Maldives Travel Journal
Maldives travel guides, resort reviews and practical planning advice covering island stays, transfers, experiences and holiday decisions.
Best Maldives House-Reef Resorts to Book
A commercial guide to active Maldives house-reef resorts, comparing easy-access options, luxury stays, remote dive islands and resorts for couples and families.
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Best Adults-Only Maldives Resorts for Couples
A practical shortlist of adults-only Maldives resorts for couples, comparing wellness, house reef, all-inclusive style, villa choice and transfer differences.
Gili Lankanfushi Review: Forty-Five Overwater Villas, Thirty Minutes From Malé by Boat
Gili Lankanfushi review: 45 timber overwater villas in North Malé Atoll, a short speedboat ride from the airport, a barefoot feel and an average reef.
Local Island or Resort Island in the Maldives: What You Gain and What You Give Up
A guest house on Maafushi is far cheaper than 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.
BB, HB, FB or AI? The Maldives Meal Plan Guide That Saves You $1,000
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.
North Malé vs South Malé Atoll: Reefs, Surf, Diving and Local Islands Compared
North or South Malé Atoll? Both are a short boat from the airport. Compare the reefs, drift dives, surf breaks, seaplane options and local islands.
Maldives in the Green Season: Is the Wet Monsoon Worth It?
Is the Maldives worth it in monsoon season? What the rain is really like, seaplane delays, Baa Atoll mantas, and who the wet months suit or don't.
Velaa Private Island Review: 47 Villas in Noonu Atoll, a Golf Academy and a Wine Cellar in a Tower
Velaa Private Island review: 47 villas, houses and residences in Noonu Atoll, the 45-minute seaplane, Aragu and Tavaru, the golf academy and the reef.
Maldives Seaplane vs. Speedboat: Which Transfer is Right for You?
Seaplane or speedboat? We break down the cost, experience, timing, and flexibility of both Maldives transfer options so you can choose the right one for your trip.
Baros Maldives Review: A Reef You Swim To, 25 Minutes from the Airport
Baros Maldives review: a 25-minute speedboat at any hour, a house reef with a protective wall, the Lighthouse Restaurant, and who it does not suit.
Maldives 2026: The Ultimate First-Timer's Planning Guide
Planning your first Maldives holiday? This guide covers atolls, resort selection, villa types, transfers, and the best time to visit — everything you need for a perfect 2026 escape.
Dhigufaru Island Resort Review: A Quiet Baa Atoll Island With Fine Beaches and Mantas Nearby
Dhigufaru Island Resort review: a quiet Baa Atoll island with fine beaches, a lively jetty, a later transfer option and mantas nearby in season.
Kagi Maldives Resort & Spa Review: Fifty Pool Villas and a Reef Minutes From the Beach
Kagi Maldives Resort & Spa review: fifty pool villas of one size, a house reef minutes from the beach and a late-running speedboat, with few restaurants.