The Maldives – a South Asian tropical nation in the Indian Ocean formed of 26 ring-shaped atolls, comprising more than 1,000 coral islands – has always been a favorite holiday spot for adventurous travelers because of its beautiful beaches and...

Picture-postcard scenery, crystal-clear waters that teem with a myriad of marine life, and footprint-free white sandy beaches shaded by swaying coconut palms that are lapped by gentle waves, the Maldives is easily one of the world’s most beautiful destinations. Home...

The Maldives is opening a new runway and more five-star resorts to keep pace with tourism demand – but can environmental pressures be kept in check? In the hour before departing Malé, I spotted three Gulf wide-body planes, one Sri...

Following its London début, Standard International, the parent company of The Standard, has announced the opening of The Standard, Huruvalhi Maldives. Nestled between the Raa and Baa Atolls, on a naturally protected island called Huruvalhi, the luxurious resort is accessed by a...

So how about 1,200 gorgeous islands, each with white sandy beaches and turquoise waters so clear that you can see the bottom and swim for hours in the lukewarm water. The Maldives can outdo other dreamy destinations in sheer numbers...

Set in the impossibly turquoise blue waters of the Indian Ocean, the islands of the Maldives have become a luxury vacation destination with few equals. But in between snorkeling the reefs, topping up your tan and generally taking the word “relaxation” to...

While the picture-postcard islands of the Maldives with their white sandy beaches, swaying coconut palms, and crystal-clear waters have long attracted couples looking for a dreamy place to celebrate their love, it is fast-becoming a popular adventure holiday destination with...

The Maldives is just like the paradise seen in photos. Palm trees fleck white sand beaches, and the endless blue sky seems to melt into the pristine turquoise water. But the nation made up of 1,200 islands scattered in the Indian...

Equator Village has joined the nationwide campaign to ‘Protect Maldives Seagrass.’ According to a statement given by the resort, Equator Village has pledged to maintain 100 percent of the 7,600 square meters of seagrass bed that grows within the hotel’s...

The Maldives doesn’t only offer spectacular natural landscapes of shimmering white sandy beaches, lush green palm trees, and warm, gin-clear waters – it also boasts some world-class restaurants and unforgettable dining experiences. From extravagant underwater bars and restaurants to unique...