Author: Alex Toogood

Soneva Fushi’s Barefoot Library is now open! Guests can peruse our range of books from the classics and contemporary fiction, right through to biographies and self-help topics. What better time to pick up a new book than while you’re at Soneva, … Read more

A ladle of love, a pinch of patience and a spoonful of spirit, these are some of the secret ingredients that make up any dish worth eating. Soneva’s Christmas Cake is no different, the annual ‘Soneva Cake Mix’ lets us add to these … Read more

By Anna Kučírková Plastic packaging is one of the worst environmental crises our planet faces today. Many forms of plastic packaging are single-use and difficult to recycle or are not eligible for recycling in many places. While single-use … Read more

A little about me I began my career in Marine Biology in 2011, when I studied Marine Biology for my bachelor’s degree. After finishing my undergraduate studies, I fulfilled my dream of winning a place on a Masters course in Tropical Biodiversity … Read more

The UK’s leading sports and activities provider Known for crafting fun and educational school holiday experiences, Kings Camps get children aged 5-17 active, inspired and engaged. Their programmes come from decades of experience, with activities … Read more

The man behind the lens From an early age, the award-winning Royal photographer Matt Porteous showed an unusual interest in photography. He was never far from his first yellow underwater Minolta camera. It was through that simple lens that he … Read more

Tomoko Kodera’s creations have up until now been exclusively sold in Japan. We will be hosting the exclusive private sale of two collections of Kodera jewellery by Tomoko Kodera from now through May 2020, followed by Soneva Jani from April to … Read more

Soneva Fushi partners with Active Escapes to offer you a Maldivian getaway of a lifetime. This is Active Escapes’ most exclusive and luxurious escape ever. Active Escapes is the world’s number 1 fitness retreat. Combining fitness, food and fun … Read more

When Soneva Fushi announced their recruitment for a “Barefoot Bookseller” it was one of those fantasy jobs right up there with “Professional Cuddler” and “Ben & Jerry’s Flavour Guru” as one of the best jobs on the planet. The lucky … Read more

Here in the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is home to some incredible marine life. The shimmering azure waters house some of the ocean’s most amazing creatures: sea turtles. The Maldives is home to five species of sea turtles, the most common are … Read more