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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Best Luxury Alternatives to the Maldives
The Maldives has long reigned as the ultimate luxury tropical escape, with its dreamy overwater bungalows, crystal clear waters and coral atolls. However, the Maldives isn’t the last word in tropical island luxury. It also has limited cultural experiences beyond the confines of the luxury resorts. Yet for all its undeniable beauty and refined hospitality, the Maldives represents just one interpretation of tropical luxury.
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Giving Back: How Our Partnership with Rainbow Railroad Supports the LGBTQI+ Community
At Out Of Office, we believe luxury travel should be accessible to everyone, regardless of who they are or whom they love. As the world's leading inclusive luxury travel specialist, we have always been dedicated to creating exceptional experiences where exclusivity and inclusivity go hand in hand. We are proud to announce our partnership with Rainbow Railroad, an international organisation that helps at-risk LGBTQI+ individuals escape persecution and violence in their home countries.
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The Best Gay-Friendly Beaches in the Caribbean
The Caribbean is one of the best beach destinations in the world. The many islands that make up the Caribbean have distinctive beaches, some packed with tourists and others are quieter and more exclusive. Some Caribbean beaches are also more gay-friendly than others. Gay rights in the Caribbean vary from island to island. Some islands are independent countries - like Barbados - and others are overseas dependencies - like Aruba.
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What to Pack for the Maldives: An LGBTQ+ Traveller’s Must-Haves
The Maldives has long been one of our most popular destinations. By some measures, it’s the top luxury holiday spot on the planet. Most of the many islands that make up the Maldives are - or were - uninhabited yet idyllic. It was a matter of time before entrepreneurial hoteliers made their presence felt in these islands, blessed as they are with soft sand and the bluest waters you’ll ever see.
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Gay Family Travel: The Essential Guide to Travel Documentation for LGBTQ+ Families
Travelling as an LGBTQ+ family is a beautiful way to explore the world together, but it often comes with unique challenges, especially when it comes to documentation. Preparing thoroughly is key to ensuring smooth journeys, particularly if you’re heading to destinations where LGBTQ+ rights are not recognised or protected. Here’s everything you need to know about travel documentation, passports, and what to consider as an LGBTQ+ family.
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Gay Family Travel: The Ultimate Guide to Packing for a Trip with Children
Travelling with children is a joyous yet intricate task, and for gay families, it’s also a powerful celebration of love and inclusivity. Whether you are travelling with a newborn—perhaps welcoming a baby born via surrogacy—toddlers, or small children, a well-prepared packing list is your gateway to stress-free adventures. Here’s a comprehensive guide to what to pack, broken down by age group, while ensuring everyone’s comfort and entertainment.
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The Maldives: Our CEO’s view on this destination for LGBTQ+ travellers
As the founder and CEO of Out Of Office, travel is not just my profession but my passion. My personal journeys, especially with my partner, shape the ethos of our company: inclusivity, expertise, and luxury tailored to the unique needs of every traveller. One destination that holds a special place in my heart is the Maldives. Its azure waters, pristine beaches, and unparalleled luxury make it a paradise on Earth.
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The Best Adults Only Resorts in the Maldives
We’ve sifted through the best of the best to bring you a curated list of the best adults-only resorts in the Maldives, perfect for those looking to dial down the noise and turn up the romance and relaxation. Why adults only in the Maldives, you ask? Because sometimes, the greatest luxury is peace and quiet, paired with the freedom to lounge poolside minus the cannonball splashes.
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Soneva Jani vs Soneva Fushi – which is better?
Our founder Darren Burn visited both properties to help inform your decision about which property is better for you - Soneva Jani or Soneva Fushi. The word "luxury" is undoubtedly overused when it comes to the Maldives. And I know from personal experience that not all Maldives properties are equal. I've been lucky enough to be invited to and stayed in many different Maldives properties over the years with my partner.
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Best Lesbian Honeymoon Destinations 2027 & 2028
At Out Of Office, we pride ourselves on our unmatched expertise when it comes to creating the most incredible lesbian honeymoons in the world. We know just how challenging it can be to travel as a lesbian, and we're dedicated to making those travel experiences as easy, safe and enjoyable as possible.
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A podcast: The laws and reality of LGBT Travel
We were recently asked to contribute to a new podcast called Blinded Faith in an episode exclusively about LGBTQ travel. The podcast, hosted by BBC Asian Network presenter Yasser Ranjha, see him travel across the UK to talk with people about their faiths and beliefs - including us on the reality of gay travel.
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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.
Simon. P
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.
Trishna A.
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