The white sacks are neatly lined at the harbor in Kaafu Atoll Guraidhoo. Like the people milling about waiting for their boat, the sacks are also waiting to be picked up. Further inland identical bags are lined in the school...

The Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme (MWSRP) is a research-based conservation charity dedicated to studying the whale shark and fostering community-focused conservation initiatives in the Maldives and the greater Indian Ocean. What initially began as a scientific expedition in 2006,...

The magnificent archipelago of the Maldives is not only home to a myriad of magical tropical islands fringed by white sandy beaches, swaying tropical palms and surrounded by gin-clear waters teeming with marine life – it also offers some of...

The Maldives tends to conjure images of romantic couples strolling along footprint-free sands on secluded private islands and is seen as a romantic, couples-only destination, best for honeymoons, anniversaries, or once-in-a-lifetime milestone trips. However, the archipelago has plenty of family-friendly...

Hanifaru Bay in the Baa Atoll is famous for being a nursery ground for grey sharks, and stingrays and is a sanctuary for people who love snorkeling with manta rays and whale sharks. This UNESCO biosphere reserve in the Maldives...

When it comes to romance, nobody does it better than the Maldives. Celebrate your lifetime of love with a stay at one of these super-stylish, ultra-luxurious, and oh-so-romantic honeymoon villas. Angsana Velavaru, Maldives – InOcean Pool Villa Seductive spaces, breathtaking...

The Maldives is known as a honeymooner’s paradise with long, white sandy beaches lapped by warm, azure waters, swaying coconut palms, and idyllic beach or overwater villas with breathtaking ocean views. Begin your life with the partner of your dreams,...

When it comes to dream vacations, the Maldives never fails to deliver. Think over-water bungalows with glass-bottomed floors, private plunge pools that seem to merge with the distant horizon, and footprint-free white sandy beaches shaded by swaying coconut palms and...

Jet off on an exclusive Eid Al-Fitr escape to Soneva Fushi and Soneva Jani in the Maldives, where guests from the Gulf are in for a special treat. Best for Families: Soneva Fushi Embrace castaway style simplicity and kick off...

Indulge all the senses on Naladhu Private Island Maldives, where tropical escapism and signature Anantara luxury promise the perfect slice of paradise. If there was ever a blueprint for bliss, then Naladhu Private Island Maldives would be the master plan....