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Diving in the Maldives: Atolls, Seasons and Where to Base Yourself
When to dive the Maldives, the sites worth planning around, resort versus liveaboard, and three islands we keep sending divers back to.
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The Best Places to Scuba Dive in the World: 20 Destinations, Ranked
The 20 best places to scuba dive in the world, ranked — with the best month for each, what you'll see, and who each one suits.
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Diving in Mauritius: Best Sites, Seasons and Who It Suits
Where the diving is in Mauritius, when to go, water temperatures and who the island suits — plus who it won't. From…
Maldives
Manta Season in the Maldives: How Hanifaru Bay Actually Works
When manta season runs in Baa Atoll, why Hanifaru Bay is snorkel-only, how the permit system works, and which resorts put you…
Destinations
Diving Raja Ampat: What Makes It Different, and When to Go
Raja Ampat holds the highest reef-fish diversity on earth. The dive sites, the season, the travel, where to stay and who it…
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St Regis Maldives Vommuli: A Diver’s Review
What the diving is really like at the St Regis Maldives Vommuli, the villas and estates, seaplane transfers, and who this island…
Maldives
Coral Restoration Reported at Sheraton Maldives
The team of marine biologists of Reefscapers based at the Sheraton Maldives witnessed, for the second time since the beginning of the coral…
Maldives
Maldives Drop Travel Requirements for All Travellers
The Maldives has eased its entry requirements, announcing that travellers will no longer have to present a negative Covid-19 test on arrival.…
Maldives
Maldives Manta Ray season at the luxury Milaidhoo Island
Manta Ray Season is from May to October and Hanifaru Bay, the UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, is one of the best places to…
Maldives
LUX South Ari Atoll – luxury Maldives scuba diving
LUX* South Ari Atoll was the first resort in the Maldives to be recognised as a ‘Vegan Friendly Hotel’ by Vegan Welcome,…