It all began exactly fifty years ago from today, when the first group of tourists arrived in the Maldives on February 16th, 1972. They discovered the beauty beneath the sea in this secluded archipelago populated solely by fishermen. The wealthy nature of the Maldives was not discovered until that point - not to the locals, nor to the rest of the world. Since then, the tourism industry of the Maldives has never looked back. Thatch-roof villas built with coral bricks and motor slowly transformed to contemporary architectural styles with the most luxurious touch on them, making the Maldives the ‘paradise on earth'.
Year after year, decade after decade, the world slowly discovered the pearl necklace in the Indian Ocean and learned that there are a lot of reasons why a Maldivian holiday could be the best memory to cherish for the rest of their lives. As an add-on to this, Maldives Border Miles, the world’s first destination loyalty program, announced plentiful perks for the members in return for their love for the country.
On 16th February, on a special occasion of the country’s tourism, W Maldives, part of the W Hotels Worldwide and Marriott Bonvoy Maldives portfolio, becomes a partner of the Maldives Border Miles, extending the perks to the members while they enjoy W Maldives’ "Whatever/Whenever service".
The Abaarana members of the Maldives Border Miles will be offered the most looked forward joy during the stay, a "Float Your Way" floating breakfast as a treat at W Maldives. Additionally, they offer "early check-in and late check-out upon availability" to Aida, Antara, and Abaarana tier members of the program.