Travel guide

Maldives

Overwater bungalows in turquoise paradise

🗓️ Best time: November–April💰 Luxury · ~$350/day📍 Maldives

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About Maldives

Thousands of coral islands scattered across the Indian Ocean form the world's lowest-lying nation. Overwater villas, coral reefs teeming with marine life, and world-class diving define this bucket-list escape.

⭐ Things to do in Maldives

Overwater bungalow staysScuba divingSnorkeling with manta raysSpa treatmentsSunset dhoni cruisesBaa Atoll UNESCO biosphereMaafushi local islandVaadhoo bioluminescent beach

🍽️ What to eat in Maldives

Signature local dishes worth seeking out.

Fresh sashimiGarudhiya fish soupMas huniTropical fruit platters

✈️ Know before you go

🚕 Getting around

Seaplanes and speedboats connect resorts. Most resorts occupy a single island.

💡 Local tip

Book a local-island guesthouse instead of a resort to slash costs 80%.

🛡️ Safety

Very safe. Respect conservative dress in inhabited islands.

🌙 Nightlife

Mostly resort-based — sunset bars, private dinners on sandbanks, stargazing.