May 27, 2010

National Aviation Company of India Ltd. (NACIL) cancelled its flights from Thiruvananthapuram to Chennai, via Bangalore (IC 911); and to Maldives (IC 963/964) on Wednesday on account of a nation-wide flash strike by a section of employees. The airline arranged accommodation in the city for those who had booked in flight to Maldives. Maldivian airline, owned by...

May 11, 2010

A sparkling gem in the broad blue expanse of the Indian Ocean, the island of Maldives is a paradise on earth of sorts with its unparalleled scenic beauty and languid atmosphere. The Republic of Maldives, simply known as Maldives is found off the Indian islands of Lakshadweep. Created up of a chain of atolls – islands with coral encircled lagoons- , it is the...

May 4, 2010

The hospitality arm of the Tune Group, which controls budget carrier AirAsia, has been offered six islands in the luxury resort destination of Maldives where it can operate, said AirAsia CEO Datuk Seri Tony Fernandes. AirAsia plans to start flying to the Maldives some time in the next six months. Tune Hotels recently also announced plans to expand abroad, in...

Apr 25, 2010

Taj Hotels Resorts & Palaces is delighted to announce that for the second year in a row, Taj Exotica Resort & Spa, Maldives has been listed in the Luxury Travel Gold List 2010’s Top 20 in the categories of ‘Best Overseas Resort’ and ‘Best Overseas Spa Resort’. Now in its 6th year, the Luxury Travel Gold List 2010 survey is one of the most...

Apr 20, 2010

British nationals stranded in either Sri Lanka or Maldives should contact their tour operator or if in need of Consular Assistance, the British High Commission in Colombo, the High Commission said in a release. The British High Commission is providing advice and information to hundreds of British nationals who have been unable to return from their holidays in...

Apr 17, 2010

Underwater room of Ithaa Yesterday, Ithaa, the world’s first all-glass under-sea restaurant at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island will celebrate its fifth anniversary. And to celebrate, the resort is offering guests the chance to spend the night under-water by turning the restaurant into an exclusive suite for two, complete with private champagne dinner and...