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June 25, 2021July 2, 2021

Meeru Is A Year-Round Tropical Destination, Perfect for An Unforgettable Beach Getaway

Dear Guests,

Sunny greetings from your Meeru family!

As you would be expecting from Meeru, we have ahead another fantastic month with many of you enjoying your much-deserved and long-awaited holidays here with us. Thank you to our guests who visited us last month and we are looking forward to welcoming our future holidaymakers soon.

How your experience in Meeru would likely to be, you can read from a well-travelled journalist who had recently visited us and wrote an article for an Austrian media outlet.

Many activities happened in May such as the Meeru Fun Run with our Meeru General Manager, Mother’s day and World Turtle day. It feels like it was just yesterday that we started the year, but we are now already entering the second half of 2021. All is set for the month of July Events and with exciting happenings in Meeru.

For the coming weeks, we will be featuring exclusive offers. Some special deals may include up to 25% discounts on our room rates, free round trip transfers, complimentary stay for children and many more (Please keep it a secret … 😃). Conditions may apply. For more details, please refer to your tour operator or contact our Reservation team at reservations@meeru.com

One highlight in the next few weeks will be the “ UEFA EURO 2020 ” championship that is held from11th of June onwards and will be celebrated in Meeru with the grand final match on 11th of July. All games will be broadcasted live at the comfort of your villa or you may like to join other guests for public viewing on our big screen at Dhoni Bar. Special promotional snacks and drinks are prepared exclusively for you, as you enjoying the matches.

Capture your special holiday memories with our new Meeru Family Bliss photography package and reminisce your time during your holiday here in Meeru. A 60 minutes photo session with our professional photographers as you explore the famous spots of Meeru while each snap becomes part of your adventure that you will be able to cherish forever.

As we live in a digital world where technology and sustainability build an important synapsis, our MeeruMobile Application offers various information’s and booking options. The application has been recently upgraded and the weather forecast plus the Velana International Airport flight details have now been included for your convenience with just a click.

As we continue to develop our Entertainment concept in Meeru, featuring our In House DJ’s on Monday and Thursday pre and post dinner times, we created “Tunes at Pavilion”. Our team will invite you for special Buddha bar style chill out times. Enjoy some of our exclusive Rum and Cognac collections with some traditional cigars or shishas while listening to the sensational sounds right at the beachfront.

Know more about Meeru and get updates on the latest endeavors, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and the Meeru website.

Your holiday destination and your home away from home here in the Maldives will be looking forward to welcoming you. Let us share memories together and create a great bond as we will be of service during your stay here in Meeru.

Sincerely,

Bert Goebel
General Manager

Living in the ‘new normal’ – A Safe Holiday Experience In Meeru
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June 12, 2021June 23, 2021

Meet the Team: Aroofa, Meeru’s Front of House Supervisor

Meet the Meeru Team: Fathimath Aroofa

In our palm-fringed paradise here at Meeru Island Resort & Spa, we are so grateful to have many amazing colleagues working with us day after day to ensure that we are able to provide guests with a safe and beautiful holiday experience in the Maldives.

We want to take a moment this month to shine a spotlight on one of those amazing team members that has shown what it means to be a great Meeru team member.

Meet Aroofa, Meeru’s Front of House Supervisor

Born and raised in the Maldives, Fathimath Aroofa works as a Front of House Supervisor at Meeru Island and has been with the resort since 2017.

She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management and enjoys meeting new people and helping them craft a wonderful holiday experience.

Always motivated and up for new challenges, Aroofa is passionate about hospitality and eager to learn new things to grow and advance her career within the industry.

In her current role, she supervises and coordinates the entire Front of House team, ensures guests receive the warmest possible welcome, and that service runs smoothly.

We sat down with Aroofa for a chat to learn more about her experience and received some insightful tips that, especially those of you who are coming to Meeru Island for the first time, will appreciate.

What is it like to be a Front of House Supervisor and how long have you been working at the resort?

As a Front of House Supervisor, I enjoy working with my colleagues from different nationalities and learning their cultures. Leading the team, providing excellent customer service, and overseeing day-to-day activities are my primary responsibilities.

I have been with Meeru Island Resort & Spa for already three years and eight months.

Why did you decide to become a Front of House Supervisor?

To become a Front of House Supervisor is a part of my journey to grow forward with my career in the hospitality industry.

What do you love most about your work?

What I love most about my work are my colleagues and the work environment. Additionally, I enjoy working with people and assisting them with their concerns to make their holiday experience feel like ‘a home away from home’.

What hobbies do you enjoy when you are not at work?

In my free time, I enjoy diving, hanging out with friends, and watching movies.

What extraordinary experiences should guests embark on when holidaying at Meeru Island Resort & Spa?

There is a wide range of spectacular experiences to be had at Meeru Island. I recommend diving with mantas and turtles and going on full-day snorkelling trips and sandbank excursions.

On the one hand, candle-lit beach dinners are perfect for couples seeking intimate time together alongside delightful cuisine.

What advice or motivational words can you give to those who want to work in Front of House?

“Quality is never an accident. It is always a result of an intelligent effort.” – John Ruski

Travelling in the ‘New Normal’ – A Safe Holiday Experience at Meeru

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Your Questions Answered Before You Travel | Facilitating PCR Testing at the Resort | Travel Flexibility & Cancellation Policy Update | See What Our Guests Say About New Normal Holidaying at Meeru

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June 3, 2021June 4, 2021

Every Day Is World Oceans Day at Meeru Island Resort & Spa

World Oceans Day 2021 at Meeru Island Resort & Spa

In celebration of World Oceans Day on 8 June, the palm-fringed paradise of Meeru Island Resort & Spa will celebrate the day with various activities designed to educate, entertain, and encourage both guests and team members to be more mindful of one of the world’s most precious natural resources – the ocean.

With this year’s theme ‘The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods’, Meeru presents a programme of ecologically considerate marine life exploration and awareness-raising activities to support the United Nations’ global environmental initiative.

Join Us For World Oceans Day Activities

Ocean Explorer On A Yacht*

Guests are invited to join this excursion that will transport them to some of the most spectacular reefs in the North Malé Atoll for a chance to spot and swim alongside sea turtles and other marine creatures.

This remarkable, full-day experience is open to swimmers over 18, with lunch, snacks, and refreshing drinks included and served on board.

Special Full Day Snorkelling*

Led by the experienced team of Euro-Divers Maldives, this activity offers guests the opportunity to enjoy a snorkelling experience unlike any other, where they can set their sights on sea life species such as fish, turtles, morays, sharks, rays, and crustaceans.

Marine Life Awareness Session (Special Marine Trivia)

This insightful activity will educate guests on environmental issues, such as climate change and ocean pollution, alongside fascinating facts about the pelagic creatures thriving in the Maldives.

Ocean Discovery Night

This session will provide ocean lovers and marine life enthusiasts with further knowledge of the ocean’s inhabitants – home to a diverse range of marine life species.

* Maximum participation is limited and will be on a first-come basis. Reservations are required and may occur incremental charges. Guests can sign up for the activity at the Reception.

Every Day is World Oceans Day at Meeru Island Resort & Spa

World Oceans Day 2021 at Meeru Island Maldives

At Meeru, we strive to be the top sustainable resort in the Maldives with our long-term sustainability efforts which aim to positively impact the environment and the community in which we operate.

Through our energy-efficient practices, waste management programme, and planet-conscious operations, we help to ensure a greener and more sustainable tomorrow. Find out more: Meeru Island Resort & Spa | Sustainability Report

Located in North Malé Atoll, Meeru Island Resort & Spa is one of the largest resorts in the Maldives (1,200 meters long and about 350 meters wide).

The island resort is surrounded by a beautiful turquoise lagoon and long stretches of white sandy beaches lined with swaying palm trees. With a wide variety of facilities available, guests enjoy luxurious accommodation options – including plenty of recreational facilities for families, couples, and groups of friends.

Travelling in the ‘New Normal’ – A Safe Holiday Experience at Meeru

Quick Links

Your Questions Answered Before You Travel | Facilitating PCR Testing at the Resort | Travel Flexibility & Cancellation Policy Update | See What Our Guests Say About New Normal Holidaying at Meeru

Special Offers

Are you planning a Maldives holiday? Here is a selection of offers, including last-minute deals. See All Offers »

June 2, 2021June 3, 2021

June 2021 is Ocean Awareness Month at Meeru Island Resort & Spa

Ocean Awareness Month Celebration at Meeru Island Resort & Spa, Maldives

We started celebrating the month of the ocean with an awareness session about coral reefs and our property’s Coral Restoration Project on World Reef Awareness Day on 1 June 2021.

The day began with collecting broken pieces of corals, which were carefully attached to coral frames, and then placed in Meeru’s Coral Garden for the fragments to flourish. Meeru team members, guests, and staff from Euro-Divers Maldives joined hands to realise this eco-project.

The Coral Garden Project at Meeru Island Resort & Spa

Meeru Island Resort & Spa’s coral garden is one of the most successful coral restoration projects in the Maldives. This reef care project started in 2016 in association with Save the Beach, a Maldivian non-profit organisation, after a coral bleaching event that affected most of the coral reefs in the country.

This project allows us to foster interest and awareness of coral reefs and the global threats facing them to inspire actions to conserve our resources when people visit the ocean.

Our aim has always been to help regenerate reef segments, promote coral growth, and provide guests with an enchanting underwater experience in Meeru’s lagoon whilst simultaneously creating respect and an understanding of the benefits of corals and their contribution to the ecosystem.

Today, more than 3,000 coral fragments of about 14 different species have been planted, with an average growth rate of 7 centimetres per year.

Many marine species have made Meeru’s Coral Garden their habitat, with the biodiversity of more than 22 fish types in the lagoon, including some rare species like ghost pipefish and tetralia crab, which is an excellent coral crab.

Other species such as turtles, rays, and small reef sharks can be spotted cruising in this area, an awe-inspiring sight for all marine life enthusiasts.

Coral Garden Monitoring

The Coral Garden Project is looked after by our well-trained Meeru team members, who frequently monitor the area to clean the algae and check the temperature changes that affect the coral growth rate.

So far, five different ways of coral plantation have been researched and implemented in the coral garden itself.

See Meeru’s Coral Garden LIVE

Our resort team has also installed a web camera that sits underwater in the coral garden situated on the island’s eastern part. The webcam feed can be seen live directly from the Meeru website – an enthralling aquarium as described by visitors to the nursery and viewers of the live webcam.

Guests staying in the comfort of their homes may have a glimpse of our coral garden here: Meeru’s Coral Garden Live Webcam Feed

On 8 June, in celebration of World Oceans Day 2021, our resort team has prepared various activities for guests to participate. Discover more: Every Day Is World Oceans Day at Meeru Island Resort & Spa

Month: June 2021