Newsletters
The Shell - Villa Hotels & Resorts quarterly newsletter bringing you the latest news and insights on our Maldives resorts. Discover adventure activities, personal stories, resort events, sustainability initiatives, and much more. Download to view the full edition.
Oct-Dec 2022
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View our newsletter - The Shell by Villa Hotels & Resorts. This edition features the following articles;
- Coral Garden Restoration Project at Paradise Island
- Villa Hotels & Resorts Ongoing Journey to a more Sustainable Future
- Dream Weddings in Paradise
- Digital Nomads in the Maldives Archipelago
- Flavours of the Maldives: Bilimbi Pickle
- In Conversation with Abdulla Najeeb, Assistant Guest Service Manager at Paradise Island
July 2022
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View our monthly newsletter - The Shell by Villa Hotels & Resorts. This edition features the following articles;
- Swim with Manta Rays at the eco-conscious Royal Island Resort & Spa in the Maldives UNESCO Biosphere Reserve
- Improve Your Tennis Game at Sun Island Resort & Spa
- Romance at Villa Hotels & Resorts
- The Times when Maldivian Folklore Influenced Best Practices
- The Coconut Palm Tree Tree of Life
- Flavours of the Maldives Smoked Tuna Masroshi
- In Conversation with Nishaam Waheed at Central Reservations, Villa Hotels & Resorts
- Instagram Pic of the Month
May 2022
THE SHELL
View our monthly newsletter - The Shell by Villa Hotels & Resorts. This edition features the following articles;
- The Freediving World Record In the Maldives
- Lost at Sea (Behigen dhiun)
- Of Mystics and Mysteries
- Flavours of the Maldives: Crumbed Fried Rihafolhi
- In Conversation with Sindhi, Director Operations at Dive Oceanus
- Instagram Pic of the Month
April 2022
THE SHELL
View our monthly newsletter - The Shell by Villa Hotels & Resorts. This edition features the following articles;
- Health & Wellness in the Elements of Nature at Paradise Island Resort & Spa
- Wellness in Nature at Sun Island Resort & Spa
- Finding an Ambergris - Winning the Maldivian Lottery!
- Flavours of the Maldives: Smoked Tuna Gulha & Athujehi Kavaabu
- In Conversation with Bebo, Entertainment Manager at Paradise Island Resort & Spa
- Instagram Pic of the Month
March 2022
THE SHELL
View our monthly newsletter - The Shell by Villa Hotels & Resorts. This edition features the following articles;
- Maldives Waves
- Reconnect with Nature at Royal Island
- Kitesurfing Adventure
- Flavours of the Maldives: Huni Roshi Recipe
- In Conversation with Asuka Menchavez, Customer Experience Center Supervisor, Villa Hotels & Resorts
- Instagram Pic of the Month
February 2022
THE SHELL
View our monthly newsletter - The Shell by Villa Hotels & Resorts. This edition features the following articles;
- Sun Island New Villas
- Arrive in Style to Villa Hotels & Resorts
- Skydiving at Sun Island
- Flavours of the Maldives: Mashuni Recipe
- In Conversation with Abdullah Fathhey, General Manager at Sun Island Resort & Spa
- Instagram Pic of the Month
January 2022
THE SHELL
View our monthly newsletter - The Shell by Villa Hotels & Resorts. This edition features the following articles;
- A Timeless Festive at Villa Hotels & Resorts
- The Story of the Paradise Gingerbread House
- In Conversation with DJ Danny Avila
- Villa Hotels & Resorts New Mobile App
- Maldivian Lady - Flavours of the Maldives
- Instagram Pic of the Month
November 2021
THE SHELL
View our monthly newsletter - The Shell by Villa Hotels & Resorts. This edition features the following articles;
- Villa Hotels & Resorts redefine M.I.C.E Tourism
- Happiness is Cycling on Water
- Paradise Island Resort & Spa Christmas Cake making ceremony
- Flavours of the Maldives - Boakuri Falhoa
- In-Conversation With Mohamed Nafiu Royal Island Premium All-Inclusive Resort Human Resources Manager
- Instagram Pic of the Month
October 2021
THE SHELL
View our monthly newsletter - The Shell by Villa Hotels & Resorts. This edition features the following articles;
- Live the Adventure with Villa Hotels & Resorts
- Freediving in Maldives
- Key Spots Around Paradise Island Resort & Spa
- Flavours of the Maldives
- In Conversation With Tanu Bose: Paradise Island Resort & Spa Guest Services Manager
- Instagram Pic of the Month
September 2021
THE SHELL
View our monthly newsletter - The Shell by Villa Hotels & Resorts. This edition features the following articles;
- Weddings in Paradise
- Loabi-Loabi Massage
- Flavours of the Maldives - Bondibai Recipe
- In Conversation with Hassan Shareef (Chilli) - Sun Island Resort & Spa's Food & Beverage Manager
- Instagram Pic of the Month
August 2021
THE SHELL
View our monthly newsletter - The Shell by Villa Hotels & Resorts. This edition features the following articles;
- A Green Future at Villa Hotels & Resorts
- Key spots around Sun Island Resort & Spa
- How to make Coconut Scrub
- Conserving the Whale Sharks
- In Conversation With Sun Island Resort Therapist - Bindu Balan
- Instagram pic of the month
July 2021
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View our monthly newsletter - The Shell by Villa Hotels & Resorts. This edition features the following articles;
- Preserve. Protect. For the Future
- Robinson Crusoe Sandbank Experience
- In the Presence of Sharks
- Flavours of the Maldives - Kiru Fen Folhi
- In Conversation With Royal Island Premium All-Inclusive Resort Assistant Training Manager - Fathimath Mansoor
- Instagram pic of the month
June 2021
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View our monthly newsletter - The Shell by Villa Hotels & Resorts. This edition features the following articles;
- World Ocean Day 2021
- Discover Scuba Diving
- Dig-in Dinner Experience
- Flavours of the Maldives - Kandu Kukulhu
- In Conversation with Paradise Island Resort General Manager Ibrahim Nahid
- Instagram pic of the month
May 2021
THE SHELL
View our monthly newsletter - The Shell by Villa Hotels & Resorts. This edition features the following articles;
- Swim with Mantas at Royal Island
- Escape to your Deluxe Beach Pool Sanctuary at Paradise Island
- Experience the thrill of altitude and live your Parasailing adventure
- Celebrating Mothers Day in the Maldives
- In Conversation with Royal Island Resort Manager Mohamed Rashad
- Instagram pic of the month