Maldives, a destination consisting of 26 oval-shaped atolls & over 1,000 coral islands, has established a reputation for itself as one of the exotic honeymoon destinations, and for a good reason. The destination has a large number of privately owned artificial resort islands, created especially ...
Let’s get one thing straight: Not all atolls were created equal. But on the plus side, theMaldiveshas thousands of sun-drenched islands, and discovering the perfect one for your trip is all part of the fun. Every resort in Maldives is its own private island but choosing the right one ...
What you need to understand before plotting out an itinerary is that Maldivian geography splits the country into different regions, known as atolls. And within those atolls, you’ll find maybe five or six local islands; one of these will be known as the capital of the atoll. Most people w...
Many island resorts in the Maldives have a dedicated spa. Some are overwater with glass bottoms, and some are in the jungle canopy, but they’re all worth booking a treatment. Depending on the spa, guests can find just about any therapy, from cryotherapy to 24k gold facials. Bike around ...
Surfing in Maldives has been increasingly gaining popularity. There are various surf travel operators who organize the surfing safaris to the outer atolls. If you go about pursuing surfing sport in Maldives, you will have an ultimate experience of visiting the tropical island paradise. The ideal ...
The Maldives boasts hundreds of islands, but which is best for honeymoons, the best for families, the best budget and the best all-inclusive? We've got answers.
These white-sand islands are ideal for relaxed beach breaks, but they have an adventurous side, too. Learn to sail, cook like a local or conquer the crowd-free surf.
Many of its resorts are on private islands and atolls, making it a perfect choice for holidaymakers who seek seclusion and privacy in paradise. The Maldives is highly dependent on international tourism and has struggled during the coronavirus pandemic. A tourism spokesperson said the 30,000 package...
In South Asia, the Maldives is renowned for its pristine atolls, while Sri Lanka also presents opportunities, particularly in coastal areas. Southeast Asia features prominent private island markets in Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines.
Barrier islands can come and go, but the islands that get the bulk of the attention for disappearing are atolls in the South Pacific. And there’s a reason for that. “The Pacific as a basin just has a lot more variability,” says Andrew Ashton, a coastal geomorphologist at the Woods ...