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The label on the bottle may say "reef safe." According to the Surfrider Foundation, that phrase on its own means very little. Surfrider's reef-friendly sunscreen guidance points out that "reef safe" and "reef friendly" labels are unregulated. The advice is simple: always read the active ingredients. For anyone heading to the Maldives, where so much of the day is spent in or beside the water, it is a useful habit to carry along. Start with what you wear Surfrider's top tip for

The countdown has begun. The Maldives has launched Visit Maldives Year 2027, a year-long national campaign inviting the world to the islands, and it is a lovely moment for anyone who already holds the atolls close to their heart. Here is what has been announced so far, and what it could mean for your next trip. How it began The campaign was first announced by President Dr Mohamed Muizzu in his Presidential Address to Parliament, PSM reports. It was then officially launched on

The next few months in the Maldives look set to be both a little wetter and a little warmer than usual. That is no reason to change your plans, just a reason to pack for both sunshine and showers. Here is what the forecast says, and a few simple habits for enjoying the sunny spells in between. What the forecast says The Maldives Meteorological Service's outlook, issued on 17 October, says above-normal rainfall is likely across the country from October to December 2026. Both d

The journey to the Maldives has always been part of the ritual. This winter, from two very different directions, it becomes a little simpler. As the high season approaches, two airline announcements open the islands more easily to travellers from the United Kingdom and from Southeast Asia. Here is what each one offers. From London: Virgin Atlantic returns Virgin Atlantic is bringing back its seasonal direct service to the Maldives on 27 October 2026. The schedule builds gradu

In Emboodhoo Lagoon, a stretch of water that many guests know for its resorts and long lagoon views now has a second identity. It is, officially, a place set aside for the reef. On 12 October 2026, the Maldives Ministry of Climate Change, Environment & Energy formally designated a 1.71 km² area within CROSSROADS Maldives, in South Malé Atoll, as an Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measure, or OECM. According to Maldives Business Review, it is currently the largest reco

Warm, clear water is one of the great joys of the Maldives. For coral, though, too much warmth can be hard going, and forecasters are watching sea temperatures in our part of the Indian Ocean closely this season. Here is why it matters, and the simple things every snorkeller can do to help. What forecasters are watching Nature Seychelles has cited a NOAA experimental forecast from 6 October that points to substantial marine heat stress across the western Indian Ocean through

Good news for island-hoppers. While international air tickets have climbed in recent years, domestic flights within the Maldives have stayed at the same price. For travellers who like to go beyond the resort belt and stay in local-island guesthouses, that makes this a good moment to look at the outer atolls. Three years without a fare rise Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation Mohamed Ameen said no domestic ticket or sector fare has been raised in the past three years, PSM N

Ten ways into the house reef, and whale sharks within reach all year. From 15 November 2026, Vilamendhoo is ready to share them again. Vilamendhoo Maldives Resort Island, in South Ari Atoll, is set to reopen on that date after a renovation that began on 1 May, as confirmed on the resort's own reopening page and reported by Divernet. Facilities have been refreshed, including an upgraded buffet restaurant. For divers who know the island, it is a welcome return. For those who do

The resort map of the Maldives keeps growing as peak season draws near. This month brings two fresh openings, one in the deep south and one close to Malé, with a large new resort in the far north expected next year. If you are planning a winter escape, here is a quick look at what's new, and where. Nilaa Coral Island, Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll Down in the south, Nilaa Coral Island has opened on the island of Kodegalaa in Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll. The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation

Some travel trends arrive loudly. This one asks, more or less, for a little quiet. Two separate trend roundups for 2026 point in the same direction: towards water, wellbeing and fewer crowds. For anyone who has spent a slow morning beside a Maldivian lagoon, the idea will feel familiar. The rise of the blue mind break Sunsail's 2026 travel trends piece names blue health escapes, also called blue mind breaks, as a major tourism theme. The idea is simple: time spent near water