News & Travel Updates

Aman, Mandarin Oriental, Bulgari, Rosewood and Capella are all preparing Maldives debuts. Our verified, honest guide to what is confirmed, what has slipped, and what to actually expect.

Marriott's Maldives portfolio swept the Travel + Leisure Luxury Awards Asia Pacific 2026. Our full breakdown of every winning resort, from Best House Reef to Best Resort Spa.

From 1 July 2026, both JOALI Maldives and JOALI BEING run on their own Island Time, one hour ahead of Malé. Here is exactly what changes for guests — and what doesn't.

Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi has one of the standout summer calendars in the country — a padel residency with Marta Ortega, the Qi Xi Festival at Li Long, and the return of Zuma. Our guide to what is on and how to plan around it.

Soneva has distilled three decades of Barefoot Luxury into a sharper new philosophy — Bare Luxury — across Soneva Fushi, Jani and Secret. We break down what actually changes for travellers, and what stays exactly the same.

Dusit Thani Maldives has completed a resort-wide refresh of its villas in the UNESCO-protected Baa Atoll, with brighter, more refined interiors and dining enhancements to follow. Here is what has actually changed — and whether it moves the needle for travellers.