Maldives Travel Journal
Maldives travel guides, resort reviews and practical planning advice covering island stays, transfers, experiences and holiday decisions.
Lhaviyani Atoll Resorts Compared: Seven Islands, Three Kinds of Reef and Two Ways In
Lhaviyani Atoll resorts compared: house reefs, seaplane and Madivaru routes, island size, and who each of seven resorts suits, from divers to families.
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Soneva Fushi or Soneva Jani? The Jungle Island and the Lagoon Island Compared
Soneva Fushi or Soneva Jani? A jungle island with a real reef in Baa, or a vast lagoon of slide villas in Noonu. Reef, villas, transfers and The Den.
North Malé's Boat-Transfer Islands: Ten Luxury Resorts With No Seaplane, Compared
North Malé luxury resorts by speedboat: ten islands compared on boat time, reef, villas and feel, for late flights and short trips with no seaplane.
Dusit Thani Maldives Review: A Reef All the Way Round, and Two Ways In
Dusit Thani Maldives review: a reef right round the island, seaplane or domestic flight, Thai cooking, Hanifaru mantas nearby, and who it suits.
The Nautilus Maldives Review: 26 Private Houses, No Timetable and the Hanifaru Bay Mantas
The Nautilus Maldives review: 26 private houses in Baa Atoll, dining with no set hours, the seaplane and yacht, the house reef and Hanifaru Bay.
Diving & reefsWhale Sharks in South Ari Atoll: Where to Find Them, How the Trips Work and the Rules in the Water
Whale sharks are seen in South Ari Atoll all year. Where they are, how the trips work, the official rules in the water and where to stay to see them.
Maldives Package Cost for Couples from India: What Actually Changes the Price
A practical Maldives package-cost guide for couples travelling from India, covering flights, transfers, villa choices, meal plans, taxes and the decisions that most affect the final holiday budget.
Maldives Trip Cost in Indian Rupees: How to Budget Your Holiday
A practical Maldives trip-cost guide in Indian rupees explaining how to budget flights, resort nights, villas, transfers, meal plans, taxes and experiences without relying on misleading room-rate comparisons.
Maldives Visa for Indians: On-Arrival Entry & IMUGA Guide
Maldives visa guide for Indian travellers covering tourist visa on arrival, IMUGA Traveller Declaration, passport and booking requirements, and what to check before departure.
Best All-Inclusive Maldives Resorts to Book
A practical commercial shortlist of active all-inclusive Maldives resorts, comparing luxury, reef access, families, couples, transfers and what each package style is best for.
Best Remote Maldives Resorts Worth the Extra Transfer
A practical guide to active remote Maldives resorts, comparing the extra transfer against privacy, reef quality, southern-atoll experiences and value for couples and families.
South Ari Atoll Resorts for Whale Shark Trips: Eight Islands Compared on the Reef, the Transfer and the Trip
South Ari Atoll resorts for whale shark trips: eight islands compared on their own trips, house reef, transfer and size, so the days in between count too.
Best Baa Atoll Resorts for Manta-Season Trips
A practical shortlist of active Baa Atoll resorts for travellers planning a marine-life-focused Maldives trip, comparing luxury, reef access, families and value.