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Maldives Resorts

The hallmark of Maldives Tourism, resorts are private islands offering complete exclusivity. Expect overwater bungalows, beachfront villas, fine dining, spas, and endless activities. Resorts are ideal for honeymoons, family vacations, or travelers seeking luxury and privacy.

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Hotels & Guest Houses

Hotels in Male’, Hulhumale’, and other urban hubs provide a convenient base at more accessible prices. Perfect for short stays, transit nights, or travelers who prefer quick access to the airport, local dining, and day trips to nearby islands.

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Liveaboards

Liveaboards are floating hotels that take you beyond a single island. These safari vessels cruise across atolls, giving divers and adventure travelers access to world-class dive sites, remote reefs, and uninhabited islands. With full board, cabins, and professional dive teams, liveaboards are the ultimate choice for those seeking to experience the Maldives from the ocean itself.

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Travel Blog

🌴 Best Time to Visit Maldives (2025 Travel & Weather Guide)

Planning a Maldives trip? Find the best time to visit based on weather, diving conditions, crowds, and prices. Includes monthly guide and travel tips.

Maldives Travel Blog

Jun 303 min read

Internal Transport Guide: How to Travel Around the Maldives - Flights, Ferries & Transfers Explained

Maldives Internal Transport Guide 🌴 Internal Transport Guide - Quick Overview : Unlike most countries, the Maldives has no inter-island...

Maldives Travel Blog

Jun 302 min read

Essential Maldives Visa Guide for Travelers: Requirements and Key Information

Essential Travel Requirments: Maldives Visa ✈️ Do You Need a Visa to Enter the Maldives? Maldives Visa Guide: If you're planning a trip...

Maldives Travel Blog

Jun 292 min read

Island Explorer

Dhonfanu Reef Closed Amid Protests; MATATO Warns of Tourism Risk

Dhonfanu reef is temporarily closed for snorkeling and diving following protest plans, restricting up to 700 meters from the reef. MATATO warns that this closure risks harming local tourism businesses, marine conservation efforts, and the Maldives’ global image as a marine nature destination.

Marine & Nature

23 hours ago2 min read

How to Travel Between Local Islands in the Maldives

The Maldives offers several ways to move between local islands—public ferries, shared speedboats, domestic flights, and resort seaplanes. This guide explains when to use each option, typical timings and costs, Friday/monsoon tips, baggage rules, and gives you the exact websites to book your ferry and flight tickets.

Island Explorer

4 days ago3 min read

Top Guesthouses in Maafushi Island

Maafushi Island is the heart of guesthouse tourism in the Maldives, offering budget, boutique, and mid-range stays. From Kaani Hotels on Bikini Beach to Alaika and Velana Beach Hotel, this guide highlights the best guesthouses and what to know before booking your stay on this lively island near Malé.

Island Explorer

4 days ago2 min read

Travel Gazette

Sun Siyam Maldives Unveils 35th Anniversary Rebrand

Sun Siyam Marks 35th Anniversary with Bold Brand Transformation

Sun Siyam has marked its 35th anniversary with a bold brand transformation. Resorts are unified under three collections, new signature experiences highlight Maldivian heritage, and the Siyam Rewards programme deepens guest engagement. With a modern identity and refreshed website, the group reaffirms its place in the Maldives’ hospitality future.

Travel Gazette

1 day ago2 min read

Sasha Tyas Joins Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas as General Manager

Sasha Tyas Named GM at Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas

Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas has appointed Sasha Tyas as its new General Manager. With extensive hospitality experience and a strong focus on guest service and sustainability, her leadership is expected to enhance the resort’s reputation in overwater luxury and immersive marine offerings.

Travel Gazette

4 days ago2 min read

Sunset view from water villa deck Angsana Velavaru

Angsana Velavaru Named Best Water Villa Resort at the TTM Awards Gala 2025

Angsana Velavaru has been honored as Best Water Villa Resort at the TTM Awards 2025. Its InOcean Pool Villas, located one kilometre over water, spacious interiors, privacy, and immersive marine & cultural experiences set it apart in the Maldives.

Travel Gazette

4 days ago2 min read

Tropical Escapes

Types of All-Inclusive Resorts Maldives Worth the Splurge in the Maldives

“All-inclusive” in the Maldives can mean very different things — from basic buffets and house wines to private butlers and unlimited spa treatments. This guide explains the main types of all-inclusive packages, which resorts offer them, and the key takeaways every traveler should know before booking their Maldivian escape.

Tropical Escapes

9 hours ago2 min read

Best Resorts for Private Infinity Pools in the Maldives

The Maldives is famous for luxury villas with private infinity pools overlooking turquoise lagoons. This guide explores the best resorts, from romantic escapes to family-friendly options, with details on transfers, villa features, and what makes each property ideal for first-time travelers seeking the ultimate Maldivian experience.

Tropical Escapes

5 days ago4 min read

Marine &
Nature

Dhonfanu Reef Closed Amid Protests; MATATO Warns of Tourism Risk

Marine & Nature

23 hours ago2 min read

Maldives’ Floating Solar Islands: Powering Paradise Sustainably

Floating solar islands are powering the Maldives toward a sustainable future. Alongside, resorts like Kudadoo, Soneva, and Six Senses Laamu lead with renewable energy and eco-initiatives, showing that luxury travel and environmental responsibility can thrive together in the Indian Ocean.

Marine & Nature

24 hours ago3 min read

Where to Swim with Whale Sharks in the Maldives

The Maldives offers year-round whale shark encounters in South Ari Atoll. From local islands like Dhigurah to luxury resorts near Whale Shark Point, learn when to go, where to stay, and how to enjoy safe, sustainable experiences with these gentle giants of the ocean.

Marine & Nature

7 days ago3 min read

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