This holiday season, Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort, and Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa are pulling out all the stops for travellers to celebrate the yearend with Festive Splendor. Whether travelling with family, friends, or loved ones, guests can revel in an enchanting festive atmosphere against a backdrop of white-sand beaches and shimmering lagoons.
From December 20, 2024, to January 10, 2025, each resort offers its distinctive festive celebration. Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa beckons guests to embrace the holiday season with its Retro 70s-themed ‘La Fête,’ featuring a vibrant array of activities and a sparkling New Year’s Eve Beach Party. The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort presents ‘Rhythms by the Sea,’ a colourful Brazilian carnival celebration and a spectacular Gala Dinner. Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa features heartwarming festivities that highlight cherished family traditions and offer delectable dining experiences.
Guests who book by September 30, 2024, can take advantage of Festive Early Bird offers, including special savings and bonus points for Marriott Bonvoy members.
Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa: Festive Escape Retro 70s
Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa invites guests to celebrate the holiday season with a groovy twist, showcasing its signature ‘La Fête’ celebration with a Retro 70s theme. From December 21, 2024, to January 7, 2025, this eco-conscious five-star resort, known for embodying the European spirit of savouring the good life, transforms into a lively homage to the disco era. Guests can don their most colourful attire and enjoy daily festivities, including wellness and recreational activities designed to uplift and entertain all ages.
The season kicks off with a dazzling Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 21, where guests gather to enjoy festive cocktails, live entertainment, and a Christmas Choir that sets the tone for a magical season. Guests can indulge in a variety of masterclasses such as Barista, Chocolate, Sommelier, and Gin Experience classes, offering unique ways to enhance their skills and enjoyment. The Retro 70s New Year’s Eve Beach Party stands out with its beachside celebration, including gourmet food, free-flowing beverages, live entertainment, and a spectacular fireworks display.
Set on the picturesque Thilamaafushi Island in the Lhaviyani Atoll, Le Méridien Maldives Resort & Spa blends mid-century European elegance with the natural beauty of the Maldives. This chic resort boasts 141 stylish villas, a marine conservation hub, a colourful house reef, and the private island of Bodu Finolhu, ideal for guests seeking a secluded escape for private picnics, barbecues, or special celebrations. The ‘Festive in Paradise package includes daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner at various dining venues, all-inclusive beverages, and complimentary activities like kayaking and snorkelling. Guests booking by September 30 will receive a 10% savings on the New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner, with stays valid from December 23, 2024, to January 10, 2025. The resort is accessible via a 35-minute scenic seaplane flight from Malé.
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The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort: Rhythms by the Sea, A Carnival of Festivities
This festive season, The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort promises a vibrant celebration with its theme, Rhythms by the Sea: A Carnival of Festivities. From December 20, 2024, the resort will come alive with dazzling Brazilian carnival festivities, featuring lively parades and a grand New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner. With guest DJ Luca Schreiner setting the mood and a spectacular fireworks display to usher in the New Year, the resort offers a colourful celebration that caters to both couples and families. Festivities continue daily through January 6, 2025, ensuring a joyful season for all.
Nestled in Baa Atoll, the first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Maldives, the wellness resort is framed by a breathtaking backdrop of marine splendour. This pristine location is celebrated for its rare pink hydrozoan corals and the seasonal gatherings of majestic manta rays and whale sharks in Hanifaru Bay. With 69 overwater and beach villas, the resort embraces The Westin’s five pillars of well-being, featuring The Westin Heavenly® Bed for a restorative #SLEEPWELL experience. Families will benefit from the Kids Sleep Manual, which provides valuable tips for ensuring restful nights for children.
Guests can enhance their holiday experience with the ‘Festive Bliss’ package, which includes daily breakfast for two at the Island Kitchen Restaurant, USD 100 in food and beverage credits, and 20% savings on luxurious spa treatments. For a truly enchanting holiday season, guests can book this package with a minimum four-night stay and receive an additional 20,000 bonus points per stay from December 1, 2024, to January 31, 2025. Those who book by September 30 can also enjoy a 10% savings on room rates. The resort is accessible via a scenic 25-minute seaplane flight, or a 20-minute domestic flight followed by a short speedboat ride from Velana International Airport.
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Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa: Festive Early Bird Offer
Nestled on a natural island in the North Malé Atoll, Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa welcomes families, couples, and friends to experience a joyous holiday season with its ‘Festive Early Bird’ package. This five-star haven features 176 elegantly appointed guest rooms with traditional thatched architecture, surrounded by powdery white-sand beaches and a glistening lagoon. Set within one of PADI’s premier scuba diving destinations, underwater enthusiasts can explore rich marine life including eagle rays, whale sharks, and hawksbill turtles.
The resort’s festive calendar, starting December 7, 2024, is packed with joyful activities for all ages. Guests can revel in heartwarming holiday traditions such as the Tree Lighting Ceremony and Christmas Carols. Festivities continue from December 20, 2024, to January 7, 2025, with highlights including Gingerbread House Decorating, a Recycled Christmas Tree Challenge, Santa Water Aerobics with DJ, and a Family Snowman Christmas Party, ensuring endless fun for everyone.
The ‘Festive Early Bird’ package includes a minimum four-night stay with daily buffet breakfasts at Feast, three-course à la carte lunches, and buffet or à la carte dinners at select venues. Guests will receive a USD 60 dining credit for Baan Thai and Sea Salt, complimentary use of snorkelling gear, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, and tennis equipment. Additionally, the package offers 15% savings on select spa treatments and 20% savings on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve dinners. Guests can book by September 30 to enjoy these benefits, with kids under 12 staying and dining free. A complimentary shared speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport, just 15 minutes from Malé, makes Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa the ideal choice for those who prefer brief travel and the affordable luxury of Maldivian escape. The package is valid for stays from December 20, 2024, to January 10, 2025.
