Travel Guides
Maldives Travel Guides
Discover the best of the Maldives, from its pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters to its vibrant marine life and rich cultural heritage.
Our collection of articles will help you make the most of your Maldivian experience, answering your questions and providing expert insights. If you're looking for a tropical paradise, the Maldives is the perfect destination.
Our Maldives Travel Guide is your ultimate passport to this world of unparalleled beauty and splendour. Whether you're planning a romantic getaway, a family holiday, or an adventure-filled trip, our guide will help you navigate the wonders of this idyllic location.
Maldives, Seychelles or Mauritius – which is better?
Maldives, Seychelles and Mauritius are considered to be the pearls of the Indian Ocean. Known for their world-class luxury resorts, pristine white sand beaches, and turquoise waters, each of these beautiful island countries shapes our idea of a tropical paradise.
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Maldives: The Best House Reefs
It is one of the great luxury destinations on earth and so choosing the best house reef in the Maldives is difficult. As there's no heavy industry in the Maldives, the waters are crystal clear meaning that the ocean has one of the most delicate ecosystems on the planet.
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A guide to seaplanes in the Maldives
One of the highlights of visiting the Maldives is getting from the airport to your resort via seaplane transfer. Whilst you're likely to be exhausted from your international flight and the thought of getting on yet another mode of transport is likely to seem frustrating, the beauty is that the iconic seaplanes in the Maldives are a total adventure in themselves.
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A video guide to The Maldives
With so many stunning islands to choose from, you would be forgiven for feeling a little lost when it comes to making that decision. For that once in a lifetime trip to the Maldives you should certainly seek expert advice and that is where our experts come in. Watch our video guide to the Maldives below and then enquire about your holiday to the Maldives.
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The Best Maldives Alternatives for a Same-Sex Honeymoon
The Maldives continues to shape the way we think about tropical luxury. Maldivian overwater villas, blue lagoons, and coral reefs are well represented on luxury travel websites. That being said, the Maldives does sit under Sharia law, and for some couples, that changes the calculation. Not because the resort experience is unwelcoming, it usually isn't, but because knowing the legal context matters when you are choosing somewhere to celebrate a marriage.
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Island Hopping in Maldives
Island Hopping in the Maldives is always a good idea. There are around 1200 islands in the Maldives scattered along the Indian Ocean. Many are surrounded by stunning lagoons. You'll find the bluest waters known to man in the Maldives. Most of the luxury resorts in the Maldives take over a single island. When people visit the Maldives they tend to stay in one resort for the duration of their trip.
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Overwater Villas vs Beach Villas in Maldives – which are better?
Most hotels in the Maldives offer both overwater villas and beach villas (sometimes called overwater bungalows and beach bungalows). While people tend to dream of staying in an overwater villa, beach villas can be a great choice as well and indeed are rising in popularity for return visitors to the Maldives. The amount of accommodation on offer in the Maldives can be overwhelming.
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Seaplanes or Speedboats in the Maldives – which is better?
We get asked all the time about which is better - a seaplane or a speedboat in the Maldives? Well, there is no easy answer, but our handy guide will help you decide as each resort is different. Some resorts are only accessible by seaplane, whilst others require you to take a speedboat. Some even require you to take a separate domestic flight to another airport before then getting a speedboat.
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Stargazing In The Maldives
The Maldives has some of the clearest night skies in the world. With almost no artificial light across its atolls, three resorts have built distinct ways to see it, from a dedicated overwater observatory to a rotating astronomy programme to villa telescopes arranged on request. Here's what holds up against a look at each resort's own stargazing offer.
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The Best Things to do in the Maldives
Visiting the Maldives promises an unforgettable adventure with a range of exciting experiences. Get ready to explore golden-white sand beaches, glittering lagoons, and brilliant coral reefs. Go snorkelling or scuba diving for a close look at marine life, or take to the skies on a parasailing ride over the bright blue waters. And don't forget about relaxing spa treatments offered in the country’s luxurious resorts.
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The Best Underwater Restaurants in Maldives
The Maldives is the native home of the underwater restaurant. Having emerged from relative obscurity to become a major tourist hub in the 1970s, the Maldives is now filled with luxury resorts. Immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience and enjoy a meal like no other at some of the best underwater restaurants in the Maldives.
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The Maldives or Bora Bora – which is better?
The Maldives and Bora Bora are two of the world’s most sought-after island paradises. Both are famed for overwater bungalows, turquoise lagoons, and unparalleled luxury. But if you’re planning a honeymoon or bucket-list trip, which destination should you choose? At Out Of Office, it’s a question we hear all the time from our clients. The truth is, both the Maldives and Bora Bora deliver unforgettable experiences - but in very different ways.
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The Maldives: A travel guide
If you are looking to abandon your worries and escape to ultimate seclusion and privacy, then a holiday to The Maldives should definitely be on your list. This gorgeous collection of islands are the epitome of luxury. The five-star resorts provide you with the best service, once you are there, it is going to be very hard to leave. Getting to The Maldives: Well, it is actually very easy.
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Seychelles vs Maldives for Gay Couples: The Honest Comparison
We often get asked by our customers what the difference is between Seychelles and the Maldives and which is the better place to go to. Both are luxurious tropical island nations with warm temperatures throughout the year. The Seychelles has 115 islands, while the Maldives comprises over 1,000 coral islands. Both destinations are famous for their white sand beaches, blue waters, and coral reefs. Unsure which one to pick?
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Tours through the Maldives
The Maldives: The Out Of Office Collection
Tailor-made HolidayFew destinations do luxury quite like the Maldives. Spread across more than a thousand coral islands in the Indian Ocean, this is a place built almost entirely around the art of doing nothing particularly well: overwater villas, house reefs at your doorstep, and the kind of stillness that genuinely resets you. It's one of our most-requested destinations, and it's not hard to understand why. The Maldives is a resort destination in the purest sense.
7 days tailor-made from £4,400 per person View trip
Sri Lanka & Maldives Wellness Journey
Tailor-made HolidayEmbark on a wellness journey that combines Sri Lanka's cultural beauty with the tranquil luxury of the Maldives. This luxury wellness itinerary allows you to rejuvenate mind, body and soul, all whilst discovering two of the world's most tranquil destinations. Start amidst Sri Lanka's lush hills at Santani Wellness Kandy, where tailored programmes rejuvenate mind, body, and soul.
17 days tailor-made from £9,470 per person View trip
Ultimate Luxury: The Maldives
Maldives Tailor-made HolidayIf you want to do the Maldives at the very highest level, this is the trip. Few destinations are as naturally set up for luxury travel. Resorts sit on their own private islands, villas open directly onto the beach or lagoon, transfers are by seaplane, and the best properties operate almost as self-contained worlds.
11 days tailor-made from £9,125 per person View tripNo two trips we plan are the same. Yours will be no exception.
I recommend the team at Out Of Office in the strongest possible terms! They did a fantastic job finding us a trip to the Maldives.
Chris T.
Jaike organised us an absolutely fantastic vacation in the Maldives. We were looking for a complete break with everything catered and nothing for us to worry about.
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We couldn’t have dreamed of a more perfect anniversary trip to the Maldives. I will use Out Of Office for all my big trips.
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