Maldives Travel Guide
Everything you need to plan your perfect Maldives escape
The Maldives is one of the world's most iconic island destinations, known for its turquoise lagoons, white-sand beaches, overwater villas, vibrant coral reefs, and warm island hospitality. Whether you are planning a honeymoon, family holiday, luxury escape, diving trip, or a peaceful wellness retreat, the Maldives offers a unique experience for every kind of traveller.
This guide helps you understand the best time to visit, where to stay, what to do, how to move between islands, and what to consider before booking your trip. With the right planning, your Maldives holiday can be smooth, memorable, and perfectly matched to your travel style.
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Sri Lanka and the Maldives: How to Combine Both in One Trip
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.
Planning a Maldives Trip: Visas, Flights and Money by Country
A source-verified guide to visas, flights, payments and timing for travellers from China, Russia, India, the UK, Germany, Italy and the US.
Family-Friendly Resorts in the Maldives: A Verified Facilities Guide
Compare verified kids clubs, pools, babysitting, medical care and family benefits across 50+ Maldives resorts.
Maldives Tourist Arrivals Return to Growth in August 2026, Even as the Year Stays Behind 2025
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.
Best Time to Visit the Maldives: A UK Traveller's Guide to Winter 2026/27
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.
Sri Lanka Tourism Campaign 2026: Inside the Rs. 1.5 Billion 'New Light' Push
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 Tourism Nearly Doubles in 2026, Even as Flight Arrivals Lag
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 Tourist Arrivals 2026: The Real Story Behind the August Rebound
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.
TUI vs Kuoni vs Tailor-Made: How to Book Your Maldives Holiday
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.
Dusit Thani Maldives Refurbishment 2026: What's New in Baa Atoll
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.
New Direct Flights to the Maldives, Winter 2026/27
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.
Swimming with Whale Sharks in the Maldives: Everything You Need to Know.
Where to See Them, When to Go, What to Expect, and How to Enjoy This Incredible Experience Responsibly.
How to Choose the Best Maldives Resort for Your Honeymoon.
A Complete Guide to Finding the Perfect Island, Villa & Experience for the Honeymoon You'll Never Forget.
Zaha Travels’ Best Maldives Value Destinations for 2026
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Ultimate Maldives Travel Guide
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.
