There’s something special happening across the islands of the Maldives-and it’s not just the views. While most people come here for the turquoise waters and swaying palms, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is quietly building something more lasting. A deeper kind of connection. A travel experience that gives back.
In the past week alone, guests and staff across Cinnamon’s resorts have come together for a series of hands-on environmental efforts-from coral planting to beach cleanups-that go beyond good intentions and into real action.
At Hakuraa Huraa, Reefs and Roots Take Center Stage
At Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives, the ocean is part of daily life-and protecting it is just as natural. In the shallow waters near the Water Bungalows, guests teamed up with staff to restore a coral garden, carefully attaching living coral fragments onto special iron frames. It’s slow, quiet work-but the kind that leaves a lasting mark beneath the surface.
On land, efforts continued with a plastic cleanup at nearby Muli Island, along with a beach sweep on the resort’s own sandbank. Every bottle picked up, every piece of plastic removed-it’s a small act with big impact.
Dhonveli: Hands Dirty, Feet in the Sand
At Cinnamon Dhonveli Maldives, sustainability became a full-day experience. It started with coral replanting in the morning-guests learning how fragile reef life can be, and how important it is to protect it. Later, tree planting added shade and greenery to fresh parts of the island, laying down roots for a more climate-resilient future.
The day ended with a down-to-earth sustainability session, where conversations turned to the bigger picture: how islands like these face rising challenges, and how tourism can be part of the solution.
At Velifushi, A Forest Grows on the Beach
At Cinnamon Velifushi Maldives, the team got behind the Maldives’ 5 Million Trees Project in a big way-planting over 50 trees with help from guests and staff. It was relaxed, meaningful work, with hands in the soil and sun overhead. A beach cleanup followed at nearby Keyodhoo Island, reminding everyone that this isn’t just about one resort-it’s about the whole region, and the communities that call it home.
Ellaidhoo: Nature, Nurtured
At Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon, land and sea were given equal care. New coral propagation frames went into the water, while 35 fruit-bearing plants were added around the island. And it wasn’t just action-it was education. The resort’s marine biologist hosted sessions for guests, breaking down everything from the impact of climate change to how each person can protect ocean life-even on vacation.
A Different Kind of Island Experience
What Cinnamon is doing isn’t just a “green” initiative or a marketing campaign-it’s real, ongoing work. And more than that, it’s an open invitation. Whether you’re helping plant corals, cleaning a shoreline, or just asking questions and learning something new-you’re part of a larger story.
So if you’re dreaming of the Maldives but also want your trip to matter-to be meaningful, to leave something positive behind-this might be exactly the experience you’ve been looking for.
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