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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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The Nautilus Maldives Hosts a Month of Mindful Wellness This June

The Nautilus Maldives

This June, The Nautilus Maldives offers more than just a beach escape, it creates space for something deeper. Nestled in the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, this private island resort shines a light on inner healing through a month-long celebration of wellness that encourages guests to slow down, reconnect, and reset.

Unlike traditional wellness retreats, the June Wellness Awakening avoids rigid itineraries. Instead, The Nautilus invites guests to follow their own rhythm and engage in curated experiences at their preferred pace. At the heart of this initiative, the Solasta Spa team introduces The Wellness Reset, a flexible detox programme that lasts one, two, or three days, however long guests choose. It includes breath-based yoga sessions, lymphatic drainage massages, and a therapeutic Tao’an tea bath rooted in Eastern traditions.

In addition to spa treatments, the resort fills the month with thoughtful wellness activities. On Global Wellness Day (June 14) and International Yoga Day (June 21), guests can join guided meditations, massage workshops, beach and aerial yoga, and sound healing sessions. Each activity helps guests feel more present and balanced — without placing pressure on them.

Creativity, Reflection, and Lunar Rituals

Meanwhile, the resort gives creativity a peaceful space to flourish. Local Maldivian artists lead art sessions that encourage storytelling and painting as forms of introspection. During the full moon and new moon, signature gatherings create moments for reflection under the stars.

Furthermore, Solasta Spa expands its offerings through new treatments in partnership with French skincare house Maison Caulières and Hungarian wellness brand Omorovicza. These therapies combine France’s sensorial rituals with Hungary’s mineral heritage to deliver a refined balance of nature and luxury.

“At The Nautilus, we believe that true wellness begins with freedom, the freedom to pause, to feel, and to follow one’s own rhythm. Our June Wellness Awakening is not a programme to follow, but a gentle space to rediscover what well-being means to you.” says Solasta Spa Manager Meena Grung.

Freedom to Personalize the Wellness Journey

Of course, the setting plays a vital role. With only 26 private villas, The Nautilus fosters a highly personal and intimate atmosphere. Unlike larger resorts, it gives guests complete control over their time, whether they choose a moonlit yoga session or prefer to relax and watch the waves. Moreover, the luxury resort takes a freedom-first approach to wellness, where every choice begins with the individual.

Ultimately, the June Wellness Awakening doesn’t set a path, it invites guests to create their own. Whether they dive into yoga and tea rituals or simply enjoy moments of stillness by the sea, they’ll find a space that encourages well-being on their terms.

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