Maldives

One island, one resort, nothing else.

Best months: Nov–Apr
Door to door: ~32hfrom Flying from · 2 stops
Time difference: …vs San Antonio, today
Luxury room: $2,500+per night, typical
Ideal stay: 6 nightsMaldives

Each resort has its own island in a turquoise atoll. Overwater villas, house reefs with turtles and mantas, and a seaplane ride to get there.

Don’t miss

01Snorkel with mantas in Baa Atoll
02Sandbank dinner for two
03Sunset dolphin cruise on a dhoni

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When to go

BestGoodOff-seasonClosed

January: Dry season: calm seas, clear water.

Overwater bungalows on a turquoise lagoon in the Maldives

Photo: Hawk Hassaan / Unsplash

A boat approaching an island resort in the Maldives

Photo: Rayyu Maldives / Unsplash

Where to stay

Our favorite hotels here. Ask for any of them, or tell us what you like and we’ll match you.

Baa Atoll

Soneva Fushi

Barefoot luxury and an open-air observatory.

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North Malé Atoll

One&Only Reethi Rah

Twelve beaches on one island.

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Raa Atoll

Joali Maldives

Art-filled villas over a lagoon.

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Our price promise

You pay the same public rate you’d find on Expedia or the hotel’s own site, or less. On top, at no extra cost: breakfast for two every day, a $100 property credit, and an upgrade and late checkout when available. On a 6-night stay that’s worth about $460.

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Before you go

Getting there: Fly into MLE. Seaplane or speedboat from Malé, about 1 hours.
US passport: Free 30-day visa on arrival. Submit the traveller declaration online before you fly. State Department country info ↗
Money: Rufiyaa (MVR); resorts bill in US dollars
Plugs: Mostly D and G · 230 V
Language: Dhivehi; English at resorts