2023 Special Events At Veligandu

February – Valentine’s Week Events & Activities

Throughout the week of February 11th to 17th, 2023

Valentine Week Passport:
A wonderful little booklet for guests to record memories of the participated events as a collatable stamp.  Stamps are issued for select events where reservations must be made in advance. At the end of your stay, based on the number of stamps collected, guests will be bestowed with a gift.

• Indulge with Duniye Spa*
  – Couple Romantic Retreat on 20% discount, including a free Spa product.
  –  Souvenir, The Endow love of your life Gift Boxe: A special gift box “Lover’s Pack” for Men, Women and Unisex

• Memorable Photoshoots*
  – Beach Click ME&U
  Special Valentine’s photo package. A Romantic photo booth set on the beach – Package inclusive of 5 digital images and 5 printed photos in a 10-page album.
  – Ocean Romance & Mystique Sail
  Special Valentine’s photo package. Package inclusive of 30min sail on traditional dhoni boat, 10 digital images and 5 printed photos in an album.
  –  Matching Outfit
  A fun photoshoot where couples wae matching outfits. Package includes matching garments for the couple, 2 pieces – Shirt and a Dress, fabric and design of guest choosing.
• Tailor-made Outfits*
  – Matchy-Matchy & trendy
  Couples matching outfits. Tailor desired design matching two trendy outfits with the fabric of your choice from our tailor’s fabric collection. Package inclusive of two pieces of matching garments for the couple, fabric, your desired design and tailor service.

• Romantic dining and destination dining experiences*
  – Romantic Breakfasts: Floating Breakfast in the Ocean or a Lagoon Breakfast or Breakfast on the bed with a bottle of champagne 375ml.
  – Special turn-down service, including bed decoration and amenities, including a bottle of Champagne 375ml.
  – Romantic Desert Island Picnic on 25% discount. Includes; Snorkeling, sunbathing time, Soft drinks and Lunch in a Picnic Basket.
  – Maldivian Romantic Dhoni Dinner: Romantic Sunset Cruise with Champagne followed by Dinner
  – Romantic sip with your partner. A special Champagne & Cocktail promotion at Thundi Bar
  – Chef’s Table on Friday, February 17, 2023 – A Food & Wine pairing dinner hosted an international sommelier

• Romantic Activities & Experiences*
  – Romantic Love Boat Sailing on 20% discount. Includes; a bottle of Champagne 375ml, Canapes and one Photo of the trip.
  – Romantic Sunset Snorkeling along with Sunset at Sandbank on 20% discount. Includes; Sandbank trip, fruits and soft drinks.
  – Romantic half-day or full-day excursion in our Luxury Yacht on 15% discount. Includes; snorkelling, sunbathing time and lunch on board with an open bar.
  – Romantic Robinson Crusoe on 20% discount. Includes; Picnic basket, soft drinks and enough time for sunbathing.
  – Romantic Private Sunset Dolphin Safari on with special savings between 10% to 20% based on boat: Luxury Yacht/ Speed Boat / Dhoni.
  – Romantic Stargazing at 15% discount. Includes; a bottle of champagne 375ml and fruits
  – Romantic Escape by our Luxury Yacht. Includes; Open bar, Sunset Safari, Dinner on board, Star gazing, Overnight on board and next-day breakfast.
  – Movie night date – Cinema Under the Stars
  – Private Yoga session with your partner
  – Fun day at Water Sports

• Tuesday, February 14, 2023 – Valentine’s Day
  – Valentine’s day Romantic Champagne breakfast with a rose for the lady.
  Options: Breakfast on the bed, Floating breakfast or Lagoon breakfast*
  – Duniye Spa Offer: Romantic Couple Indulgence at 10% savings and free flower bath with a bottle of champagne.*
  – Special Champagne & Cocktail promotion at Thundi bar*
  – Special Valentines Dinner on the Beach with Live Music*
  – Treat your lover;*include; Special bed deco, a bottle of champagne 375ml with love bites for the night and champagne breakfast on next day on the bed/floating/lagoon.
  – Dress up your finest. Best dressed couple will be given a gift in Thundi bar at 2130 hours
  – Special DJ night with 80’s music on the beach on the beach, Subject to weather permitting

* Reservations required. Activities are eligible for the ‘Valentine Week Passport’

• Raalu Photo Studio March Offers
Enjoy 30% savings on all photo packages

• International Women’s Day Celebrations
March 8, 2023: Ladies can find special savings with up to 50% off at the Veligandu gift Shop
March 6 -9, 2023:  Ladies, have your desired outfit stitched at the Veligandu Tailor shop for USD 20

•  MARCH 14, 2023: White Day
White Shopping by Veligandu Gift Shop: Find 30% savings on all white items at the gift shop

March – Sustainability Week Events & Activities

Throughout the week of March 25th to 31st, 2023. See the event brochure 

Sustainable Week Passport

This passport will only be available during Sustainable Week for the guests who participate in the daily organized events. The guests will get a stamp for each participating event and a prize as a token of appreciation. Veligandu will select the most participating guests/couples on Sustainable Week on 31^st March 2023 and will give the grand prize.

• Indulge with Duniye Spa*
  Experience “Maldivian Serenity Ritual” – A signature ritual that includes organic coconut. Enjoy  15% off and get 1 complimentary product as a gift.

• Be a “Nature Warrior”
  – Sustainable week reduce, reuse towels and bed linen – Put the linen card on the bed if you wish not to change your bed linen and towels on the rack not to change
  – Minimize usage of electricity and air-conditioning, and switch OFF when not in use and not in the Villa.
  – Help us to protect our Environment and clean our island: Participate in daily beach cleaning. This educational program creates awareness of flotsam (garbage floating in the sea). Daily prizes will be given to the most active collector.
  – Donate: Improve Local island Waste Management program
  A donation box will be placed at the reception. All the guests and team members can donate. The donation will be handover to the local island on 31^st March 2023. Guests can participate in the donation handover ceremony to the Local Island Council
  – Sustainability-minded shopping:
  Purchase a sustainable item on full price and save 40% on rest of your purchase at the Veligandu Gift Shop
  – Fun day at Water Sports*

• SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2023
  – Coral planting
  – To celebrate Earth Hour lights will be off completely from 2000 hours to 2100 hours from all the areas, including all the Villa’s
  – Veligandus Green Gift to All Guests: Special Bed decoration on the evening at Turndown service
  – Veligandus Green Gift to All Guests: Earth hour special dinner on the beach for all the guests
  – Star gazing Excursion on 15% discount. Includes; a bottle of champagne 375ml and fruits*
  – Romantic Cinema Under the stars at the sandbank – Subject to weather permitting

• SUNDAY, MARHC 26, 2023
  – CSR: Invite School Children from local Islands – Awareness and Education program, presentation about the sustainable practice we do at Veligandu. Share the story on social media channels.
  – Catch and release fishing competition*  Pay one trip and get a second trip free*:
  Experience 4 different styles of fishing within the 2 trips:
  One trip includes Jigging, casting and hand line.
  The second trip includes Traditional trolling.
  Guests/couples with most catches will get a special prize. Maximum 4 guests in a trip. Per day 2 trips

• MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2023
  – Back house tour for guests: This educational program creates awareness on the effort of maintaining an island in paradise
  – Resort Team Activity: Reduce, Reuse, Repair, and Recycle – An interdepartmental department competition to show their talent among the team.

• TUESDAY, MARCH 28, 2023
  – Nature Warrior Program: Island Cleaning
  – Nature Warrior Program: House Reef Cleaning

• WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29, 2023
  – Catch and release fishing competition*  Pay one trip and get a second trip free*:
  Experience 4 different styles of fishing within the 2 trips:
  One trip includes Jigging, casting and hand line.
  The second trip includes Traditional trolling.
  Guests/couples with most catches will get a special prize.  Maximum 4 guests in a trip. Per day 2 trips

• THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 2023
  – Nature Warrior Program: Tree Planting in the Velifinolhu Sandbank for team members
  – Nature Warrior Program: Tree Planting Veligandu for guests
  – Chef’s Table – Food & Wine pairing dinner hosted by an international sommelier*

• FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2023
  – Nature Warrior Program: Visit Local Islands to see the waste management program and handover the donation
  – Nature Warrior Program: Desert Island (Madivaru) cleaning day.
  – Nature Warrior Program: Desert Island (Madivaru) Tree planting day.

April – Easter Week Events & Activities

Throughout the week of April 8th – 14th, 2023

Easter Week Passport
This passport will only be available during Easter Week for the guests who participate in the daily organized events. Stamps are issued for select events where reservations must be made in advance. At the end of your stay, based on the number of stamps collected, guests will be bestowed with a gift.

• Indulge with Duniye Spa*
  Enjoy a relaxing Balinese Massage with 12% off + extend your complimentary additional 15 minutes and get a free eyes slice.

• Dining and Activities*
  – Easter special cocktail promotion at Thundi Bar
  – Special Wine and Champagne Bazaar
  – Desert Island Picnic on 25% discount. Includes; Snorkeling, sunbathing time, Soft drinks and Lunch in a Picnic Basket.
  – Rasdu Atoll Adventure on 25% discount. Includes; visiting 3 islands, snorkeling and Lunch in a Picnic Basket
  – Maldivian Romantic Dhoni Dinner A romantic Sunset Cruise with Champagne followed by Dinner.
  – Full-day or half-day excursion in our Luxury Yacht. Includes; snorkeling, sunbathing time and lunch on board with open bar
  – Fun day at Water Sports
  – Easter Basket by Veligandu Gift Shop. A special Easter basket with decorated eggs and bunny headbands
  – Treasure Game by the Veligandu Gift Shop
  The gift Shop Team will hide Easter eggs inside the shop. Guests who may find these will win an Easter gift from the shop. To participate the game, guests must spend a minimum of USD 20
  – Easterlicious Week Photo Shoot by Raalhu Photo Studio:
  The package includes a custom bunny costume at a special price and 5 digital images.

• SUNDAY, APRIL 9, 2023
  – Special Easter breakfast.
  – Egg hunting
  – Easter Egg Colouring
  – Easter special gift for children
  – Veligandu’s Easter Gift for all guests: Special Bed decoration on the evening at Turndown service
  – Special Easter Dinner on the Beach with Live Music*
  – Maldivian Romantic Dhoni Dinner* – Romantic Sunset Cruise with Champagne followed by Dinner.

• MONDAY, APRIL 10, 2023
  – Special Yoga Session

• THURSDAY, APRIL 13, 2023
  Chef’s Table*
  Food & Wine pairing dinner hosted by an international sommelier