Sun Siyam Olhuveli, Malé

BBC TravelDec 1, 2025

Paradise on a budget: How the Maldives became (surprisingly) accessible

Once a destination for the ultra-rich, the Maldives is now embracing a more local, sustainable model of tourism that's changing who gets to experience paradise. The air smelled faintly of watermelons ...

Family-friendly resort in South Malé Atoll with many dining options.

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Sun Siyam OlhuveliHotelFamily-friendly resort in South Malé Atoll with many dining options.
Shark PointSightDive location where manta rays and hawksbill turtles can be seen.
Banana ReefSightDive location with manta rays and hawksbill turtles.
Elsewhere
Serene SkyHotelThoddoo, MaldivesFirst guesthouse on Thoddoo, offering home-cooked meals.

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Paradise on a budget: How the Maldives became (surprisingly) accessible