Maldives

Maldives

Five Italians die in Maldives cave diving tragedy

Rescue teams in the Maldives continued recovery operations after the country’s deadliest diving accident killed five Italian divers.

15/05/2026

Travel News

Business class-only airline expands routes to Paris and London

beOnd aims to differentiate itself from the numerous foreign airlines operating in the Maldives by targeting the luxury leisure market with premium, business class-only flights.

26/03/2026

Travel News

Maldives brings in smoking ban for young people - including tourists

The Maldives already has strict rules around bringing electronic cigarettes into the country.

04/11/2025

Travel News

Fly to the Maldives with this ‘value for money’ business class airline

BeOnd is a new, all-premium airline hoping to shake up the luxury travel market.

04/08/2024

Destinations

Why you should consider visiting a ‘local island’ in the Maldives

Beyond luxurious resorts, there are plenty of opportunities to connect with locals and help keep tourism cash in Maldivian communities.

11/03/2024

Travel News

Why are Indian tourists boycotting the Maldives?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's holiday photos have caused tensions between the two countries to boil over.

11/01/2024

Earth News

Can sea walls and land reclamation save the Maldives from relocation?

‘We are self-sufficient’: The Maldives' president says fortress islands will help to prevent climate migration.

21/11/2023

Destinations

Where is the 'Maldives of Italy'?

This region on the heel of Italy combines rich cultural heritage with stunning natural landscapes.

27/03/2023

Nature

Scientists discover new ecosystem 500m below the Maldives’ surface

Scientists on a 34-day mission in the Maldives have discovered a new oasis of life deep in the Indian ocean.

13/10/2022

Nature

Dolphin poo is saving coral reefs, says groundbreaking new study

The species plays a “significant role” in supporting the vulnerable ecosystems in this region and scientists are calling for their protection.

05/07/2022

Destinations

Dreaming of the Maldives? These are the 7 best eco-hotels in 2022

Whether you want to stay in the city or travel to a remote desert island, these sustainable hotels have it all.

23/03/2022

Destinations

Long-haul bookings are bouncing back, but why not look closer to home?

Flights to Cancun are soaring according to Skyscanner. But if biodiversity and beaches are your top priorities, Europe has plenty.

25/01/2022

Climate

The tourism paradox: Is the Maldives facing an existential crisis?

Failure to act could mean a 'death sentence' for island nations like this one

18/01/2022

Nature

Meet the flying sea turtle who travelled 8,000 kilometres to Scotland

This injured sea turtle flew from the sunny Maldives to her new home in the Scottish lochs

22/12/2021

Destinations

7 popular city destinations that are absolutely worth the hype

We get it. It's cool to go to unusual places where nobody else ventures, but sometimes cities - like these seven - are absolutely worth the fuss.

09/07/2021

World News

China says rocket debris landed in Indian Ocean

The head of NASA accused China of “failing to meet responsible standards” after debris from its rocket landed near the Maldives.

09/05/2021