{"id":54020,"date":"2026-07-29T17:10:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-29T07:10:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=54020"},"modified":"2026-07-29T17:10:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T07:10:28","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_8668515fe0edb248d6930884181d22a0\">\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=\"Luxury Escapes: The Standard, Maldives, Huruvalhi Island, 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\/the-standard-maldives-asia\/006RF00000W6XBmYAN\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash  LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"The Standard, Maldives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\"><div 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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\/ggzghc2ovpy33i87iap.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/ggzghc2ovpy33i87iap.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/ggzghc2ovpy33i87iap.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/ggzghc2ovpy33i87iap.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/ggzghc2ovpy33i87iap.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"The Standard, Maldives, Huruvalhi Island, 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\/6n4hea1xch0cszuu2vs.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/6n4hea1xch0cszuu2vs.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/6n4hea1xch0cszuu2vs.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/6n4hea1xch0cszuu2vs.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/6n4hea1xch0cszuu2vs.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"The Standard, Maldives, Huruvalhi Island, 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\/uotvzko0sggp2bbla4xm.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/uotvzko0sggp2bbla4xm.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/uotvzko0sggp2bbla4xm.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/uotvzko0sggp2bbla4xm.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/uotvzko0sggp2bbla4xm.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"The Standard, Maldives, Huruvalhi Island, 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\/the-standard-maldives-asia\/006RF00000W6XBmYAN\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash deal_card LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"The Standard, Maldives\" 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>Huruvalhi Island, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">The Standard, Maldives<\/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 (12 and under) 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\/plane_with_arrow.svg\" alt=\"plane_with_arrow\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Roundtrip seaplane transfers<\/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 lunch <\/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>Nightly dinner <\/span><\/div><div class=\"inclusions_more\"><strong>+4 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\">36 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\">$3,499<\/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\">$2,866<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$10,125<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-64%<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Hotel\",\n    \"name\": \"The Standard, Maldives\",\n    \"address\": {\n        \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n        \"addressLocality\": \"Huruvalhi Island\",\n        \"addressCountry\": \"Maldives\"\n    },\n    \"telephone\": \"+1201 977 8523\",\n    \"aggregateRating\": {\n        \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n        \"ratingValue\": \"4.8\",\n        \"reviewCount\": 36,\n        \"bestRating\": 5,\n  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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_4ef694249407871347f9401616facbf4\">\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=\"Luxury Escapes: Meyyafushi Maldives, Lhaviyani 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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class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives <\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Meyyafushi Maldives<\/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\/taxi.svg\" alt=\"taxi\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Return seaplane transfers<\/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 lunch <\/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>Nightly dinner<\/span><\/div><div class=\"inclusions_more\"><strong>+6 more<\/strong><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rating_box\"><span class=\"rating_count gold \">8.8<\/span><span class=\"rating_label\">Excellent<\/span><span class=\"rating_reviews\">38 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\">$4,399<\/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\">$3,519<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$16,575<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-73%<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Hotel\",\n    \"name\": \"Meyyafushi Maldives\",\n    \"address\": {\n        \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n        \"addressLocality\": \"Lhaviyani Atoll\",\n        \"addressCountry\": \"Maldives \"\n    },\n    \"telephone\": \"+1201 977 8523\",\n    \"aggregateRating\": {\n        \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n        \"ratingValue\": \"4.4\",\n        \"reviewCount\": 38,\n        \"bestRating\": 5,\n        \"worstRating\": 1\n    },\n    \"priceRange\": \"5 nights from $4469 USD\",\n    \"photo\": \"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/rbun53mllbdlddnlujw.webp\",\n    \"image\": \"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/djk6qng1q7x1gxj5v074.webp\",\n    \"description\": \"Grand Opening: Maldives All-Inclusive Pool Villas with Premium Free-Flow Drinks & Return Seaplane Transfers\",\n    \"amenityFeature\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"LocationFeatureSpecification\",\n            \"name\": \"Up to two children stay and eat free\"\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"LocationFeatureSpecification\",\n            \"name\": \"Return seaplane transfers\"\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"LocationFeatureSpecification\",\n            \"name\": \"Daily buffet 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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. This service runs round the clock, so you can get to your resort no matter how late your flight lands. But be warned: they can be on the bumpier side.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seaplanes are a scenic way to transfer to more distant atolls, and with around 15 seats onboard as well as complimentary snacks and wi-fi,&nbsp;it&#8217;s&nbsp;the most stylish way to travel. Flying at a low altitude means you can take in the Indian Ocean glittering beneath you across a 10-to-70-minute flight before landing directly onto the azure waters of the lagoon. One major drawback is that seaplanes&nbsp;don&#8217;t&nbsp;fly in the dark, so if your flight arrives too late in the day, you may be looking at an overnight stay in Mal\u00e9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For resorts in the far southern or northern atolls beyond seaplane range,&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;need to jump on a domestic flight before hopping onto a speedboat to reach your destination. 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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 lunch<\/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>Nightly dinner<\/span><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" 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<\/span><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/lotus_with_plus.svg\" alt=\"lotus_with_plus\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>US$75 spa credit per guest<\/span><\/div><div class=\"inclusions_more\"><strong>+7 more<\/strong><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rating_box\"><span class=\"rating_count gold \">8.6<\/span><span class=\"rating_label\">Excellent<\/span><span class=\"rating_reviews\">640 reviews<\/span><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 studio from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,299<\/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\">$1,260<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$2,863<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-44%<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Hotel\",\n    \"name\": \"Eri Maldives\",\n    \"address\": {\n        \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n        \"addressLocality\": \"North Mal\\u00e9 Atoll\",\n        \"addressCountry\": \"Maldives\"\n    },\n    \"telephone\": \"+1201 977 8523\",\n    \"aggregateRating\": {\n        \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n        \"ratingValue\": \"4.3\",\n        \"reviewCount\": 640,\n        \"bestRating\": 5,\n        \"worstRating\": 1\n    },\n    \"priceRange\": \"5 nights from $1599 USD\",\n    \"photo\": 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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. This is the spot for those who want to do as little as possible on their escape: just sit out on your sun lounger in a shady spot and&nbsp;savour&nbsp;the serenity in style.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should you book an all-inclusive package?&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s&nbsp;cut to the chase: dining in the Maldives&nbsp;doesn&#8217;t&nbsp;come cheap. With three meals a day plus drinks and snacks,&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;looking at a hefty bill when you check out.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s&nbsp;where&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/maldives-best-all-inclusive-resorts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">all-inclusive packages<\/a>&nbsp;come in. With your meals and snacks sorted and your drinks flowing freely, you can sip on cocktails all day, then settle in for a long, unhurried dinner without once checking the bill. 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the Maldives is during the dry season (November to April). 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. Quick&nbsp;maths: fewer&nbsp;travellers&nbsp;plus lower prices&nbsp;equals&nbsp;one&nbsp;very happy&nbsp;holiday in paradise.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What should you expect when you arrive?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ve landed at\u00a0Velana\u00a0International Airport \u2013 what happens next?\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you even leave home,&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;need to complete the&nbsp;Traveller&nbsp;Declaration through the Maldives Immigration IMUGA portal \u2013 this must be&nbsp;submitted&nbsp;within&nbsp;96 hours&nbsp;of your flight, so&nbsp;it&#8217;s&nbsp;worth doing before you pack your bags. Once you land,&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;head to immigration to collect your free 30-day visa. One thing to know: you can drink alcohol at your resort but not in public, so kiss your dreams of an airport beer goodbye. You also&nbsp;can&#8217;t&nbsp;bring any alcohol into the country, so skip&nbsp;the duty-free on your way through.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After immigration,&nbsp;you&#8217;ll&nbsp;collect your bags and make your way to your&nbsp;resort&#8217;s&nbsp;transfer desk. 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https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/2j4rempii3rih3lf8q.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Gili Lankanfushi , North Mal\u00e9 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\/gili-lankanfushi-maldives-asia\/0062y00000ExwxjAAB\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC deal_card LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Gili Lankanfushi \" 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>North Mal\u00e9 Atoll, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Gili Lankanfushi <\/div><span class=\"inclusions_label\">Luxury Escapes 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\/coffee_cup.svg\" alt=\"coffee_cup\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Daily buffet breakfast<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rating_box\"><span class=\"rating_count gold \">9.6<\/span><span class=\"rating_label\">Outstanding<\/span><span class=\"rating_reviews\">347 reviews<\/span><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">3 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$4,647<\/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\">$3,701<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"Hotel\",\n    \"name\": \"Gili Lankanfushi \",\n    \"address\": {\n        \"@type\": \"PostalAddress\",\n        \"addressLocality\": \"North Mal\\u00e9 Atoll\",\n        \"addressCountry\": \"Maldives\"\n    },\n    \"telephone\": \"+1201 977 8523\",\n    \"aggregateRating\": {\n        \"@type\": \"AggregateRating\",\n        \"ratingValue\": \"4.8\",\n        \"reviewCount\": 347,\n        \"bestRating\": 5,\n        \"worstRating\": 1\n    },\n    \"priceRange\": \"3 nights from $4700 USD\",\n    \"photo\": \"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/p4llf3rj9g5ls7hpskbg.webp\",\n    \"image\": \"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/vuoau8t55g4vl7etj6h.webp\",\n    \"description\": \"Luxurious Maldives Retreat with World's Largest Overwater Villa on 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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. Whether you&#8217;re staying in an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/best-adults-only-maldives-resorts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">adults-only<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/treat-the-kids-with-the-best-family-resorts-in-the-maldives\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">family-friendly resort<\/a>, everyone needs a little extra time to explore their tropical haven.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That&#8217;s why we reckon five to seven days is the sweet spot for a Maldives itinerary: you&#8217;ll have days to explore at your own pace, plenty of rest time in between, and time to wine and dine your way across every restaurant menu at the resort. 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. With costs paid per person, you could be looking at adding hundreds to your final bill \u2013 not to mention if you need a last-minute hotel stay in Mal\u00e9 after missing the last seaplane of the night.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Staying too long on a budget that&#8217;s stretched thin&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No matter how hard you try, no one can fully relax and&nbsp;destress&nbsp;when&nbsp;they&#8217;re&nbsp;constantly thinking about their wallet. Booking an escape for too long without an all-inclusive package could spell disaster for your dream getaway.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Not researching the reef quality&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;flying halfway across the world to snorkel,&nbsp;swim&nbsp;and dive, staying at a resort with a high-quality reef is essential. 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href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/partner\/hard-rock-hotel-maldives-free-shared-speedboat-for-stays-from-01st-mar-to-31st-oct-2026\/95faa8ed-26d6-40a1-9151-d94981d6d75c\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer partner LPP deal_card  \" data-name=\"Hard Rock Hotel Maldives\" 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=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Emboodhoo Lagoon, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Hard Rock Hotel Maldives<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages. After dipping into one of the 3 outdoor pools, you can spend some time at the private beach. This resort also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).<\/div><div class=\"rating_box\"><span class=\"rating_count gold \">9.4<\/span><span class=\"rating_label\">Exceptional<\/span><span class=\"rating_reviews\">1669 reviews<\/span><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">Total of 5 nights, 2 adults from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$1,601<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expert tips \u2013\u00a0Nathaniel Robinson, Destination Editor \u2013 Maldives, Luxury Escapes\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pack your own sunscreen&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Australian sunscreen is the best in the&nbsp;world&nbsp;and many resorts&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;stock it \u2013 or if they do,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;at a lower SPF. Make sure&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;reef-friendly too: some resorts enforce&nbsp;this&nbsp;and chemical sunscreens can damage coral.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your arrival time matters more than you think&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Domestic flights and seaplanes&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;operate&nbsp;at night, so a late international arrival means an overnight in Mal\u00e9. If that happens,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;worth paying a little more for a hotel that includes airport transfer \u2013 taxis from&nbsp;Velana&nbsp;International Airport are unreliable.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Try the local food&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every Maldives resort has a locally focused menu, even if just for breakfast. 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). Tell your butler or guest services on the first day of arrival, not the last.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lux_UI lux_offer_carousel\">\n\t\n\t<h3>Discover the Maldives<\/h3>\t\n\t<section class=\"splide lux_offer_carousel_feed\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Discover the Maldives\">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000W6XBmYAN\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_8668515fe0edb248d6930884181d22a0\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/the-standard-maldives-asia\/006RF00000W6XBmYAN\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"The Standard, 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\/aeelix1ln8ajh5ka19r14.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/aeelix1ln8ajh5ka19r14.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/aeelix1ln8ajh5ka19r14.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/aeelix1ln8ajh5ka19r14.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/aeelix1ln8ajh5ka19r14.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/aeelix1ln8ajh5ka19r14.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"The Standard, Maldives, Huruvalhi 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>Huruvalhi Island, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">The Standard, Maldives<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Maldives Pool Villas with Daily Breakfast, Lunch &#038; Dinner + Roundtrip 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\">$3,499<\/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\">$2,866<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$10,125<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-64%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000W8WoIYAV\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_4ef694249407871347f9401616facbf4\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/meyyafushi-maldives-asia\/006RF00000W8WoIYAV\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Meyyafushi 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\/rbun53mllbdlddnlujw.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/rbun53mllbdlddnlujw.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/rbun53mllbdlddnlujw.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/rbun53mllbdlddnlujw.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/rbun53mllbdlddnlujw.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/rbun53mllbdlddnlujw.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Meyyafushi Maldives, Lhaviyani 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>Lhaviyani Atoll, Maldives <\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Meyyafushi Maldives<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Grand Opening: Maldives All-Inclusive Pool Villas with Premium Free-Flow Drinks &#038; Return 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\">$4,399<\/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\">$3,519<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$16,575<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-73%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000Tccd3YAB\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_72b1835d69d12d2040a41814f4090bd4\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/park-hyatt-maldives-hadahaa-asia\/006RF00000Tccd3YAB\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa\" 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\/ckrqz9yl8p9bxd3gb489.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/ckrqz9yl8p9bxd3gb489.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/ckrqz9yl8p9bxd3gb489.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/ckrqz9yl8p9bxd3gb489.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/ckrqz9yl8p9bxd3gb489.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/ckrqz9yl8p9bxd3gb489.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa, 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\">Park Hyatt Maldives Hadahaa<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Maldives All-Inclusive Luxury Villas with Free-Flow Drinks &#038; Roundtrip Domestic 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\">$5,529<\/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\">$4,456<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$11,563<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-51%<\/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_006RF00000NmNgDYAV\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_4918af21d3b5a34f3cc333d2bc3ccc34\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/eri-maldives-north-male-atoll-asia\/006RF00000NmNgDYAV\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Eri 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\/3yrq85azbjl1uaou5prq.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/3yrq85azbjl1uaou5prq.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/3yrq85azbjl1uaou5prq.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/3yrq85azbjl1uaou5prq.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/3yrq85azbjl1uaou5prq.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/3yrq85azbjl1uaou5prq.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Eri Maldives, North 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>North Mal\u00e9 Atoll, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Eri Maldives<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Grand Re-Opening: Maldives Private Island Paradise with All-Inclusive Dining &#038; 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Seaplane 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\">$5,469<\/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\">$4,409<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$10,715<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-47%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000VqzwnYAB\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_aa82360f1a89a70ce6798f4f9bb2dc02\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/hideaway-beach-resort-and-spa-maldives-asia\/006RF00000VqzwnYAB\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Hideaway Beach 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\/waszmmtndhi9wxcgvm.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/waszmmtndhi9wxcgvm.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/waszmmtndhi9wxcgvm.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/waszmmtndhi9wxcgvm.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/waszmmtndhi9wxcgvm.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/waszmmtndhi9wxcgvm.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Hideaway Beach Resort &amp; 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