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Raffles Maldives Meradhoo
MEET THE MARINE LIFE
Discover the diverse array of marine wildlife surrounding Raffles Maldives Meradhoo.
Situated in the farthest reaches of the Maldives in the gorgeous Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Raffles Maldives Meradhoo is a rare haven where pure nature combines with style and luxury. As well as being a paradise for all guests who step onto its shores, the surrounding crystalline waters and unspoiled house reefs are home to some incredible inhabitants, too. Meet the hotel’s 25 resident turtles during a snorkelling tour, accompanied by the resident Marine Butler or Marine Biologist, or hop aboard one of our regular green turtle-watching expeditions. Indulge yourself with a private jetski excursion to one of the nearby sandbanks and experience the strongest feeling of freedom. Travel by speedboat with your own personal butler, a private chef and waiter and enjoy an intimate picnic breakfast, BBQ or a romantic dinner. The Dolphin Champagne Sunset Cruise, meanwhile, allows you to sail leisurely over the Indian Ocean on a traditional dhoni boat as the setting sun closes another day in paradise.
Raffles Singapore
REFLECTIONS OF RAFFLES
Take in Singapore’s sight on three wheels and uncover the history of the city.
In conjunction with the hotel’s 133rd birthday, Raffles Singapore has launched a brand new book with resident historian Leslie Danker. A Life Intertwined: Reminiscences of an Accidental Raffles Historian chronicles Mr Danker’s 48-year legacy with the hotel with a keen focus on the years between 1991 and the latest restoration which was completed in 2019. Recounting his first visit to Raffles Hotel Singapore when he was 18 years old, from his first position as the hotel’s maintenance supervisor in 1972, his personal recount of the transformation of the Grand Dame through two restorations, to his journey of becoming an ‘accidental historian’ shortly after the first restoration began in 1989, because of his in-depth knowledge of the hotel. Toast this momentous occasion with daily breakfast for two at Tiffin Room, followed by the Raffles Heritage Evening experience for two at The Grand Lobby. Then embark on a specially curated trishaw ride around Raffles Singapore detailing the locations mentioned in the book. The book is available for sale at Raffles Boutique in-store and online.
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