Inspection record

Where we've been, and when

We don't recommend islands we haven't walked. This is the record. Every entry is a real visit, usually Amosha, sometimes both of us, always with a mask and fins in the bag. The photos are from our phones. If a resort has changed since we were last there, this page tells you how long ago that was, so you can weigh what we say accordingly.

1 entryLast updated Oct 2022
Oct 2022First visit

Ayada Maldives

Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll

Ayada Maldives

It took what seemed like a never-ending flight to get to the local airport, followed by a boat ride to Ayada’s shores. But once we finally arrived, we were absolutely blown away by everything we saw.

Our villa was gorgeous, and we took our cycles around to explore every nook and cranny of the island. I even tried squeezing in some yogic movements on the villa deck, but quickly discovered that moving much was next to impossible. After all, we’d been feeding ourselves far too generously! 😄

One evening, there was a fantastic beach performance by a troupe that had come all the way from Turkey—or somewhere around there. Their fire and pyrotechnic displays were mesmerising and made for quite a spectacle.

I’d recommend Ayada at the drop of a hat to anyone with a decent budget. It really is one of those places that leaves you thoroughly impressed.