The Ritz-Carlton, Maldives Fari Islands hosts its Masters of Crafts program for its second year. The series brings talented professionals from the worlds of food, drink, wellness, adventure and environmental innovation to the property in the Maldives for a program full of unique experiences taking place throughout 2024.
© The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
The resort’s Behind the Bar series runs through Dec. 6. The mixology-focused series hosts specialists from Stockholm, Singapore, Bangkok, New York City, Berlin and Paris.
Spend Easter weekend at the resort for a meditation and self-care journey led by meditation practitioner and guide Kirat Randhawa. Take part in a week-long immersive wellness retreat in May focusing on the five fundamentals of earth, water, fire, air and spirit.
Rolf Fliegauf © The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands
The resort’s Summer of Renewal features programs on sound healing, dance, meditation, yoga, creative writing and more. June and July mark prime surf season in the Maldives. June 4–12 and July 1–7, the resort hosts surf legends Nic von Rupp and Victor Bernardo, respectively.
Foodie travelers have several culinary-focused programs to choose from. Michelin-starred chef Bruno Verjus visits July 27–Aug. 3 to dazzle guests with his French cuisine. Fresh off being named Asia’s Best Female Chef 2024, chef Pam Soontornyanakij brings her progressive Thai-Chinese cuisine to the resort Aug. 10–12. Award-winning chef Rolf Fliegaulkf of Switzerland demonstrates his “purist aroma cuisine” Nov. 12–14.
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