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The St. Regis Maldives, Vommuli Resort has reopened its two-bedroom family villa following a redesign that adds more indoor space, a much larger infinity pool, and a widened private beach.
A 428-metre island-to-island zipline between Vahmaafushi and Maafushi in Kaafu Atoll is now open for bookings. Adult rides are USD $50, children $30, with daily slots running 10am to 6pm.
Air France will operate Paris CDG to Malé non-stop twice a week from 18 December 2026 through 7 March 2027, on the Airbus A350-900.
Saudi low-cost carrier Flynas will begin three-weekly nonstop flights between Riyadh and Velana International Airport from 3 May 2026 — the first direct scheduled service on the corridor.
Short-stay ETAs are now free for travellers from 40 markets including the US, UK, Germany, UAE and much of the EU — a move aimed at reversing a sharp drop in arrivals.
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