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Séan Garnier Takes Kandima Maldives by Storm with Freestyle Football

Travellers who vacationed at Kandima Maldives recently got the performance of a lifetime!

Redbull-sponsored freestyle football legend Séan Garnier recently took over Kandima Maldives, surprising football fans on vacation. During a fun-filled beach event, vacationers got to play short one-on-one games with Garnier. Additionally, Garnier also pulled out some major tricks, bringing contagious energy to Kandima Maldives.

Kandima Maldives appears to be a favourite spot for Séan Garnier and his family, as this is not the first time he has stayed at this beautiful resort destination. Promoting his one-on-one game and tricks, Garnier stated that Kandima Maldive is the most beautiful island in Maldives. Just a few years back, in 2019, Garnier brought his family on a little getaway to Kandima Maldives. Sharing pictures on Instagram, Garnier thanked the resort for an awesome week of vacation.

Even during his 2019 trip, Garnier took some time to play one-on-one matches with the resort staff in addition to partaking in the ice-bucket challenge. The ice-bucket challenge was popularised during this time, to raise awareness around amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

In addition to his stay in Kandima Maldives, Séan Garnier has also performed in the Maldives back in 2011. As the first world champion of Redbull Street Style Soccer, Garnier performed in various parts of the Maldives. This included the Greater Male’ Area, Alif Alif Atoll Rasdhoo and the Dhiraagu Road Show. During this visit, Garnier was joined by Andreas Cetkovic, Champion of France 2010.

The French-born, freestyle soccer expert embraced the urban art of freestyle football after following his ambition to become a professional footballer. Quickly finding his groove, Garnier was crowned the World champion at the first Redbull Street Style World Finals in Brazil in 2008. Since then, Garnier has been a fan-favourite when it comes to freestyle tricks.

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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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