THERE’S a campsite on an island in Europe that’s been compared to the Maldives by a team of travel experts. Because of its sandy beaches, pristine waters and picturesque wooden huts, the Maldives is a dream destination – but it comes with a hefty price tag. 4 The island or Rab in Croatia has been compared to … Read more
A NEW resort in the Maldives is now the most expensive in the country – with rooms costing as much as $11,000 (£8,936) a night. Soneva Secret opened earlier this month on Haa Dhaalu Atoll, with just 14 villas onsite the remote island. 6 The most expensive resort in the Maldives opened this monthCredit: Soneva … Read more
Maldives’ President Mohamed Muizzu casts his ballot during the country’s parliamentary election, in Male on April 21, 2024. The Maldives votes in a parliamentary election likely to test Muizzu’s tilt towards China and away from India, the luxury tourism hotspot’s traditional benefactor. Mohamed Afrah | Afp | Getty Images Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu’s ruling pro-China … Read more
BRITS put off by the uncomfortable and expensive long-haul flights to the Maldives might have a solution much closer to home. Just three hours from the UK, Maldives-style overwater bungalows can be found – and they can be booked from as little as £8 a day. 4 Forget the Maldives and head to Albania for … Read more
PM Modi with Maldives Mohammad Muizzi. Male: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday greeted Maldives President Dr Mohamed Muizzu, the Government and the people of the archipelago nation on the occasion of Eid-Al-Fitr and also highlighted the cultural and civilisational linkages between the two countries that go back in time. Prime Minister Modi conveyed that … Read more
A TOURIST was left with horror injuries after being reportedly mauled by a shark at a popular honeymoon hotspot. Doctors are now battling to save the man’s leg after the beast “almost bit it off” as he swam in Noonu Atoll, in the Maldives. 5 The tourist pictured in hospital after the reported ‘shark attack’Credit: East2West … Read more
New Delhi: India on Friday removed export curbs on specified quantities of certain commodities such as eggs, potatoes, onions, rice, wheat flour, sugar, and dal for the Maldives during the current fiscal year. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) in a notification said these exports have been permitted to the Maldives under a bilateral … Read more
NEW DELHI: India, Maldives discussed the ongoing deployment of technical personnel and bilateral cooperation in the third meeting of the India-Maldives high-level Core Group on Sunday, the ministry of external affairs said in a statement.The discussion focused on providing humanitarian aid to the Maldives’ people through Indian aviation. “During the meeting, both sides reviewed the … Read more
The Good The annual World Travel Awards have something of a problem. The Maldives keep winning. In 2023, the Indian Ocean archipelago picked up the prestigious title of World’s Leading Destination for the fourth year in a row. Its Marketing & PR Corporation was voted World’s Leading Tourist Board (second year running) and there was … Read more
United States deputy secretary of State for Management and Resources Richard Verma will travel to India, Maldives and Sri Lanka from February 18-23. The visit is aimed at strengthening cooperation between the US and each of these Indo-Pacific partners. He will first travel to India, where he is scheduled to meet with senior government officials, … Read more
