What you need to know before heading to the idyllic collection of more than a thousand islands. Jillian Dara is a writer, editor, and fact checker for more than a dozen publications in the lifestyle genre.
The Republic of Maldives, a collection of more than a thousand islands in the Indian Ocean, is known for clear turquoise waters, endless white beaches, and of course, luxurious overwater bungalows β the ideal and often literal jumping-off point for unrivaled snorkeling, swimming, and diving. While there's no single right way to experience the Maldives, there are several ways you might go wrong.
So whether you're still in the planning stages β or already lounging by your infinity pool in the Baa Atoll β here are nine mistakes to avoid in the Maldives.
An archipelago of nearly 1, islands β the vast majority uninhabited β the Maldives tends to favor a "one island, one resort" approach to hotel development.
Try not to let that happen: Whether you charter a boat, take a day tour to a nearby atoll, or divide your time between two resorts, make sure to get in some island-hopping while you're here.
