrations - Kurumba

Published 23 March 12 2:14 PM | Maldives Complete

The first resort to get a Snorkel Spotting was Kurumba which is just one of many firsts for this proud pioneer in Maldive resort history. It is the ‘Delaware’ of the Maldives resort union. In a crowd of glitzy up-and-comers in the Maldivian...

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Best of the Maldives: Artist – Reethi Rah

Published 28 February 12 6:49 PM | Maldives Complete

    From make up brushes to paint brushes, the One & Only Reethi Rah hosts its own ‘Artist in Residence’ Christopher Hogan started this month … “Guests can fully unwind by taking part in art therapy with renowned Australian artist Christopher...

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Best of the Maldives: Underwater Holiday Decoration – Anantara Kihavah

Published 25 December 11 1:33 AM | Maldives Complete

  Wee fish you a ‘mer’ eco-ristmas! An inspired underwater creation at Anantara Kihavah this holiday season… “Is it a rock? Is it a tree? Is it an eco-friendly coral Christmas tree under the sea? Anantara Kihavah Villas in the Maldives’ UNESCO Marine...

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Best of the Maldives: Deep Sea Fishing–Bandos

Published 9 November 11 10:55 AM | Maldives Complete

    Lots of resorts offer deep sea fishing as an excursion, but today Bandos has organised the first ever Maldives Catch & Release Game Fishing Tournament at the resort in conjunction with the non-profit association Maldives Game Fishing...

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Best of the Maldives: Water Event – Six Senses Laamu

Published 1 October 11 6:14 AM | Maldives Complete

If there is one thing that defines the Maldives, it is water. The country seems primarily aquatic with dots of land for the convenience of the humans in the area. If anything, the Maldives have to contend with too much water especially in the climate...

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Sex on the Reef

Published 13 June 11 4:52 PM | Maldives Complete

Now that I have your attention! (you know, sometimes titles just write themselves…though ‘Polypamory’ was a really close runner-up). The Maldives is renowned for newly betrothed couples consummating their nuptials with a honeymoon celebration...

Filed under: Sheraton Full Moon, romance, event, ocean, fun, marine biology

Best of the Maldives: World Oceans Day – Kuramathi

Published 8 June 11 6:27 PM | Maldives Complete

  Happy World Oceans Day! The entire country of the Maldives is celebrating this event including several special activities in various resorts . But the resort that has pulled out the stops is Kuramathi . They are featuring a special complementary...

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Best of the Maldives: Reality TV – Handhufushi

Published 4 March 11 8:26 PM | Maldives Complete

  Talk about not wanting to get voted off an island! For the first time ever, the global hit TV show, ‘ Survivor’ , comes to the Maldives . The whole format is based on being stranded on a tropical island Robinson Crusoe style. The fun and games...

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Best of Maldives – Swag: Huvafenfushi

Published 28 February 11 5:46 PM | Maldives Complete

And the Oscar for the ‘ Best Swag Gift ...Ever’ goes to... Huvafenfushi . “ Four-night stay at the Huvafen Fushi luxury resort in the Indian Ocean from Premier Tours, featuring an underwater spa in the Maldives (for those tough weeks when a terrestrial...

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Best of the Maldives: Artist Workshops – Shangri-La Villingili

Published 22 December 10 1:55 PM | Maldives Complete

  The best Christmas presents are the ones you make yourself. And perhaps consummate eye for artistry in the Maldives, Sakis Papadopoulos , has spotted Shangri-La Villingili’s artist programme this month featuring Gregory Burns that will inspire...

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