Raffles Maldives
Meradhoo will be hosting a Cuban Fiesta for the first time in the Maldives
during festive season.
From 28th December to
1st January, this idyllic resort in the Maldives' remote and pristine
Gaafu Alifu Atoll will draw inspiration from the colour and glamour
of Cuba's golden age to host Revolution, an exuberant festival of
movement, music and wellness. From awe-inspiring dances on water to a non-stop
programme of events and an array of surprises will make this holiday one to
remember forever.
Among Revolution's
many highlights will be a succession of performances by Cuban-born, New
York-based singer, bandleader, composer and dancer Chino Pons. An authority
on Son Cubano music, Chino also draws inspiration from cha-cha-cha,
bolero, yambu and more to perform joyous, energetic sets that will undoubtedly
get the whole resort rumba-ing and rolling.
Dancing is also
encouraged by Cuban-born performer Yesenia Fernandez Selier, who will host
welcoming dance classes - if one of your new year's resolutions is to move
more, then this is an exceptional way to get started. Her exceptional agility
can be admired from the most staggering of settings too. Erected solely for the
festive period, an incredible floating island with its own palm tree, hammock
and even waterfall will be converted from a gently bobbing sun deck by day to a
stage come night. After the sun has set over the soft sands of Meradhoo, guests
can watch in wonder as she moves magnetically upon the water.
Nightly DJ
performances come courtesy of German duo Rob & Flo, with the New Year's Eve
party celebration reverberating the spectacular sound of the conga drums and
the sultry spirit of Havana. Meanwhile, the days are reserved for full
relaxation and regeneration.
Also joining
Revolution is Dr Buathon Thienarrom, the founder
of Thailand's Sukkasart Institute of Healing Arts. Dedicated to
enhancing the health of body, mind and spirit, she will draw from practices
including Himalayan sound therapy, Taoism, Tibetan medicine and sleep therapy
to induce in guests a sense of supreme restoration. For those who are
concluding 2019 somewhat worse for wear, her healing hands promise a new start
and fresh hope over the year to come.
Only a 55-minute
domestic flight from Velana International Airport followed by a 15-minute
speedboat ride away from Kaadedhdhoo Airport, Raffles Maldives Meradhoo is
located at the southern end of the country, near the equator on the Gaafu Alifu
Atoll.
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