Maldives Travel Journal
Maldives travel guides, resort reviews and practical planning advice covering island stays, transfers, experiences and holiday decisions.
Vakkaru Maldives Review: A Long Beach, a Big Island and Two Ways In
Vakkaru Maldives review: 1.6 km of beach in Baa Atoll, roomy family villas, a strong kids' club, a wine cellar, manta trips and the truth about the reef.
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Soneva Jani Review: The Lagoon, the Slides and the Observatory
Soneva Jani review: villa slides, retractable roofs, an overwater observatory with its own astronomer, The Den kids' club, and the truth about the reef.
OZEN Reserve Bolifushi Review: Pool Villas, Fine Dining and a Short Boat From Malé
OZEN Reserve Bolifushi review: a pool on every villa, five restaurants, a reef off the beach and a boat from Malé that runs day and night.
Kudadoo Maldives Private Island Review: Fifteen Residences, a Solar Roof and a Reef at the Steps
Kudadoo Maldives Private Island review: fifteen overwater residences, a reef you can swim to from every deck, a solar-powered island and real silence.
Pullman Maldives Maamutaa Review: A Green, Lively Island in the Far South With a Reef Worth the Swim
Pullman Maldives Maamutaa review: a green, lively island in the far south, a domestic flight away, with a strong house reef and an underwater bedroom.
Six Senses Laamu Review: Seagrass, Surf and the Southern Maldives
Six Senses Laamu review: a remote island in the southern Maldives, turtles in a protected seagrass lagoon, surf breaks by boat, marine biologists and real quiet.
Milaidhoo Maldives Review: A Small Baa Atoll Island With an Outstanding House Reef
Milaidhoo Maldives review: 50 pool villas in Baa Atoll, an outstanding house reef, Hanifaru Bay 15 minutes away, and a guests-aged-eight-and-up rule.
JOALI Maldives Review: The Art Island of Raa Atoll, Honestly Assessed
JOALI Maldives review: the art island of Raa Atoll, with 73 pool villas, a butler for each, strong restaurants, a kids' club and a reef still recovering.
Huvafen Fushi Review: A Small, Stylish Island 30 Minutes From Malé, With a Spa Under the Sea
Huvafen Fushi review: 46 pool villas 30 minutes from Malé by speedboat, an underwater spa, a reef off the beach, and who the island suits best.
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa Review: The Surf Island, 25 Minutes From Malé
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Kuda Huraa review: 25 minutes by speedboat at any hour, private pool villas, surf breaks nearby and a patchy reef.
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru Review: Mantas, Marine Biologists and a Modest Reef
Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru review: mantas on call, a working marine centre and big pool villas in Baa Atoll, with a modest reef.
Sirru Fen Fushi Review: A Huge Lagoon, a 200-Metre Pool and a Living Reef in the Far North
Sirru Fen Fushi review: 120 pool villas in Shaviyani Atoll, a 200-metre pool, an unbleached reef, the Coralarium, and who the long trip suits.
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa Review: A Big Island for Food and Families in Raa Atoll
Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa review: 120 villas in Raa Atoll, Indian and vegetarian food in every restaurant, a big kids' club and an honest reef verdict.