Milaidhoo Maldives is the picture-perfect small island to escape to this festive season, a boutique resort centred on the notion of laid-back luxury and barefoot informality. From 22 December through to the New Year, the resort has put together a festive programme sure to delight, inspired by the rituals, traditions and feasts of Christmas and New Year.
Christmas and New Year Celebrations
The Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on 22 December marks the start of celebrations. Guests are invited to join in this memorable occasion filled with twinkling lights, festive cheer and Christmas Carols.
On 24 December, Christmas Eve festivities begin with a celebratory cocktail reception at Compass Beach, followed by an elegant dinner with all the trimmings at Ocean Restaurant, complete with live music. On Christmas Day, an indulgent champagne breakfast awaits at Ocean Restaurant, while Santa’s arrival heralds the magic of the festive season.
Guests will experience the magic of New Year’s Eve under the stars with a beachside cocktail reception and lavish gala dinner featuring a live band and midnight fireworks. On New Year’s Day, a late brunch loaded with exquisite dishes will be served, calling in a new beginning.
Culinary Celebrations
All the festive season feasts, created by the resort’s talented team of chefs led by Executive Chef Ken Gundu, are a regale of family, community, connection, a contemporary interpretation of traditional fare. The culinary team has planned daily celebratory meals including grape pairing dinners, beach and sandbank barbeques, themed fiestas, and seafood and bubbly dinners.
Couples and families can join the MasterChef Challenge, enjoy wines from the old and new worlds, join cocktail making classes and explore the unique flavours of Maldivian cuisine with a hands-on traditional cooking class, inspired by the spice route. Guests can also catch fish the traditional Maldivian way, and enjoy their fresh catch at dinnertime care of their own chef.
Cultural experiences
Milaidhoo is deeply rooted in its rich heritage, and the festive season is opportune to immerse our guests in a variety of activities that highlight Maldivian culture. From indulging in traditional afternoon tea to learning the rhythms of local music and listening to enchanting myths and legends, each experience is designed to connect guests with the soul of the Maldives. The island curates meaningful, culturally rich experiences, ensuring that guests leave not only rejuvenated but enriched by authentic connections to local traditions.
Mindful Experiences
Free from the hustle and bustle of their lives, guests are encouraged to spend time with loved ones over the holiday season. Milaidhoo’s Festive Programme embraces slow living which translates into a serene getaway, where time appears to stand still, allowing guests to truly savour the tranquility of the present moment.
Mindful experiences include Detox Yoga, which purifies the mind and body through mindful movements, breathwork, and relaxation techniques, Walking Meditation, a mindful practice that blends movement and awareness to cultivate inner peace, Candle Mediation, a trataka practice which boosts concentration and memory, Chakra Awakening, a focused Root Chakra session to enhance mental clarity, and Pranayama Session, a guided breathwork to enhance vitality and well-being.
Salute the Sun
The rising sun symbolises new beginnings and, in this spirit of renewal, the resort has planned several experiences that begin at dawn. Guests can join the Milaidhoo Family for an invigorating sunrise jog, enjoy the tranquil waters with a guided kayak tour or set sail on a sunrise champagne cruise. Experienced yogis and beginners alike can enjoy Hatha yoga sessions combined with meditation which take place at first light to awaken energy and promote mental clarity. Early morning snorkelling excursions reveal the magical house reef, and for a special treat, guests can indulge in a sunrise breakfast on their own private sandbank.
Ocean Stories
Guests are encouraged to write their own stories forged through moments of discovery. There are numerous opportunities this festive season for guests to create personal memories that connect deeply with the marine environment. Ranging from first-time scuba dives, deep sea fishing adventures, bioluminescence night snorkelling excursions and swimming with turtles. Families can also plant a Christmas tree in the underwater coral garden and contribute to the thriving growth of marine life.
This festive season, guests are assured a story of Maldivian elegance at Milaidhoo.
