The Maldives, XX August 2025: This festive season, Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort proudly transforms into a living storybook with Tales of the Maldives, a unique cultural celebration where families are invited to experience the richness and rhythm of island life through food, music, craft, and age-old traditions. Taking place from 20 December 2025 to 7 January 2026, this immersive program pays homage to the spirit and soul of the Maldives, blending vibrant heritage with the joy of the holiday season.

Each Maldivian island holds a story, and at Avani+ Fares, guests are invited to explore them all. Throughout the celebration, guests can savour Maldivian culinary traditions at events like Fares Baa’zaar, a lively island souk filled with street food stalls, live Bodu Beru beats, and handmade local crafts. On Bodu Mas Night, the resort’s chefs fire up the beachside grills for a four-course seafood BBQ cooked over coconut husks, showcasing the catch of the day in true island style.

Christmas takes on a distinctly Maldivian twist, with Tales of Christmas offering everything from cocktails and live music to a gala dinner under the stars. Families can celebrate together with foam parties by the beach, interactive artisan workshops, and even Dhoni-building sessions where kids can learn how to craft their own traditional wooden boats. Local experts will lead guests in activities like lacquer work, traditional weaving, and storytelling sessions that bring to life the legends passed down through generations.

The festivities continue with Tales of Smugglers, inspired by the colourful past of Fares Island, once a quiet coconut plantation and now home to Smugglers Shack, the Maldives’ largest rum bar. Families can set sail on a pirate cruise adventure across the lagoon, while adults kick back at RRR Night with Rum, Ribs, and Reggae. Kids and teens can settle in for a Jack Sparrow movie night under the stars, complete with tropical treats.
For those seeking restoration as the year winds down, the resort offers traditional Maldivian spa rituals rooted in centuries of healing wisdom. Guests can relax into the warmth of Kalhu Vakaru, a therapy that uses heated sand bundles to ease muscle tension, or connect with the ocean’s rhythms through the Faru Fushi Sound Journey, a calming sound healing experience guided by seashells and natural elements.

“Our Tales of the Maldives festive season is about more than just celebration,” said Judd Rabbidge, General Manager at Avani+ Fares Maldives. “It’s a tribute to the culture that makes this destination so magical. We’re bringing families closer to the beauty of the islands through stories, traditions, and experiences that feel truly meaningful. Whether you’re here to explore, indulge or simply reconnect with loved ones, we can’t wait to share our island’s story with you.”

For more information or to book your festive celebration in the Maldives, visit avanihotels.com/fares-maldives, email [email protected] , or call +960 660 1660.