The Travel Journal
Practical guides, property insights and travel updates from our Maldives and Sri Lanka team.
Maldives
How to choose, what to check and when to book both.
Maldives
Choose your villa, compare meal plans and plan a beach and overwater split stay with our Maldives travel team.
Maldives
Five destination and tourist-board nominations, six consecutive wins, and how to vote before 30 October 2026.
Maldives
A practical guide to arrival times, costs, baggage and transfers for 65 resorts and hotels, with the questions to settle before booking your flights.
Combined trips
A practical guide to combining Sri Lanka and the Maldives in one trip: flight times, visas, the best time to go, and a realistic itinerary.
Maldives
Five national honours. Standout island resorts. A closer look at the results, with a little perspective to help you plan a stay that feels right for you.
Maldives
The World Travel Awards 2026 takes place at CROSSROADS Maldives on 27 September. Explore ceremony details, Maldives nominations and leading resorts.
Maldives
Zaha Travels completed the I AM Maldives CIS Roadshow 2026 in Almaty, connecting with Kazakhstan travel agents and expanding Maldives partnerships.
Maldives
Zaha Travels reports a stronger-than-expected agent turnout at the St. Petersburg leg of the I AM Maldives CIS Region Roadshow 2026, plus additional sales calls, ahead of the final stop in Almaty.
Maldives
Explore Finolhu Baa Atoll's villas, dining, manta season, transfers and awards, with practical planning advice from Maldives-based Zaha Travels.
Maldives
Zaha Travels completed a productive first day at the I AM Maldives CIS Region Roadshow 2026, meeting travel agents in Moscow as the company begins developing the Russian market.
Maldives
Qatar Airways will increase Doha–Malé flights from 12 to 21 weekly from 25 October 2026 as Visit Maldives signs new partnerships with Qatar Airways and Emirates.
Maldives
Zaha Travels participated in the 13th Asian Tourism Fair 2026 in Dhaka, showcasing the Maldives and connecting with travellers and tourism partners across Asia.
Maldives
A source-verified guide to visas, flights, payments and timing for travellers from China, Russia, India, the UK, Germany, Italy and the US.
Maldives
Compare verified kids clubs, pools, babysitting, medical care and family benefits across 50+ Maldives resorts.
Maldives
August arrivals rose 2.8% year-on-year to 150,465, the first month of sustained growth after a June and July dip, but year-to-date arrivals are still 3.8% behind 2025.
Maldives
Comparing October half term, Christmas and New Year, and February half term for a Maldives holiday, with real weather data, crowd levels and value for UK travellers.
Maldives
Sri Lanka Tourism just launched a Rs. 1.5 billion campaign targeting 2.7 million arrivals this year and $10 billion in tourism revenue by 2030. Here's what's actually changing.
Maldives
Cruise visitors are up 87% year over year while overall arrivals still trail 2025. Here's what's driving the surge, and what it means for a mostly resort-based industry.
Maldives
August arrivals are up year on year for the first time in months, but 2026's total is still trailing 2025. Here's what the Ministry of Tourism's own numbers show.
Maldives
TUI, Virgin Holidays and BA Holidays sell fixed packages. Kuoni leans more personal. Here's how each actually works, and how a tailor-made specialist differs.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka just crossed 1.4 million visitors for the year. Here's what the Tourism Development Authority's own figures actually show and what it means for booking your trip.
Maldives
Refurbished Beach Residences and overwater villas, a phased renovation running through 2027, and the manta ray bay that made Baa Atoll famous in the first place.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka made its tourist ETA free for 40 nationalities on 25 May 2026 — 30 days, double entry. But it is not visa-free, and the difference matters at the airport.
Maldives
Five airlines are adding non-stop service to Malé this season — and one of them will fly you to the Maldives and Sri Lanka on a single ticket.
Sri Lanka
A Practical Guide to Planning a Safe, Enjoyable and Unforgettable Family Holiday.
Maldives
Where to See Them, When to Go, What to Expect, and How to Enjoy This Incredible Experience Responsibly.
Maldives
A Complete Guide to Finding the Perfect Island, Villa & Experience for the Honeymoon You'll Never Forget.
Sri Lanka
A Realistic 2026 Budget Guide for Every Type of Traveller — Prices in US Dollars.
Maldives
Travel & Tourism | Features and Properties | Industry Updates | Seasonal Guides
Sri Lanka
One island, a thousand journeys - how Sri Lanka really works, and how to build the itinerary that's right for your travel style.
Maldives
Everything you need to know before planning your holiday — how the Maldives really works, and how to choose the island that matches your travel style.
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Maldives
Explore Finolhu Baa Atoll's villas, dining, manta season, transfers and awards, with practical planning advice from Maldives-based Zaha Travels.
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Sri Lanka
One island, a thousand journeys - how Sri Lanka really works, and how to build the itinerary that's right for your travel style.
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Maldives + Sri Lanka
A practical guide to combining Sri Lanka and the Maldives in one trip: flight times, visas, the best time to go, and a realistic itinerary.
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