Insight 10 Essential Reads Spanning Continents and Cultures COMO Book Club: 10 essential reads that span the continents and cultures, with broadcaster and editor Georgina Godwin, and acclaimed author and foreign correspondent Peter Godwin.
Insight 7 Days of Fun: Maldives Family Adventure Ideas At COMO Maalifushi, each day unfolds with exciting adventures from ocean-based activities to outdoor cinema.
Insight Artistic Journey in Maldives with Gregory Burns “I’ve always felt there’s more to life than the status quo,” says American painter and athlete, Gregory Burns, speaking from his studio in Singapore. The words are characteristically matter-of-fact, delivered by a man whose extraordinary drive has taken him from Paralympic podiums to Ironman competi
Insight Autumn Beach City Breaks in Southern Europe A spontaneous weekend getaway to Southern Europe is sure to recharge your vitamin D for the winter months ahead. If you’re dreaming of a weekend at the beach, read on to find our top picks for the best places in Europe for a city break. Catch the sun this autumn!
Insight Autumn Escapes: Discover Top Destinations for Sunlit Adventures Why stare at the rain outside your window when you could be surfing in Miami or strolling through Central Park? Why huddle under a blanket with a book when you can read it on a Maldivian beach, listening to the sound of the waves? Instead of lazing at home, why not explore the souks of Marrakech, im
Insight Childhood Memories Inspire Maldivian Chef’s Sardinian Flavors My childhood home in Cagliari, Sardinia, was a busy one. I was the eldest of three brothers and it was my job to set up the kitchen for lunch each day. I remember coming home from school at lunchtime, putting my bag away, and getting going. I’d boil the water for pasta, work out how much salt to use
Insight Discover Freediving with COMO Maalifushi For Fahd Faiz — President of the Maldives Freediving Association, world-record holder in static apnea, and the guiding hand behind COMO Maalifushi’s new freediving programme — the ocean has always been a place of quiet belonging. “Being Maldivian, we are always connected to a marine environment,” he
Insight Discover Iceland & Maldives on a Shoestring Budget International travel became much more accessible and far cheaper with the advent of low-cost carriers. However, there are still plenty of destinations that seem reserved for travellers with deep pockets. But fear not, as we have tips on how to visit some of the more traditionally high-end destinatio
Insight Discover Maldives: Exploring Deep Wall Dives Shakeeb Ibrahim, Dive Centre Manager and Dive Instructor at COMO Maalifushi, has been working in the diving industry for over 20 years. A Maldivian native, he grew up in and around the water. “In the Maldives, childhood is spent in the water,” he says. “So diving is not a new thing for me.” Before s
Insight Discover Play by COMO: Where Kids Become Earth Warriors We have Play by COMO spaces in our hotels and resorts in Phuket, the Caribbean, the Indian Ocean and Bali. They are not traditional ‘kids’ clubs’, where parents send their children so they can steal an afternoon’s holiday; we engage children with outdoor activities from star-gazing to tree-planting,
Insight Discover Unique Stays: From Ryokans to Cave Hotels Across the world, some of the most memorable trips are defined not just by where you go, but by where you stay. With 89%* of travelers expressing interest in staying in alternative accommodation types beyond just hotels or resorts, demand is growing for stays that feel more rooted in local culture a
Insight Explore Lavadhoo: Private Island Seclusion in Maldives On a visit to Lavadhoo, COMO Maalifushi’s private islet in the Maldives, spend a day as a luxury castaway. Experience the peace of complete seclusion, of walking barefoot by the ocean knowing you won’t meet another soul.
