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The summer booking window has collapsed from over seven months to roughly sixteen weeks. New data from Hays Travel and TUI’s May 2026 briefings shows why: financial conservation, geopolitical hesitation, and a deal-hunting myth are reshaping how Europe books its summer holidays. Here is what it means for travellers planning a trip right now.
Eid Al-Adha falls on 27 to 30 May 2026, and four Maldivian resort groups have published programmes for the holiday: Amilla Maldives in Baa, The Standard in Raa, Sun Siyam across five properties, and Coco Collection at Bodu Hithi and Palm Dhuni Kolhu. Bodu Mas parades, Boduberu drumming, Maldivian high tea, and an Eid Sai Fodhu spread across all four.
Two of the four Italian divers missing inside the Devana Kandu cave system at Vaavu Atoll have been recovered deceased by a Finnish specialist cave-diving team. Two divers remain inside the cave. This is a developing story.
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.
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