{"id":69365,"date":"2026-10-02T16:37:22","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T06:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=69365"},"modified":"2026-10-02T16:49:00","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T06:49:00","slug":"direct-flight-melbourne-maldives-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/direct-flight-melbourne-maldives-review\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things I Loved About Flying Direct to the Maldives\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Penny Cordner-Maas finds out why flying direct to the Maldives from Melbourne unlocks this bucket-list destination in a whole new way.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Working in travel, it\u2019s no surprise the Maldives has been on my bucket list for years, but it always seemed a little complex to get to. Indirect flights, stopovers and multiple connections was not my idea of a relaxing holiday.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/au\/campaign\/maldives-direct\">Luxury Escapes\u2019 direct flight<\/a> changed all of this.I travelled with my sister on a girls\u2019 trip, and the journey was smoother than we expected \u2013 from check-in and boarding to how well we slept on board. Here are the five things I loved most.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_d9270525fd3b16e478fe2f762dd9928a\">\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 href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/outrigger-maldives-maafushivaru-resort-asia\/0062y00000EeE5DAAV\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC  LuxPlus  mapped \" data-name=\"Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru Resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><div class=\"splide__list\"><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" 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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\/0dm2o4svgeus1lrc071e.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/0dm2o4svgeus1lrc071e.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/0dm2o4svgeus1lrc071e.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/0dm2o4svgeus1lrc071e.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/0dm2o4svgeus1lrc071e.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru Resort, South Ari Atoll, 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\/xdjveosa3dyxvdzb74i.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/xdjveosa3dyxvdzb74i.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/xdjveosa3dyxvdzb74i.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/xdjveosa3dyxvdzb74i.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/xdjveosa3dyxvdzb74i.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru Resort, South Ari Atoll, 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\/7gflmnqygjaclyv7bmc.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/7gflmnqygjaclyv7bmc.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/7gflmnqygjaclyv7bmc.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/7gflmnqygjaclyv7bmc.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/7gflmnqygjaclyv7bmc.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru Resort, South Ari Atoll, 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\/eatt0n4z45vg09j7vct.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/eatt0n4z45vg09j7vct.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/eatt0n4z45vg09j7vct.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/eatt0n4z45vg09j7vct.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/eatt0n4z45vg09j7vct.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\/0062y00000EeE5DAAV\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC deal_card LuxPlus  mapped \" data-name=\"Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru Resort\" 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>South Ari Atoll, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Outrigger Maldives Maafushivaru Resort<\/div><span class=\"inclusions_label\">Luxury Escapes inclusions:<\/span><div class=\"inclusions_list\"><div><img 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src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/check.svg\" alt=\"-\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Complimentary room upgrade, subject to availability (7+ nights) <\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rating_box\"><span class=\"rating_count gold \">9.9<\/span><span class=\"rating_label\">Outstanding<\/span><span class=\"rating_reviews\">100 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\">$3,474<\/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\">$2,620<\/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<script 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You have the whole day to get organised&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An overnight flight means I didn\u2019t have to be packed and ready to leave at some crazy hour in the morning. I could work a full day, finish some errands and take my time getting organised before heading to the airport. Especially handy because I could kiss my kids goodnight before leaving them for the week&#8230;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The weekly departure on a Monday night at Melbourne Airport had a relaxed feel \u2013 it wasn\u2019t overly busy, but it still felt welcoming and well-staffed. We parked in long-term parking (Value North) and caught the quick five-minute bus to the terminal. There, the airport team helped us move quickly through check-in, passport control and security with minimal queueing. The whole process felt calm and uncomplicated, leaving us time for a drink and some hot chips before boarding.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. The flight is set up for sleep&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/luxury-escapes-first-maldives-flight-review-experience\/\">on the plane<\/a>, we settled in quickly. The flight took off on time, we had a surprisingly delicious dinner (ginger soy chicken, rice and greens) that was cleared quickly and then the lights were dimmed for the night. They stayed off as we flew through the darkness, creating a quiet, calm atmosphere for sleeping.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Walking through the cabin after waking, I could see people asleep in almost every row. It felt as though the whole plane had settled into the same overnight rhythm. Ready to relax before landing in paradise. I surprised myself and ended up sleeping for eight hours \u2013 something I almost never manage on a flight.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. You save almost half a day in transit&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most routes from Melbourne to Mal\u00e9 require a stopover in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Doha or Dubai. Even the more efficient connections can take around 16 to 20 hours, while routes through the Middle East can stretch beyond 20 hours, depending on your layover.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/maldives-direct-flight\/\">direct route from Melbourne to Mal\u00e9<\/a> took just over 11 hours on the way there and less on the way home \u2013 saving around nine to 10 hours compared with many connecting routes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is almost half a day back, each way. There\u2019s no changing planes, waiting around in a transit airport or factoring in an overnight stopover.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. You arrive with the whole day ahead of you&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We arrived at Velana International Airport in Mal\u00e9 early in the morning and moved through the new terminal quickly. After passport control and baggage collection, we walked straight out to meet the team waiting to take us to <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/offer\/como-cocoa-island-como-maldives\/0062y0000070y7QAAQ?duration=5&amp;searchId=5e64354e-d35f-4f6b-96cf-83e4ec54e4dc&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none#date-picker\">COMO Cocoa Island<\/a>. We were ushered to the speedboat departures just out front and loaded quickly onto the boat.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By 8am, we\u2019d arrived at the resort, checked into our breathtaking villa and unpacked our bags. From departing Melbourne to settling into our villa took around 13 hours door to door \u2013 far less time than it would have had I been travelling a year earlier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We grabbed a coffee, enjoyed a leisurely breakfast, collected our snorkelling equipment and explored the resort. 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srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/tfo0zb9c3kobgpdgidt.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/tfo0zb9c3kobgpdgidt.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_800,h_800\/tfo0zb9c3kobgpdgidt.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_1200,h_1200\/tfo0zb9c3kobgpdgidt.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 400px, 400px\" alt=\"The Standard, Maldives, Huruvalhi, 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\/8w6l0ntd9myzpjg4i0i.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_400,h_400\/8w6l0ntd9myzpjg4i0i.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_scale,w_600,h_600\/8w6l0ntd9myzpjg4i0i.webp 600w, 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400px\" alt=\"The Standard, Maldives, Huruvalhi, 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-huruvalhi-maldives\/0062y000009C3xEAAS\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer LPC deal_card LuxPlus  mapped \" 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, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">The Standard, Maldives<\/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\/check.svg\" alt=\"-\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>Complimentary upgrade to next available room category, subject to availability (select packages)<\/span><\/div><div><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/wp-content\/plugins\/le-wordpress-offers-plugin\/assets\/img\/inclusions\/wine_glass.svg\" alt=\"wine_glass\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\"><span>One cocktail per adult per stay (2+ nights)<\/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>One dinner for two adults per stay (5+ nights)<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"rating_box\"><span class=\"rating_count gold \">9.4<\/span><span class=\"rating_label\">Exceptional<\/span><span class=\"rating_reviews\">52 reviews<\/span><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">5 nights, 1 villa from<\/div><div 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The timing works just as well on the way home&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The same timing works in reverse.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On our final day, we had the whole day to enjoy the Maldives. We didn&#8217;t need to wake up early, rush through breakfast and start packing before checkout. Instead, we had a relaxing day and made the most of our final hours at the resort before departing for the airport.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Back at Mal\u00e9\u2019s brand-new airport terminal, check-in was smooth and easy once again, making for a relaxed end to the trip. Once on the flight home, I settled in for another night of sleep.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After another night\u2019s sleep on board, we landed back in Melbourne at lunchtime with the afternoon still ahead of us. The journey home had felt just as straightforward as the flight over; the perfect way to finish our relaxing holiday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Luxury Escapes\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/search?query=Maldives&amp;destinationId=le_2723d092b63885e0d7c260cc007e8b9d&amp;typeaheadId=2ea8c9c0-f59f-4183-b322-1c43d753647f&amp;adults=2&amp;children=none&amp;pages=3\">direct flight to Mal\u00e9<\/a> changed the way I thought about travelling to the Maldives. It cut almost half a day from the journey, made the airport experience much easier and gave us more time on the islands. By the time we landed, I couldn\u2019t imagine why anyone would travel to the Maldives any other way.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the Maldives is on your list, the direct flight makes getting there easier than ever. 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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; Spa, 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\">Taj Exotica Resort &amp; Spa<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Maldives All-Inclusive Overwater &#038; Pool Villas with Unlimited Free-Flow Drinks &#038; Return Speedboat 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\">$3,369<\/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\">$2,756<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$9,270<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-62%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000ajzdhYAA\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_acca6c5252e87b06721627426ad7efda\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/noku-maldives-asia\/006RF00000ajzdhYAA\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Noku 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\/b44crh9zskq9x3obwy4o.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/b44crh9zskq9x3obwy4o.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/b44crh9zskq9x3obwy4o.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/b44crh9zskq9x3obwy4o.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/b44crh9zskq9x3obwy4o.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/b44crh9zskq9x3obwy4o.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Noku Maldives, Noonu 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>Noonu Atoll, Maldives <\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Noku Maldives<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Secluded Maldives All-Inclusive Pool Villas with Unlimited Free-Flow Drinks &#038; Return 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\">$4,199<\/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\">$3,425<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$9,346<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-53%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\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_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_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, Hadahaa, 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>Hadahaa, 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_006RF00000YvK1dYAF\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_dd5705560a4d41fa8059d85ebdd2f6c9\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/villa-nautica-maldives-asia\/006RF00000YvK1dYAF\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Villa Nautica\" 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\/4l7elo93ziwvhz78ufrg.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/4l7elo93ziwvhz78ufrg.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/4l7elo93ziwvhz78ufrg.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/4l7elo93ziwvhz78ufrg.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/4l7elo93ziwvhz78ufrg.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/4l7elo93ziwvhz78ufrg.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Villa Nautica, Atol Mal\u00e9, Maldives\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><div class=\"countdown\" data-type=\"offer\" data-time-remaining=\"182461\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Atol Mal\u00e9, Maldives<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Villa Nautica<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Maldives All-Inclusive Island Glamour with Unlimited Free-Flow Drinks &#038; Return Speedboat 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\">$2,419<\/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\">$2,015<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$8,188<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-68%<\/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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Working in travel, it\u2019s no surprise the Maldives has been on my bucket list for years, but it always seemed a little complex to get to. 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