Calling on guys of all ages looking for some serious slowing-down in their next travel break, or larger-than-life experiences abroad!Kandima Maldives is to place to be for male travellers looking for escapes buzzing with activities that will help them feel anchored again, reconnect with old mates and build new friendships.
Booking.com’s recent 2025 travel predictions report revealed that 13% of men are considering men-only trips to combat feelings of loneliness, with a significant amount (27%) looking to forge new friendships while building relationships (19%) abroad. Judgments against traditional ‘lad culture’ clichés are melting away, with more guys seeking to disconnect from the stresses of everyday life while prioritising wellness, mental health, and personal growth—both with old friends and new acquaintances.
Experience Island Life at Its Finest
Reimagining getaways to the Maldives, Kandima is a game-changing lifestyle resort, offering a wide range of affordable lux studios, and beach and water villas for the quintessential Maldives experience on a 3km-long island in the Dhaalu Atoll. Expect a stay that offers both rest and relaxation, a good dose of adventure, and gourmet dining across its 10 diverse dining outlets. Fitness types can cycle through the winding trails on the island to explore lush palm forest, while enjoying enjoy destination dining barbeques, sizzling steaks at SMOKED and vibrant buffet spreads at Flavour-Zest.
Adventures for an adrenaline fix
For those craving thrills, Kandima presents a myriad of adrenaline-pumping activities for solo and groups of friends alike. Choose between watersports such as snorkelling, jet skiing, and parasailing in Kandima’s Aquaholics Center which allow visitors to experience the Maldives’ marine beauty from above and below. Male travellers can also live out their racing fantasy and Mario Kart childhood moments at the new seafront karting venue, Fast Track, after engaging in competitive beach volleyball and football matches with other guests. Football fans are in luck! Kandima’s football field has been graced by Premier League players like Joe Gomez and Ederson!
Empowering experiences for self actualisation
Taking actionable steps to make the resort more appealing for solo travellers, the resort’s safety-first approach ensures that all can feel secure while embarking on thrilling adventures. With activities like painting classes for creative art jamming, night fishing or PADI certification for scuba diving that encourage skills development, personal growth and self-reflection at every corner. Guys seeking to find fulfilment outside of everyday life and their career can nurture their drive and conquer new challenges through.
Wellness for the modern man
esKape Spa offers plenty of revitalisation treatments and massages that will help travellers feeling jetlagged to slow down and unwind. We recommend the Maldivian Ocean Dream Massage, designed to ease deep-seated tension and muscle knots, and the iconic Sea Coconut Secret therapy, offering gentle exfoliation and rich nourishment from the Maldivian coconut fruit. Guests can take full advantage of the onsite steam room and plunge pool for that extra edge in revitalisation—just what a man needs to feel refreshed and ready for the next adventure!
Music & vibrant nightlife for the nocturnal traveller
A summer special at Kandima’s Summer Kamp 2025, gents can take part in professional DJ workshops hosted by the British DJ Jaguar, to learn about techniques of DJ-ing from a seasoned professional. This is an addition to other in-resort musical experiences, including lively DJ nights, beach parties, and movie screenings under the stars, offering socialising opportunities for men on solo or group trips to connect with like-minded individuals on chance encounters.
Special offers are available at the resort’s website. with Stay Longer deals offering up to 60% off room rates and more. Studios are available to book from £135/night, Beach Villas from £228/night, and Water Villas from £249/night, to suit different budgets.
