"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The Maldives’ sugar-white sands and vivid blue waters are the definition of a perfect paradise. Far-flung ...

When travelers dream of white sand, turquoise lagoons, and postcard-perfect seascapes, the Maldives usually dominates the conversation. But across Asia lie dozens of beaches that offer the same ...

Huraa is a relaxing, friendly and uncrowded island village best known to tourists for guesthouses, snorkeling and surfing opportunities. There are several surf points in the vicinity, but surfing in ...

Lunar white sand beaches, turquoise water and tropical temperatures — it’s no wonder the Maldives is one of the world’s most ...

Lakshadweep and the Maldives often appear on the same holiday shortlist for travellers who want turquoise waters, soft sands, and quiet island days. Yet the experience in both places shifts the moment ...

I was on a boat in the middle of the Indian Ocean, about to taste real life in the Maldives. A crew of fishermen from Sun Siyam Iru Veli, located in the Dhaalu Atoll, set up the fishing lines. We were ...

For those with the means, a private island in a tropical destination is the ultimate place to isolate from the global pandemic. Among the destinations most well-equipped to capitalize on this desire ...

Add to that luxury accommodations in 113 villas and residences — 54 on the beach and 59 over the water — and you have Vakkaru Maldives, the luxury private island resort that opened in December 2017.

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NEW DELHI (AP) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted a series of photos on social media last week showing him snorkeling, strolling on a white-sand beach and lounging in a chair next to ...

As winter settles in across most of India, the search for warm and sunny escapes naturally begins. December to February is peak holiday season, and many travellers start eyeing destinations where blue ...

The Maldives has its ideal season between November and April. The Maldives has its ideal season between November and April. Travelling to Lakshadweep involves a few extra steps. The Maldives has a ...