Maldives Travel Journal
Maldives travel guides, resort reviews and practical planning advice covering island stays, transfers, experiences and holiday decisions.
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Review: Two Islands, Ithaa and The Muraka
Conrad Maldives Rangali Island review: two islands joined by a bridge, Ithaa five metres down, The Muraka, whale sharks and an honest look at the reef.
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COMO Maalifushi Review: Space, Stillness and Surf on Thaa Atoll's Only Resort
COMO Maalifushi review: the only resort in Thaa Atoll, an hour south by seaplane, with big pool villas, Japanese food at Tai and surf at Farms in season.
COMO Cocoa Island Review: 33 Overwater Villas, a Night-Time Speedboat and a Reef Off Your Steps
COMO Cocoa Island review: 33 overwater villas in South Malé Atoll, a 40-minute speedboat that runs day and night, and a house reef a short swim away.
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas Review: The Reef, SEA and the Observatory
Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas review: a reef right round the island, SEA six metres down, an overwater observatory, pool villas and mantas at Hanifaru Bay.
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort Review: Pool Villas, a Strong House Reef and Mantas Nearby
The Westin Maldives Miriandhoo Resort review: a pool with every villa in Baa Atoll, a strong house reef with rocky entries, and Hanifaru Bay mantas nearby.
Dolphins in the Maldives: Which Ones You Will See, Where, and How to Watch Them Well
Spinner dolphins are the ones most visitors see in the Maldives. Where pods gather, how sunset dhoni cruises work, the season and the rules on the water.
Fishing in the Maldives: Sunset Hand Lines, Big Game and the Rules on What Goes Back
Fishing in the Maldives: sunset hand-line trips, big game for tuna and sailfish, what must go back in the sea, and the rules on resort lagoons.
How to Choose a Maldives Honeymoon Resort: Villas, Transfers and the Questions That Matter
A practical guide for couples choosing a Maldives honeymoon resort, covering privacy, villa style, transfers, meal plans, reef access and package comparison.
Maldivian Food: What Locals Eat, and Where a Visitor Can Try It
Maldivian food is tuna, coconut and chilli: mas huni at breakfast, hedhikaa with tea. What to try, where to find it, and how it suits vegetarians.
Best Family Resorts in the Maldives for Kids: What Parents Should Compare
A practical family guide to choosing Maldives resorts by children's ages, transfer convenience, kids' clubs, room layouts, dining and activities.
Best Time to Visit the Maldives: Monsoons, Mantas and the Month That Suits Your Trip
Best time to visit the Maldives: the dry and wet monsoons month by month, rain north to south, mantas, whale sharks, surf and the busiest holiday dates.
Maldives Yacht Charter Guide: When a Private Yacht or Liveaboard Makes Sense
Day charter, overnight yacht or dive liveaboard? How each works in the Maldives, the routes and seasons, the rules, and who is better off on an island.
Maldives Diving for Beginners: Try Dives, PADI Courses and Choosing a Resort Reef to Learn On
Maldives diving for beginners: how try dives and PADI courses work, the reefs and seasons to learn in, the medical form and flying after diving.