Maldives

Overwater villas on coral atolls.

This is a first draft of the Maldives list. The full region guide is being written, and tiers may still change.

The Short List

Beaches · Beaches

Turquoise lagoons, private-island resorts and manta rays.

Guide Coming Soon

Nature · UNESCO

Hanifaru Bay's feeding mantas and whale sharks.

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Beaches · Budget

Guesthouses on local islands cost far less than resorts.

Guide Coming Soon

Grey pins: guides still being written.