The Maldives, with people who know the islands
Discover life on local islands, choose a place to stay and plan a holiday that suits you. Our team can help you choose, drawing on Richard and Risan's knowledge of Gemanafushi, where they grew up.
Not sure where to go? Take the 1-minute quiz →Original footage by The Little Francis
Your Maldives trip, with a personal connection.
Find flights, travel insurance, guesthouses and experiences through our website. We’ll help you choose an island, plan your stay and connect with local people — whether you’re looking for diving, a photographer or help planning your honeymoon or symbolic ceremony.
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Tell us what you have in mind
Share your dates, interests and budget. We’ll help you explore suitable options.
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Book directly
Use our partner links and local recommendations to book and pay each provider directly.
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Connect with our local team
Talk to us about local experiences and practical help during your stay. We’ll explain what support is available on your chosen island.
Our planning advice is free; some providers and platforms pay us a commission.
Our home island
Gemanafushi. Our home, your next Maldives story.
Our co-founders Richard and Risan grew up on Gemanafushi. Get to know their home island and talk to our team about planning a stay around your interests.
Richard
Co-founder · grew up on Gemanafushi
Risan
Co-founder · grew up on Gemanafushi
Your host, photographer and dive buddy
Spend a day — or your whole stay — with Richard, our co-founder from Gemanafushi.
Meet Richard →Islands & Guesthouses
Atoll by atoll, island by island — what each place is actually like to stay on.
Browse islands →Experiences
Snorkelling, diving and boat trips to nearby islands. Explore ways to make the most of your stay, arranged directly with local providers.
See experiences →Not sure where to go?
Take the 1-minute quiz and find the local island that fits your budget, pace and plans.
The map
Explore the Maldives, island by island
See where each local island sits, how far it is from the airport and what there is to do once you land.
Custom Trips
Your ideas. A trip planned together.
Whether you prefer quiet days by the sea, diving or exploring islands, tell us what appeals to you. We'll discuss the options and suggest accommodation for your dates and budget. You book and pay every service, including your stay, directly with the provider.
Request a Custom Trip
Weddings & Honeymoons
Your time together in the Maldives
Planning a honeymoon, symbolic ceremony, vow renewal or proposal? Explore the possibilities and tell us what you have in mind.
Latest guides
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Weather right now
What's the sky doing over Malé
The five-day forecasts cover Malé and Kooddoo, the forecast point used for Gemanafushi. Weather varies between atolls: the forecast for Malé is not a reliable guide to conditions across the Maldives. Check the forecast for your destination before travelling.
When to go: seasons and monsoons →Seasons and monsoons in Malé
The Maldives swings between two monsoons rather than four seasons — one year at a glance:
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Live from the islands
- Kuredu Island beachLhaviyani Atoll
- Veligandu sunset beachNorth Ari Atoll
- Kandooma FushiSouth Malé Atoll
- Velaa island 24/7Noonu Atoll
Resort-run cameras, opened on the provider's site. Views change with weather and daylight.