The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort will welcome World Class Global Bartender of the Year 2025, Felice Capasso, for an exclusive Tastemaker Series collaboration on February 4–5, reinforcing the resort’s reputation for refined craftsmanship and cultural depth.

Set on a private island in Dhaalu Atoll, the resort embodies contemporary island glamour, featuring iconic overwater and beachfront estates that blend expansive living spaces, private pools, and sweeping ocean views.

Capasso’s takeover unfolds at The Whale Bar, a striking overwater venue that transforms at sunset into a vibrant, South American–inspired experience. Guests will enjoy Latin-style shared plates paired with bespoke cocktails as Capasso debuts an exclusive menu showcasing his signature balance of classic technique and modern creativity.

The experience continues the following day with an intimate rum-focused masterclass, where Capasso explores the spirit’s heritage, regional diversity, and storytelling-driven approach to mixology.

This collaboration reflects The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort’s ongoing commitment to creating immersive, culturally rich moments through its Tastemaker Series—experiences that are unmistakably St. Regis.

Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives, an island synonymous with barefoot luxury and refined romance, unveils its Valentine’s Day 2026 programme, Through the Sands of Time—a poetic celebration of love designed to inspire connection, reflection, and unforgettable moments.

Set amid turquoise waters and powder-soft sands, the resort is renowned as one of the Maldives’ most romantic escapes. Couples can retreat to the Water Villa with Private Pool, offering complete seclusion and panoramic lagoon views, or the Beach Villa with Private Pool, nestled in lush greenery with direct beach access—perfect for honeymoons, proposals, anniversaries, and destination celebrations year-round.

The Valentine’s programme showcases the resort’s culinary excellence, beginning with a Valentine’s Buffet at The Restaurant, featuring live cooking stations, tropical flavours, and artisanal desserts. For intimate dining, Mar-Umi offers a five-course degustation menu—Seafood or Vegetarian—with Nikkei influences, Champagne, and optional wine pairing. Couples may also indulge in the signature Aqua Breakfast, served floating in their private pool with Brut Rosé Champagne.

Romantic dining continues beyond Valentine’s Day with bespoke destination experiences, from candlelit beach dinners and sandbank feasts to private in-villa celebrations, each thoughtfully curated to create lasting memories.

Valentine’s Day 2026 also introduces a collection of bespoke romantic experiences, including a Pool Escape beside the Maldives’ largest pool, a Beach Escape candlelit dinner, sunrise couples’ yoga, painting sessions, sunset yoga, private sound healing, and an open-air Valentine’s Movie Date under the stars.

At the heart of the celebration is the Valentine’s Couples Spa experience, The Coconut Affair—a 2.5-hour ritual featuring coconut oil massage, exfoliation, facial treatments, steam therapy, and a floral bath, set within the resort’s private island spa of standalone treatment villas.

With its poetic theme, curated culinary journeys, immersive wellness rituals, and intimate settings, Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives invites couples to celebrate Through the Sands of Time—a Valentine’s Day where love slows, deepens, and becomes a memory cherished forever.

To explore the Through the Sands of Time Valentine’s Programme, visit: https://bit.ly/ValentinesDayBrochure2026

Holiday Inn Resort Kandooma Maldives invites couples to its fourth annual Month of Love, where Valentine’s Day is celebrated every day. From romantic dining and wellness rituals to proposals, elopements, and island adventures, couples can create their perfect escape. 

Highlights include intimate beach or underwater proposals, candlelit dinners, Chef’s tasting menus, sunset wine tastings, and couples’ spa experiences such as the Sweetheart Spa Experience. Guests can enjoy yoga, paddleboard sessions, Jet Ski tours, sandbank picnics, and private boat excursions.

Professional photography and videography packages capture these memories, while overwater and beachfront villas provide private, luxurious bases for the celebration. Packages also include dining, welcome amenities, and curated romantic experiences.

Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa invites couples to celebrate love with bespoke Valentine’s packages blending dining, wellness, marine discovery, and intimate island experiences.

Options include:

• Crystal & Candlelight – Four-course candlelit dinner, keepsake photo, and romantic turndown.
• The Enchanted Escape – Couple’s massage, coral planting, sunset dolphin cruise, and beachfront dinner.
• Cupid’s Delight – All-day experience with in-villa breakfast, spa, marine activities, and candlelit dinner.
• The Grand Romance – Floating breakfast, couple’s massage, coral planting, dolphin cruise, and private five-course beach dinner.
• Endless Love – The ultimate indulgence with Champagne breakfast, lagoon lunch, spa, marine adventures, and private beach dining.

Each package combines privacy, luxury, and island adventure, with coral planting supporting marine conservation. The Endless Summer offer, available until February 28, 2026, adds resort credit, dining perks, wellness savings, and recreational experiences for a fully personalized escape.

At Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa, romance lasts far beyond a single day.

Sirru Fen Fushi – Private Lagoon Resort, a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, welcomes acclaimed Swiss chef Heiko Nieder for an exclusive gastronomic showcase as part of its 2026 Michelin Series. Celebrated for his creativity, precision, and refined technique, Chef Heiko is Culinary Director at The Dolder Grand in Zurich and a two-Michelin-starred chef with multiple GaultMillau accolades.

Signature Events:

• 14 Feb – Four-Hand Dinner: Chef Heiko joins Sirru Fen Fushi’s Executive Chef Girish Sharma for a collaborative Valentine’s and Lunar New Year dinner. Guests can expect inventive dishes blending Swiss and Maldivian influences.
• 18 Feb – Exclusive Dinner & Cooking Class: A rare opportunity for guests to learn directly from Chef Heiko, exploring his culinary philosophy and signature techniques.

About Chef Heiko Nieder:
Born in Germany, Chef Heiko trained across Europe, including Hamburg, Berlin, and Bonn. He founded THE EPICURE, The Dolder Grand’s internationally acclaimed gourmet festival, and has published two cookbooks, most recently Heiko Nieder – Private Dining (2025). His style combines daring creativity with refined precision, offering guests a unique haute cuisine experience.

The Michelin Series:
Sirru Fen Fushi’s Michelin Series is a curated calendar of culinary icons and global tastemakers, designed to immerse guests in extraordinary dining experiences, storytelling, and island reconnection through the art of food.

This Valentine’s Day, Angsana Velavaru invites couples to enjoy an intimate Maldives escape focused on connection, privacy, and shared moments. Set within a private lagoon in South Nilandhe Atoll, the resort offers a serene setting for romance and wellbeing.

On 14 February, couples can experience Valentine’s Day Under the Stars—an elegant five-course beachfront dinner with ocean views, candlelit ambience, and personalised service. Throughout February, romance continues with curated couples’ spa and wellness experiences, including shared treatments at Angsana Spa, private beach yoga, and holistic rituals designed for relaxation and reconnection.

Couples can also enjoy sunset beach walks, floating breakfasts, and secluded stays in beachfront or iconic InOcean villas, offering panoramic ocean views and exceptional privacy.

Blending romantic dining, wellness, and island seclusion, Angsana Velavaru offers a timeless Valentine’s Day escape where love feels natural and deeply personal.

Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives invites guests to welcome the Year of the Horse with a four-day Lunar New Year celebration from 15 to 18 February 2026, blending time-honoured traditions with effortless island luxury. Celebrated for the fifth consecutive year, the festivities reflect the resort’s philosophy of Time & Space Redefined, creating meaningful moments for families, couples, and multigenerational travellers.

Set against the turquoise Indian Ocean, guests will enjoy refined beachfront and overwater villas with private pools, alongside a vibrant culinary programme featuring East, Wansuk Hot Pot, Teppanyaki by Mar-Umi, and a highlight Lunar New Year Gala Dinner at The Hawkers, complemented by sunset cocktails and cultural performances.

Festivities extend beyond dining with lion and dragon dances, live entertainment, and immersive activities, while Kuda Fiyo Kids Club offers themed crafts and games. Wellness rituals, bespoke dining, and island adventures complete a celebration designed to honour tradition through contemporary luxury.

From 15–17 February 2026, Fushifaru Maldives invites guests to welcome the Year of the Horse with an island escape celebrating togetherness, relaxation, and memorable dining.

Highlights include a Chinese Tea Corner at Fanihandhi Bar, spa treatments with special savings, and a Lunar New Year’s Eve family BBQ at Raakani Restaurant, followed by a spectacular fire show symbolizing prosperity and renewal.

Guests can enjoy private beach dinners, in-villa dining, sandbank picnics, and other signature experiences against the Maldives’ stunning backdrop. Festivities conclude with family-friendly activities like a Red Packet Hunt and a Lunar New Year Hot Pot Night, blending indulgence, connection, and island charm.