Maldives is a place you’ve probably seen pictures of before in picture-perfect private homes over vivid blue waters, powder-soft white sand beaches, and breathtaking sunsets falling beyond the horizon. The Maldives’ breathtaking scenery is wonderful to behold; you can’t really appreciate it unless you visit.

Couples on honeymoon seeking privacy and thrill-seekers planning scuba diving and snorkeling excursions both like visiting the island nation of the Maldives. Visitors looking for a little R&R can unwind at one of the island spas, and everyone should spend at least one day touring Malé, the capital of the Maldives.

The hotels in this area are equally amazing, ranging from overwater bungalows to underwater hotels to breathtaking resorts. There are no direct flights from the United States, so getting there and staying there involves perseverance as well as a lot of money. The Maldives are about as remote as you can get; that’s only one of its many appeals. They are situated between the Arabian and Laccadive oceans, around 500 miles southwest of Sri Lanka.

Things To Do

There are many areas for you to discover here. Despite the many isles, the majority of tourists just relax at the luxurious resort of their choice. While it’s important for travelers to relax, they should also plan a few excursions. One is that Malé, the nation’s capital, is a hive of activity, from the fishing ports to the National Museum. The captivating Maldives Victory shipwreck and the shark-infested Fish Head region are must-sees for scuba divers. The beaches should also not be overlooked. Soft dunes give way to colorful reefs in the azure waters below.

1. Maldives Spas

While visiting the Maldives, those looking for the utmost in relaxation can schedule a spa session. Many of the resorts in the Maldives have their own spa on site and employ island-sourced products like papaya, seaweed, and pineapple in their treatments. Regular massages and facials are offered, along with specialty services like citrus-hydrating body treatments, individualized acupuncture, and chakra balancing. Huvafen Spa, the world’s first underwater spa, is also located in the Maldives. Yoga courses are also offered at a number of resorts to complement the spa’s relaxation and wellness services.

2. Scuba Diving and Snorkeling

The Maldives provide excellent conditions for snorkeling and scuba diving because to their unusually clean water and abundant marine life. Many resorts have reefs that are so close that guests can swim right from the beach, while others provide snorkeling excursions that take you on a boat with a tour guide to even deeper waters and more vibrant reefs.

Divers of all levels can enjoy dive excursions across the Maldives. Prior to any further dives, all scuba divers must complete an introductory guided orientation dive. Divers with experience should bring their dive logbook and certification. The variety of fish and other marine life that divers and snorkelers observed in the Maldivian waters left them in awe. Many also gave the amiable and knowledgeable tour guides high marks.

3. Maldives Beaches

For good reason, many tourists travel to the Maldives purely to unwind on the beach. The picture-perfect beach vacation scene is framed by the brilliantly blue water and sugar-white sand. The majority of island resorts provide their own private beaches with loungers and umbrellas.

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort, aaaVeee Resort, COMO Cocoa Island, Fihalhohi Island Resort, and Angsana Ihuru are a few hotels that have particularly lovely beaches. It is challenging to convey the extraordinary splendour of the Maldives’ beach sceneries. A few Maldivian islands have public beaches, however visitors must be covered up because it is against the law to do so. Travelers advise staying on the beaches on or close to your island, nevertheless.

Best Hotels

1. Adaaran Prestige Water Villas All Inclusive

2. Anantara Veli Maldives Resort

3. Baros Maldives

4. LUX* South Ari Atoll

5. Maafushivaru