This atoll of 1,200 isles spread over some 90,000 square kilometers of Indian Ocean is endangered long-term by sea-level rise, but for now is still a spectacular if pricey destination of pristine beaches, nature, and absolutely delicious diving.

 

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In 2023, the Maldives continues to be the world´s premier destination brand

  Visit Maldives Over the past decades, destinations in Europe, North America, and the Caribbean have been the stars in both destination branding and popularity among travelers. And while all the above certainly remain among the world´s most powerful performers in tourism, the World Travel Awards (dubbed “the Oscars of travel”) in 2023 have underscored strong showings outside these traditional areas, particularly in Asia and the Middle East. Here´s a quick rundown of this year´s winners: At…

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10 of the best things to do in the Maldives

  If there were ever a paradise on earth, the Maldives would be it. Lying in the lap of nature’s exquisite beauty, this archipelago of 26 atolls and nearly 1,200 islands and islets in the Indian Ocean several hundred miles southwest of Sri Lanka and India has become one of the world's most popular travel getaways. This country is famous for its pristine waters, clean sandy beaches, luxurious resorts, exciting leisure activities, and lip-smacking cuisine. There are myriad exciting things you…

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fshok.com Still vibrant and popular today, the five-thousand-year-old art of astrology can identify, say, business and romantic opportunities or challenges. And those celestial bodies slinking about the stars can also help pinpoint optimal times and places for travel. And since destinations have their own astro-charts -- which interact with yours -- astrology can even serve as a kind of spiritual travel agent. It can tell you, for example, about places likely to be harmonious or challenging…

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  • Interesting to read this contrarian view of the Maldives: https://www.escape.com.au/destinations/asia/maldives/no-offence-but...
    No offence, but the Maldives is boring
    No offence to all the lovebirds who flock to the world’s honeymoon capital but, for the rest of us, the Maldives can be a bit… monotonous. Beach time…
  • CNN Travel takes a look at Crossroads, which it calls the Maldives´ "first multi-island leisure and lifestyle destination": https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/crossroads-maldives-sustaina...
    https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/crossroads-maldives-sustainability-cmd/index.html
  • One of the signatures of today's Maldives is its overwater villas. And this selection sure has some eye-poppers! https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/maldives-best-overwater-vill...
    https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/maldives-best-overwater-villas/index.html
  • Just over a week ago during a celebration in Malé of International Yoga Day, rabid Muslim extremists attacked participants and vandalized the venue - underscoring once again the strain between the permissive, luxurious tourism sector (though this wasn't specifically tourism related, it occupies a similar space in being oriented toward cosmopolitan internationalism) and this country's Muslim culture, which though generally less radical than, say, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Afghanistan, and the like, still possesses some deeply reactionary currents. What might this portend for the future of tourism in the Maldives? https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/protesters-attack-yoga-d...
    Protesters attack Yoga Day event in Maldives
    Police in the Maldives used tear gas and pepper spray to control a crowd of people who disrupted a yoga event organised by the Indian High Commission…
  • Dreaming to visit one of the most beautiful regions in the world, Maldives is one of those holiday destinations. Maldives is the place for attractive beaches, resorts, perfect weather, wonderful surf, superb cuisine, and one of the world's favorite places to visit on a much-needed vacation. http://www.maldives.com.au/maldives/

  • I think that somewhere in the Caribbean will be much better. I though the point of the Maldives was to go to Spas, relax and have a drink.

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  • True, but tourism is very perception sensitive business. Video footage and news clips are enough to dissuade young honeymooners.

  • Maldives , if you have knowledge about the issues and realize that the main atoll , where the Gov. and 450K Citizens are living, than you will realize that Male is very easily bypassed. Any anger is not directed against the Tourists as the people depend on the Health of Tourism, There are reasons for what is reported that I will not discuss, There is no reason not to keep Vacationing in the Far spread island Paradise, we are not seeing Terrorism...

  • This past few weeks, Maldives is undergoing a political turmoil and low simmering protests. The President was deposed and another one has taken over. There were protests that became violent.

    I am in India at the moment, and the news reports indicate that domestic tourism has been hit. Maldives is a popular honeymoon destination for a lot of Indians who do not need a visa to visit the country.

    Without delving into the political issues involved, it is presumed that high end resorts are bound to have minimal impact, but others may see a decline for a couple of weeks or months. 

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