Whether a family vacation, honeymoon or a solo adventure, visiting the Maldives is on most people’s bucket list. Picture-perfect waters, sandy beaches and exotic villas all come to mind while ...

In this video I answer a question I get a lot about traveling to Maldives resorts if you are scared of taking a seaplane. I ...

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Skip the fancy welcomes and pricey resorts—there’s a more down-to-earth way to enjoy the Maldives. On the local islands, you can find real beauty on a budget. For around $30, you’ll get a comfy ...

Journalist and diplomat Elizabeth "Liz" Colton is a native of Asheville. A Maldivian friend visiting our Blue Ridge Mountains exclaimed in appreciative recognition: “Wow! Just like Kuludhuffushi,” his ...

This post first appeared on Ordinary Traveler: Before You Book the Maldives, Read This About All-Inclusive Resorts My second trip to the Maldives made one thing clear: as magical as these islands are, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Johanna Read covers international travel and responsible tourism. Jul 22, 2025, 01:23pm EDT Updated Jul 23, 2025, 02:13pm EDT The ...

The Maldives has long been celebrated as the ultimate honeymoon destination, synonymous with turquoise lagoons, powder-soft ...