28^th April 2025

We’re proud to launch the 4th issue of Travelution Magazine at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, a city that continues to connect the Maldives to the wider world and plays a vital role in shaping the region’s travel landscape.

Travelution as a brand has become more than just a magazine. It’s a space where we explore the stories behind the people, the passion, and the purpose that drive the Maldivian tourism industry forward.

We open this issue with a beautifully grounded piece that captures the natural rhythm of the Maldives, from its coconut palms to its white herons, from reef to rainforest. It’s a quiet reminder of how much beauty lives in the details.

In every issue, we look beyond what’s trending to shine a light on what truly matters—resorts, experiences, and services that raise the bar in thoughtful, meaningful ways. THE BEST, not just in luxury but in creativity, innovation, and purpose. This edition features carefully curated roundups like Lavish Multi-Room Retreats and Resorts with Designer Toiletry Sets, designed to inspire and inform your next adventure.

We’re honoured to have Oaga Art Resort as our Title Partner—an island grounded in Maldivian stories, brought to life with vivid ideas, colour, and heart. Still a newcomer, Oaga is already making bold waves through its creative storytelling, cultural soul, and fresh perspective. We had the chance to sit down with Nawaila Nashid, Co-Founder and Brand Director, whose fearless vision is helping shape a truly distinctive island experience.

Among our Gold Partners, each brings their legacy and edge to this edition.

The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives stands in a category of its own, a retreat that refuses to be ordinary. In our conversation with Amar Lalvani, President and Creative Director of Hyatt, we explore how The Standard’s offbeat charm and youthful spirit found its rhythm in the Maldives.

Summer Island Maldives, meanwhile, celebrates a decade of barefoot bliss. Ten years of simplicity, sunshine, and heartfelt hospitality. We spoke with Mariya Shareef, Chief Operating Officer at Kaimoo Travels, about the journey so far and what it means to evolve while staying rooted.

This issue also features Mohamed Almas as our Featured Personality. He is one of the most skilled and respected anglers in the Maldives. His deep connection to the ocean and quiet mastery of the craft tells a story that’s both humble and profound.

Our pages are filled with thoughtful features—from historical reflections to cultural deep dives. Stories like From Fire to Paradise, Echoes in Blue, A 17th Century Eid in Malé, and Dhoni Dreams celebrate the layers that make the Maldives more than just a destination.

You’ll also find a selection of exclusive offers throughout the pages that have been handpicked to match the spirit of exploration that defines the Maldives.

Some of the stories in this issue made me pause. Others made me smile. All of them reminded me why this magazine exists in the first place.

And to the Travelution Traveling Team, you’re the ones who make this happen. You know who you are. Thank you for the long hours, the ideas, the flights, the shoots, the edits, and everything in between.

Let’s keep exploring together.