Best of the Maldives: Origami – LUX North Male Atoll

\ Leave a Comment \ by

LUX North MAle Atoll - palm folding kids gift

Resorts have a tradition of bestowing welcome gifts to their arriving guests. While many are branded tat pulled from the hospitality bumph catalogue, some properties have made an effort to present more distinctive mementos. As a fan of the art of palm folding, so I was particularly enchanted by the origami palm fish that LUX North Male Atoll presents to kids on arrival.

   

Posted in: Uncategorized \ Tagged: , ,

Best of the Maldives: Art Map – Joali

\ Leave a Comment \ by

Joali - art map

For many maps are quite practical items, but I’ve always been captivated by their aesthetics. Capturing a sliver of the world in a useful snapshot from a birds eye view. No surprise that the art immersion resort of Joali even turned their creative eye to a map of their art collection. How apropos that the map of art installations be a work of art itself.

Posted in: Best of the Maldives \ Tagged: ,

Best of the Maldives: Local Jewellery – Kuredu

\ Leave a Comment \ by

Kuredu - jewellery 2

If you are looking for a pink accessory for October (Breast Cancer Awareness Month), then one of the most enchanting examples of Maldives themes jewellery I come across is Kuredu’s collection of Oevaali. The manta above swirls as gracefully as its aquatic inspiration. Oevaali are a local Maldivian artist studio who do painting as well (see bottom).

Kuredu - jewellery 1

Kuredu - art 1

Posted in: Best of the Maldives \ Tagged: ,

Paradise in Pink

\ Leave a Comment \ by
View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Milana Koroleva (@milanakoroleva) on

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month with celebrations and initiatives festooned with the signature pink of the cause. Today in particular is “No Bra Day” declared as an occasion to raise awareness. And with the Maldives fashionistas, the brassieres are often replaced with bikini tops throughout the year. Here is a daily dose of pink for the month:

  1. Milana Koroleva and Koroleva Daria (Russia) – Conrad Rangali [ABOVE]
  2. Noey Jam Piglet (Thailand) – NIYAMA


  3. Sonia Pookie (USA) – Soneva Jani

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by Dʀ. Sᴏɴɪᴀ ‍⚕️ (@soniapookie) on


  4. Isabel Brown – LUX South Ari Atoll

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by IsabelBrown (@iamisabelbrown) on


  5. Julia Chetverikova (Russia) – Coco Palm Bodu Hithi

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by Юля Четверикова (@_chetverikova_) on


  6. Olga Michelle (Russia) – One & Only Reethi Rah

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by Olga | MICHÉLLE (@olga_stt) on


  7. Bebe Elle (United Kingdom) – Furaveri

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by Bebe Elle✈️ (@missbebeelle) on


  8. Olga Apanasenko (Russia) – Kandima

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by Apanasenko Olga (@apanasenko.o) on


  9. Rebecca Ferguson (United Kingdom) – Hurawalhi

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by Rebecca Ferguson (@rebecca_ferguson_) on


  10. Diana Melison (Russia) – You & Me

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by Diana Melison (@di_melison) on


  11. Florina Toma (Romania) – Raffles Meradhoo

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by Florina Toma (@florina__toma) on


  12. Naomi-Jane Adams (United Kingdom) – Conrad Rangali

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by NAOMI-JANE ADAMS (@naomijaneadams) on


  13. Anyuta Rai (Russia) – LUX South Ari Atoll

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by Anyuta Rai (@anyuta_rai) on


  14. Ana Jovanovic (Czech) – Sun Island

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by ⭐️ Ana Jovanovic ⭐️ (@anajovanovic1) on


  15. Lola Golik (Israel) – Sun Island

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by L o l a G o l i k (@lolagolik) on


  16. Tatiana V. Lyalina (Russia) – Jumeirah Vittaveli

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by Tatiana Lyalina (@tatiana_v_lyalina) on


  17. Tina Shirokaya (Russia)

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by ❥ ❥ (@_sh.i.k_) on


  18. Nelli Chernova (Russia) – Irufushi

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by Nelli (@nellichernova) on


  19. Lily (Philippines)

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by 李月Lily (@lily_lily_sweety) on


  20. Liza Stahova (Russia) – Ayada

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by @stahovaliza on


  21. Olesya Levchik (Ukraine) – The Residence

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by Олеся Левчик‍♀️ (@olesyalevcheek) on


  22. Nur Fazura (Malaysia) – Milaidhoo

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by Nur Fazura (@missfazura) on


          

  23. Debbie Grace (United Kingdom) – W Maldives

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by Debbie Grace (@lildgdreamer) on


  24. Juliana Bonde (Brazil) – Kandima

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by Juliana Bonde (@julianabonde) on


  25. Karri Nicholas (Australia) – Club Med Finolhu Villas

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by KARRI NICHOLAS (@karri_nicholas) on


  26. Nelli Chernova (Russia) – Irufushi

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by Nelli (@nellichernova) on


  27. Marya Zikeeva (Russia) – Alimatha

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by MARIA KARAMYSHEVA (@marykaramysheva) on


  28. Tori Son (Russia) – Ranveli

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by Happy Girl Tori (@tori.nova2) on


  29. Aysel Manafova (Azerbaijani) – One & Only Reethi Rah

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by Aysel Manafova (@ayselmanafova) on


  30. Arisha Gz (Russia) – Sun Siyam Irufushi

    View this post on Instagram

    A post shared by ✨ ✨ (@arina_anders) on


Posted in: Fashion

Best of the Maldives: Groyne Pool – Four Seasons Kuda Huraa

\ Leave a Comment \ by

Traditionally, groynes (artificial promontories built to inhibit erosion by disrupting the currents which wash away the island) have been quite crude functional affairs, but in recent years resorts have been turning eye sores to sights for sore eyes with an array of décor and uses. Four Seasons Kuda Huraa’s pool featured in Instagrammer Miss Angie Villa’s post is so similar to one in design, that I think it sets the blueprint for someone converting a proper groyne into this design.

Four Seasons Kudaa Huraa - groyne pool

Posted in: Best of the Maldives \ Tagged: , , ,

Best of the Maldives: Coffee Cafe – LUX North Male Atoll

\ Leave a Comment \ by

LUX North Male Atoll - cafe 2

International Coffee Day. And really who else could we feature but those boss baristas at LUX (this is the 6th “Best of the Maldives” recognition for LUX just in the area of “coffee”?

This time a shout out to their Coffee Cafe. Take-away coffee from 6:00 am through 10:30 am. This is just perfect for me. I often get up early for the quiet morning time to catch up on some email and web surfing. I like to leave the villa because my shuffling around can disturb Lori who likes to savour her opportunity for a lie-in. But I do want a coffee as soon as I get up. I’d rather not go into a restaurant, but just find some quiet corner of the island to stretch out on. LUX North Male Atoll was about the first island I could easily do this with their take-away service. Also, the more insulate, tall thermal cup keep the coffee hotter than a conventional ceramic cup (and the serving is larger too).

And extra bonus, the café offers 4 types of sweetener (see photo below). If this seems like a trivial detail, then you are not a sweet tooth aficionado like me.

LUX North Male Atoll - cafe 1

Posted in: Best of the Maldives \ Tagged: , ,