The Maldives is celebrated around the world for our extraordinary landscapes and vibrant marine life, but there's so much more to the island destination than just sun, sand and sea.

The Maldives, [d] officially the Republic of Maldives, [e] and historically known as the Maldive Islands, is a country and archipelagic state in South Asia in the Indian Ocean. The Maldives is southwest of Sri Lanka and India, about 750 kilometres (470 miles; 400 nautical miles) from the Asian continent's mainland.

Feb 8, 2024 · Honeymoon hot spot, family getaway and stunning island nation, plan your visit to the Maldives with this guide to health, etiquette, money and transport.

6 days ago · Maldives, independent island country in the north-central Indian Ocean. It consists of about 1,200 low-lying small coral islands and sandbanks, only some 200 of which are inhabited, the most populous of which is Male. The country’s …

Feb 16, 2024 · Today, in addition to lying out in the sun, the most popular activities in the Maldives include skydiving, art master classes and visits to islands where locals live. Read on to discover the best things to do on your next Maldives getaway.

With 26 atolls and 1,000+ islands spread out across the idyllic waters of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives are an island-hopper’s dream. Below the water, there’s miles of coral reef that are home to thousands of species of marine life and underwater treasures.

The Maldives (Dhivehi: ދިވެހިރާއްޖެ Dhivehi Raajje) are an archipelago in the Indian Ocean with picture-perfect beaches, strikingly blue water, and luxury resorts. There are 200 inhabited islands and 154 islands with tourist resorts.

Jan 3, 2025 · Explore the most epic things to do in the Maldives, from scuba diving with manta rays, whale sharks and more in the North Male Atoll to embarking on sunset cruises.

Jul 20, 2020 · Read on for our complete Maldives visitor’s guide, and learn the best places to stay, eat, dive, and explore in this spectacular tropical locale.

Jul 10, 2024 · How to Plan a Once-in-a-lifetime Trip to the Maldives — Overwater Villas, Turquoise Waters, and Postcard-perfect Islands Included