Amilla Fushi, Finolhu and Huvafen Fushi roll out festive extravaganzas for luxury travellers

23 October 2018: The spirit of Christmas is coming to The Small Maldives Island Co as it plans a festive season full of memorable moments at luxury Maldivian resorts Amilla Fushi, Finolhu and Huvafen Fushi. Guests at each island will see their holiday wishes come true with celebratory experiences and delectable festive feasts to share with family and friends – and even a jet-skiing visit from Santa and his elves!

Evenings of enchantment and wonder await at Amilla Fushi as the daring 'Amilla Tribe' descend on the island. Dance to the beat of the drums as the sun sets over the endless horizon, while fire performers turn up the heat with jaw-dropping displays. Toasting in the New Year, guests will be treated to a world-class spectacle from the UK-based pyro performance group, The Fuel Girls, known all over the world for their death-defying shows, and music from Irish singer, songwriter and lead singer of B*witched, Edele Lynch.

Festive foodie surprises are a certainty as Chef Hiro Nakamura charts an incredible journey of flavourful Japanese cuisine to Amilla's signature overwater restaurant, Feeling Koi, showcasing a selection of artfully crafted sushi, nigiri and sashimi by the water's edge. There'll also be lip smacking themed nights at the chilled-out foodie hub Baazaar and enchanting dining experiences in the magical Mystique Garden.  

Australian football hero, Tim Cahill, has joined forces with Amilla Fushi to offer a four day training camp for inspiring young footballers to see if they have what it takes to become one of the 'greats'. The 'Amilla Four Seventeen' football team invites kids aged from 5-8 years and teens from 9-16 years old to train and perfect their skills through elite coaching by the all-time leading goal scorer on the island's very own full-sized pitch.  

Forget the reindeer-drawn sleigh; Santa makes waves with an adrenalin-fuelled jet-ski arrival to the fun-loving island resort Finolhu. The island will offer a rocking calendar of festive celebrations set against a stunning backdrop. The Christmas season will also be an epicure's dream, starting on 19 December with a daily rotation of sweet treats and goodies, and unreal spreads at the Baa Baa Beach Diner. World class entertainment will kick off Finolhu's year-end bonanza, as guests are invited to bust a move with music from the Gypsy Queens and The Riffs, DJ sets and dazzling performances by Area 51 acrobats.

Come dressed as a flapper or looking dapper as Huvafen Fushi heads back to the roaring 20s, transforming itself into a tropical take on the glamorous Gatsby Mansion. A world created to amaze, amuse and entertain. Guests are invited to become part of Jay Gatsby's inner circle, dancing the night away at Cotton Club, the resort's exclusive 'pop down' underground Jazz club, creating everlasting memories while enjoying tantalising cocktails and live music. Chef Hiro will be serving sensational Omakase tasting menus at the resort's signature overwater restaurant Feeling Koi from 22-26 December 2018, followed by special Champagne-fuelled evenings hosted by ambassadors from Krug (27 December) and Louis Roederer (29 December).  Welcoming the arrival of 2019 in unforgettable fashion, Huvafen Fushi celebrates with a breathtaking firework display and late night music at Forno from Def Note.

2017 Celebrations

 Amilla Fushi | Finolhu | Huvafen Fushi

Red Savannah (01242 787800, redsavannah.com) offers festive holidays at all three resorts:

• A week at Amilla Fushi starts from £5,919 per person -  saving from £3,668 per couple - including seven nights in an Ocean Reef House accommodation, daily breakfast, return flights and seaplane transfers
• A week at Finolhu starts from £4,298 per person including seven nights Beach Villa accommodation on an All-Inclusive basis, return flights and seaplane transfers
• A week at Huvafen Fushi starts from £7,489 per person - saving from £3,978 per couple - including seven nights in a Beach Bungalow with Pool on half board basis, return flights and seaboat transfers

Prices based on travel beteen 19th and 27th December 2018 with Alitalia from Heathrow to Malé (via Rome) in Economy and shared transfers.

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About Amilla Fushi

Located just 30 minutes by seaplane from Malé International (Velana International Airport), Amilla Fushi offers a choice of 59 Houses that sit gracefully over crystal clear waters, nestle among lush tree tops or hug the shores of pristine white sand; plus eight spectacular four- to eight-bedroom Beach Residences ideally suited to large families, groups of friends and VVIPs seeking the ultimate in space and privacy. Amilla's innovative restaurants range from the diverse, informal foodie hub Baazaar to the relaxed yet sophisticated overwater dining at the signature Feeling Koi. Guests can even drop in to gourmet café and deli The Emperor General Store or The Wine Shop & Cellar Door to treat themselves to lighter snacks, a favourite bottle or a gourmet selection of artisanal cheeses. With an unrivalled range of purpose-designed multi-bedroom accommodation options, and an exciting, inspiring and active Kids' Club, Amilla Fushi is putting the Maldives on the map as a destination not just for couples, but for families and friends.

About Finolhu

Just 30 minutes by speedboat from sister resort Amilla Fushi, Finolhu is a stylish and eclectic retreat with a buzzy bon-vivant vibe and a refreshing, retro-inspired burst of fun for the region. Bringing toes-in-the-sand relaxation to fun-loving beach-erati alongside the best DJs, live acts and most fabulously chic parties in the Maldives. Finolhu's 125 villas come on the ocean, the lagoon or by the beach, with or without pool in either one or two bedroom options being the ultimate island experience for chic couples, fun-loving families and gatherings of friends alike. Located in the UNESCO world biosphere of Baa Atoll, both resorts can be reached by either seaplane in just 30 minutes from Velana (Malé) International Airport or by a 20 minute flight to Dharavandhoo Domestic Airport in Baa Atoll followed by a short speedboat ride.

About Huvafen Fushi

Opened in July 2004, Huvafen Fushi is situated in the Malé Atoll and features the world's first underwater spa rooms. The resort also features some of the largest guest rooms in the Maldives - all with private pools - and offers unsurpassed levels of service, comprehensive spa facilities, and fine dining experiences above and below ground - all with cutting edge design in a most elegant yet simple manner. Huvafen Fushi is owned by Universal Resorts Pvt Ltd. The Small Maldives Island Co sells and markets Huvafen Fushi

About The Small Maldives Island Co.

The Small Maldives Island Co.'s main focus is on Resort Management in the Maldives for Coastline Hotels and Resorts. Amilla Fushi and sister resort Finolhu are owned by Coastline Hotels and Resorts – part of the Coastline Group of companies, one of the Maldives' largest private companies, established in 1994. The Coastline Group is engaged in logistics; oil importing, storage and distribution; pilling and construction; building material supplies; hotel resort development; condominium development; airport ownership, development and operation; and luxury yacht and boat manufacturing. It is the largest importer and distributor of Fuel Related Products such as Marine Gasoil and Mo Gas to resorts in the Maldives, servicing 65 per cent of the country's resorts through its company Asian Gasoil. In addition to building W Maldives and Huvafen Fushi, Coastline's recent developments within the tourism sector include Mudhdhoo island, subsequently acquired by Dusit Thani Hotels; Baa Atoll's Dharavandhoo Airport; and the newly opened Raa Ifhuru Airport.

For further press information please contact:

Kate Faulkner (kate@bacall.net), Sarah Harvey (sarah@bacall.net), Nat Frogley (nat@bacall.net) or Flora Gandolfo (flora@bacall.net) Bacall Associates Ltd, London. Tel: +44 (0) 8704 288 401