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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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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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Transportation
From public buses to private seaplanes and luxury yachts, here’s how to get around in the Maldives.
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Visa Requirements
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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Money and Costs
Guesthouses in Maldives have paved the way for independent travelers on a budget to explore this once prohibitively expensive destination.
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Best Road Trips
Heading to the Maldives? Our guide will help you pick your ideal island, whether you’re searching for affordable options or five-star resorts.
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The 10 best things to do in the Maldives that go beyond the villa

Dec 25, 2021 • 6 Min read

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.

Tips & Advice
The best ways to get around the Maldives: whether you island hop or fly and flop
Dec 14, 2021 • 5 Min read
From public buses to private seaplanes and luxury yachts, here’s how to get around in the Maldives.
Beaches
7 of the best beaches in the Maldives
Nov 9, 2021 • 5 Min read
The Maldives are home to some of the world’s best beaches. Here are our favourites.
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7 best places to visit in the Maldives for surf, diving and nature
Nov 8, 2021 • 5 Min read
Popular with honeymooners, loved by surfers, and ideal for divers - this guide to where to go in the Maldives can help you plan the perfect trip.
Budget Travel
Maldives on a budget: How to penny pinch in paradise
Nov 1, 2021 • 6 Min read
Guesthouses in Maldives have paved the way for independent travelers on a budget to explore this once prohibitively expensive destination.
Beaches
How to choose the best Maldives island for your travel style
Oct 21, 2021 • 6 Min read
Heading to the Maldives? Our guide will help you pick your ideal island, whether you’re searching for affordable options or five-star resorts.
Beaches
It's easy to get a visa for Maldives - here's how
Oct 18, 2021 • 5 Min read
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.
Festivals & Events
When is the best time to go to Maldives?
Mar 10, 2021 • 4 Min read
Maldives is a stunning destination year-round, but you can still find the best month for you to visit. Here's when to travel to Maldives.
Digital Nomad
These women left winter in the city for a dream job in the Maldives
Jan 6, 2021 • 2 Min read
The beach and books: two of our favorite things. Now imagine a job that combines the two in the Maldives.
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These destinations are trending for 2021
Jan 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.