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Resort notes, planning guides, and honest writing on the Maldives — from the team that curates the trips.
Planning Guides·08 Jul 2026
The Maldives is one of the longest trips an American can take, and also one of the most worth it. There are no direct flights from the United States, so every...
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Diving & Adventure·08 Jul 2026
You do not have to be a diver to love a Maldives liveaboard, and groups get the most out of one. Here is how a mixed trip actually works.
Diving & Adventure·08 Jul 2026
You can dive the Maldives all year, but the marine life changes with the monsoon. Here is when to go for mantas, whale sharks and the clearest water.
Diving & Adventure·08 Jul 2026
A week on a Maldives liveaboard usually runs 1,800 to 4,500 US dollars per person. Here is what that buys, what it does not, and how to get the best value.
Diving & Adventure·08 Jul 2026
From May to November the Maldives becomes the best big-animal destination in the world for divers and snorkellers. Here is how a summer liveaboard through Baa and North Ari lets you see it, whether you dive or not.
Things to Do·02 Jul 2026
Hanifaru Bay, in the Maldives' Baa Atoll, is the best place in the country — arguably the world — to snorkel with manta rays. In the right season, dozens and...
Stay·08 May 2026
Soneva Jani and Soneva Fushi are the two flagship resorts of one of the most respected luxury hospitality brands in the world. They share a philosophy —...
Local Islands·19 Sept 2023
Updated 16 June 2026. Fehendhoo is a quiet local island in Baa Atoll for travellers who want nature, beach time and a slower Maldives stay. It is not a resort...
Travel Guide·10 Mar 2026
The Maldives is often reduced to a single image — an overwater villa suspended above luminous water. But beyond the private islands lies another version of the...
Travel Guide·14 Jun 2026
If you land late in Male, whether you reach your resort the same night depends on the transfer type. Speedboat resorts may still be possible, domestic-flight...
Travel Guide·15 Apr 2023
A practical Maldives planning guide covering stay length, transfers, meal plans, villa choice, weather, activities and when to ask for a tailored quote.
Travel Guide·07 Oct 2021
Updated 16 June 2026: A practical guide to the Maldives myths that cause bad bookings, from weather and transfers to villa choice, taxes and local island rules.
Local Islands·09 Nov 2021
Updated 16 June 2026: Thinadhoo in Vaavu Atoll is a strong local-island option for travellers who want a quieter Maldives beach stay, guesthouse value and a more local feel than a resort island.
Travel Guide·04 Apr 2023
A guide for travellers inspired by Hallmark's Love in the Maldives, including shipwreck-style scenery, island stays and romantic trip ideas.
Stay·04 Jun 2026
Bvlgari Resort Ranfushi is one of the most talked-about luxury openings in the Maldives. The name, the private island concept, the Italian design heritage, the...
Travel Guide·22 Nov 2021
Updated 16 June 2026: A practical first-time guide to Maldives resorts: how one-island-one-resort works, what transfers cost, how taxes work, and how to choose the right villa.
Honeymoon·28 Jan 2026
Updated 16 June 2026: The best Maldives honeymoon resort depends on privacy, transfer time, villa style, dining, budget and the kind of couple you are. Here is how IM shortlists it.
Weddings·27 May 2026
Plan a Siyam World Maldives wedding in 2026 with guest rooms, villas, transfers, meal plans, family guests, costs and quote planning.
Weddings·02 Dec 2021
Plan a Maldives wedding around the real constraints: symbolic ceremony rules, resort choice, guest villas, transfers, private dinners, photography, taxes, and group payment timing.
Luxury Travel·25 Feb 2023
A practical guide to planning a celebrity-style Maldives holiday, from privacy and villas to transfers, dining, family residences and tailored resort shortlists.
Travel Guide·09 Nov 2021
Updated 25 May 2026. Information current as of this date — Hulhumalé moves fast; please confirm restaurant hours, hotel rates, and taxi prices at the time of...
Travel Guide·21 May 2026
You have landed — or you are about to. Velana International Airport (IATA: MLE) is the gateway to every resort, every overwater villa, and every experience the...
Travel Guide·21 May 2026
Plan Australia to Maldives flights from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide with route options, Male arrival timing, seaplane transfers and resort planning.
Experiences·15 Mar 2026
A practical guide to Maldives group events, including private celebrations, secret parties, corporate retreats, villa groups, island buyouts, planning timelines and what IM checks before quoting.
Travel News·15 Mar 2026
Latest update: 15 June 2026. Maldives resorts remain open and the Maldives itself is not part of the Iran-US conflict. The practical risk for travellers is...
Stay·14 Mar 2026
Updated 16 June 2026. Bvlgari Resort Ranfushi Maldives is one of the highest-intent luxury resort searches for the Maldives right now. Guests are not only...
Travel Guide·14 Jun 2026
People planning a Maldives group trip usually do not search only for “group booking”. They search around the real problem: large villas, family groups, wedding...
Experiences·14 Jun 2023
Planning a Maldives photoshoot? This guide covers everything: what a couple session typically costs, the four main location types (overwater villa, beach, sandbank, underwater), what to wear, when to book, and how to choose the right photographer. Written by IM Studio after 200+ Maldives shoots.
Stay·24 Mar 2026
There are over 170 resorts across the Maldives, and most of them blur together after a while — similar overwater villas, similar all-inclusive packages,...
Experiences·05 Feb 2023
Have questions about booking a photoshoot with IM Studio? Here are some of the most frequently asked questions that might help you choose the best photo package for you.
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