Why doing nothing is the hardest thing you'll do on holiday
In a world that rewards productivity, the act of resting fully requires courage — and practice. Our spa director on the lost art of stopping.
February 20256 min read
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The best time to visit the Maldives — and what no one tells you
Beyond the blue: navigating seasons, swells, and the subtle art of choosing your atoll. A guide for the genuinely curious traveller who wants to understand the place they are visiting.
Anamaya Team
March 2025
Foraging the Indian Ocean: how our kitchen uses what the sea provides
Chef Ravi Menan on diving for his ingredients, and the philosophy behind a menu that changes with the tides.
January 202510 min read
The reef restoration project that changed how we think about luxury
Three years ago, we committed to restoring five hectares of damaged coral reef. Here's what we learned — about coral, and about ourselves.
December 20247 min read
Building with water in mind: the architecture of Anamaya
How our lead architect worked with tides, light, and the island's own geometry to create spaces that feel inevitable.
November 20249 min read
The fishermen of the north: a portrait
The families who have fished these waters for generations, and what they see when they look at the atoll we call home.
October 202412 min read