In the era of eco-tourism and responsible travel, The Maldives Islands are renowned as one of nature’s most magnificent seascapes, however, in recent years Thilafushi, an island entirely made of waste, has caught global attention for the sheer quantity of plastic being disposed of there.

JA Manafaru is putting sustainability at the forefront of their activities in order to preserve the natural beauty and wildlife of these beautiful surroundings, kicking off a series of events to show their ongoing commitment to environmental awareness and sustainability.

In order to preserve the coral reef, beautiful beaches, and sea life, the hotel no longer uses plastic bottles for drinking water and instead have their own glass bottling plant, which results in a huge reduction in plastic waste. To keep the white powder beaches perfectly pristine, the team host regular beach clean-ups for guests, children, the local community and associates to come together for the good of the environment.

The JA Manafaru ‘House Reef Cleaning’ also invites guests to give back, by taking part in a snorkeling and underwater reef-cleaning exercise, which certified divers can join. All items collected are logged so that any notable pollution can be immediately addressed and all cleanup exercises have contributed to the island being a leader in purposeful travel, which has become a big hit in recent years as many people want to act against climate change and pollution.

As guests enjoy the tropical surrounds, the JA Manafaru team provide environmental ‘edutainment’ in the form of movie screenings under the stars, using educational films such as The Plastic Age with Pharrell Williams and video snippets from National Geographic. Children get involved with ‘Know the Ocean” interactive presentations in the Cool Zone Kids Club, followed by activities such as repurposing old plastic bottles into plant pots and vases.

Other initiatives in planning at JA Manafaru include upgrading the water desalination

plant for residual water to be used for landscaping, solar panel installation and a campaign for associates that raises awareness about reducing energy consumption.

General Manager Vlad Reyes said;

‘We are seeing more and more guests take part in our environmental efforts. It’s wonderful to see such an interest in sustainability and purposeful travel. These activities bring families together and create a sense of achievement, in addition to protecting our beautiful paradise island’.

Situated on the northern tip of Haa Alif atoll, a picturesque 75-minute seaplane ride from Malé, the luxurious JA Manafaru beckons many guests to its island paradise. Featuring a stunning selection of beach bungalows and water villas, it has everything families desire from bicycles to explore the island, scuba diving, water sports, tennis, beach volleyball, plus seven world-class restaurants.

Guests are also able to experience an ‘eco golf experience’ hitting eco golf balls which dissolve into fish feed into the ocean. To fully immerse in the natural wonders, guests can snorkel through the Manafaru Island’s stunning shallow reef and azure blue ocean whilst spotting an array of exotic sea life including Triggerfish, Angelfish, Unicornfish, Eagle Ray, Moorish Idol, Butterflyfish, Clownfish, Stingrays and Blacktip Sharks.

A feel-good stay is waiting just around the corner for you, your friends and family. Visit JA Manafaru Maldives and avail of up to 30% off Super Flexi rate, with discounts also available on all experiences until 31st October 2019.

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