Maldives

From newly open Laos to coming-soon Japan, the atolls of the Maldives to the temples of Thailand.

This might be the ultimate use of three weeks.

Diving, parasailing and paradise on a plate.

Travel and hospitality innovators helping create a brighter, better, greener, more equitable tomorrow.

The Ritz-Carlton Maldives, Fari Islands seamlessly merges local traditions with high design.

Time to book that dream trip.

Cutting-edge science, all kinds of aquatherapy, and a dash of drugs put these Maldives resorts ahead of the wellness pack.

We turned to expert healers to clear up any blocked conceptions.

Personal pampering knows no bounds at the most indulgent spas in Asia.

These wellness resort offer access to world-famous breaks and some of the best for beginners.

It’s not easy going green, but Four Seasons Resorts of Asia is implementing the kind of meaningful, structural changes that can have a lasting impact.

Is it a boat? Is it a plane? It’s both – and a magnificently thrilling ride.

London leads the way worldwide but can you guess what the most-lauded breakfasts in Asia are?

Use this T+L guide to choose your own adventures this year.

These luxurious hotels are where you want to check-in for the ultimate splurge vacation.

Whether you can travel to a distant isle or just across town, these roarsome Lunar New Year escapes will help you channel your inner tiger like the superstar you are.

From off-grid jungle adventures in Thailand to swimming with manta rays in the Maldives, this is the stuff of serious bucket lists.

We preview this culinary high, and round up other resorts in the region where you can fly on site.

Travel is getting more inclusive.

The best resorts in the Maldives for luxury vacations and honeymoon escapes offer their guests star-lit picnics, coral plantations, and wine tasting in the company of rare marine creatures.

Need a reset? Book a stay at Joali Being ASAP.

Turkey 5 meters below sea level!

Island-hopping in the Maldives just got a whole lot more affordable.

Take over a Waldorf Astoria with 24 of your best friends.

What better way to spend the holidays than basking in the sun at the Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives?

It’s the adventure your kids didn’t know they needed.

The company behind the iconic Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai debuts the new Jumeirah Maldives.

Wellness has never felt more essential, which is why we love these offerings from Four Seasons.

The top 100 Best Hotels Overall in 2021 as voted by our readers in the World’s Best Awards.

Sun, sand and plenty of vitamin sea. From Sicily to the Seychelles to Sri Lanka, these are the top 25 islands in the world in 2021.

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

From the depths of the sea to the top of the world: come for the food, stay for the unbeatable views.

If you needed incentive to schedule a trip this year, the new departure tax kicks in Jan. 1, 2022.

Villa-management firms elevate private residences to six-star stays.

We preview 23 of the most outstanding luxury hotels coming to the region.

Caviar, crystals, 24-carat magic and more.

After all that virtual school, kids need hands-on learning more than ever. Could these resorts — and their next-level educational programs — be the answer?

Here are 5 ways this wellness resort in the Maldives makes sure you’re one with the ocean

Because let’s face it: everyone is going to need to recharge on the other side of all this.

Grand Park Kodhipparu, Maldives is as green as it gets and it’s offering up to 50 percent off extended stays.

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.

Have you seen the Green Wall of Singapore? The new Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay is the latest lush example of biophilic hotels, designed to immerse us in nature inside and out.

We’ve teamed up with Kurumba Maldives to offer a four-night stay at their postcard-perfect resort, including a full meal plan and roundtrip transfers from Male Velana International Airport.

The T+L 500 are the world’s best hotels in 2021, as voted by T+L’s discerning readers.

Social distancing is no trouble at all when you’re underwater searching for rare species of marine life.

We know travel restrictions mean you probably can’t avail of any of these offers. But here’s a bit of Valentine’s voyeurism into some of Asia’s most extravagant romantic experiences.

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.

Soneva Fushi dropped six figures on COVID screener in order to keep its doors wide open with all our masks off.

Sun, sand and plenty of space for social distancing—paradise is looking pretty good these days.

It’s easy being green at Gili Lankanfushi, thanks to this innovative new plant-based package.

At Soneva Fushi and Soneva Jani, the luxe treatment extends to all ages.

The Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi’s spa offers a truly indulgent escape.

From an ice rink to a golf course, the archipelago is awash in limitless luxury at new resorts. Take advantage of their simpler COVID rules and rack up points with the world’s first countrywide loyalty program.

In celebration of its 25th anniversary, Soneva Fushi has added eight stunning one- and two-bedroom Water Retreats.

Meeru Island Resort & Spa, Vilamendhoo Island Resort & Spa and Kuredu Island Resort & Spa offer fun in the sun for all ages.

The stylish brand is better than ever and ready to welcome guests to destinations around the region.

Colorful things happen when artists and hotels work together.

Spa journeys, decadent dining, and lounging by the Indian Ocean sound just about perfect right now.

Whether you stay at Hurawalhi Island Resort or Kudadoo Private Island by Hurawalhi, you’ll get the best of both worlds.

Here’s when and where you might be able to travel again in Asia.

If there was ever a time where you could justify booking out an entire tropical island…

Catch a Broadway show, do some luxury shopping, party all night—or all of the above.

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.

A little island time may not be as far off as you thought.

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

You can’t take that family vacation to the Maldives right now, but you and your kids can still study the archipelago’s marine life.

At these opulent resorts from Crown & Champa, the dining is just as stunning as the scenery.

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.

This is one resort that comes with its own art map. Each of the 73 villas and residences—ranging in size from one to four bedrooms—has its own infinity pool and butler service, but the real innovative features include artisanal amenities, curated in-villa libraries and handpicked art.

In the lesser-touristed Noonu Atoll, pristine and untouched is the name of the game.

“Secret water island” is the direct translation of the name of this all-villa resort.

Each of these earth-toned, natural-material villas comes with an ample 44-square-meter infinity pool set above the sea and massive outdoor decks to watch the world go by—above and below the waterline.

Some of the most loved international five-stars call Baa Atoll their home, and now joining them is a new Westin, designed by PEIA Associati, whose founder has been called the godfather of modern Italian architecture.

If proximity to Malé is key, this 120-villa resort is a great fit. Only 20 minutes by speedboat from the airport, the Grand Park checks all the boxes, dotted as it is with 65 private pool villas, a large infinity pool, three restaurants, a spa and a kids’ club.

When on a family vacation to the Maldives, would you expect anything less than vintage glamour at a resort named after a favorite wine?