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Ruwan Nalindra has been appointed as Executive Chef at Vakkaru Maldives

Vakkaru Maldives has announced the appointment of Ruwan Nalindra as the resort’s new Executive Chef. With more than 25 years of global culinary experience across luxury hotels, private islands, and fine dining destinations, Chef Ruwan brings a distinctive blend of creativity, craftsmanship, and leadership to Vakkaru’s culinary vision. He oversees all culinary operations across the resort’s portfolio of restaurants and bars, including Amaany, Isoletta, Onu, Cabana, Lagoon Bar, and Anguru Teppanyaki, with an approach centred on precision, authenticity, and a deep respect for ingredients, shaping dining experiences that feel considered, unique and expressive. Under his direction, Vakkaru Maldives continues to refine its philosophy of understated luxury, wellness, and sustainability, ensuring every culinary moment is both distinctive and memorable.

Vakkaru Maldives
Baa Atoll, Maldives
Appointment

Georgios Vasilopoulos has been appointed as Executive Chef at .Here Maldives

.Here Maldives, one of the newest ultra-luxury and most intimate private island resorts in the Maldives, is delighted to announce the appointment of Executive Chef Georgios Vasilopoulos. Chef Georgios will oversee the culinary vision across the resort's two islands, Somewhere and Nowhere, shaping a distinct gastronomic identity ahead of the property's highly anticipated opening in December 2025. 

Seaside Collection
Baa Atoll, Maldives
Development Pipeline

A New Ultra Luxury Private Island In The Maldives Is Revealed

Designed to reimagine luxury travel within the Maldives, the new, ultra-bespoke private islands of .Here will begin to welcome guests in December 2025. The luxurious private island retreat will set new, unmatched standards in the world of travel and redefine hospitality for the contemporary luxury traveler with intuitive service, transformative experiences, and total seclusion. Set across two natural islands, Somewhere and Nowhere, .Here will attract the world's most incisive travelers, offering understated luxury, with a touch of fun - where each guest is at the very heart of everything.

.Here Maldives
Baa Atoll, Maldives
Development Pipeline

Vakkaru Maldives expands its offering of luxury accommodation with the launch of New Three and Four Bedroom Beach Pool Residence

Vakkaru Maldives continues to enhance its offerings by adding a new flexible-type Beach Pool Residence to the resort's collection of luxury accommodations, making it more sought after than ever by luxury travellers seeking an elevated beach getaway. Now available to book for stays from 1 December 2023 onwards, the adjoining Three and Four Bedroom Beach Pool Residence can be adapted to guests' preferences, and offers flexibility for parties that require privacy whilst having a communal gathering space, making it perfect for families, several couples or groups of friends travelling together.

Vakkaru Maldives
Baa Atoll, Maldives
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Book A Hot Date With A Manta Ray And Make Memories At Four Seasons Resort Maldives At Landaa Giraavaru

Heed the call of the wild this manta season (from now until November 2020) and head to one of the most renowned manta hotspots in the world. With the Maldives reopening its international borders on July 15, 2020 and last year's Baa Atoll high number of sightings, there's never been a better time to join resident Manta Trust experts at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru to swim with these incredible gentle giants.

Four Seasons
Baa Atoll, Maldives
Development Renovation

Vakkaru Maldives Unveils Enhanced Villas to Welcome the New Decade

The multi-award winning Vakkaru Maldives has unveiled its newly refurbished villas setting a heightened standard and elevated experience for luxury tropical island. The product enhancement included facility upgrades to the existing Beach Bungalows, Two Bedroom Beach Villas and Over Water Family Villas by adding outdoor whirlpools and private swimming pools.

Vakkaru Maldives
Baa Atoll, Maldives
Development Renovation

Introducing New All-pool Loft-style Water Villas At Four Seasons Resort Maldives At Landaa Giraavaru

Launching on November 1, 2019, reimagined all-pool water villas at Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru will feature twice as much living space outside than in to create vastly extended indoor-outdoor hideaways that bring the ocean closer at all times. A spectacular extension brings the total outdoor area to 182 square metres (1,960 square feet), split into multiple, dedicated zones: sun-drenched decks, shaded social spots and dining areas, over-water hammocks, day bed and an al fresco shower.

Four Seasons
Baa Atoll, Maldives
Appointment

Elza Artiaga has been appointed as General Manager at Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu

With strong Brazilian roots, Elza Artiaga (right) has over 16 years of experience in the 5-star hotel industry as she joins Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu as its first female General Manager. Having successfully inhabited Senior Management roles within the Ritz-Carlton brand in city hotels and resorts in the USA and the Caribbean, Elza has a proven track record in developing her teams. Most recently, she was the Hotel Manager of the multi-award winning Carlisle Bay Resort in Antigua, a 5-star resort within the Campbellgrey Hotels. With excellent leadership skills, Elza will ensure to surpass the strategic goals of Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu.

Sunland Hotels Pvt Ltd
Baa Atoll, Maldives