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Meet Josje Van Engelen, General Manager of Soneva Secret

Josje Van Engelen
One of the most renowned resort brands in the Maldives, Soneva announced its upcoming new property Soneva Secret which is set to open in 2024. Although the resort has let travellers have a glimpse through the resort's website, here is a look at one of the important faces set to lead the property.

As Soneva prepares to open up its new property Soneva Secret this year, the resort introduces the General Manager – Josje Van Engelen.

Bringing over 20 years of hospitality experience to Soneva Secret, Guardian of the Experience Josje is originally from the Netherlands. Before this, Josje worked in various positions in the Netherlands, Belgium, Costa Rica, Australia, the Maldives, as well as Turks and Caicos. In addition to having garnered experience working in countries across the globe, Josje is also accomplished in five different languages.

Josje passionately lives life, experiencing new cultures, cuisines, and views, which she believes enrich her soul. She strives to become a role model for women in hospitality and continually encourages her team to follow their dreams.

Josje’s next venture is set to be as the General Manager of the highly anticipated property of Soneva Secret. Leading an incredible team of over 25 nationalities, Jojse is bringing a new rave of rare, personalised hospitality!

About the new Property Soneva Secret!

This barefoot luxury resort, featuring 14 overwater and island villas is going to be the fourth property by the Soneva brand. Taking the Soneva hospitality up a notch, Soneva Secret villas are going to feature a dedicated team of three. This includes a Barefoot Guardian, Barefoot Assistant and a dedicated chef, to ensure every stay is personalised.

The property will also introduce the first floating villa in the Maldives – the Castaway Villa. Read more about Soneva Secret and its villas here!

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The luxurious resort, Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives, will welcome guests for a memorable Eid al-Adha celebration from June 6 to 10, 2025. The resort brings together meaningful traditions and its signature barefoot luxury, creating an inviting space for families and friends to gather and enjoy island life.

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As evening falls, the resort will host stylish island nights with Shisha & Beats. Guests can unwind with live DJ music, premium shisha, and unique mocktails like Genie’s Delight, a refreshing blend of hibiscus, ginger, coconut, and cardamom. Meanwhile, the resort will also offer special sunset happy hours and exclusive deals at dining spots such as MED Restaurant and Teppanyaki by Mar-Umi.

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To complement the lively festivities, the resort’s spa will offer tailored Eid wellness treatments. Guests can indulge in rejuvenating scrubs, facials, Ayurvedic therapies, and soothing aloe vera massages designed to restore relaxation and balance.

Kuda Villingili Resort provides spacious multi-bedroom villas, ideal for families and groups, creating the perfect backdrop for celebrating Eid al-Adha. Moreover, the resort combines cultural richness, luxurious comfort, and stunning natural surroundings to invite guests to reconnect with loved ones and soak in the peaceful beauty of the Maldives.

Exclusive Eid Offers to Enhance Your Stay

To make the holiday even more special, the resort introduces a Blissful Eid al-Adha offer. Guests who stay four nights or more will receive complimentary return shared speedboat transfers, daily breakfast, and a three-course dinner at select dining venues. The package also includes a 60-minute aromatherapy massage for two, a sunset cruise, and a snorkeling excursion, each available once per stay. Additionally, the resort welcomes families warmly, allowing children under 12 to stay and dine free from the kids’ menu. Furthermore, guests can enjoy up to USD 150 in resort credit per villa, which increases to USD 300 for stays longer than seven nights. The resort offers this package for bookings and stays until June 30, 2025.

Check out the brochure here

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