Inspiration

Of all the dreamy, clear-watered, tropical islands in Asia-Pacific, these are readers’ top picks.

With some lockdown restrictions easing and travel bubbles trying their hardest to pop up, these destinations should be on your radar right now.

If you’re looking for love, look no further than this stunning archipelago.

If you’ve been dreaming of a villa stay on a private island, the Waldorf Astoria Maldives is the perfect place to indulge.

From art installations to breathtaking boutiques, Patina Maldives, Fari Islands, is a
different kind of retreat.

There’s more to this magical archipelago than meets the eye.

Family trips are rarely as relaxing as you hope they’ll be. Luckily for parents, some kid-savvy properties in the region are making all-ages getaways child’s play.

Mix things up on your next family trip with activities that get the imagination—and the adrenaline— flowing.

Beyond the overwater villas and sparkling lagoons, the friendly giants of the Maldives inhabit a paradise of their own.

These stylish watering holes at InterContinental resorts serve up drinks with a view.

InterContinental Maamunagau may have opened up the Maldives’ less-developed Raa Atoll to more visitors, but this sparkling new jewel makes protecting its pristine foundations the prime mission.

Sinking? More like sprouting. There are so many beautiful new reasons to visit the Maldives, it’s hard for us to keep track. Read on for a hit-list of some of the freshest resorts in this far-flung Indian Ocean paradise nation.