The Maldives is a once-in-a-lifetime destination for many. Here's how to do it right.

The Maldives -- an Indian Ocean archipelago consisting of more than 1,000 islands -- is known for shocking turquoise water, powder white sand and luxurious overwater bungalow hotels. Some Maldives ...

Many resorts in the Maldives have just one or two restaurants, so the diverse cuisine is especially notable. One night, you might indulge in sashimi and nigiri at its Japanese restaurant Hoshi. Next ...

As the lowest-lying nation in the world — with much of it sitting just a few feet above sea level — the nearly 1,200 Indian Ocean islands scattered across the Maldives’ sun-soaked atolls are famed not ...

“The most important thing for us was the team—we kept all the staff during the closure and kept everyone on the payroll in an effort to do the right thing,” says General Manager David Stepetic of the ...

It may be true that Maldives’ luxury resorts really do have it all – the turquoise water, the rich marine life, and, in some cases, their own time system. Referred to as “island time,” it isn’t a ...

The Maldives holds more than 3% of the world’s coral reefs, and in 2025, luxury resorts are turning that natural wealth into ...

Before the pristine beaches and dreamy sunsets tempt you into booking that ticket to the Maldives, take a look at some often-overlooked factors that could make or break your first trip.

In some destinations, where you stay may not be the most important factor if you plan to spend most of your time exploring. But in the Maldives, where you’re secluded to a small parcel of land in the ...

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Erica Nyamudoka, a junior sommelier at Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa, uses a simple technique to try to connect with diners through her face covering. “I always try to smile at guests, even with a ...