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At Finolhu, youngsters become Oceaneers as soon as they set foot in the resort, throwing themselves into swimming lessons, pirate cruises, snorkelling, VWTVNG CFXGPVWTGU UWPUGV ƂUJKPI and pool parties.
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Relaxation and connection with nature is a priority for all guests at Como Maalifushi, home to kids’ massages, family yoga lessons and mindfulness sessions, alongside fort building, crab racing and dolphin cruises.
Teens aren’t forgotten at InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort, with a programme including cooking and mocktail-making classes, Grill & Chill barbecues, catamaran captain lessons, diving EGTVKƂECVKQPU [QWVJ URC UGUUKQPU and TikTok dance-inspired Zumba.
THE ST REGIS MALDIVES VOMMULI RESORT Best for: Curious teens
New for 2025 at The St Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort is The Vommuli Society – a club and set of experiences designed to fend off teenage boredom. The Teen Social Lounge is the perfect place to unwind with games and music, but the packed schedule is hard to resist. Teens can get active with group Hiit classes, dance cardio sessions, anti-gravity yoga and boxing lessons, then hit the water for paddleboarding, jetskiing, glass- DQVVQO MC[CMKPI RCTCUCKNKPI CPF YKPFUWTƂPI s CNN led by experienced instructors. The Island Capture Sessions offer a chance to get photography and editing tips at the resort’s most scenic spots. Marine conservation experiences are also available, along with crafting sessions at the Maldivian Culture Lab. Even better, teens can round off their day with a sunset mocktail at the overwater bar.
JOALI MALDIVES Best for: Active families
Sun-dappled lagoons and swaying palms set the stage for Joali, home to a packed activity offering for all ages. Families can set off on treasure hunts to explore the island, before working up a sweat on the football pitch, tennis and padel courts, during yoga sessions or at high-energy Muay Thai classes. Cooking lessons are on offer to dive into Maldivian cuisine, with whole-family sessions available alongside classes for six to 16-year-olds. Alternatively, youngsters can get creative with crafting tutorials, pottery workshops and art trails around the resort. Children might even return home with a new skill, thanks to the Fitness Academy for VJQUG CIGF UKZ VQ VJG #SWCXGPVWTG RTQITCOOG HQT ƂXG VQ
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who are learning how to swim; and the Ocean Odyssey Mission, where seven to 14-year-olds can discover nearby reefs and marine life.
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