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Plumeria - Thinadhoo Vaavu Atoll

We first heard about Plumeria while looking for a resort online, and were surprised by the incredible deals. It's on a small local island, Thinadhoo, in Vaavu Atoll, an atoll that Maldivians affectionately call Wow atoll. And for good reason! There are...

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Tags: Maldives, Vaavu Atoll, Plumeria, holidays, keyodhoo, tourism

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3 février 2023

Maafushi - Easy local travel

Ease of travel, cheap prices, cool backpacker vibe, that's why Maafushi attracts many travellers of all ages. Located in South Male atoll, at around 35min speedboat ride, the island is the undisputed center of independant local tourism. You can expect...

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Tags: Maafushi, local travel, Kandooma Thila, South Male Atoll

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2 février 2023

Fuvamulah - Tiger Sharks and more

No, this island/atoll in the South of the Maldives is not one for honeymooners. Fuvamulah is about 1.5 hours by plane from Male's International Airport. Fuvamulah is a standalone island in the middle of the Idian Ocean. It is large, both in terms of population...

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Tags: Fuvamulah, Tiger sharks, atoll, diving, fuvamulah dive school, hammerhead, oceanic manta, pelagic

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21 juin 2022

Dangethi - hidden gem in Ari Atoll

In southern Ari Atoll, there are 2 local islands that receive a lot of visitors, Dhigurah and Dangethi. A different vibe from its neighbor, Dangethi island is less touristy, but has a growing number of guesthouses. It is the capital of South Ari Atoll...

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Tags: Dangethi, alif daal atoll, laperla, local travel, scubadivine, south Ari Atoll, whaleshark, banyan tree

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15 juin 2022

Dhigurah - empty beaches and clear waters

A part of the Maldivian travel concept is based on the Robinson Crusoe story. Long beaches, a small jungle and a neverending ocean. Dhigurah island conveys that sense of solitude and beauty. In Divehi, Dhigurah means 'long island' and it is definitely...

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Tags: Maldives, Ari Atoll, local island, Dhigurah, dhiguveli, inhabited island, long island, south ari

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13 juin 2022

The mantas of Hanifaru bay

One of the things that made it to my bucket list when I came here is swimming in a lagoon surrounded by manta rays. And there's one place to do that without having to go scuba diving: Hanifaru bay, off Dharavandhoo in Baa Atoll. There are many places...

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Tags: Dharavandhoo, whale shark, Hanifaru bay, manta rays, full moon, Aveyla, Kihaa, Reethi beach, Baa Atoll

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5 juin 2022

Fulidhoo - Vaavu Atoll

After quarantine, this was our first trip to a local island, right after inter-island travel was allowed. It is so quiet as compared to other islands. A small school, a mosque, a dive center, fishermen and not much going on. Fulidhoo is the first island...

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Tags: Vaavu Atoll, Dreamspeed, Fulidhoo, fulidhoo_dive_maldives, local island, maldives holidays

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31 mai 2022

Spend you holidays on a local island in the Maldives

Choosing to travel locally has quite a few advantages, and it's now possible after the country completely opened to tourists. It's one way to discover the 'real' Maldives, interact with locals, eat traditional foods, and have a completely different experience...

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Tags: Maldives, local islands, Ari Atoll, Dharavandhoo, Hulhumale, Maafushi, Vaavu Atoll, surfing trip, travel local, whale shark

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28 mai 2022

Which resort to choose

To find out if your hotel is on a local island or if it is a resort on a private island, the best is to check on Google maps. Typically the name of the resort would be that of the island and there would be only facilities of the hotel such as restaurants,...

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Tags: Maldives, resorts, Maldiveresorts, all inclusive, honeymoon, how to choose a resort, island trip

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26 mai 2022

Traveling to the Maldives

We moved to the Maldives in 2020, that's right in the middle of the pandemic. I remember seeing that airplane screen with the map, and thinking: the plane will land in the ocean! These numerous and tiny islands were to become our home for the coming years....

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Tags: Maldives, Maldives honeymoon, atolls, liveaboard, local islands, resorts

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