Live Limitless in the Maldives with Accor’s 5 Island Resorts

The Maldives is a destination that inspires travellers to push their boundaries and redefine their limits. Accor, the world-leading augmented hospitality group, is pioneering a new vision of travel that empowers guests to make discoveries. ALL – Accor Live Limitless, allows every visitor to try new experiences in the Maldives, on land and at sea. With five resorts across this idyllic archipelago, Accor says there are no limits, so live limitless!

Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi – Visit the Maldives’ First and Only ‘Coralarium’

Created by British environmentalist and eco-artist, Jason deCaires Taylor, the Coralarium is the Maldives’ first and only coral regeneration project. The Coralarium is also in the form of an underwater art installation. Semi-submerged in the warm tropical sea, this unique collection of 14 abstract sculptures is designed to simultaneously reinvigorate the marine ecosystem and raise awareness about the threats it faces.

Led by the resort’s marine biologist, daily snorkelling tours allow guests to uncover the Coralarium. Likewise, explore one of the longest house reefs in the Maldives; see over 250 species of tropical fish, and get closer to manta rays’ cleaning station.

Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Resort – Explore the Underwater World with a Marine Butler

Living limitless is all about expanding your horizons and experiencing new ways of travelling. At Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Resort, the dedicated butler services enable guests to elevate their lifestyle to new levels of luxury. The Raffles Butler will take care of every element on land. Meanwhile, the unique Marine Butler will introduce explorers to a world of underwater wonders.

Guests can go snorkelling in the crystal-clear waters of the two-house reefs. And when you do the Marine Butler reveals the many interesting features, explains the intricacies of the ecosystem and even acts as a personal underwater photographer.

Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Resort – Work & Play from Paradise

Imagine how exciting it is to turn the Maldives into your Business Playground for a month. Work from the Overwater Villa and change your video background to views of the Indian Ocean. Accelerate performance with an energized fitness program, discover the underwater world between calls and relax with a spa treatment after another productive day in paradise. Furthermore, Pullman Maldives Maamutaa provides guests with space and time to play, work, and connect themselves with others on this secluded private island.

The Work from Paradise offer is a unique opportunity to work remotely from the Maldives while balancing performance and wellbeing. The package starts from USD 590++ per night for two in an all-inclusive Beach Villa experience.

Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives – Make Sweet Encounters at the Chocolate Hour

Living limitless involves more than venturing out into the wilderness; fresh culinary discoveries and heart-warming moments can be made every day at Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives. The Chocolate Hour is available daily from 4 pm to 5 pm. Mövenpick invites guests to come together and savour handmade Swiss chocolates. Which includes bite-sized sweets, truffles, cakes, brownies and more.

Held at the resort’s Coffee and Wine Lounge, this is also a wonderful time of day when guests can treat their taste buds and get ready to enjoy the stunning tropical sundown.

Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort – Swim with Whale Sharks

An encounter with a whale shark is a truly unforgettable experience. The world’s largest fish, these leviathans can grow up to 12 metres in length. Despite their size, however, whale sharks are gentle giants that pose no danger to humans and even seem to enjoy the company of divers. The Maldives is one of the only places on earth where you can see whale sharks all-year-round.

At Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort, adventurous guests can head out into the Indian Ocean and meet with these magnificent creatures. Daytime and evening trips are also available from the resort’s PADI-certified dive centre.

Accor has launched a credit offer for travellers looking to escape to the Maldives. So, guests staying at Raffles Maldives Meradhoo, Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi and Mövenpick Resort Kuredhivaru Maldives can now benefit from a resort credit worth 40% off the room rate, which can be redeemed on dining, spa, and other experiences. Additionally, Members of ALL – Accor Live Limitless who register and book the offer before 15th December 2020 and stay by 31st March 2021 will be entered into a lucky draw contest to win 40,000 Reward points.

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In 2025, Airbnb is redefining what it means to travel. With the launch of Airbnb Services, Airbnb Experiences, and a completely redesigned app, the home-sharing pioneer no longer just offers a platform for booking places to stay. Instead, it now provides a one-stop travel ecosystem that blurs the line between the comfort of home, the convenience of hotels, and the adventure of exploring like a local.

From Sleep to Experience: The Evolution of Airbnb

When Airbnb launched in 2007, it disrupted the hospitality industry by letting people book homes instead of hotel rooms. Fast forward 17 years and the company has hosted over two billion guests worldwide. Now, it’s making a bold move that signals a broader mission: becoming the ultimate travel companion, from check-in to check-out and everything in between.

As part of this shift, Airbnb’s latest release introduces three core updates that travelers, digital nomads, and staycationers alike will want to know about.

Introducing Airbnb Services: Hotel-Style Perks at Your Airbnb

Ever wanted a massage in your vacation rental or a chef-prepared meal without leaving the couch? Now you can. Airbnb Services adds a luxurious (yet accessible) layer to the travel experience by offering curated, on-demand services in over 260 cities.

Specifically, these ten launch categories include personal chefs, spa treatments, fitness training, professional photography, and in-home beauty services like hair, makeup, and nails. Highly credentialed providers deliver many of these services, including talent from Michelin-starred restaurants and elite athletic programs. Additionally, you can book most services instantly through the app, and you don’t need to stay in an Airbnb to use them.

As a result, this launch positions Airbnb to compete directly with hotels and wellness resorts, delivering professional-grade amenities wherever you are, whether you’re on vacation or simply indulging at home.

Airbnb Experiences: Travel Like a Local, Not a Tourist

Airbnb Experiences isn’t new, but the company has completely reimagined it and expanded it globally. Now, in 650 cities, travelers can book immersive experiences hosted by locals who guide everything from ramen-making with renowned chefs to horseback explorations of ancient sites with cultural experts.

In addition to the relaunch, the platform now features Airbnb Originals, a new category of one-of-a-kind experiences created by celebrities, professionals, and local legends. Think cooking pastries with top French bakers, joining a lucha libre wrestling workshop, or spending a day with an NFL quarterback. These aren’t cookie-cutter tours. Rather, they deliver hyper-personalized, high-energy adventures unique to Airbnb.

Looking ahead, Airbnb will also introduce social features that let you connect with others in your group before and after your experience. Notably, the design caters not only to travelers but also to locals eager to explore their own city in new ways.

A New Airbnb App for a New Kind of Travel

To bring it all together, Airbnb has rebuilt its app from the ground up. The new interface lets users book homes, services, and experiences in one seamless place. Furthermore, the app offers smart suggestions based on your destination, shows all your bookings in a tidy trip itinerary, and provides real-time recommendations while you’re on the go.

Airbnb also revamped the host side of the app. Now, professionals can manage bookings, update listings, and sync calendars more efficiently. As a result, chefs, trainers, makeup artists, and other service providers can now join Airbnb’s growing platform more easily than ever.

Why This Matters

Airbnb’s latest rollout does more than introduce new features. On a broader level, it marks a strategic pivot that challenges hotels, travel agencies, and even local service providers. By combining where you stay, what you do, and how you indulge into one app, Airbnb aims to become the central hub for all things travel.

Even more importantly, these offerings don’t just target jet-setters. With many services priced under $50, and experiences available in your own city, Airbnb now creates new ways to live richly—whether you’re halfway across the world or relaxing in your own neighborhood.