Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi has unveiled the exclusive Ithaafushi – The Private Island, the largest Maldivian private island spanning 32,000 square-metres in the heart of the Indian Ocean.

The island nation is well known for its unique concept of one-island-one-resort, meaning that one hotel occupies the whole island. These islands are beautifully and naturally distanced from each other, providing the physical distancing one needs during these times.

A prime holiday destination, Maldives is traditionally known for its high-end luxury resorts with impeccable amenities, personalised service and boundless beauty. With more than 1,190 tiny islands scattered across the Indian Ocean, it is a captivating destination offering travellers the holy trinity of the sun, sea and sand.

The Maldives is a picture-perfect archipelago, situated in the middle of the Indian Ocean, and home to tiny coral islands which provide for natural isolation. The island nation is famous for its beauty and is celebrated as one of the most popular travel destinations in the world.

Global leisure wholesaler, Yalago, has enhanced its booking systems and processes, now enabling travel advisors and tour operators to easily book Maldives accommodation and transfers from Malé airport to the resort in one transaction, without leaving the application, contacting other suppliers or starting a separate booking process.

Soneva Fushi’s new Water Retreats will soon be ready to welcome guests, adding yet another facet to the original barefoot luxury resort.

Raffles Maldives Meradhoo has revealed a new six-bedroom retreat will soon debut at the resort, offering the “ultimate hideaway for those who want to relax in unparalleled style”.

Villa inventory at the Fushifaru Maldives will be bolstered when the property reopens in coming weeks. Fourteen brand-new Water Villas, including four Premium Water Villas with a glass pool, enhanced interiors and four-poster beds, lead the luxe additions.

There is no norm in the Maldives. However, arguably the most abnormal is Soneva Jani, which opened October 2016. As the speedboat arrives, I begin to see a string of topsy-turvy Heath Robinson structures, whitened wood two- or three-floor sculptures on poles sticking high up out of the water.

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort on the Gaafu Alifu Atoll has officially opened two new Aqua Villas.

GHM is on track for the opening of its first resort in the Maldives later this year, the 99-villa The Chedi Kudavillingili. Named after the coral island on which it is located, the property will feature 36 overwater villas, 63 island-based villas and a central 150-metre-long pool.

Luxury travel concierge group, Addicted to Maldives, hosted their highly anticipated annual industry event in Sydney on Friday [7 February 2020], in partnership with 16 of the destination’s most high-end properties including headline partner Soneva.