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Beond Airlines Introduces Direct Flights Connecting Dubai to Maldives

Beond Airlines has introduced new direct flights, making travel from Dubai to the Maldives easier and more convenient.

This new premium airline was introduced towards the end of 2023, marking the launch of the world’s first premium leisure airline. With this, travellers now had the chance to fly to the Maldives and connect to beautiful Maldives resorts in style. The Beond aircraft is an an Airbus A319 seating 44 passengers in a luxurious all-lay-flat configuration. The airline’s inaugural destinations connected Riyadh, Munich and Zurich to the Maldives. With its inauguration, the Beond also revealed its plans to bring passengers to Maldives from Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific as well.

The airline had also revealed its plans to connect passengers from Milan and Dubai to the Maldives as well. Beond has just introduced its direct routes from Dubai to Maldives, although these key destinations were anticipated to be launched towards the end of 2024. This new route also comes in time for the Eid celebrations. Travellers on the new route will be flying from Dubai World Centre/Al Maktoum International Airport from Dubai to Velana International Airport in the Maldives.

In addition to this, travellers can also expect the new routes connecting Milan to the Maldives later this year. Flights from Milan will connect through Milan-Malpensa to Velana International Airport.

There is strong demand from each of Milan and Dubai to the Maldives for the premium service that Beond offers. We are pleased to announce these two new routes, and are thankful for our airport partners at Milan and Dubai DWC for their support. In the meantime, the Beond team is hard at work preparing for our initial service launch, with a goal to exceed every expectation of our customers from the moment they book with us, says Beond’s Chief Commercial Officer, Sascha Feuerherd.

In addition to the Dubai to Maldives route, Beond also introduced updates to make the flying experience better. Beond now offers the Apple Vision Pro to select passengers on its flights to the Maldives. With this, Passengers can enjoy Beond’s unrivalled onboard content.

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Kuda Villingili Resort Welcomes India’s Aqua Fitness Expert Rajni Maker for Global Wellness Day 2025

Aqua Fitness Expert

From June 14 to 18, 2025, the luxury resort in the Maldives, Kuda Villingili will host an exclusive wellness program celebrating Global Wellness Day, inviting guests to reconnect with themselves, nature, and community through the transformative power of water. Rajni Maker, a trailblazer in India’s aqua fitness scene known for her innovative and inclusive water-based workouts, will lead the five-day event.

Aqua fitness expert Rajni Maker brings over 16 years of experience in Pilates, mindful movement, and water-based training to the Maldives, where she will lead guests through a fun and energizing mix of low-impact exercises suited for all fitness levels. Her signature programs, including Aqua Tabata, Kickboxing, Circuits, Pilates, Aerobics, and Zumba, blend science with flow to deliver joyful, joint-friendly workouts that boost overall vitality. Recognized by NATCOM and ATNI for her contributions to the field, Rajni also holds an Aqua Specialisation from the Federation of International Sports Aerobics and Fitness in Singapore.

She shared her excitement about the upcoming program

“I am thrilled to bring my expertise to Kuda Villingili. The resort’s serene setting and expansive aquatic spaces offer the ideal canvas for meaningful, water-based wellness experiences. My goal is to help every participant reconnect with their body and mind, while also leaving them with simple, sustainable practices they can continue at home—whether they are just beginning their wellness journey or are seasoned fitness enthusiasts.”

Wellness Experiences Set in Paradise

Kuda Villingili Resort already welcomes wellness lovers with a variety of experiences that promote balance, vitality, and inner peace. Its private island spa features eight treatment villas specializing in holistic therapies with organic, island-inspired ingredients. On top of that, guests who prefer active pursuits will find the Maldives’ largest pool, a cutting-edge gym overlooking the ocean, and a jungle yoga pavilion perfectly positioned for sunrise and sunset practice.

Now, with Global Wellness Day approaching, the resort has pulled together an experience that goes beyond the usual. Throughout the five days, guests can enjoy a thoughtfully curated lineup of activities designed to nourish both body and soul:

  • Start with a guided nature walk through the island’s lush landscape, ending with a mindful beachside body scrub using traditional Maldivian ingredients.
  • Then, wake up your core with sunrise Pilates sessions using the Magic Circle, focusing on strength and flexibility.
  • After that, join Rajni for high-intensity aqua kickboxing classes—a joint-friendly but seriously energizing cardio workout.
  • Families can also get moving together during fun and active beach HIIT sessions.
  • For something playful, join a friendly padel tennis match and compete for wellness-themed prizes.
  • Later, tap into your creative side with a nature-inspired painting session.
  • And finally, take time for yourself with a one-on-one wellness consultation with one of the resort’s expert practitioners.

As the schedule flows from movement to mindfulness, the entire program ties beautifully into this year’s Global Wellness Day theme, #ReconnectMagenta. It’s all about slowing down, recharging, and reconnecting, whether that means bonding with loved ones, finding inner calm, or just being present in nature.

About Rajni Maker and Flow & Fit

Rajni Maker is more than just an aqua fitness expert, she’s reshaped the way people in India experience movement in water. Her Flow & Fit program brings her vision of fitness to life: fluid, empowering, and deeply restorative. Not to mention, she blends elements of yoga, functional training, and rehab into every session, creating something that feels both powerful and healing.

With certifications from respected institutions like ACSM, the Pilates Institute of America, and the Evidence-Based Fitness Academy, Rajni backs her passion with real knowledge. What makes her stand out, though, is how she turns fitness into something fun, approachable, and doable—whether you’re brand new or a long-time wellness enthusiast.

You can check out the brochure here

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