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                                <updated>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:53:29 +0500</updated>
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            <title><![CDATA[Six Senses Laamu unveils new overwater villas, marking the first chapter of a thoughtful resort transformation]]></title>
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Six Senses Laamu has unveiled 17 overwater villas across four newly introduced categories, marking the beginning of a thoughtful, multi-year transformation of the beloved Maldivian resort. Inspired...]]>
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                        <updated>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:53:29 +0500</updated>
            <published>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:53:29 +0500</published>
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            <title><![CDATA[.Here Baa Atoll Celebrates Triple Win  at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2026]]></title>
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 .Here Baa Atoll has been recognised with three prestigious accolades at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2026, including being named the World's Best Luxury New Resort. The ultra-luxury private...]]>
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                        <updated>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:38:09 +0500</updated>
            <published>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:37:00 +0500</published>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sirru Fen Fushi named finalist in two categories at the 2026 Luxury Lifestyle Magazine Readers’ Travel Awards]]></title>
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Sirru Fen Fushi – Private Lagoon Resort has been named a finalist in two categories at the 2026 Luxury Lifestyle Magazine Readers’ Travel Awards: Best Hotel for Families and Best Hotel for Sustaina...]]>
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                        <updated>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:27:31 +0500</updated>
            <published>Thu, 05 Nov 2026 11:27:31 +0500</published>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wellness by Mandara at Barceló Nasandhura Malé honoured among Luxury Lifestyle Awards’ Top 100 Spas of the World 2026]]></title>
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Barceló Nasandhura, in partnership with Mandara Spa, has announced that Wellness by Mandara has been officially named among the Top 100 Spas of the World 2026 by Luxury Lifestyle Awards.]]>
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                        <updated>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:28:19 +0500</updated>
            <published>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:27:00 +0500</published>
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            <title><![CDATA[The global pickleball craze arrives in  Kandooma Maldives, bringing a new sporting experience to island holidays]]></title>
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One of the world’s fastest-growing sports has arrived at Kandooma Maldives, with the resort unveiling a new pickleball court and inviting holidaymakers to get in on the action. The latest addition...]]>
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                        <updated>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:19:10 +0500</updated>
            <published>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:19:10 +0500</published>
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            <title><![CDATA[Milaidhoo Maldives wins 2027 Condé Nast Johansens Award for Excellence for best hotel spa]]></title>
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Milaidhoo Maldives is delighted to announce that its overwater Serenity Spa has been awarded the 2027 Condé Nast Johansens Award for Excellence for Best Hotel Spa, recognising its commitment to per...]]>
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                        <updated>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:48:26 +0500</updated>
            <published>Wed, 04 Nov 2026 12:48:26 +0500</published>
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            <title><![CDATA[Maldives unveils Visit Maldives Year 2027 at WTM London]]></title>
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The Maldives has officially unveiled Visit Maldives Year 2027 – Celebrate the Sunny Side to international media and travel trade partners at World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026, marking the begin...]]>
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                        <updated>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:54:16 +0500</updated>
            <published>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 21:54:16 +0500</published>
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            <title><![CDATA[Gentlemen &amp; cocktails: Raising a glass to International Men’s Day at Milaidhoo Maldives]]></title>
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This International Men’s Day, Milaidhoo Maldives is celebrating the men who have helped shape its story, from the visionaries behind its creation to the gentlemen who continue to make the island wh...]]>
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                        <updated>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:55:16 +0500</updated>
            <published>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 14:55:16 +0500</published>
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            <title><![CDATA[ELE|NA celebrates 11 years of wellness as its journey expands across South Asia]]></title>
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ELE|NA, the spa and wellness brand by Atmosphere Wellness, celebrates its 11th anniversary this November under the theme 11 Years. One Essence. Born in the Maldives, the brand has grown through a p...]]>
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                        <updated>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:32:16 +0500</updated>
            <published>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:32:16 +0500</published>
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            <title><![CDATA[Angsana Velavaru celebrates 20 years of island hospitality and honours 48 associates at annual long service awards]]></title>
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Angsana Velavaru marked a significant milestone in its journey of hospitality with a celebration honouring its&nbsp; 20th anniversary alongside the annual Long Service Awards, recognising the dedic...]]>
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                        <updated>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 10:25:46 +0500</updated>
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