Easter at the Ritz-Carlton Maldives: Transformation, Leaving better!

Throughout the week, guests will indulge in traditions of Easter from across the globe with a taste of adventure, creativity, and holistic wellbeing.

The festive programme at The Ritz-Carlton Maldives will see guests of all ages inspired and satiated. From Easter egg hunts to festive feasting, workshops for sweet connoisseurs will explore the culinary mastery of the Italian Colomba cake and a discovery of chocolate at the bean-to-bar class, with a chocolate breakfast table at La Locanda starting the celebration of chocolate at sunrise. For innovative Asian flavours, the IWAU saké pairing is a Japanese dining experience of a lifetime, and at a Maldivian village night, the resort’s Beach Shack presents the local delicacies of paradise.

Unleash Your Creativity this Easter!

Unleashing creativity with seasonal spirit, guests can enjoy the mindful benefits of crafting, from painting, pyrography to egg decorating for family fun. Combining life’s finest pleasures, a sunset sip and canvas painting experience celebrates one of the world’s most coveted vistas with the finest libations.

The holidays will embrace a plethora of active adventure including the Ambassadors of the Environment festive program. Guests can dive into awe-inspiring night snorkeling, an Easter ocean safari to discover the atoll’s diverse wildlife above and below water, coral planting and mind-expanding shark encounters. For keeping active, a tennis retreat will ace fitness and aerial hoop classes take movement sky high.

Transformative Meditation Journey with Kirat Randhawa

The highlight of transformation will welcome New York based meditation practitioner and contemplative guide Kirat Randhawa. In daily practice, Kirat will guide guests to approach life through a contemplative lens. Guests will explore the nuances of integrating contemplative practices into modern life, while Randhawa shares practical tools for self-care. On a journey of self-discovery, transformative sessions and empowering wellness practices will be themed to include – cultivating stillness, igniting and welcoming reflection, inviting expansion, practicing reinforcement and deepening integration. For intensive practice one-on-one sessions will also be available.

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands’ snapshot of festive highlights includes:

Lighting of the Moon:

A celebration of Earth Hour at the resort’s Lighting of the Moon event honouring a more sustainable future.

Starlight concert at EAU Bar:

A chance to enjoy a live concert at the resort’s iconic EAU Bar. Guests can take this opportunity to indulging in the finest Japanese Cuisine and sustainable cocktails.

Easter chocolate breakfast table:

Start Easter on a sweet note with an edible, insta-licious display. Enjoy the delectable Easter eggs, chocolate bunnies, fondant carrots and festive fancies.

Colomba di Pasqua cooking class:

Learn to bake Colomba Di Pasqua, an Italian sweet bread traditionally made for Easter. Guests are welcome to partake in this tradition in the heart of the resort’s Italian outpost – La Locanda.

Easter carnival:

Beach evenings enjoying food stalls packed with gastronomic flavours. Enjoy flavours from across the globe, with entertainment and games for guests of all ages.

Easter egg hunt and parade:

Hopping into the Easter spirit through the lush gardens of paradise to the magically themed bunny garden. A fun egg hunt and Easter parade await families.

Encounters with wildlife:

In the Jean-Michel Cousteau’s Ambassadors of the Environment program guests will be snorkeling in to azure waters. Get up close and personal with the most majestic residents of the atoll from turtles to nursery sharks!

Saké pairing at IWAU:

A chef’s table saké dinner at IWAU honours innovative Japanese cuisine under the stars.

Easter gala dinner:

A smorgasbord of flavours against the breath-taking backdrop of the Indian Ocean. Come together for this evening feast featuring a special menu and live performances.

On May 18th, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands celebrated its three-year anniversary. Over the years, Patina Maldives has been known for the resort’s commitment to luxury, sustainability and incredible services. Since opening its doors in May 2021, Patina Maldives has quickly become a beacon of innovative design and exceptional hospitality in the Maldives.

Looking Back and Forward – Three Years at Patina Maldives

Known as the best luxury resort in the Maldives for modern travellers, Patina Maldives is an island of pure beauty and unexpected dimensionality. This beautiful Maldives resort is reachable within a 45-minute luxury speedboat transfer from Velana International Airport. One of the best features for guests travelling to Patina Maldives is that the guests staying in Patina Maldives will also have access to the Ritz Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands, which is located within the same lagoon.

The villas at Patina Maldives seamlessly blend the in-door our-door experience, to bring the harmony of nature into every single villa. Guests staying at Patina Maldives can explore 90 contemporary one- to three-bedroom Beach and Water Pool Villas. Additionally, travellers can also choose to stay alongside 20 Fari Studios in the private sanctuary as well. Each of these villas harnesses the power of nature, wellness, creativity, and exploration to lay bare an unimaginable euphoria during your stay.

Since its inception, Patina Maldives has garnered numerous accolades. This includes recognition in Condé Nast Traveler’s Hot List and TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards. Most recently, Patina Maldives was also in the final round for the most Instagrammable hotel in the world! In addition to its many accolades, the resort also brings exciting guest experiences for its travellers. One of the most noteworthy experiences includes the resort’s exclusive football camp with the Real Madrid Foundation.

As Patina Maldives celebrates its third anniversary, it continues to set new standards in the Maldivian hospitality industry. The resort remains a preferred destination for discerning travellers seeking a blend of tranquillity, luxury, and environmental stewardship.