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Places to visit The Maldives+

  • The Maldives

  • Addu Atoll

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  • Baa Atoll

    The Baa Atoll is located in the north-west of the Maldives, well above Ari North. It is made up of 15 island-hotels, including the famous Soneva Fushi, known for its Robinson Crusoe style luxury. We also

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  • Dhaalu Atoll

    The Dhaalu atoll is in the Southern Maldives with Meemu; it is located below the Faafu Atoll. It consists of 2 island hotels, Velavaru and Vilu Reef. We invite you to dream while reading through the descriptions

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  • Faafu Atoll

    The Faafu atoll is an atoll located south of the Ari South archipelago, which consists of 6 island hotels.We invite you to dream while reading through the descriptions of this beautiful place, and who

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  • Gaafu Atoll

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  • Haa Alifu Atoll

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  • Hulhule

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  • Lhaviyani Atoll

    Lhaviyani is the archipelago situated in the north-east of the Maldives, well above that of Malé North. It is made up of only 10 island-hotels, including the beautiful One & Only Kanuhura! We invite you

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  • Malé

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  • Noonu Atoll

    Noonu Atoll is the southernmost atoll after the Haa Alifu, Haa Dhaalu and Shavuyani Atolls. For several centuries now, Landhoo island, a local island, has been prominent for curving and engraving. Otherwise,

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  • North Ari Atoll

    The Northern Ari Atoll is one of the most touristic islands in the Maldives. The archipelago is made up of many islands including the beautiful and original Dhoni Migili, which accommodates you in a bungalow

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  • North Male Atoll

    Northern Malé is one of the mostly frequented touristic islands thanks to its proximity to Malé's airport. The archipelago is composed of many famous islands, such as of Club Med, or Kurumba, the first

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  • South Ari Atoll

    The Southern Ari Atoll is one of the most touristic islands in the Maldives. The archipelago is made up of many islands including the famous Hilton Maldives. You can also find the beautiful White Sands,

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  • South Male Atoll

    Southern Male is one of the mostly frequented tourist islands thanks to its proximity to Malé airport. The archipelago is made up of many islands including the famous Taj Exotica. We invite you to dream

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In brief+

Weekly budget
£600
Flight budget
£500
Flight duration
13h 
Time difference
-7h / -6h
Visa
No
Vaccinations
Yes
Currency
Rufiyaa
Language(s)
dhivehi

Overview

The Maldives

The Maldives are composed of 1,192 islands grouped in a double chain of 26 atolls. The main atolls are very well known: Malé, Ari, Baa, Dhaalu, Faafu and Lhaviyani. Each island offers snow-white beaches which give onto blindingly blue waters, all with their array of brightly colored sea creatures.
As for which island you will stay on, we will help you choose thanks to our "hotel test". Whichever you choose you're sure to be enchanted by its blend of lush vegetation and white sands lying alongside some of the world's most breathtaking diving sites. Known to both professional and amateur divers, the Maldives are a calm and peaceful destination, where you can stay active by practicing numerous water sports. Additionally, you can go on excursions to the local islands where you will mingle with dolphins, stingray and other fish.

pros

  •  Nature of incredible beauty.
  •  One of the best destinations in the world for diving and snorkelling.
  •  Attractive hotels.
  •  Has some of the world's best surf spots.
  •  The local islands, in the Haa Alifu and Hanidoo atolls are stunning and the people are warm and friendly.

cons

  •  The unapplied environmental initiatives.
  •  Activities are basically limited to beach tourism - unless you enjoy diving and snorkelling.
  •  Hotel islands are not representative of Maldivian culture at all.
  •  Disappointing food quality at most hotels (even luxury hotels).
  •  General problem with garbage disposal.

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Our Editorial team's advice

Instead of taking a seaplane to the atoll of your choice, go for a Dhoni cruise. These traditional boats can take up to 8 passengers on average and offer enough comfort for the duration of the cruise (1 to 2 weeks). If you do not have too much time, go for at least a 1-day cruise by dhoni. In this case, head straight to Dunikolhu, in the atoll of South Maalosmadulu (77 miles to the north-west of Malé) and discover the lagoon by traditional boat: here you will get a close look at dolphins, turtles and see frigate birds as they gather into swarms at sunset.

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Ever dreamed of sipping champagne by your own private infinity-edged pool built into your villa deck, which floats above a blindingly turquoise sea full of colourful fish gracefully going about their daily business? The colours of Maldivian fauna and flora is what you will remember till your dying day; ...

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    Following the opening of a multi-functional Marine Biology Centre on the island, LUX* Maldives launches a new type of exploration of the underwater world of South Ari Atoll, by hosting, between 14 - 20 May 2012, the first 'Underwater Festival' in the Maldives. "This time it's all about water" says the General Manager and passionate free-diver Dominik Ruhl "we wanted to draw the curtains of the underwater

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