From Thai legends to Maldivian souks: festive escapes with Minor Hotels this holiday season

(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels has unveiled its 2025 festive season programming across distinctive properties in Asia and the Maldives, inviting guests to celebrate the year-end through cultural traditions, wellness journeys, and joyful gatherings. From Anantara Koh Yao Yai’s mythical Himmapan-inspired activities to Anantara Layan Phuket’s wellness reset programmes, each property offers immersive and memorable experiences…. Read the full news article

Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort Introduces Ambaa Adventure: A Floating Dhoni Experience Serving Handcrafted Island Cocktails to Overwater Villas

(IN SHORT) Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort has launched the Ambaa Adventure, a first-of-its-kind service that brings a traditional Maldivian dhoni directly to guests’ overwater pool decks to serve handcrafted cocktails and mocktails. Operating every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, the service is exclusively available to guests staying in the resort’s… Read the full news article

Made in Chelsea Stars Shine at Avani+ Fares Maldives for Series 29 Filming

(IN SHORT) The cast of Made in Chelsea, including stars like Ruby Adler and Sam Prince, ushered in the new year at Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort, filming the first three episodes of series 29 in January. The five-star resort, opened in April 2023, hosted the group in the Baa Atoll, where they enjoyed wellness activities,… Read the full news article

Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort Unveils AI-Generated Christmas Themes, Inviting Guests to Vote for Their Favorite

(IN SHORT) Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort has partnered with artificial intelligence to create innovative Christmas themes for the upcoming festive season, presenting four imaginative options: Tropical Wonderland, Candy Cane Christmas, Frosted Paradise, and Santa’s Surf Shack. The resort will invite its Instagram followers to vote on these themes starting October 15, with the winning theme… Read the full news article