{"id":54020,"date":"2026-07-29T17:10:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T07:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=54020"},"modified":"2026-10-19T10:13:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T23:13:42","slug":"first-time-maldives-guide-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/first-time-maldives-guide-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Your First Time in the Maldives: What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>New to the Maldives? This is our ultimate guide to finding your dream escape in paradise<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to planning your first dream getaway <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/hotels\/location\/maldives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in the Maldives<\/a>, there are so many decisions you need to make, from how to choose the right atoll (and your preferred mode of transport) to deciding the right villa type and meal package. With so much information out there, it can be overwhelming for&nbsp;first timers.&nbsp;Read on to discover the answers and to your most pressing Maldives questions \u2013 plus a few handy tips for first-timers visiting the archipelago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_dd5705560a4d41fa8059d85ebdd2f6c9\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" data-lux-event=\"gallery_carousel\" data-lux-event-trigger=\"splide-moved\" aria-label=\"Villa Nautica, Atol Mal\u00e9, Maldives\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/villa-nautica-maldives-asia\/006RF00000YvK1dYAF\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash  LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Villa Nautica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><div 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srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/rzsrmbvheryaznutul3k.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/rzsrmbvheryaznutul3k.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/rzsrmbvheryaznutul3k.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/rzsrmbvheryaznutul3k.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Villa Nautica, Atol Mal\u00e9, Maldives 2\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/lkh5om36ffbkv652x63k.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/lkh5om36ffbkv652x63k.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/lkh5om36ffbkv652x63k.webp 600w, 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400px\" alt=\"Villa Nautica, Atol Mal\u00e9, Maldives 4\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/ydiwuv3s3ron8ytmgry.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/ydiwuv3s3ron8ytmgry.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/ydiwuv3s3ron8ytmgry.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/ydiwuv3s3ron8ytmgry.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/ydiwuv3s3ron8ytmgry.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Villa Nautica, Atol Mal\u00e9, Maldives 5\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/rrzq7jerq3u09jf5kjqm.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/rrzq7jerq3u09jf5kjqm.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/rrzq7jerq3u09jf5kjqm.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/rrzq7jerq3u09jf5kjqm.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/rrzq7jerq3u09jf5kjqm.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Villa Nautica, Atol Mal\u00e9, Maldives 6\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/lg4fcivvb9wmemd3dqnp.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/lg4fcivvb9wmemd3dqnp.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/lg4fcivvb9wmemd3dqnp.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/lg4fcivvb9wmemd3dqnp.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/lg4fcivvb9wmemd3dqnp.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Villa Nautica, Atol Mal\u00e9, Maldives 7\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/kqrbo4wesxila5nuqt.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/kqrbo4wesxila5nuqt.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/kqrbo4wesxila5nuqt.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/kqrbo4wesxila5nuqt.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/kqrbo4wesxila5nuqt.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Villa Nautica, Atol Mal\u00e9, Maldives 8\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_details\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/villa-nautica-maldives-asia\/006RF00000YvK1dYAF\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash deal_card LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Villa Nautica\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t\t<div class=\"dealcard_details_inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Atol Mal\u00e9, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Villa Nautica<\/div><span class=\"inclusions_label\">Your handpicked inclusions:<\/span><div class=\"inclusions_list\"><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/childs_face_with_plus.svg\" alt=\"childs_face_with_plus\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Up to two children stay and eat free<\/span><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/coffee_cup.svg\" alt=\"coffee_cup\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Daily buffet breakfast<\/span><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/crossed_utensils.svg\" alt=\"crossed_utensils\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Daily buffet lunch<\/span><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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class=\"wp-block-heading\">What makes a Maldives escape different from a beach holiday?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From exploring the shores of Thailand to cramming your itinerary with every beach worth visiting in Bali, stays in the tropics usually involve moving between places or hopping between jaw-dropping islands. Not the Maldives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you&nbsp;pick&nbsp;your resort,&nbsp;that&#8217;s&nbsp;where&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;be&nbsp;for your entire trip \u2013 and&nbsp;that&#8217;s&nbsp;what makes it so appealing. Gone are the days of constantly packing and repacking your bags or rushing to see everything in a few days, this&nbsp;trip is all about&nbsp;staying put.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do you choose the right Maldives resort?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are four important things to consider&nbsp;when picking your perfect Maldives resort: atoll, transfers,&nbsp;accommodation&nbsp;and dining.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_ecfc0292a5fdb6da14fd5f372266612d\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" data-lux-event=\"gallery_carousel\" data-lux-event-trigger=\"splide-moved\" aria-label=\"OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort, South Ari Atoll, Maldives\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a 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src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/ae72fgkd2woln8xanx49.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/ae72fgkd2woln8xanx49.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/ae72fgkd2woln8xanx49.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/ae72fgkd2woln8xanx49.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/ae72fgkd2woln8xanx49.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru Resort, South Ari Atoll, Maldives 8\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_details\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/outrigger-maldives-maafushivaru-resort-asia\/006RF00000Xtg8TYAR\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash deal_card LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"OUTRIGGER Maldives Maafushivaru 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The Maldives has 26 natural atolls, and which one you choose will&nbsp;determine&nbsp;how&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;get to your resort. Atolls closer to the capital city of Mal\u00e9 (North Mal\u00e9, South&nbsp;Mal\u00e9&nbsp;and Ari Atoll) are easily reached by a quick speedboat ride across the big blue, while the furthest atolls (like Baa and Lhaviyani Atoll) mean catching a seaplane or domestic flight. Choosing the right&nbsp;atoll&nbsp;means weighing up your options \u2013 would you rather be close to&nbsp;civilisation, or out in the middle of nowhere in complete seclusion?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s&nbsp;the best way to get to your resort?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are three main ways to travel to your resort: by seaplane,&nbsp;speedboat&nbsp;or domestic flight from Mal\u00e9. Speedboats will get you to closer resorts and atolls, ranging anywhere from 10 to&nbsp;90 minutes. 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src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/taxi.svg\" alt=\"taxi\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Return speedboat transfers from Mal\u00e9<\/span><\/div><div class=\"inclusions_more\"><strong>+3 more<\/strong><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rating_box\"><span class=\"rating_count gold \">9.5<\/span><span class=\"rating_label\">Exceptional<\/span><span class=\"rating_reviews\">118 reviews<\/span><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,459<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$2,787<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$12,240<\/span><span 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Overwater villas fulfil your&nbsp;Instagrammable&nbsp;fantasy of 360-degree ocean views with direct access to the glittering lagoon. If you want to spend all day swimming in the ocean and&nbsp;snorkelling&nbsp;with schools of fish, this is the villa type for you. Plus, perched out on the water, ultimate privacy is yours for the taking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beach villas offer&nbsp;a different type&nbsp;of luxury.&nbsp;You&#8217;ve&nbsp;got space to stretch out on the warm shores of your own secluded stretch of beach before walking into the lagoon \u2013 it really feels like&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;on your own&nbsp;private island. 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While you can count on the dry season delivering sunshine most days, you can also count on prices being at their highest. The wet season, from May to October,&nbsp;isn&#8217;t&nbsp;all doom,&nbsp;gloom&nbsp;and thunderstorms. Rain showers in the Maldives are mostly brief, so even in the wet season there are still plenty of chances to snorkel and swim your heart out. 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Spend too long at a resort that&#8217;s out of budget or not your vibe and it can spell disaster \u2013 the days start to feel repetitive, your budget gets stretched thin, and you&#8217;ll spend the back half of your trip wishing you were home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But too little time? You&#8217;ll hardly have a chance to settle in. 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If&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;not taking one of&nbsp;our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/luxury-escapes-first-maldives-flight-review-experience\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">direct charter flights<\/a>&nbsp;to the Maldives, it might be worth tacking on a stopover in Singapore,&nbsp;Kuala Lumpur&nbsp;or Dubai for a few days. Two holidays in one \u2013 what could be better?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do first-timers typically get wrong?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We&#8217;ve&nbsp;made the&nbsp;mistakes&nbsp;so you&nbsp;don&#8217;t&nbsp;have to. Here are three common&nbsp;ones&nbsp;first-time visitors make in the Maldives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Underestimating transfer times and costs&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When&nbsp;they&#8217;re&nbsp;not included in your stay, transfers can be&nbsp;mighty expensive. 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The cuisine draws on the islands\u2019 geography: fresh fish (especially tuna, often smoked), coconut and starches like rice and sweet potato.&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;a good way&nbsp;to add some authenticity to your stay \u2013 and if you ask the kitchen nicely, they might print you the recipe.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you want something, ask \u2013 and ask early&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most special requests \u2013 a desert island picnic, dolphin watching, big game fishing, a celebration dinner on the beach \u2013 can and will be arranged. But things take time in the Maldives, especially around Friday (prayer day). 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Seaplane Transfers<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$4,489<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,645<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$11,434<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-59%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000Xqyl4YAB\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_2017821b49915ffe7e8af47db7274175\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/pullman-maldives-maamutaa-maldives-asia\/006RF00000Xqyl4YAB\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Pullman Maldives Maamutaa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/ecyod632qjwqyv7k5n.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/ecyod632qjwqyv7k5n.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/ecyod632qjwqyv7k5n.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/ecyod632qjwqyv7k5n.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/ecyod632qjwqyv7k5n.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/ecyod632qjwqyv7k5n.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Pullman Maldives Maamutaa, Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Gaafu Alifu Atoll, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Pullman Maldives Maamutaa<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Maldives All-Inclusive Villas with A La Carte Dining, Free-Flow Drinks &#038; Roundtrip Transfers<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 villa from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$4,299<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,433<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$9,255<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-52%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000XrYANYA3\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_e1ada809c2cd8679b72ae6d662bfb68b\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/mercure-maldives-kooddoo-resort-maldives-asia\/006RF00000XrYANYA3\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/xad924sqpwdyea22fh83.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/xad924sqpwdyea22fh83.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/xad924sqpwdyea22fh83.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/xad924sqpwdyea22fh83.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/xad924sqpwdyea22fh83.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/xad924sqpwdyea22fh83.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort, Kooddoo Island, Maldives\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Kooddoo Island, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Mercure Maldives Kooddoo Resort<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Maldives All-Inclusive Oasis: Adults-Only Bliss with Free-Flow Drinks &#038; Domestic Flight Transfers<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 villa from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,299<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$2,732<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$6,965<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-50%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000aQq4fYAC\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_1792f8e39a8951c5da33f854a7535506\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/rah-gili-maldives-asia\/006RF00000aQq4fYAC\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Rah Gili Maldives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/wdc2ieqr9py0s07c09k.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/wdc2ieqr9py0s07c09k.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/wdc2ieqr9py0s07c09k.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/wdc2ieqr9py0s07c09k.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/wdc2ieqr9py0s07c09k.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/wdc2ieqr9py0s07c09k.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Rah Gili Maldives, South Mal\u00e9 Atoll, Maldives \" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>South Mal\u00e9 Atoll, Maldives <\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Rah Gili Maldives<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Grand Opening: Maldives Island Paradise with Daily Dining, Unlimited Free-Flow Drinks &#038; Speedboat Transfers<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$4,899<\/span><span class=\"type\">total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$3,976<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$11,565<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-56%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000Yzm5mYAB\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_df2eda465104605959d14da55a23bb8a\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/taj-exotica-resort-and-spa-maldives-asia\/006RF00000Yzm5mYAB\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Taj Exotica Resort &#038; Spa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/6s84j7p5cggxilw1bzq7j.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/6s84j7p5cggxilw1bzq7j.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/6s84j7p5cggxilw1bzq7j.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/6s84j7p5cggxilw1bzq7j.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/6s84j7p5cggxilw1bzq7j.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/6s84j7p5cggxilw1bzq7j.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Taj Exotica Resort &amp; 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