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Maldives
Unrivaled luxury, stunning white-sand beaches and a dazzling underwater world make Maldives an obvious choice for a true holiday of a lifetime.
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Old Friday Mosque
Male
This is the oldest mosque in the country, dating from 1656. It’s a beautiful structure made from coral stone into which intricate decoration and Quranic…
Dhigurah
Ari Atoll & Around
Dhigurah is a charming, clean and friendly local island with about 600 inhabitants and around ten guesthouses. It's a very long island, with an absolutely…
Thulusdhoo
North Male Atoll
Thulusdhoo has traditionally been an industrious island, known for manufacturing of bodu beru (big drums), for its salted-fish warehouse and for its Coca…
China-Maldives Friendship Bridge
Male
This incredibly impressive piece of engineering connects Male to the airport island of Hulhule, but unlike most of the causeways connecting islands…
Himmafushi
North Male Atoll
Himmafushi is famous for its main street selling some of the least expensive souvenirs in the country, such as carved rosewood manta rays, sharks and…
Fish Market
Male
Although the squeamish may well object to the buckets of entrails or the very public gutting of fish going on all around, the Fish Market should not be…
Grand Friday Mosque
Male
The golden dome of this impressive modern mosque dominates the skyline of Male and has become something of a symbol for the city. Opened in 1984 and built…
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The Maldives takes luxury to new heights, but venture beyond your sunbed and you’ll find cultural wonders and once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounters.
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Traveling to the Maldives' 1200 islands and sandbars is a breeze, thanks to a tourist-friendly system of visas on arrival. Here’s what you need to know.
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Guesthouses in Maldives have paved the way for independent travelers on a budget to explore this once prohibitively expensive destination.
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