A version of this story first appeared in the November 2024 issue of Travel + Leisure under the headline "Under the Sea." How the Maldives Transformed From a Fishing Archipelago to a Tropical Hot ...

The Republic of Maldives, a collection of more than a thousand islands in the Indian Ocean, is known for clear turquoise waters, endless white beaches, and of course, luxurious overwater bungalows ...

That’s where CROSSROADS Maldives comes in. Just a 15-minute air-conditioned speedboat ride from the international airport, it’s the country’s first multi-island leisure and lifestyle ...

says Sarah Harvey, Maldives expert and travel journalist ... crowned the favorite island destination in Asia in Travel + Leisure's 2024 World's Best Awards. Whatever these islands’ magic ...

The scene is not uncommon in South Ari Atoll. The Maldives, particularly this atoll, is one of only a few locations known for year-round, all-weather whale shark sightings. Whale sharks help ...

However, for leisure travellers who are flexible on dates and enjoy excellent dining in the air, or for holidaymakers planning a big group getaway to the Maldives, there’s a case to be made for ...

HONG KONG -- The Maldives is ahead of other Asian destinations in terms of attracting tourists in the wake of COVID-19, thanks in part to flocks of travelers from Russia who have been shunned by ...

A taste of the Maldives is coming to Renfrewshire this month. Virgin Atlantic Holidays has partnered with Atmosphere Core to bring immersive, in-store experiences to its shop inside Next at Braehead, ...