The Republic of the Maldives is a major tourist destination known for its clear waters, white sandy beaches, and 5-star resorts. The island nation is made up of 1,190 islands spread over 35,000 square ...

Aman, Nobu, Bulgari, Baccarat and Mandarin Oriental are among the luxury hospitality groups heading to the Maldives amid the country’s next resort boom.

To get anywhere in the Maldives — the low-lying Indian Ocean archipelago now at the center of the global warming argument — you either have to get on a traditional slow boat, a Dhoni — long since ...

The U.N.'s top official for development aid said, despite the successful initial response to last year's tsunami disaster, recent attempts to return people to work and their homes has been slow.

On an island, space for anything is hard to come by — including garbage. In the Maldives, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, the government decided to do something rather drastic to fix this ...

Soha Ali Khan and Kunal Khemu's Maldives escape is all about white sand beaches, an infinite horizon, and a spectrum of blue ...

Editor’s Note: This CNN Travel series is, or was, sponsored by the country it highlights. CNN retains full editorial control over subject matter, reporting and frequency of the articles and videos ...

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 ...

Luxury travelers are increasingly rethinking vacations to the Maldives in 2026 as changing travel priorities push many toward ...

2005-01-02 04:00:00 PDT Malé, Maldives-- When the tsunami that devastated Indian Ocean nations last Sunday hit the Maldives, the giant wave swept right over many of the nation's islands. For the ...

The Maldives’ first private island international resort was the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island. Coming up on its 25-year anniversary, the resort is now a twin-island property and it’s celebrating all ...

At the southern tip of the Maldives, on the tiny island of Villingili, a patch of ground rises to tower a whole 2.4m above the sea. It’s the world’s lowest high point. With most islands just a metre ...