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#PLAYWELL AND REJUVENATE WITH YOUR FAMILY AT THE WESTIN MALDIVES MIRIANDHOO RESORT

Published

2 years ago

30/08/2022

MNN

Westin Hotels & Resorts believes that all guests should leave feeling better than when they arrived — and kids are not an exception to this promise. Their program “Westin Family” promotes well-being, sparks curiosity, and creates fun active moments for families as a whole.

Whether one is looking for a relaxing getaway or a fun-filled family adventure, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort is the ideal setting for a multi-generational escape. Nestled on a beautiful coral island of the BAA Atoll, the first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve site in the Maldives, the five-star wellness resort is designed by award-winning architects PEIA Association from Italy, featuring 70 spacious villas, four restaurants and bars, the Heavenly Spa by Westin, the 24-hour WestinWORKOUT fitness center and the Westin Family. Family friendly offerings at the resort include exploring the underwater world and its rich fauna and flora, to the Westin Kids Club, an interactive environment that offers fun, games, and educational activities focusing on art & culture and marine life for the little ones, giving parents a well-deserved break.

To accommodate family stays, a generously sized two-bedroom villa with pool is the perfect choice with its beachfront location and ocean views. The private deck and plunge pool provides an ideal space for children to enjoy the outdoors whilst parents relax from the comfort of their suite. Covering almost 300 square meters and sleeping up to four, this suite features a king sized and two double Westin Heavenly® Beds plus a signature Heavenly Bath®.

At 500 square meters, the spacious Heavenly Beach Residence with pool is the largest on offer at The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort. Breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Indian Ocean can be appreciated from the private pool and extensive deck, where guests can also follow steps that lead straight into the sparkling lagoon below. The light-filled open-plan living room area is furnished with a kitchenette and an additional powder room for guests visiting the villa. Furthermore, there is also accommodation onsite for the guests’ staff and direct access to the kitchenette.

Inspired by ‘Eat Well’ concept, one of the Westin’s six pillars of well-being, the resort extends inspiring balanced menu, promoting guests to feel better while also indulging in variety of cuisines. The menu is curated with a selection of nutritious dishes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. It also focuses on giving guests the freedom to select any dish they wish to eat and twist it according to their preferences.

Guests can relish a culinary journey through inspiring dining options, including the signature Japanese restaurant The Pearl, contemporary international cuisine at Island Kitchen, and authentic Asian street fusion restaurant, Hawker, one of the most popular in the Maldives. On Tuesdays, the resort offers #EatWell complimentary cooking classes, a perfect family activity.

The resort has also launched a Popsicle Shop with a wide range of homemade popsicles based on seasonal fruits and healthy ingredients. From cola charcoal, pandan coconut to acai raspberry, as well as more traditional flavors such as chocolate, strawberry or orange, with many options of toppings to add and personalize a refreshing treat for children and adults alike.

The Westin Family Kids Club® features fun, games, and educational activities giving parents a well-deserved break. Safe and supervised, the kids club is available for children between 4 and 12 years offering a diverse program of activities aimed to ignite curiosity and encourage excitement. The grouper-fish-inspired design facility includes an indoor and outdoor playground. From the moment they come in through the doors, the young guests will be immersed in creative crafts, engaging resort-wide treasure hunts, active play including nature walk, fussball competitions, and can even hit the courts for a game of tennis. The varied schedule also includes interactive opportunities to introduce the young explorers to Maldivian culture, tradition and cuisine, plus learn about our rich and colorful local

The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resorts presents endless possibilities for a memorable getaway with your loved ones. The special Westin Family Getaway Package includes breakfast buffet for up to 2 adults and up to 2 children, a children’s welcome amenity including a Westin Family Travel Journal designed to engage children from 3-12 years old, complimentary access to Westin Family Kids Club, local activity guide, use of snorkeling equipment and ocean kayaks (up to two hours) and late check-out subject to availability.

Source: Visit Maldives

Travel & Culture

Maldives welcomes over 700,000 tourists

Published

2 days ago

24/04/2024

Ministry of Tourism has revealed more than 700,000 tourists have visited the country so far.

The latest statistics published by the tourism ministry show that a total of 728,950 tourist arrivals visited the Maldives between January 1 and April 21, which is an increase of 13.1% compared to the 644,721 arrivals during the same period last year. The statistics show that a total of 192,385 tourists visited the Maldives in January, 217,392 arrivals in February, 194,227 in March and 124,946 arrivals till April 21.

The latest updated report reveals that Chinese tourists constitute the largest portion of total tourist arrivals so far this year, with 77،709 visitors. Following China, the United Kingdom, and Russia along with Italy and Germany, stand out as the next highest sources of tourists, with 72,635 and 72,336, 66,170 and 57,321 arrivals, respectively. Currently, Maldives receives an average of 6451 tourists every day, which spend an average of 7.9 days in the country.

Aiming to expand the tourism industry, the bed capacity has been increased with a total of 62,232 beds. This includes resorts, guest houses, hotels and safaris as well.

Source(s): PsmNews

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Maldivian’s Male’-Colombo route launches on Thursday

Published

4 days ago

22/04/2024

Maldivian, the flag carrier of the Maldives, is set to launch flights to the Bandaranaike International Airport in the Sri Lankan capital, Colombo, on Thursday.

The starting fare is USD 165, including a baggage allowance of 30 kilos and an attractive meal package.

According to Maldivian, it will operate two weekly flights on the Male’-Colombo route; on Thursdays and Saturdays.

The flight schedule is perfect for weekend getaways, allowing passengers to depart after work on Thursday and return on Saturday, maximizing their time in Sri Lanka without complicated itineraries.

The airline is offering exclusive benefits to customers from the Nawaloka Hospital. This includes:

Medical consultation and medical history evaluation (with a medical doctor)
Body mass index test and vision test
Dental check-ups
Consultation with clinical dietician
15% discount for laboratory tests (OPD basis)
5% discount for x-ray
Special discounted health screening packages

Unlike most budget carriers that focus on keeping fares low, Maldivian Airline goes the extra mile to enhance the travel experience, providing a complimentary meal on board, ensuring that passengers arrive in Colombo feeling satisfied and ready to explore.

The airline also offers an attractive offer of flying with a 30-kg baggage allowance for even the lowest fare of USD 165, eliminating the need to pay extra fees or travel light, ensuring travelers can pack everything they need for their trip within the limit, and avoid surprise baggage charges commonly imposed by budget airlines.

Th airline also offers elderly care and a seamless travel experience with multilingual staff, including Dhivehi and English speakers, ensuring clear communication and assistance for passengers of all levels of experience, making the journey comfortable and stress-free.

According to Maldivian, the new route to Colombo represents an exciting milestone for both Maldivian and the travelers seeking seamless connectivity between the Maldives and Sri Lanka.

The airline said the strategic expansion further solidifies Maldivian’s commitment to connecting the Maldives with key international destinations, enhancing travel options for passengers, and promoting cultural and economic exchanges.

Source(s): sun.mv

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Maldives Showcased at Asia’s Biggest Dive Expo

Published

1 week ago

16/04/2024

Maldives Marketing and Public Cooperation (MMPRC) has promoted Maldives at Asia’s largest dive expo, Adex Ocean Mission 2024.

Notably, Adex Ocean Mission is a global platform where investors, scientists, marine conservationists and as well as underwater photographs can join together. Simultaneously, dive operators along with dive equipment manufacturers took part in the expo. It has been 26 years since the expo first commenced.

Remarkably, MMPRC has actively engaged in promoting Maldives as a leading tourism destination, following exposure globally. The very expo was carried out from April 12 to 14 at Suntec Singapore Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Providing insight on the expo, MMPRC affirmed that persistent efforts have been made to provide updated information regarding the Maldives to those interested in diving related activities. Moreover, initiatives have been taken to create awareness about the Maldives as a central hub prioritising diving and as well as marine conservation.

One of the primary incentives of partaking in such expos is to attract tourists from the South Asian region. While the tourist arrival from the South-East Asian region amounted 58,947, the number of tourists who visited from January and February totals to 7,481.

Additionally, efforts are currently underway to initiate joint marketing campaigns and outdoor promotional campaigns following active engagements with several stakeholders targeted towards tourists arrivals from the South-East Asian market.

Source(s): PsmNews