Celebrate the Holidays with Family-Friendly Experience in the Maldives

Families looking to embrace the holidays this year with white sand, warm sun and a festive line-up of celebrations for all ages will find all this and more at Vakkaru Maldives. The resort offers a unique Silk Road-inspired journey.

Used for centuries, the Silk Road connected East and West through a network of routes stretching across continents. Nations like China, Uzbekistan and Italy primarily used this system for goods like silk, tea, spices and precious stones, as well as ideas, traditions and stories, bringing distant cultures into contact with one another.

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Acting as the inspiration for Vakkaru’s 2026 holiday season, the Silk Road journey invites families to embrace this spirit of discovery and exchange with a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony, guided turtle snorkeling excursions, live music and entertainment, and special visits from Santa Clause at Vakku Beach on Christmas morning.

The program features family-filled adventures Dec. 13­ to Jan 9, 2027, and families can customize their day however they please.

For the wellness traveler, dedicate well-deserved time in Merana Spa, where rest and rejuvenation are at the heart of all treatments. For the adventure-seeking traveler, participate in activities like a guided house reef dive, yacht cruise among dolphins and self-guided exploration of Baa Atoll.

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Come together at night for a family dinner drawing inspiration from cultures along and beyond the historic routes on the Silk Road. Discover everything from Korean barbecue and Nikkei-inspired menus to Spanish tapas, Southeast Asian flavors and lobster dinners by the sea.

“The Silk Road is ultimately a story of connection, of people, cultures and traditions meeting and enriching one another,” said Teddy Susanto Wiryawan, general manager, Vakkaru Maldives. “That feels especially meaningful during the festive season, when families and friends come together from around the world. This year, we wanted to create a program that celebrates that spirit of discovery and generosity while remaining true to the timeless rhythm of life at Vakkaru.”

Discover the full program of festive celebrations and experiences in Vakkaru Maldives’ digital festive brochure.