Maldives Resorts Reopening on September 2020

Maldives resorts are adjusting to the new normal and reopening their doors to holidaymakers. Resorts have implemented various measures and guidelines in order to provide guests safer holiday experience. A number of properties have already opened their doors following the border opening. Here are the resorts set to reopen in September 2020.

COMO Cocoa Island – 1st September 2020

COMO Cocoa Island is the home to 34 overwater villas, which are inspired by local Dhoni boats. The villas have been recast top-to-bottom with clean-lined contemporary interiors created by Singapore-based Lekker Architects. In addition to the holistic wellness offerings at the resort, COMO offers activities ranging from reef diving, wreck diving, UV night snorkeling, and whale shark expeditions.

The Nautilus Maldives – 1st September 2020

Nautilus Maldives is nestled in the heart of Baa Atoll, a UNESCO biosphere reserve. Inspired by the enduring form of the Nautilus shell, each of the 26 beach and ocean houses at the resort is a suite whilst the interior’s designs make it feel like homely comfort. Nautilus Maldives offers masterful cuisine tailored to your taste against the most beautiful backdrops of the Indian Ocean.

Hurawalhi Island Resort – 1st September 2020

Hurawalhi Island Resort is accessible by a 40-minute scenic journey from the main Velana International Airport. The resort boasts the world’s largest all-glass underwater restaurant, “5.8 Undersea Restaurant”. Hurawalhi features 90 beautifully appointed spacious villas on the beach and over the water. In addition to that, an array of recreational facilities from diving and snorkeling is available at the resort. Likewise, and a myriad of relaxation options are available as well.

Veligandu Island Resort – 1st September 2020

Veligandu is a romantic destination of ultimate seclusion, relaxation, and intimacy where couples can reconnect. The resort offers scenic leisure activities both inland and at sea. guests can spot vibrant sea life amid the fascinating coral reefs surrounding Veligandu.

Kudadoo Maldives Private Island– 1st September 2020

Kudadoo is where every wish is granted ‘anything, anytime, anywhere’. The resort is available for adults and children over the age of 15 unless rented exclusively. The perfect fusion of luxury, style, and intimacy, Kudadoo Maldives Private Island is the ultimate escape.

Embudu Village – 1st September 2020

Embudu Village Situated in South Male’ Atoll, is just a 20 minutes’ speedboat ride away from Velana International Airport. The resort features beautiful 122 cozy rooms including Beach Bungalows and Water Villas. Being one of the first resorts in the Maldives, Embudu is famous for its stunning house reef and spectacular world-class dive sites. 35 of these dive sites are in close proximity to the resort.

Summer Island Maldives – 1st September 2020

Live in ocean villas suspended over jewelled waters or stay in land villas with sublime ocean views – the choice is yours at Summer Island Maldives. The resort offers international cuisines touched with a hint of Maldivian flavor. In addition to that, Summer Island Maldives boasts an over-water spa with classic offerings to knead your tensions away.

Adaaran Select Meedhupparu – 1st September 2020

Adaaran Select Meedhupparu offers tranquil settings brimming with luxury. The resort promises guests a holiday full of breathtaking experiences that will leave them with memories to last a lifetime. Meedhupparu is well known for it’s All Inclusive offering.

Adaaran Club Rannalhi – 1st September 2020

Known as ‘the measure of gold’ (ran means gold, nalhi is a unit of measure) for its beauty and fertility, Rannalhi island is home to an all-action fun resort. Surrounded by clear waters and white sands, Rannalhi Island features a spa, water sports, and 4 dining options.

Heritance Aarah – 1st September 2020

Luxury Heritance Aarah offers understated beachfront bungalows with thatched roofs. The bungalows feature whirlpool tubs and spacious terraces. Upgraded suites feature private outdoor plunge pools, some are set over the ocean, as are 1- and 2-bedroom suites that have butler service.

Meeru Island Resort – 1st September 2020

Meeru Island Resort & Spa is accessible by a 55-minute journey from Velana International Airport. Surrounded by a beautiful lagoon, the resort features 77 Jacuzzi Water Villas, 27 Water Front Villas, 83 Jacuzzi Beach Villas, 77 Beach Villas in addition to 20 Garden Rooms.

InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau – 10th September 2020

As the first and only All-Club InterContinental resort, experience personalized touches such as bespoke dining under the stars at InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort. With soft white sands and palm tree peppered terraces, guests are sure to be mesmerized by island life from the moment they board the seaplane to the tranquil shores of the Raa Atoll.

Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives – 15th September 2020

Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives located in the stunning Lhaviyani Atoll, Atmosphere Kanifushi Maldives features stand-alone Beach villas spreading idyllically along a mesmeric two-kilometre long turquoise lagoon. A combination of buffet, fine dining & theme night dining options, clubbed with an array of activities is available at the resort.

Which resort’s opening are you looking forward to? With more than 40 resorts now under operation we are sure you would have an amazing holiday experience in the Maldives!

Feature image by InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau

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