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Our travel team's favourite hotels of 2024: the best stays from Lake Como to the Maldives

Our travel team bedded down in dozens of incredible stays in 2024 — these are the ones we’ve crowned our favourites, with one destination proving to be a cut above the rest

Evening Standard

“World’s Sexiest Footballer” Alisha Lehmann Shows Off Her Skills On The Beach In The Maldives

Alisha Lehmann, dubbed the "World's Sexiest Footballer," displayed her beach skills in the Maldives with teammate Amira Arfaoui. The post “World’s Sexiest Footballer” Alisha Lehmann Shows Off Her Skills On The Beach In The Maldives first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Women’s football: India thrashes Maldives 14-0 in International friendly

For India, Lynda Kom Serto scored four goals on her debut. The debutant was adjourned player of the match. Read further on Dynamite News:

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From ‘vote jihad’ to exit poll fiascos: 2024 defining moments for the media

Some years may go by without major surprises. And some years may pass without a scandal. But no year goes by without a new ‘jihad’ flooding the Indian mediascape.

Newslaundry

From the Maldives to the Amalfi Coast, this is where up-and-coming CEOs are taking their vacations in 2025

Here are the nine holiday hotspots for the successful.

Fortune

British teen girl killed by boat propeller in tragic snorkelling accident on Maldives school trip

Jenna Chan, 15, is said to have died on November 8 while assisting the British charity Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme

Evening Standard

The secret South African scuba diving destination that’s cheaper than the Maldives

There’s as much marine life in this protected patch of the Indian Ocean as in many better-know dive spots – Ally Wybrew discovers a place where the locals ask: ‘why would you go anywhere else?’

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Craving some winter sun? These long-haul destinations will provide a tropical escape that will play into your paradise fantasy

Mood boost guaranteed

Marie Claire

Maldives holidays have just gotten more expensive – here’s what to know

Travellers will now have to pay extra as a departure tax

The Independent UK

Mangroves in the Maldives have been drowning as sea level rises – new study

Mangrove forests have been protecting coastlines around the world against erosion and storm surges for millennia. But in 2020, the residents on many islands in the Maldives noticed that many of their mangrove forests were starting to die off. Where once these forests had been lush, now they were turning…

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Rio and Kate Ferdinand’s son Cree, 3, rushed to hospital after injury on Maldives trip

The former TOWIE star took to Instagram to share the update with her followers

Evening Standard

I’ve been on holiday to the Maldives eight times – this is the best way to do it

With so many islands to choose from, it can be tricky to know where to stay – having travelled to the Indian Ocean for the past 15 years, Sam Wylie-Harris shares her tips for making the most of your holiday, whether you’re after an active break, culinary getaway or fly-and-flop

The Independent UK

The best uber-luxe wellness retreats in the Maldives

Ayurvedic treatments, jet-lag busting experiences and chakra rituals — the Maldives’ alternative wellness scene is booming. Lydia Swinscoe shares the five must-try destinations

Evening Standard

Why is pro-China Maldives leader Muizzu seeking to mend India ties?

Mohamed Muizzu embarks on a state visit to India a year after becoming president on anti-India rhetoric. Here’s why.

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The Independent UK

Jamie Oliver admits he was ‘embarrassed’ by Maldives vow renewal with wife Jools

‘I wasn’t so into it until we got there,’ the TV chef said

The Independent UK

Maldives President Muizzu to meet India's Modi to repair strained diplomatic ties

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu will hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi as he aims to repair relations between their countries that have been strained since he came to power last year

Al Jazeera

Israeli attacks against journalists, media freedom decried at UNSC

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu says attacks are meant to prevent the world from knowing what is happening in Gaza.

The Independent UK

The 15 best LGBT+ friendly destinations for a wedding anniversary

Looking for the best destination to make celebrating a wedding anniversary extra special? Aidy Smith selects the best LGBT+ friendly locations, whether you’re seeking buzzy nightlife or a relaxing beach break

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One&Only’s portfolio of ultra-luxury escapes reaches out to new horizons

From the Maldives to Mexico, One&Only’s resorts and private homes around the world offer exceptional stays in idyllic locations, soon to include a first USA property, designed by Olson Kundig

Al Jazeera

Maldives leader says Israel must be held to account for ‘genocide’ in Gaza

Mohamed Muizzu also tells the UNGA that Israel is targeting journalists to cover up its ‘crimes’ in Gaza and Lebanon.

Evening Standard

Alila Kothaifaru Maldives: the Barbican-style sanctuary that's the new jewel in the Maldives' crown

With brutalist buildings in a rainforest backdrop, a spa in the trees and a private island for sunset cocktails, Alila Kothaifaru is head and shoulders above many of its Maldives contemporaries

International Business Times

Cash-strapped Maldives Says No Need For IMF Bailout

The Maldives says its financial troubles are "temporary" and the luxury tourist destination has no plans to seek an International Monetary Fund bailout after warnings of a possible sovereign default.

The Guardian - UK

Glass-floored spas and sleeping under the stars: four of the best Maldives hotels for all tastes

Whatever your holiday style – or age – you’ll find everything you need at these jaw-dropping hotels

The Guardian - UK

Mini splash parks, snorkelling and child spas: six of the best family-friendly hotels in south-east Asia

With a wealth of cultural, natural, sporting and educational opportunities, the Maldives, Singapore and Bangkok have plenty of fun and relaxation for families

The Guardian - UK

How solving the mystery of pregnant tiger sharks in the Maldives could help save the apex predator

Millions of sharks are killed every year, but a population in the island paradise could hold clues to where they breed and give birth, enabling better protections

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