Maldives Travel Journal
A guesthouse on Maafushi runs $90–130 a night against $350+ at a resort. The saving is real, and so is what you trade for it: no alcohol on the island, swimwear on one designated beach, and no house reef at your door.
All-inclusive covers the buffet and the house pour. It doesn’t cover the à la carte restaurant, the dive centre, the excursions, or the 10% service charge Maldivian law requires on all of them. BB, HB, FB and AI decoded.
The Diwali window is one of the best times to visit the Maldives — lower rates, manta ray season, and festive celebrations at the finest resorts. Here's how to plan it right.
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Both atolls are 15 to 45 minutes from the airport by speedboat, and neither needs a seaplane. The real differences are diving style, how busy the water feels, and which local islands you can reach. Here's how to pick.
Monsoon season in the Maldives means lower rates, fewer crowds, warmer water, and whale shark season — here's the honest guide to whether it's right for you.
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