Maldives
The Maldives spreads coral atolls and house reefs across the Indian Ocean. Our guides cover night diving at Maaya Thila, resort reviews, overwater luxury, and the experiences worth leaving the villa for.
About MaldivesBest Time to Visit
Nov - Apr is drier and sunnier. May - Oct brings the southwest monsoon, more rain, and stronger surf.
Time Zone
Maldives Time
UTC+5
Currency
Maldivian rufiyaa (MVR)
Languages
Maldivian
English proficiency varies; tourist areas usually offer the most support.
Editor’s Picks
Hotels
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa Review: The Quintessential Island Resort
It's hard to find a hotel in the Maldives that isn't beautiful - the entire country is covered in white sand beaches and crystal clear water, but the Park Hyatt Hadahaa Resort in the Southern Atoll is truly something special.
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Hotels
The St Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort Review - A Paradise Like No Other
The St Regis Maldives overwater villa experience is a little hard to describe succinctly in words. Spending most of the last few years living in hotels, I still get excited at beautiful interiors, perfect beaches, and giant fluffy beds, but there are few properties that are just that special to stand above the rest - and St Regis Maldives is definitely one of them.
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Hard Rock Hotel Maldives: Resort Review
Booking a resort in the Maldives is a dream - a paradise private islands, overwater villas, all inclusive restaurants, the crystal clear aquamarine water and sugar white sand. The Hard Rock Hotel Maldives is a very unique property with some huge benefits: photos and all the details.
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Beauty
The Best Waterproof Make-Up Products For Swimming and Tropics
Waterproof Make Up that will last for humid tropics, days spent swimming, and beach vacations is hard to find. But through years of tropical travel, I've tested ALL the best waterproof foundations, mascaras, and setting sprays so you don't have to. This is the ultimate guide to the best make up brands and products that will stay on in the water - no matter what.
Hotels
Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa Review: The Quintessential Island Resort
It's hard to find a hotel in the Maldives that isn't beautiful - the entire country is covered in white sand beaches and crystal clear water, but the Park Hyatt Hadahaa Resort in the Southern Atoll is truly something special.
Photography
Hard Rock Hotel Maldives: Resort Review
Booking a resort in the Maldives is a dream - a paradise private islands, overwater villas, all inclusive restaurants, the crystal clear aquamarine water and sugar white sand. The Hard Rock Hotel Maldives is a very unique property with some huge benefits: photos and all the details.
Hotels
The St Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort Review - A Paradise Like No Other
The St Regis Maldives overwater villa experience is a little hard to describe succinctly in words. Spending most of the last few years living in hotels, I still get excited at beautiful interiors, perfect beaches, and giant fluffy beds, but there are few properties that are just that special to stand above the rest - and St Regis Maldives is definitely one of them.
Travel Guides
Maaya Thila Night Diving Guide for Liveaboard Divers in the Maldives
Maldives liveaboards make night diving at the famous Maaya Thila accessible, safe, and highly rewarding for divers seeking high-energy marine behavior. The site delivers reliable shark activity and a full spectrum of nocturnal reef life, and its structure and location continue to make it the most iconic night dive in the region.
Travel Guides
The Best Luxury Vacation Destinations Around the World for Five-Star Travel
Dreaming of a luxury escape for the ultimate bucket-list vacation? The world’s most exclusive travel destinations for 5-star vacations, from private island resorts to glamorous coastal retreats for once-in-a-lifetime moments.
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Our First Year of Full-Time Travel - 2017 in Review
A look back at our first year of living, shooting, and working on the road. 15 Countries, 9 months abroad, countless flights, and hundreds of thousands of images later - our favorite moments.
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Top 6 Experiences to have in The Maldives
The most amazing, unmissable experiences to have in an actual paradise on earth.
