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Maldives nears 1.5 Million tourist arrivals, poised for record-breaking year
Maldives Voice
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The Maldives has welcomed 1,496,563 tourists so far this year, edging close to the 1.5 million mark and placing the country firmly on track to achieve its target of 2.3 million arrivals by year’s end, according to the Ministry of Tourism and...
County Durham couple stuck in Maldives hospital after man suffers two heart attacks in 24 hours
Chronicle Live
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September 5, 2025
A couple's dream holiday to the Maldives has quickly turned into a nightmare as they prepare to spend another night in hospital miles away from their resort. Paul George and Lisa Slatter, from Tow Law, have been living in the same clothes since...
Police: Missing Kendhoo man traveled to an island
Sun Online International
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Maldives Police Service states Shahumulla Sajidh, 33, Manzil, B. Kendhoo, who was reported missing on Thursday night, has contacted the authority and updated them on his whereabouts. The Police made a public announcement seeking to locate...
Rise Of The Slow Traveller: For Some, The Rarest Commodity On Any Journey Is Time
MENAFN
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September 5, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) There's a certain kind of traveller who doesn't run for planes, who never sets an alarm to“catch the sunrise”, and who can spend an entire afternoon with a cool beverage watching the light shift across a single hillside. In...
Kuramathi Maldives brings the fun with new fortnightly kids programme
TTG Asia
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September 5, 2025
Kuramathi Maldives has introduced a new Bageecha Kids Club fortnightly programme, designed for children aged 3 to 12. The two-week programme began on August 25, 2025, and runs daily from 08.30 to 18.30. For families with children under three,...
Officials in luxury travel hotspot spark backlash with controversial law change: 'Deeply troubling'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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September 5, 2025
"It risks the long-term health of the nation's tourism-dependent economy." by Matthew SwigonskiSeptember 5, 2025 A popular tourist destination has turned heads with the controversial decision to reverse a sweeping ban on shark fishing. What's...
Three arrested after ‘landing fee’ brawl on Semporna island sparks tourism concern
Malay Mail
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September 5, 2025
KOTA KINABALU, Sept 5 — A dispute over alleged landing fees for tourists at one of Semporna’s famed white sand islands caused a violent brawl earlier this week, landing three local men under arrest and raising another red flag for the region’s...
World Cleanup Day returns: Maldives prepares for action on 20 September
Hotelier Maldives
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September 4, 2025
The Maldives is set to join millions worldwide in marking World Cleanup Day 2025 on 20 September, an event that has grown into the largest civic action movement against waste in human history. World Cleanup Day was recognised in 2024 as an...
Thomas Cook India & SOTC Travel introduce special festival tours during Durga Puja, Dussehra and Diwali season
Equity Bulls
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Traditionally, Indian festivals have been celebrated at home or in ancestral houses, with families gathering under one roof. However, a strong trend being witnessed is that Indian consumers are increasingly choosing to travel and celebrate...
I asked 10 travel experts for Europe's best beach — the one named twice was not in Spain or Greece
Daily Star
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September 4, 2025
Steffan Rhys Deputy Content Hub Director 18:32, 04 Sep 2025Updated 18:33, 04 Sep 2025 Europe is brimming with stunning beaches, with people discovering the incredible beaches available beyond the traditional holiday favourites of Spain and Greece...
Magsaysay awardee from Maldives: We need to do things for the environment
Inquirer
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September 5, 2025
Ocean conservationist Shaahina Ali is the first-ever Maldivian Ramon Magsaysay awardee. (Photo from Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation) MANILA, Philippines — “We need to do things that are for the environment… When no one else is doing it, we have...
NH Collection Maldives Havodda named Best Dive Resort at TTM Awards 2025
Maldives Insider
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September 4, 2025
NH Collection Maldives Havodda Resort has been named Best Dive Resort in the Maldives at the Travel Trade Maldives (TTM) Awards 2025. The annual program recognizes excellence across 26 categories, with leading properties from across the country...
Stressed over trip planning as a couple? Top 5 tips for a perfect vacation: Budgeting to dividing responsibilities
Hindustan Times
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September 4, 2025
Trip planning should not ideally follow a one-size-fits-all approach, with generic itineraries and copy-paste schedules, sightseeing spots. The plan depends on the family size: be it a multigenerational family with kids and grandparents, a solo...
Kajal Aggarwal Flaunts Her Mommy Glow in the Maldives
India Herald
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Kajal Aggarwal has always been a style icon, but motherhood has added a whole new charm to her aura. Vacationing in the maldives, the actress turned the pristine beaches into her personal runway, showcasing her mommy body with absolute confidence....
Revealed: The ultimate two-island Maldives escape that keeps kids entertained while you relax
Daily Mail
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September 4, 2025
When mentioning the Maldives as a holiday destination, there seem to be two schools of thought. The ‘yes, don’t be absurd, of course I’d love to spend endless days in paradise’ and the ‘what would I - and the kids - do all day?’ Let’s face it, for...
Inside the hidden 'Maldives of Poland' - with crystal-clear waters and £2 beers
Daily Mail
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September 4, 2025
By ALESIA FIDDLER, TRAINEE REPORTER Published: 04:57 EDT, 4 September 2025 | Updated: 05:07 EDT, 4 September 2025 The Maldives promises beautiful views, turquoise water and a tropical feel, but there is somewhere a lot closer where Brits can find...
Maldivian to Launch Seaplane Flights to Kamadhoo with Special Introductory Fare
Maldives Business Review
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National carrier Maldivian is set to begin dazzling new seaplane flights to Baa atoll Kamadhoo from Thursday next week, bringing the vibrant island closer to travelers with a fresh, affordable option. The airline announced that the flights will...
Maldives’ State Expenditure Falls 15.6% Compared to Last Year
Maldives Business Review
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Government expenditure from the state budget has dropped by 15.6 percent compared to the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Finance’s latest Weekly Fiscal Development Report. By August 28, 2025, total state spending stood at MVR...
Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives Wows Families With Underwater World-Themed Paradise
Travel Daily Media
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September 4, 2025
Centara Hotels & Resorts’ first Mirage property in the Maldives, Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives is an enchanting underwater world-themed holiday oasis where families can enjoy boundless family fun and adventure in paradise. Located in the heart of...
Adaaran Select Meedhupparu, Maldives & Their Incredible 30 Night Stay Offer
Breaking Travel News
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September 4, 2025
Adaaran Select Meedhupparu, one of Aitken Spence Hotels’ best-selling properties in the Maldives, announces its incredible 30 Night Stay Offer. From just £4,779 per person, guests can stay in a Beach Villa on a Premium All-Inclusive basis for 30...