Five ways to take great travel photographs in the Maldives
Want to take perfect shots of your island escape? From the importance of depth to polarising filters, these essential tips will help you to capture this natural paradise.
Four ways to experience the best of the Maldives
Synonymous with a truly luxurious escape and ideal for any number of aquatic adventures, the Maldives is an archipelago that should top your travel wishlist for 2021 — and a stay at Lily Hotels' all-inclusive resort makes for an ideal base.
What to explore underwater from the island resort of Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi
Explore the archipelago’s rich underwater world from the island resort of Fairmont Maldives Sirru Fen Fushi.
Maldives: Into the deep
I’m several metres below the surface when a manta ray ghosts past, almost brushing the mask off my face. I didn’t see it coming. I didn’t hear it coming. And even if humans could hear meaningfully underwater, I’m pretty sure it would have spooked me anyway
CLOSED: Win a luxury six-night stay in the Maldives
National Geographic Traveller (UK) has teamed up with Quintessentially Travel and Banyan Tree Vabbinfaru to offer you a luxury six-night stay in the Maldives.
Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives
Luxury travellers looking for privacy, personalised service, pampering spa treatments and rewarding local experiences can rest assured that this high-end private island resort ticks all the boxes
Taj Exotica: Tropical bliss in the Maldives
Peaceful pampering, thrilling activities and romantic seclusion await guests at the luxurious Taj Exotica in the Maldives
Where to stay in the Maldives
This chain of coral isles criss-crossed by bright white yachts and cherry-red seaplanes shuttling guests to some of the most beautiful hotels has become one of the world's most enticing destinations
Bandos Island: A close shave
Swimming with sharks beneath the Maldives in a delicate world that's under threat from global warming
Experience The Maldives
Soak up the magic of the Maldives with Adaaran’s exclusive resorts, and discover a tiny nation offering big experiences
The Maldives: In search of the gentle giants
A Manta Trust Expedition on the Four Seasons Explorer reveals unforgettable swims, dives and snorkels with majestic manta rays — and a whole new perspective on the Maldives
Free spirits: Sri Lanka & the Maldives
Combine the raw, untamed beauty of Sri Lanka with the neighbouring exotic eco-resorts and snorkelling safaris of the Maldives for a trip of true contrasts
