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EPIC TRIP ITINERARIES: The Maldives Islands

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Epic Trip Itineraries

The Maldives is an island country in South Asia, located in the Arabian Sea region of the Indian Ocean. There are 1,192 islands recorded to exist in the Maldives, but 187 are uninhabited. This heavenly oasis is home to some of the most lavish accommo...

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Tropical Tours & Exuberant Excursions

Posh Private Residences

Resplendent Romance

Extravagant Accommodations

These world-class, all-inclusive beach resorts are the best that the Maldives has to offer, featuring award-winning service, exceptional villas, and picturesque views.

This ultra-luxurious private island, Madifushi, is located in the Maldives and offers amazing private villas, including the Serene Pool Villa (1,150 square feet with 1 King Bed and a private pool), the Two-Bedroom Serene Pool Villa (2,960 square feet...

Madifushi Private Island | Meemu Atoll

The Cinnamon Hakurra Hurra Resort offers secluded over-the-water villas and lavish guest suites. With breathtaking views and state-of-the-art amenities, this island escape will quickly replace the mundane everyday with treatment suitable for royalty.

Cinnamon Hakuraa Huraa Maldives | Meemu Atoll

At the Four Seasons Maldives, you'll find a family-friendly atmosphere packed with award-winning activities, services, and experiences that will give vacationers of all ages the time of their lives. Kids will enjoy the private kids' club, and familie...

The Four Seasons Maldives | Landaa Giraavaru

The Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa in the Maldives has been nominated in two categories for the 30th Annual World Travel Awards of 2023: The Indian Ocean's Leading New Resort and The Maldives' Leading Luxury Villa Resort. This stunning property ...

Emerald Faarufushi Resort & Spa

This ultra-upscale, all-inclusive resort offers everything from a private pool in each over-the-water villa to personal butlers assigned to grant your every wish and fulfill every need. Guests enjoy the full-service wellness center, The Sulha Spa, an...

Kudadoo Maldives Private Island

This exceptional, all-inclusive resort boasts 68 exquisite over-the-water private villas, each featuring its own pool and butler. Located on the secluded island of Bodufushi in Raa Atoll, it is accessible only by a 40-minute seaplane journey from Mal...

JoaIi Being Resort

The St. Regis Vommuli Resort by Marriott is, without a doubt, a spectacular place to stay if you are planning a trip to the Maldives. This 5-star luxury hotel features unique and intricate details throughout its amenities, giving it an artistic, orig...

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort

Tropical Tours & Exuberant Excursions

From unforgettable island tours to immersive tropical activities, these top experiences are the perfect way to add some glitter to your getaway.

This snorkeling excursion begins at 9:30 a.m. and accommodates groups of up to 8 people. Participants have the option to be picked up from the airport, hotels in Hulhumale or Male, or the cruise jetty for $25. The experience includes all snorkel equi...

3 Point Snorkeling Safari

This snorkeling and sunset cruise is a 4-hour excursion that includes a visit to a sandbank and two snorkel spots near Male. A local accredited snorkeling guide ensures safety, provides knowledgeable information, and offers helpful tips for the best ...

Sandbank Snorkeling and Sunset Cruise

Beginning at Male Airport, guests will be accompanied by an experienced, English-speaking local guide as they explore various locations throughout the Maldives. Guests will stay at a local guest house for four nights, with some meals included in the ...

4-Night Maldives Guided Local Experience

This unique and memorable two-hour excursion includes roundtrip speedboat transportation from the meeting point, a professional underwater photographer to guide you and capture your adventure, transportation to various underwater locations around the...

Underwater photoshoot in Maldives

This full-day island hopping tour takes guests to two islands and lasts approximately 6 hours and 30 minutes. The trip includes lunch at a local cafe, snorkeling equipment, buoyancy aids, roundtrip speedboat transportation from Hulhumale jetty, a gui...

Local Island Day Trip from Hulhumale

This thrilling activity lasts about 15-30 minutes and offers incredible views of the Maldivian islands. Participants can choose between a single or double flight, with prices starting at $145 per person. Hosted by Tuktukdude Maldives, this experience...

Maafushi Parasailing Experience

Posh Private Residences

Private vacation homes with ultra-lavish interiors, jaw-dropping views, and paradise-perfect locations.

This all-inclusive resort spans across eight islands within a 5.6-kilometer lagoon in the Maldives. The resort offers 51 over-the-water private villas, truly defining the term 'tropical oasis' for the select few who have been blessed with the opportu...

Soneva Jani | 6,700 Square Foot Private Villa

This expansive beachfront mansion comes with its own full-time staff, indoor and outdoor relaxation areas and sundecks, four enormous bedrooms, and access to indulgent amenities, including The Chocolate Room, Ice Cream Parlor, and the Cheese and Char...

Soneva Jani | 18,500 Square Foot Private Beachfront Mansion

The Raffles Royal Private Residence at the Raffles Maldives Meradhoo Resort spans over 13,000 square feet and accommodates up to 15 guests. It features 6 bedrooms, 3 separate buildings, a private 130-foot pool and terrace, walk-in closets, private en...

Raffles Royal Private Residence | 13,454 Square Feet

The Private Reserve, floating majestically over 18,298 square feet, is the largest over-the-water villa on the planet. Located at the ultra-posh Gili Lankanfushi Resort, this multi-level palace is accessible only by boat. This impressive villa featur...

The Private Reserve | The Largest Over-Water Villa On Earth

At the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island Resort, guests can choose from eight incredible private water villas. The most extraordinary of these is the Muraka, the world’s first underwater villa. This architectural masterpiece spans an astounding 15,069 s...

The Muraka | The World's First Underwater Villa

Resplendent Romance

Dazzling Honeymoons | Dreamlike Weddings | Unforgettable Anniversaries | Sun-Streaked Romantic Getaways

This 6-day romantic tour on Hulhule Island in the Maldives includes five nights at the Shallow Lagoon Rasdhoo, air transfers from Male Airport to Rasdhoo, a beachside picnic for one dinner, a visit to a picnic island, manta ray snorkeling, wildlife v...

Honeymoon on Hulhule Island

This beautiful, romantic wedding package includes a wedding celebrant and coordinator, Bodu Beru drummers, a tropically decorated wedding location, welcome cocktails for the couple, a bottle of Champagne to toast, a flower bouquet for the bride, a bo...

Anantara Dhigu | Beach Wedding Ceremony

Olhahali Island in North Male Atoll of the Maldives is only accessible by boat from Velena International Airport, about a 50-minute scenic ride. Jumeirah Escapes Weddings offer a magical, romantic, and unforgettable way to celebrate your commitment. ...

Olhahali Island | Weddings by Jumeirah Escapes

The honeymoon package includes a romantic four-night stay with daily breakfast at Tasting Table for two, the 'Starlight Ocean Wave' 90-minute massage for two, a private dinner at the overwater wedding pavilion, and more. The standard wedding package ...

Ithaafushi | Weddings & Honeymoons at The Waldorf Astoria

The St. Regis Vommuli Resort features 77 gorgeous villas and several amazing wedding and honeymoon packages. For customized service, contact the hotel's butler service. The Timeless Elegance Wedding Package includes a beachfront wedding ceremony and ...

The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort | Weddings & Honeymoons