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Vacation in Maldives : Highlights & Travel Tips

The Maldives is a dream destination of turquoise lagoons, powder-white beaches, and overwater villas scattered across hundreds of coral islands in the Indian Ocean. What makes it especially appealing to travelers is its rare combination of barefoot luxury and extraordinary natural beauty. Whether you are seeking a romantic escape, a honeymoon, or simply a peaceful tropical retreat, the islands offer a sense of privacy and calm that is hard to match. Beneath the surface, the Maldives is equally remarkable, with vibrant coral reefs, manta rays, reef sharks, and colorful marine life making it one of the world’s most memorable beach and diving destinations.

Key highlights include snorkeling straight from your resort, scuba diving in world-class reefs, sunset cruises, sandbank excursions, and staying in iconic overwater bungalows. Many resorts also offer spa treatments, fine dining, and marine conservation experiences, while local islands provide a more budget-friendly way to experience Maldivian culture and everyday life. Practical tips: the Maldives is spread across many islands, so check seaplane or speedboat transfer arrangements before booking; resort stays can be expensive, so review meal plans and transfer fees carefully; and pack light, breathable clothing, strong sun protection, and reef-safe swim gear. Travelers should also respect local customs on inhabited islands, where dress standards are more modest than at private resorts.

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10 Days in Thundufushi – A Journey Through Blue Waters, Coral Gardens, and Quiet MomentsTravis auf den MaledivenMalediven Tag 15 - Der letzte Inseltag & ein Poltergeist!?Travis taucht gaaanz tiefMalediven Tag 2 - Durch den Monsun - Willkommen auf den Malediven!Malediven - Das Paradies auf ErdenTravis geht schnorcheln, Mantas für die GroßenMalediven Tag 14 - Nach dem Sturm ist vor dem SturmMalediven Tag 12 - Sturm im Paradies!!!Malediven Tag 9 - Fahndungserfolg & jede Menge HaieMalediven Tag 8 - Sonne, Hitze, Badewanne - und ein Wakeboard!Malediven Tag 3 - Wo ist die Sonne?
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Best time to travel Maldives

November to April

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10 Days in Thundufushi – A Journey Through Blue Waters, Coral Gardens, and Quiet Moments

Some places don’t shout for your attention — they simply exist, waiting for you to arrive and fall under their spell. Thundufushi, a tiny island resort in the Maldives, is one...

Travis in the Maldives

Travis is traveling with his grown-ups to Male, Maldives. And then onward to Fonimagoodhoo at Reethi Beach Resort. By seaplane! Woooaaahhh!

Maldives Day 15 - The Last Day on the Island & a Poltergeist!?

August 9, 2021 I'm already sleeping poorly because the bed is too hard for me and the sound of the sea is not really calming me down. We wake up at midnight. Did someone knock...

Travis dives very deep

For the very first time, Travis went diving. Even two times. Woooaaahhh!!

Maldives Day 2 - Through the Monsoon - Welcome to the Maldives!

July 27, 2021 After a sleepless night on the plane, we arrive in the Maldives in the early morning. From the window, we can see the first atolls and islands. According to the...

Maldives - Paradise on Earth

The first long journey... and straight to the Maldives... wow! That's what many friends and relatives said back then when we publicly announced our vacation plans for 2012. ...

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Day 127 and 128 to 131 of 175: Cruise Around the World - Malé/Maldives and four sea days

Day 127 and 128 to 131 of 175: Cruise Around the World - Malé/Maldives and four sea days

Day 127 of 175: World Cruise - Uligan/Maldives

Day 127 of 175: World Cruise - Uligan/Maldives

100. Male, Maldives 04.03.2026

We anchor off Male, the densely populated capital of the Maldives.The Maldives consists of 26 atolls, 1,292 coral islands that rise a maximum of 3m above sea level, about 200 of...

89. Tag 3.4.25 Male Maldives

Male: scooters everywhere

Travis goes snorkeling, mantas for the big ones

So many adventures: Travis goes snorkeling 'in the deep' and the big ones see many mantas at once.

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Travis goes snorkeling, mantas for the big ones

So many adventures: Travis goes snorkeling 'in the deep' and the big ones see many mantas at once.

Maldives Day 14 - After the storm comes before the storm

August 8, 2021 Unfortunately, the weather this morning is mixed. It's quite windy and the sun hasn't been able to break through the cloud cover yet. Where's the sun??? ...

Maldives Day 12 - Storm in Paradise!!!

6th August 2021 I wake up at 5 o'clock: Storm! When I look out the window, our bungalow neighbor is fishing his bathing clothes out of the bushes, because the wind has...

Maldives Day 9 - Success in the Investigation & Lots of Sharks

Sharks, sharks, and more sharks, plus a turtle, colorful fish, flying foxes, and a mouse ;-)

Maldives Day 8 - Sun, Heat, Bathtub - and a Wakeboard!

Heat, Sun, Bathtub, and Wakeboarding!

Maldives Day 3 - Where is the Sun?

July 28, 2021 I wake up at 6 a.m. and can't fall back asleep. At 6:30, I take a walk outside around the island. I'm the only one out there. Morning at 6:30 on the beach ...

Maldives Day 16 - "Choukouriya & Vakivani!" and a seat on the pilot's chair

August 10, 2021 Our alarm clock goes off at 7:15 am. We quickly get up, finish packing our suitcases, and place them by the door. After a farewell photo on the beach, we go to...

Maledives Day 7 - Surfing in Sunshine

August 1st2021 The sun is shining again, but it's much windier today than yesterday. In front of our bungalow, there was apparently a hermit party at night. It's incredible how...

Maledivian dream with student budget! 10 days paradise for the adventurous :)

EN-The winter was coming and we wanted to escape the cold in Germany, so we were searching for a paradisiacal place where there is sun and warm temperatures all year round....

Maldives: Kuramathi Island Resort | vakantio

Kuramathi is one of the larger islands in the Maldives. But don't be fooled: you're still almost always alone! There is always a beautiful spot hidden behind palm trees to quietly...

Maldives Day 11 - We love Thulhagiri

Sun, sea, snorkeling, chilling: we LOVE Thulhagiri!

Meeru Island - a Maldivian island

The Meeru Island (Meerufenfushi Island) is located in the North Male Atoll - long white beaches, palm trees, turquoise sea, and plenty of peace. Highly recommended!

Maldives - Angsana Ihuru Travel Report

Arrival at Ihuru The small island of Angsana Ihuru, located in the North Male Atoll, is only 20 minutes away from the airport. Easy to reach by speedboat. Once we had our...

Maldives Day 13 - 'No, Mom, there's no wave coming...'

'No, Mom, there's no wave coming...!' said the Son, then he was soaked to the underwear

89. Tag 3.4.25 Male Maldives

Male: scooters everywhere

Maldives

" Go out into the world. It's more fantastic than any dream." (Ray Bradbury). We have both dreamed of a vacation in the Maldives for a long time. Now we have made this...

Maldives 2024 - Part 1 / Maldives 2024 - Part 1

(German version below) After our visit to the tigers in central India, we make our way to our favorite Maldives island - Vilamendhoo - in 2 days. Indian airports are still not...

Day 127 of 175: World Cruise - Uligan/Maldives

Day 127 of 175: World Cruise - Uligan/Maldives

Day 4 in the Maldives - Good Morning Sunshine ☀️

29th July 2021 Good morning sunshine! Just before 9 o'clock, we wake up the kids. There are 10 suns in the sky outside!!! Yay! Beachview View of the beach from our...

15.09.18 - 21.09.18 Maldives

At some point at the beginning of our trip, we decided to treat ourselves to a little luxury and booked ourselves 4 nights on a small island in the Maldives, which is only 700km...

Maldives Day 6 - Relaxing can be so exhausting 🤭

Relaxing on the small Maldivian island can be so exhausting 🤭

Day 127 and 128 to 131 of 175: Cruise Around the World - Malé/Maldives and four sea days

Day 127 and 128 to 131 of 175: Cruise Around the World - Malé/Maldives and four sea days

100. Male, Maldives 04.03.2026

We anchor off Male, the densely populated capital of the Maldives.The Maldives consists of 26 atolls, 1,292 coral islands that rise a maximum of 3m above sea level, about 200 of...

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