Accor Launches ‘Recharge in the Maldives’ Offer

Raffles Maldives Meradhoo

aerial view of Raffles Royal Residence — *Image: Raffles Maldives Meradhoo*

Raffles Maldives Meradhoo is a rare haven located far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, making it easy to forget the world outside. The resort features two islands, offering pure nature on the mainland and true elegance on the overwater island, accessible by traditional Dhoni boat.

Together, these private islands offer two distinct experiences, bound together by Raffles’ legendary service. Moreover, a Marine Butler is on hand to personalise snorkelling tours to the resort’s two fascinating house reefs. Likewise, guests are encouraged to keep an eye out for Apollo, one of the 23 resident hawksbills, and green turtles that regularly swim by to say hello.

Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi

Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi is surrounded by white sandy beaches, peppered with thatched-roofed villas overlooking an endless turquoise sea. Another attractive draw is swimming in the resort’s 200-meter infinity pool – the longest in the Maldives. Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi is the sole resort on this pristine atoll, and its untouched location has allowed marine life to flourish.

The nine-kilometre house reef, directly accessible from the beach, is home to vibrant coral and a thriving ecosystem. A manta ray cleaning station offers guests a rare up-close encounter with the majestic marine creatures. The resort also features the Maldives’ first and only coral regeneration project in an underwater art installation, the Coralarium, and is home to the vast thriving marine life.

Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives

Thrill-seekers and active relaxers will find everything they need at Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives, where picture-postcard scenes abound. Noonu Atoll remains the least developed area, promising serene seclusion and abundant sea life, a wonderful playground for those who love exploring the underwater world and taking part in water sports.

With the tropical island of Kuredhivaru as a blank canvas, the resort is a masterpiece that harmoniously blends inventive design, Maldivian heritage, and Mother Nature seamlessly. It features four dining experiences showcasing Mövenpick’s renowned culinary expertise. The daily Mövenpick Chocolate Hour serves up an array of complimentary treats for chocoholics and those with a sweet tooth.

Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort

Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort is the only beachfront property directly accessible via a domestic flight, with no additional speedboat transfer. It is a stylish and affordable retreat where guests can embrace Maldivian culture and traditions through the locally inspired villas. The Atoll is renowned for its rich and diverse marine life. In addition to that, the five-star PADI Dive and Water Sports Centre offers adventures to the best dive sites for pelagic encounters.

Whether exploring the dual island experiences at the Raffles Maldives Meradhoo, discovering a thriving ecosystem at Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi, immersing in a heart-warming moment amidst the stunning vistas of Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives, or escaping to a serene island that perfectly combines Maldivian tradition and stylish contemporary design at Mercure Maldives Kooddoo, guests can now book an adventure to remember with Accor’s Recharge in the Maldives offer at unbeatable rates and enjoy unrivalled value with complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner, room upgrades, and flexible cancellation.

The Recharge Maldives offer is valid for bookings from today until 30th April 2021 for stays until 30th September 2021. Accor Plus members are entitled to an additional 10% discount on accommodation. For more information and reservations, visit https://all.accor.com/promotions-offers/package-offers/owm013158-001-maldivesdestination.en.shtml

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If you love traveling and earning rewards, the expanded partnership between Marriott Bonvoy and Emirates Skywards is great news. With over 35 million members worldwide, this collaboration lets you convert points between the two programs, doubling your opportunities to earn and redeem rewards whether you fly or stay at a hotel. Here’s a simple guide to what this means for you and how to get the most out of your travel loyalty programs.

What Is the Marriott Bonvoy and Emirates Skywards Partnership?

Marriott Bonvoy is the loyalty program for Marriott International’s vast hotel portfolio, including more than 30 brands worldwide. Emirates Skywards is the frequent flyer program of Emirates Airlines, flying to over 140 destinations globally. Together, they’ve been partnering for over 10 years to let travelers earn rewards faster now with a new feature that lets you convert Skywards Miles to Marriott Bonvoy Points and vice versa.

How Does the Points and Miles Conversion Work?

The key highlight of this partnership is the seamless conversion between Marriott Bonvoy Points and Emirates Skywards Miles:

Convert Marriott Bonvoy Points to Emirates Skywards Miles: For every 3 Marriott Bonvoy Points, you get 1 Skywards Mile. Plus, if you convert 60,000 points, you receive a bonus of 5,000 Skywards Miles.
Convert Emirates Skywards Miles to Marriott Bonvoy Points: Starting now, you can convert 3 Skywards Miles into 2 Marriott Bonvoy Points. The minimum transfer is 3,000 Miles.

To make a conversion, log in to your Emirates Skywards account, enter your Marriott Bonvoy membership details, and convert easily on the Emirates website.

Double Your Rewards Earn Both Points and Miles

Here’s how you earn more rewards by linking your accounts:

When staying at Marriott Bonvoy hotels: Earn 1 Skywards Mile for every USD 1 spent, on top of your Marriott Bonvoy points.
When flying Emirates: Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite and above members earn 3 Marriott Bonvoy Points for every USD 1 spent on Emirates flights, in addition to Skywards Miles.

If you have elite status in either program, you also get special perks like priority check-in, priority boarding on Emirates flights, late hotel checkout, and complimentary in-room Wi-Fi.

Who Can Benefit Most from This Partnership?

This program is perfect for frequent travelers who fly with Emirates and stay at Marriott hotels regularly. To maximize benefits:

Marriott Bonvoy Gold Elite, Platinum Elite, Titanium Elite, and Ambassador Elite members earn bonus points on Emirates flights and get airport perks.
Emirates Skywards Silver, Gold, and Platinum members earn miles on Marriott stays and receive hotel elite benefits like late checkout and priority check-in.

Keep in mind, you need to be registered with both programs under the same name and link your accounts to enjoy these benefits.

Why This Partnership Matters for Travelers

With this upgraded collaboration, your travel rewards become more flexible and valuable. Whether you want to use your points to book a luxurious hotel stay across 144 countries or redeem miles for flights to 158 destinations, this partnership opens doors to a more rewarding travel experience.

It’s especially helpful if you want to switch between earning hotel points and airline miles without losing value. Plus, the ability to earn both simultaneously makes every trip more rewarding.

How to Get Started

Make sure you are an active member of both Marriott Bonvoy and Emirates Skywards.
Link your accounts online through the Your World Rewards portal or Emirates website.
Start earning double rewards on flights and hotel stays.
Convert points and miles easily whenever you want to enjoy stays or flights.
Don’t forget to check your elite status perks before booking to get the most value.

Elevate Your Travel Rewards with Marriott and Emirates

If you travel often, this enhanced Marriott Bonvoy and Emirates Skywards partnership gives you more freedom and flexibility to earn and spend rewards across a global network of hotels and flights. The ability to convert miles to points and vice versa means your loyalty rewards can work exactly how you want them to whether that’s booking your next Emirates flight, upgrading your hotel stay, or simply enjoying exclusive perks.

Link your accounts today to start maximizing your travel rewards and experience the best of both worlds the comfort of Marriott hotels and the luxury of Emirates flights all while earning twice the rewards.

*As announced on 27th May 2025 by Emirates