Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives is pleased to  announce the return of Active Escapes retreats in 2025. The week-long Active Escapes  Maldives Festival will be held 27 April - 4 May 2025 at the private island resort. Billed as  the biggest Active Escapes event of the year, those who like to combine energetic recreation  with holiday zen look no further than Kandooma next year. Prices start from US$2,600++  per person, twin share.  

“We are thrilled to be working with Active Escapes again in 2025. The week-long retreat styled festival offers a unique blend of adventure and relaxation. It’s perfect for people who  like to prioritise health and fitness while on holiday, or perhaps turnover a new leaf,” said  Sharon Garrett, Director of Marketing, Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives.  

“I think it’s a dream come true for those who value staying in shape. With that said, it is not  to be mistaken as a hell boot camp where you feel deprived of all the good stuff. On an  Active Escapes retreat, you enjoy delicious cuisine prepared by the resort’s talented chefs  and an impressive drinks list. The ethos is to work-out hard by day, and reward yourself at  night.” she said.  

Active Escapes curates experiences that cater to diverse preferences, from water-based  activities like snorkelling and kayaking, to scuba diving and more. Beyond the aqua-centric  pursuits, there is time for holistic well-being too. Think yoga sessions against the backdrop  of a breathtaking sunrise or sunset; visit the Kandooma Spa by COMO Shambhala in the  resort gardens or just taking a moment to breathe and reflect by the beach with the sounds  of the waves enveloping you. Active Escapes emphasizes the thrill of leisure pursuits and  group fitness activities and the tranquillity and balance that can be attained by embracing  nature’s beauty and being in the present at this island paradise.  

The Active Escapes Maldives Festival 2025 is all about having fun and attracting people  from all around the world. It’s not just for fitness junkies, on the contrary, it’s a welcoming  environment where the hope is you will leave a bit fitter than when you arrived in the  Maldives, but the ultimate decision is yours. You can participate in everything and go  hardcore, or pick and choose. The team ensure there are varying degrees of difficulty in the  programme to ensure those seeking to work out super hard feel challenged and those who  need to be a little less intense in their workouts feel well catered for.  

Active Escapes are particularly popular with solo travellers, who make up half of their  bookings globally. The main age group is 20-40 years, however, on occasion, there have  been guests in their late 50s.  

The seven-night Active Escapes Maldives Festival 2025 hosts have been confirmed as the  incredibly popular Peter Day and Nathan Ryles. ‘Second Release’ Packages start from  US$2,600 per person twin share (excluding flights) and US$3,500 for a single room and  include:  

* Shared speedboat transfer airport-island-airport (Day 1 and Final Day)  * 7 nights accommodation at Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives  * Daily Brunch at Kandooma Cafe (except on arrival day)  

* Nightly Dinner at Kandooma Cafe (except on departure day)  

* Fitness, yoga and other activities daily (Start on Day 2)  

* Choose your activity (Surfing, SUP, Shark Snorkelling)  

* Snorkel Maldives Reef boat trip  

* Free Scuba Dive (Certified divers only T&Cs apply)  

* Breath work and ice baths  

* Live Music and DJs  

* Open Mic Night  

* Themed Party Day  

* Reverse Raffle - Lots of prizes to be won!  

* Photo Package  

* Active Escapes Welcome Pack  

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives has a variety of different villa styles. Ask about  upgrading to a Beach House or Overwater Villa - upgrade charges apply. Payment plans  are also available taking the US$400 deposit now and the remaining amount split into  regular payments up until the retreat. Note ‘Second Release’ package prices quoted are  likely to increase as the event draws closer. Flights are not included.

For more information or bookings contact Active Escapes direct at [email protected] or visit https://activeescapes.com/aefestivalBooking/