Maldives Travel Journal
Maldives travel guides, resort reviews and practical planning advice covering island stays, transfers, experiences and holiday decisions.
Malé Fish Market: Watching the Tuna Come In, and the Market Across the Road
Malé's fish market: tuna boats landing in the afternoon, fish cut on the tiles, the produce market across the road, and how to visit with respect.
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Maldives Honeymoon Resorts: Ten Islands That Suit Couples, and Why
Ten Maldives honeymoon resorts grouped by what couples want: overwater villas, seclusion, a reef off the villa, a short transfer, or serious food.
Maldives Marine Life by Atoll and Season: Where to See Mantas, Whale Sharks, Turtles and Sharks
Where and when to see mantas, whale sharks, turtles and sharks in the Maldives, atoll by atoll, with the monsoon pattern and the state of the reefs.
Things to Do in the Maldives Beyond the Beach: Reefs, Boat Trips, Local Islands and Starry Nights
Things to do in the Maldives beyond the beach: reefs, mantas, whale sharks, dolphins, local islands, surf and stargazing, and which need a boat or season.
Underwater Restaurants and Villas in the Maldives: Where to Eat, Sleep and Spa Below the Sea
Underwater restaurants, The Muraka villa and an underwater spa in the Maldives: what each is like, how to reach it, which suits lunch, dinner or a stay.
Maldives Wellness Resorts: How to Choose a Spa Island, From Ayurveda to an Underwater Treatment Room
Choosing a Maldives wellness resort: programme islands vs good spas, Ayurveda and Panchakarma, Maldivian healing, yoga, and what to ask before booking.
One&Only Reethi Rah Review: Twelve Beaches, Plenty of Restaurants and One Weak Reef
One&Only Reethi Rah review: twelve beaches, a wide choice of restaurants and bars, a long list of sports and the truth on the reef.