Maldives, 3 October 2026 – RAAYA by Atmosphere has received its latest recognition at the Travel Time Awards held in Moscow in August 2026, where the island retreat was named “The Best Family Resort in the Maldives 2025.” Following its recognition as “Opening of the Year 2024” this marks RAAYA’s second consecutive Travel Time honour.
The recognition reflects RAAYA’s growing connection with the Russian travel market and its distinctive approach to family holidays in the Maldives: one shaped not only by beautiful surroundings, but by discovery, imagination and experiences designed to bring generations together.
Set across a lush private island in Raa Atoll, RAAYA invites guests into the world of Seb, a shipwrecked artist and adventurer whose story forms the heart of the resort. From island exploration and creative activities to ocean adventures, family-friendly spaces, diverse dining and its signature The RAAYA Plan™, the resort has created a holiday experience where children can discover, parents can unwind, and families can create stories of their own.
The latest award win also arrived at a particularly memorable moment for the resort. During her stay at RAAYA, Katerina Shpitsa - a celebrated Russian film actress known for acclaimed productions including Metro, The Crew and Poddubny - presented the Travel Time Awards 2025 accolade to RAAYA’s General Manager, adding a special and personal moment to the celebration.
“Receiving this recognition for a second consecutive year is a proud moment for everyone at RAAYA,” said Mario Stanic, General Manager, RAAYA by Atmosphere. “Winning the Travel Time Award 2025 for Best Family Resort is a wonderful recognition of what we stand for — bringing families together through shared experiences and lasting memories within a backdrop of a tropical island paradise. We are proud to create experiences that resonate with Russian families and families from around the world, offering a place to connect, discover and create memories together. We thank the awards team, our partners and our guests for their continued trust and support.”
The accolade adds to a growing collection of international recognition for RAAYA by Atmosphere. Since opening its doors in July 2024, the resort has continued to build its reputation around experiential hospitality, thoughtful design, family-focused programming and its distinctive castaway narrative.
With 167 beach and overwater villas, a collection of distinctive dining venues, an array of land and ocean experiences, and a setting surrounded by the natural beauty of Raa Atoll, RAAYA continues to evolve as a destination where every generation can find something to discover.
Two Travel Time awards in two consecutive years now form part of that story - a journey that began with an opening and continues with a destination that is increasingly defining what a family holiday in the Maldives can feel like.
