Transformative luxury retreat, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, introduces the latest chapter of its ongoing signature lifestyle programming, The Perpetual Journey, for the second quarter of 2025.
Created to encourage personal development, connection, wellbeing, and nourishment, this season’s highlights range from Watsu therapy sessions and Italian culinary artistry to elite football training with Bundesliga giants FC Bayern Munich, ocean conservation celebrations, and residencies by wellness masters.
Rooted in a deep appreciation for nature, wellness, creativity, and adventure, Patina Hotels & Resorts’ signature purpose-driven programming encourages guests to cultivate meaningful connections with themselves and their surroundings. Offering a range of experiences to capture every type of traveller, The Perpetual Journey transforms cherished moments on the island into indelible memories, redefining the guest experience in the Maldives.
Unforgettable Family Moments
FC Bayern Munich Football Camp 20 – 24 April 2025
An unforgettable opportunity for young athletes (ages 6-17yrs) to train under elite FC Bayern Munich coaches. This five-day intensive camp blends professional coaching, small-group training sessions, and up to five hours of daily practice—allowing participants to refine their skills while embracing the island’s natural rhythm. With two days dedicated to relaxation and recovery, the camp offers young visitors the opportunity to train, grow and be inspired. A further four football camps with FC Bayern Munich are scheduled for 2025, including one during the festive season. Limited spots available.
Culinary Collaborations
Luciano Cucina Italiana by Chef Luciano Monosilio 24 – 25 April 2025
Chef Luciano Monosilio – one of the youngest chefs to receive Michelin star recognition, and owner of multiple restaurants in Rome and Cape Town – showcases the mastery of Italian cuisine that has earned him the nickname, King of Carbonara. Guests will savour signature dishes, including his world-renowned Carbonara, expertly crafted with passion and precision.
Patina Selectors
Free the Robots 23 – 26 April 2025
Patina Selectors invites Los Angeles’s beat maker and DJ Free The Robots, known for his distinctive sound, hinting jazz, blues, psych, electronic, and hip hop, while remaining an unconventional creator in the world of music and art.
Patina Wellness
Watsu wellness with Okinawa’s Toru Osegawara 3 April – 1 May 2025
Patina Wellbeing welcomes Toru Osegawara, a certified Watsu instructor and practitioner and co-founder of the Okinawa Watsu Center, for a month of immersive healing and deep relaxation therapies.
‘The Path Forward’ – A Transformative Retreat with Jamie Bigelow 26 – 30 June 2025
A five-day retreat dedicated to cleansing, embodiment, and renewal, guided by wellness visionary Jamie Bigelow, a holistic nutritionist and wellness expert specialising in cellular detoxification, microbiome health, and holistic wellness. Through a holistic blend of movement, meditation, and self-exploration, guests will embark on a path toward deeper awareness and transformation.
June at Patina Maldives is a month of mindful celebration, honouring the planet, ocean, and personal wellbeing through immersive experiences that inspire connection and renewal. On 5 June, World Environment Day unfolds with a Net Zero Dinner at Roots, the resort’s plant-based restaurant, where dishes crafted from the island’s organic Perpetual Garden showcase the harmony between culinary excellence and environmental consciousness. On 8 June, World Oceans Day pays homage to the sea’s vast beauty with marine conservation initiatives, underwater explorations, and storytelling sessions, inviting guests to deepen their connection to the ocean and its preservation. On 14 June, Global Wellness Day embraces holistic renewal with sunrise yoga and mindful activities under expansive skies, encouraging guests to pause, reconnect, and celebrate the art of simply being.
Guests can also engage in wheel throwing, hand-building and sculpting sessions with The Clay Studio Maldives, with opportunities for children and families to participate in interactive workshops throughout June. A selection of handcrafted ceramics will be available for those seeking unique keepsakes.
To book email reservations.maldives@patinahotels.com, or visit patinahotels.com/maldives-fari-islands
A three-night stay at Patina Maldives, Fari Islands inclusive of daily breakfast at Portico for two, luxury speedboat return transfers for two, 60-minute FLOW signature massage, and a choice of 30-minute private yoga, sound healing, group snorkelling session or coral ceramic workshop, start from USD2,160 (approx. GBP1775) for two sharing a one-bedroom beach pool villa.