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The best ways to get around the MaldivesFeb 24, 2024 • 5 min read
From public buses to private seaplanes and luxury yachts, here’s how to get around in the Maldives.
Maldives Travel Stories
budget travel8 ways to save money in the MaldivesFeb 22, 2024 • 5 min read
The Maldives is not a cheap place to visit, but there are ways to make your money stretch further. Here are our top budget tips.
activities8 top things to do in the Maldives beyond your villaFeb 16, 2024 • 6 min read
Resorts in the Maldives take luxury to new heights, true – but when you venture beyond your villa you’ll find once-in-a-lifetime adventures.
destination practicalitiesHow do I get a visa for the Maldives?Feb 9, 2024 • 3 min read
Before you book your trip to the Maldives, it’s important to have all the correct documents. Here's what you need to know about visas.
destination practicalities13 things to know before going to the MaldivesFeb 8, 2024 • 5 min read
Honeymoon hot spot, popular family getaway and stunning island nation, plan your visit to the Maldives with this guide to etiquette, money and transport.
family travelTop things to do in the Maldives with kidsFeb 7, 2024 • 6 min read
With gorgeous coasts and amazing underwater worlds, the Maldives is a natural playground for kids of all ages.
destination practicalitiesWhen is the best time to go to the Maldives?Feb 7, 2024 • 6 min read
The Maldives is a stunning destination year-round, but some activities are at their best at certain times. Here's how to choose when you should visit.
local voicesThe Maldives vs Barbados: which is the best idyllic island?Dec 15, 2023 • 7 min read
Two writers go head-to-head to decide, once and for all, which is better: the Maldives or Barbados.
These destinations are trending for 2021Jan 4, 2021 • 6 min read
As vaccines begin to roll out in the US and abroad, travelers are optimistic about returning to a peripatetic lifestyle in the new year.
sustainable travel6 bucket list destinations at risk of disappearing due to climate changeMay 22, 2020 • 6 min read
Climate change and rising sea levels are threats to tourist sites around the world. Here are some of the sites we may lose, and what you can do about it.
history7 of the world's most expensive restaurantsOct 21, 2019 • 4 min read
From avant-garde cuisine in Shanghai to dining underwater in the Maldives, here are seven of the most expensive restaurants in the world.
wildlife and natureWhere to travel based on your Harry Potter characterSep 27, 2019 • 6 min read
Use our quiz to find out which Harry Potter character you are and cast a spell on your next holiday destination.
romanceInside the luxury locations of this year's celebrity honeymoonsAug 11, 2019 • 7 min read
We’ve hit peak wedding season, and just like the rest of us, celebrities love a summer ceremony. The past few weeks have seen Zoe Kravitz and Karl Glusman…
foodAll-inclusive adventures: 10 resorts you should consider for your next tripJul 22, 2019 • 6 min read
A week at an all-inclusive resort promises idle, sunny days but it doesn’t usually spell adventure. After all, where’s the thrill of exploration when…
wildlife and natureLuxury and local life: mixing it up in the MaldivesMar 10, 2017 • 6 min read
Some 1800 years ago, Arabic traders gave the Maldives a moniker that remains relevant to this day: the ‘Money Isles’. Back then, the archipelago’s…