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Read about our latest sustainable initiatives over the past few months. The focus of this edition is on the Soneva Foundation’s Coral Propagation project which is taking place at Soneva Fushi in the Maldives.
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“Namoona” refers to something that is exemplary, ideal, an exception. The lighthouse communities of our Soneva Namoona NGO shine a path for island communities all around the world.
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In conversation with Nila Patty, Innovation and Sustainability Manager, Soneva Fushi, Maldives
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Beth Alexander gives us insights on the benefits of living a life in tune with Ayurveda. She writes about balance and going beyond the physical realm into a more wholistic way of living.
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In conversation with Pjey Mayandi, General Manager (Guardian of the Experience), Soneva Fushi, Maldives
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Tips and suggestions from Talya Honebeek on how we can protect and nourish sensitive skin by simply following the seven steps in this insightful article.
Read moreOur recent line-up of visiting experts of Soneva Fushi.
From a tiny crimson pear in the west of England to great chunks of fermented sheep meat in the Faroe Islands to an exploding corn in Mexico that might just hold the key to the future of food – these are just some of the thousands of foods around the world today that are at risk of being lost for ever.
In this captivating and wide-ranging book, Dan Saladino spans the globe to uncover the stories of these foods. He meets the pioneering farmers, scientists, cooks, food producers and indigenous communities who are preserving food traditions and fighting for change. All human history is woven through these stories, from the first great migrations to the slave trade to the refugee crisis today. But Eating to Extinction is about so much more than preserving the past. Eating to Extinction reveals a world at a crisis point: the future of our planet depends on reclaiming genetic biodiversity before it is too late.
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Malsa Maaz is our first Maldivian Barefoot Bookseller. Passionate about our ‘No News, No Shoes’ ethos, Malsa encourages people to disconnect, relax and reconnect with the ground beneath their feet and a book in their hands. Our Barefoot Booksellers document life at Soneva through their weekly blogs.
This week Malsa elaborates on Christmas stories from around the world.
Read her blogWe continue to expand our educational offerings for children and teenagers with the Soneva Academy. There are currently five courses that can be taken, covering a range of topics that are intrinsically linked to our resorts in the Maldives.
Chef Carolina Bazán conducted an intimate set of dinners at Soneva Fushi’s Once Upon a Table. She is the chef at Ambrosia, which has been consistently included in Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants since 2014, which also named Chef Bazán Best Female Chef in 2019.
Join Samantha Häberli, our plant-based chef and nutritionist, to discover nutritionally dense recipes that prove that healthy eating can also be delicious. Plants have the power to prevent, and even reverse, so many of the illnesses that we suffer from. Today, more than ever before, we know that a healthy gut means a healthy mind, body and spirit, and the simplest way to achieve this is to eat more nutrient-dense whole plant foods.
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At Soneva, our Hosts embody our SLOWLIFE values. We are so proud of their warmth, dedication and intuition, through which we are able to deliver the highest levels of service and hospitality, offer exceptional and enriching guest experiences and set new standards for responsible tourism.
Read about Soneva’s first Maldivian Barefoot Bookseller! Malsa Maaz shares her story and gives us an insight into the daily life of a Barefoot Bookseller.
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Slowlife Chats with Kash Izydorczyk
Soneva’s Director of Soneva Namoona Operations and Community Engagement, Maldives.
An interview with the Captain of Soneva in Aqua, Grant Ruffel. Soneva in Aqua is our ultra-luxurious 23-metre yacht in the Maldives combines Soneva’s luxurious hospitality with the freedom of a private charter on the Indian Ocean. Grant has been captaining boats of all kinds in a multitude of places around the globe for more than two decades.
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Slowlife Chats with Carissa Nimah
Soneva’s Guardian of the Brand (Chief Commercial Officer)
Our hosts pay attention to the smallest details
“I’m so proud that Soneva opened the possibility for me to introduce sustainable and green mosquito control in the Maldives.”
Bart KnolsBart is a medical entomologist with a PhD from Wageningen University, where he started as a first-year biology student in 1983. He was offered a chance to work in a Maasai community on the Kenya-Tanzania border to develop low-cost, odour-baited traps to control tsetse flies. What followed 11 years of working and living in east and southern Africa was a PhD on the behavioural ecology of African malaria mosquitoes. He is a co-laureate of the Nobel Peace Prize (2005) and obtained an Ig Nobel Prize at Harvard University in 2006. In recent years, Bart served as principal investigator on a 5.2 million Euro grant from the EU and subsequently as co-Principal Investigator on a USD 10.2 million grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
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A story by Jannah Boerakker, our Science Educational Guide at Soneva Fushi on the seasonal arrival of the Globe skimmer dragonflies. A phenomenon that we are lucky to witness in the Maldives.
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A story by Ritu Mathur, our Area Permaculturist, on how co-existing with nature is the secret to success.
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We are happy to announce a dedicated bunny clinic at Soneva Fushi for all our furry friends that roam the island.
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Soneva and Biogents Lead the Way in Sustainable Pest Management Practices in the Maldives.
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A success story of Soneva Namoona’s terrific accomplishments in supporting the local community with Soneva Water.
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Soneva Fushi’s water sports offering just got faster, and you don’t need a speedboat for the extra knots!
What happens if you fit a surfboard with a motor? You get an eSurf-board with a carbon fibre body that is hydrodynamic and stable. The board houses the motor, which you control using a handheld throttle. Our eSurf lets you get up to speeds of 56km per hour, making this an exhilarating water sport.
We also now have an eFoil, which uses an advanced battery to power a silent electric motor mounted on an all-carbon fibre hydrofoil. The eFoil’s speed can be adjusted with a wireless Bluetooth hand controller. Riders, from beginners to those already skilled on a board, can fly for over an hour of fun at speeds of up to 40km per hour!
Surf uncrowded breaks, dive among shipwrecks, spot whale sharks, manta rays, and dolphins, and snorkel untouched reefs onboard Soneva in Aqua. The Goidhoo Atoll’s dive and snorkelling sites have vibrant marine life and corals.
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A new an exhilarating way to travel beneath the ocean’s surface. Make sure you book a Dolphin Sled session for something out of the ordinary. This underwater experience lets you get a taste for what it is like to be part of a pod of dolphins. Our crew will tow you under the waves on our sled through a pod of playful dolphins.
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Immerse yourself in a weekly dose of wellness insights from our experts. From tips on meditation and healthy eating to yoga and fitness, read on to find out ways to reconnect with your mind, body and soul.
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Say hello to the Sunset Sanctuary (Villa 3), the only 3-bedroom over-water Residence at Soneva Jani.
Located at the very tip of the sunset side of the resort, this stunning property boasts mesmerizing ocean views from each room. With a total area of 625 square metres, the villa has bright, spacious rooms, our signature outdoor bathroom with private access to the lagoon.
The ground floor offers a master bedroom (with an adjoining children’s sleeping area) with our iconic retractable roof for late night in-bed stargazing, study, pantry with minibar, and a lounge area that completely opens up to the 12-metre-long swimming pool. There is one guest bedroom on the ground floor and one upstairs along with a TV lounge for movie nights and a private in-villa gym. The property also has a private water slide, which is a feature that all the family will love.
The Sunset Sanctuary Villa, as part of our Villa Ownership programme, generates a significant return for its lucky owner, meaning it makes money for you when you are not on the island.
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The spectacular Villa 28 at Soneva Jani is up for sale under the Soneva Villa Ownership programme. An expansive beachfront suite, the Four Bedroom Island Reserve affords a wealth of luxury while allowing for customisation depending on your requirements. Spacious indoor-outdoor living areas abound, including a steam bath, changing room, sauna, master bedroom, TV lounge, dining room, private pool, kitchen and wine vault. The second floor is home to a further three bedrooms with bathrooms and dressing rooms, and the villa’s private gym. The pool has its own water slide, as well as a dedicated children’s pool. The two ground floor bedrooms come with outdoor bathrooms with lush gardens and water features.
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Discover a burst of excitement in this playfully indulgent luxury suite. Upstairs and downstairs bedrooms, a choice of sitting areas high and low, a swimming pool of your own, direct beach access, two lush open-air garden bathrooms, personal bicycles for island exploration and more. Discover your favourite spot. Ours? The private balcony reached via the gangway off the upstairs bedroom. This 2-bedroom island villa is up for sale at Soneva Fushi.
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