Things To Do in Maldives

National Day

National Day

This festival celebrates Mohammed Thakufaanu’s victory over the Portuguese in 1573, which ended 15 years of colonial... Read More

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Catch your own dinner on a fishing trip

Catch your own dinner on a fishing trip

Fishing is big business in the Maldives, and there are two main times to go. Head off on a dhoni in the early hours of... Read More

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Explore the depths on a whale submarine

Explore the depths on a whale submarine

If you thought snorkelling and scuba diving were pretty impressive, take a trip ... Read More

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Feel like a castaway on Meedhupparu Island

Feel like a castaway on Meedhupparu Island

Budding Robinson Crusoes should head straight for this place. It’s in off-the-ra... Read More

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Get a bird's-eye view on a seaplane flight

Get a bird's-eye view on a seaplane flight

It takes a bird’s-eye view to truly appreciate the beauty of the Maldives. These... Read More

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Have a go at watersports

Have a go at watersports

The action isn’t reserved for beneath the water – there’s plenty going on up top... Read More

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Indulge in a spa treatment

Indulge in a spa treatment

Granted, lazing on one of the tropical beaches here is guaranteed to leave you f... Read More

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Keep your eyes peeled on a dolphin-spotting cruise

Keep your eyes peeled on a dolphin-spotting cruise

There are about 20 species of whales and dolphins in the waters around here, so ... Read More

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Snorkel around Vakarufalhi Island

Snorkel around Vakarufalhi Island

This South Ari Atoll gem has a real ace in its pack. It’s got a wraparound house... Read More

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Soak up the views at Farukolhufushi Island

Soak up the views at Farukolhufushi Island

Farukolhufushi is a good-looking place. The white sandy beach backed by thick pa... Read More

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Spot manta ray on Veligandu Island

Spot manta ray on Veligandu Island

There’s no shortage of shady spots on this long, skinny island in North Ari Atol... Read More

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Spot rainbow-bright fish on a snorkelling trip

Spot rainbow-bright fish on a snorkelling trip

You’ll find a paintbox of colours that’d give Dulux a run for its money when you... Read More

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Swap the beach for the city in Male

Swap the beach for the city in Male

There’s always one exception to the rule. And in the Maldives, where tropical se... Read More

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Take a diving trip from Kuredu Island

Take a diving trip from Kuredu Island

This forested island is home to a 3-kilometre wraparound strip of sand that’s do... Read More

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Take to the water on a dhoni

Take to the water on a dhoni

Forget black cabs – dhonis are the way to get around the Maldives. Traditionally... Read More

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Try your hand at scuba diving

Try your hand at scuba diving

If skimming the surface with a snorkel has whetted your appetite, go the whole h... Read More

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