The IM Journal
Resort notes, planning guides, and honest writing on the Maldives, from the team that curates the trips.
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.
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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...
Experiences·14 Jun 2023
Planning a Maldives photoshoot is one of the simplest ways to bring a holiday home with you. A phone selfie at sunset is fine. A proper session at your...
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...
Experiences·15 Mar 2026
The Maldives is the world's most recognised romantic destination. What is less understood, and significantly underused, is what happens when you bring a group....
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, similar...
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 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...
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·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...
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...
Diving & Adventure·08 Jul 2026
Ask around about when to visit the Maldives and you will usually hear "December to April, the dry season." That is fine advice for a beach holiday. If you are...
Local Islands·09 Nov 2021
Updated 16 June 2026. Thinadhoo in Vaavu Atoll is one of the better local-island choices for travellers who want a quiet Maldives beach stay without paying...
Luxury Travel·25 Feb 2023
Quick answer: most travellers asking “where do celebrities stay in the Maldives?” are really looking for privacy, villa space, strong service, arrival...
Travel Guide·15 Apr 2023
The best Maldives trips are not built by choosing the prettiest photo first. They are built by matching your dates, flight arrival time, transfer route, meal...
Dining·08 Jul 2026
You can dive the Maldives every month of the year. What changes is the marine life and the visibility, and both follow the two monsoons. Pick your dates around...
Stay·24 Aug 2026
The Crescent at Niyama Private Islands combines five overwater villas and pavilions into one private retreat for large families and groups, with six bedrooms and space for up to 22 guests.
Travel News·15 Mar 2026
Maldives resorts remain open. The practical issue for many travellers is flight reliability, transit-country advice and resort-transfer timing, especially through Gulf and Middle East hubs.
Stay·19 Jul 2026
Short answer: a two-bedroom residence in Baa Atoll runs roughly USD 12,000 to 61,000 for an eight-night stay, depending on the resort. Those figures cover the...
Planning Guides·13 Jul 2026
Last-minute Maldives deals are real, but only if you know the one rule about season. Here is when it is genuinely cheaper, the best months, the catches, and how to move fast.
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...
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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·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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