The new year began in sun, sea and style for the Made in Chelsea cast as they jetted off to Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort in January to film the latest series of the hit UK reality show.

Notable cast members, including Ruby Adler, Sam Prince, Reza Amiri-Garroussi, Freddy Knatchbull and Lauren Sintes, are amongst those appearing in first three episodes of Made in Chelsea series 29 set at the five-star resort.

The group made the most of the magical Maldives location with wellness and water sports by day, followed by DJs and dancing on the white sand beaches at night.

Opened in April 2023, Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort is an idyllic, 176-room resort which prides itself on modern style, impeccable service and experiential adventures. Catering to families, couples and groups of friends, facilities include seven restaurants, a swimming pool complete with Jacuzzi, 24-hour AvaniFit gym, tennis courts and relaxing AvaniSpa.

Located in the heart of the Baa Atoll, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the resort offers extraordinary marine encounters. Guests can dive alongside majestic manta rays, watch dolphins glide through the waves on a sunset boat trip, or explore the vibrant house reef, home to turtles and a dazzling array of local marine life.

Judd Rabbidge, General Manager of Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort, commented: “We were delighted to welcome the Made in Chelsea cast to Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort. The set-jetting travel trend shows no sign of slowing down and we hope that Made in Chelsea's engaged fanbase will be inspired to follow in the footsteps of the cast and visit our slice of paradise in the Maldives.”

BOOK IT: Guests can save 20% on their stay at Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort with the Your Passport to Paradise package. Offer includes daily breakfast, early check-in and late check-out, complimentary spa treatment, group fitness and yoga classes and 50% off seaplane transfers. Children under 12 eat and stay for free. Priced from £199 per night and valid for stays from now until 22nd December 2025.

Made in Chelsea series 29 airs on 31st March at 9PM on E4 and will be available to stream on Channel 4. The series is produced by Monkey, which is part of Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group.

For more information about Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort, visit www.avanihotels.com/en/fares-maldives

About Avani Hotels & Resorts

Designed for today's traveller, Avani offers stylish rooms, connected social spaces and both relaxed and on-the-go dining that is locally inspired. Balance is at the centre of everything Avani does, providing guests with the right measure of service, fun and privacy. Launched in 2011 and now with over 40 properties across five continents, Avani offers city hotels, tropical resorts and retreats in nature with a focus on smart design, upbeat service and good value.

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