The year 2022 marks the 50th Golden Jubilee of the Maldives tourism industry. In celebration of this exciting milestone, The Ministry of Tourism held an Appreciation Award Ceremony at Crossroads Maldives and a Gala evening in the Capital Male’ City to announce the winners. The events were attended by The President of the Maldives, His Excellency Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, The Vice President, His Excellency Faisal Naseem, Chief Justice of Maldives, Cabinet Ministers, members of parliament, foreign dignitaries, and tourism industry stakeholders. Photo: Speaker of Parliament His Excellency Mohamed N ..read more

Villa Resorts is pleased to announce that Paradise Island Resort & Spa has been awarded the International Environmental Green Key award. A leading standard of excellence in the field of environmental responsibility and sustainable operation within the tourism industry, this prestigious eco-label award represents Villa Resorts commitment to a sustainable way of life and preserving the Maldives fragile environment. Paradise Island Resort, located in North Male’ Atoll have implemented a sustainability policy and concrete plan with objectives and annual actions formulated for continuous improv ..read more

Against the mesmerizing backdrop of the Indian Ocean, Villa Resorts collection of Maldives properties have unveiled a myriad of captivating celebrations leading up to an extravagant New Year’s eve night. Usher in the New Year 2023 with glitz and glamour as the collection of resorts prepares for a mesmerizing night to remember with a Gala feast of seasonal favorites, epicurean delights and flowing champagne, a countdown, an inspiring show of fireworks and a night of live music by several world-renowned DJs. Paradise Island Resort & Spa and Sun Island Resort & Spa beach resorts are set t ..read more

The adventurous collection of Maldives resorts has unveiled a host of spectacular festive and new year’s brochures for the joyous season. Against the mesmerizing backdrop of the Indian Ocean, Villa Hotels & Resorts properties will immerse guests in a myriad of magical experiences and unrivalled celebrations in spectacular settings as the beach resorts transform into glittering festive playgrounds. View Festive Brochures here. A bespoke collection of magical experiences awaits the wanderlust traveler; gastronomical feasts from around the globe, cultural Maldivian experiences, creative wor ..read more

World-class Volleyball players from around the world travelled to Sun Island Resort & Spa in South Ari Atoll for the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Maldives Challenge which took place from 13th – 16th October. The event was jointly organised by the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB), Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, and the Volleyball Association of Maldives. Sun Island is proud to have been the official Maldives host for the premier sport event which was held across four volley courts on the islands extensive stretch of beach. Following several action-pac ..read more

Villa Hotels & Resorts eco-luxury resort, Sun Island Resort & Spa has been awarded the Maldives Leading Green Resort in the Indian Ocean category at the 29th annual World Travel Awards gala ceremony held in Nairobi, Kenya. Recognized globally as the ultimate hallmark of excellence in the tourism industry, the prestigious environmental award is a testament to Sun Island’s sustainable way of life and forward-thinking environmental and ocean conservation initiatives. Eco barefoot living and a care for the natural environment is woven throughout Sun Island, one of the largest Maldives res ..read more

Sun Island Resort & Spa is set to host the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour from 13-16 October. Top Volleyball players from around the world will travel to Sun Island, set in South Ari Atoll in the Maldives archipelago, to compete in one of the world’s largest Volleyball Tournaments. Photo credit: Volleyball World The Beach Pro Tour is the worldwide professional beach volleyball tour for both men and women organized by the Fédération Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB). The World Tour was inaugurated for men in 1989 while the women first competed in 1992; the men’s and women’s final tourn ..read more

The Maldives archipelago is overflowing with cultural traditions, culinary secrets, and an unparalleled underwater kingdom. With more than half of the Maldives’ surface covered by water, it is no wonder that the ocean nation harbours some of the world’s richest marine biodiversity. The Maldives warm waters teaming with tropical marine life and deep-sea exploration provide the pinnacle in diving adventures. Perhaps the purest ocean odyssey lies in the islands tradition of exploring the Indian Ocean’s hidden depths naturally through the art of freediving. Photo by Jonny Belvedere Freediving, a ..read more