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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

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Maldives sweeps WTAs with four titles in Indian Ocean category

Published

13 hours ago

06/05/2024

Maldives has won four prestigious titles at the World Travel Awards (WTA) – Indian Ocean category, including the award for the region’s leading destination.

The WTA Indian Ocean awards were presented on the sidelines of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) at Dubai World Trade Center on Monday.

The Maldives won:

Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination 2024
Indian Ocean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination 2024
Indian Ocean’s Leading Green Destination 2024
Indian Ocean’s Leading Dive Destination 2024

The award for Indian Ocean’s Leading Destination was accepted by Tourism Minister Ibrahim Faisal, whole the award for Indian Ocean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination was accepted by Ayesha Nurain Janah, Chairperson of Maldives Marketing and PR Corporation (MMPRC).

Meanwhile, the award for Indian Ocean’s Leading Green Destination was accepted by MMPRC’s Managing Director Fathmath Thaufeeq, and the award for Indian Ocean’s Leading Dive Destination was accepted by Mohamed Khaleel, an advisor to the Maldivian president on tourism development.

In a statement announcing the achievement, MMPRC said the significance of the awards highlights the Maldives’ standing as an unparalleled tourist destination, showcases the country’s commitment to delivering unforgettable experiences to visitors from around the world, and reinforces the continued efforts of MMPRC in promoting and developing the nation’s tourism sector.

Maldives has dominated the WTA Indian Ocean awards since the category was introduced in 2003, winning the Leading Destination title 17 times, the Leading Honeymoon Destination title six times, and the Leading Dive Destination title nine times.

But this marks the first year the Maldives has been recognized as a Green Destination, highlighting the country’s commitment to sustainable tourism.

“Winning these awards will indeed enhance the image of the destination as a high-profile luxury destination among visitors. These awards indicate visitors’ love and confidence towards the Maldives, a huge step towards World’s Leading Destination!” reads the MMPRC’s statement.

Established in 1993, the WTA are widely regarded as one of the most respected and popular awards in the world of travel and tourism. Symbolizing the most outstanding endorsement in tourism, and the travel industry, the awards aim to recognize and reward achievements in all aspects of travel and tourism on a global scale.

Maldives was crowned the World’s Leading Destination for the fourth year running at the 2023 World Travel Awards.

The Indian Ocean destination recorded 1.8 million arrivals last year, and is eying a record 2 million visitors this year.

Source(s): sun.mv

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MMPRC promotes Maldives at KITF

Published

1 week ago

26/04/2024

Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) has begun promoting the Maldives in the Kazakistan International Travel Fair (KITF). A total of 17 companies within the Maldivian tourism industry have participated in the fair along with MMPRC.

KITF is a significant, well-renowned fair hosted in Central Asia since 2001. The fair serves as a crucial platform to expand tourism industries across the world, enhancing more opportunities within the field. This year, the fair is scheduled to be held from April 24 to 26.

MMPRC revealed that the expo intends to establish and bolster ties with Kazakistan and agents in the central region of Asia, while displaying various merchandise from representing the Maldives in a global manner. It further affirmed that maximum efforts will be exerted to provide tourists with the latest information and to showcase the destinations and previous experiences, aiming to attract more tourist arrivals. Additionally, it stated that opportunities are available to establish collaborative partnership ties.

The stand of the Maldives placed in the KITF represents the true sunny side of life. Emphasising the significance of the Commonwealth of Independent States, the MMPRC assured that it is actively involved in promoting and advertising the Maldives to the CIS region through various activities and events. It further stated the significance of using social media as a tool to advertise the Maldives and attract more viewers.

Source(s): PsmNews

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Maldives welcomes over 700,000 tourists

Published

2 weeks 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