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How to Get Registered into a Coral Adoption Programme

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Often regarded as one of the most proactive ways to contribute to the Maldivian environmental preservation, registering with a coral adoption program is an option all holidaymakers can undertake. While there are several charities as well as resorts involved in replanting corals in the archipelago’s waters, knowing how to take part may seem confusing to […]

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How to Plan a Wedding in Maldives

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The Maldives is a dream wedding destination for many; the gorgeous archipelago with its sun bleached soft sand beaches, spectacular sunsets, romantic cruises and accommodation options is the epitome of romance. It is a destination that serves as the perfect honeymoon spot as well; so, how do you get about planning that wedding? Read on […]

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How to Travel in Maldives with Children

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Who doesn’t love spending some quality time with their family and beloved ones? In this hectic and fast-paced world that we live in today, family get-togethers are really rare and hence, spending some time with the children is truly precious. Therefore, travelling with your family and going on a vacation can be really fun for […]

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Maldives: 1% land. 100% fun.

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Maldives is a land with, virtually no land. The land to water ratio here is just 1:99, making Maldives the ‘go to place’ to experience island life at its best. Maldives, a popular Honeymoon destination, is now open for all: Families, couples and even backpackers. First timers fall in love with this tropical holiday destination. […]

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Maldives: Act Now or Forever Be Silenced

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Male’ skyline; photograph by author October 13 marks the one-year anniversary of Maldives’ quitting the Commonwealth. Since Abdulla Yameen assuming the presidency in November 2013, Maldives has exhibited blatant disregard and grave violations of human rights and democratic standards. As international pressure began to mount, the government decided to pull out of the Commonwealth before it […]

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Where regular tsunami response solutions do not apply

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A nation of islands barely above sea level, the Maldives is a special case for tsunami preparedness and response. By Ahmed Mohamed Shihab, Program Analyst, Resilience and Climate Change unit, UNDP Maldives Everything I have heard about surviving a tsunami has been simple and to the point. Move to higher ground, and move further inland. It […]

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Travelling During Your Pregnancy to Maldives

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Maldives is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. It is a relaxing place if you want to get away from the worries and stress, and the incredibly fast paced urban life. Maldives is one of those places where one goes to experience Nirvana in the lap of luxury and nature, surrounded by […]

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City at the End of Days

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On September 25th, I stepped out into brilliant sunlight at Malé’s international airport. Two ground crew in modest heels, yellow reflective vests, and navy-blue hijabs directed us around the wing and into the terminal. An hour later I was on a bus along the access road to Hulhumalé, a massive island which the Maldives’s Housing […]