The Republic of the Maldives is a major tourist destination known for its clear waters, white sandy beaches, and 5-star resorts. The island nation is made up of 1,190 islands spread over 35,000 square ...

Whether a family vacation, honeymoon or a solo adventure, visiting the Maldives is on most people’s bucket list. Picture-perfect waters, sandy beaches and exotic villas all come to mind while ...

Ellaidhoo Maldives by Cinnamon has been honoured with the HolidayCheck Gold Award 2026 for the second consecutive year, ...

The Maldives are often known as an expensive luxury destination with five-star resorts. However, my husband and I traveled to the local islands in the Maldives for just $100 per day. By visiting the ...

MALÉ, Maldives — To live in the Maldives is to live in one of two worlds. Either you belong to the capital — Malé, a micro-Manhattan in the Indian Ocean — or you are out in “the islands,” among the ...

The Maldives is one of the world’s most exclusive holiday destinations but it has quietly opened up to backpackers in the last five years with a reform that has upset religious hardliners. Most ...

From underwater egg hunts to island discovery quests, celebrate Easter with meaningful family moments in the Maldives.

Holly East receives funding from NERC. At the southern tip of the Maldives, on the tiny island of Villingili, a patch of ground rises to tower a whole 2.4m above the sea. It’s the world’s lowest high ...