--- title: "Maldives" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Maldives." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/maldives" locale: "en" --- # Maldives Primary place hint: Maldives ## Breadcrumbs [Asia](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/asia) > [Maldives](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/maldives) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/maldives) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Maldives ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in the Maldives with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/maldives) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel-publishing brand offering destination guides, travel articles, guidebooks, and trip-planning resources. Its Maldives destination guide is a well-rounded overview for planning island travel, with coverage of overwater bungalows, coral reefs, Malé, snorkeling, and diving tips. - [Going Awesome Places](https://goingawesomeplaces.com/destination/asia/maldives/) (goingawesomeplaces.com) Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel site built around detailed guides and practical trip-planning advice from first-hand experience. Their Maldives travel guide is practical for setting expectations, with helpful sections on things to do, where to eat, and where to stay. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/maldives/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with structured comparison and itinerary-planning tools. Its Maldives guide gives travelers a useful planning overview of the islands, natural features, marine life, culture, and broader trip context. - [Enchanting Travels](https://www.enchantingtravels.com/destinations/asia/maldives/) (enchantingtravels.com) Enchanting Travels is a custom luxury tour operator publishing polished destination overviews, sample itineraries, and private-travel planning content. Their Maldives holidays guide is a polished resource for luxury planning, covering island tours, all-inclusive hotels, flights, transfers, and expert-led vacation design. - [Inside The Travel Lab](https://www.insidethetravellab.com/things-to-do-maldives/) (insidethetravellab.com) Inside The Travel Lab is a travel site with destination guides, cultural context, sustainability coverage, and travel writing by named contributors. Their Maldives things-to-do guide is a strong fit for travelers balancing relaxation with a fuller look at ways to explore the destination. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/is-maldives-expensive/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site covering backpacking, low-cost travel, gear, and long-term travel resources. Their Maldives cost guide is helpful for budget-minded travelers looking for practical ways to save money while planning a trip. - [My Adventures Across The World](https://myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/things-to-do-in-maldives/) (myadventuresacrosstheworld.com) My Adventures Across The World is Claudia Tavani's travel blog covering destination guides, responsible travel, food, hiking, and practical advice. Her Maldives guide offers a useful mix of things to do for different interests, from adventure and relaxation to broader vacation activities. - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/maldives-budget-travel/) (nomadicmatt.com) Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget-travel advice site focused on cheaper, longer, and more practical independent travel. His in-depth Maldives budget travel guide is especially practical for independent travelers looking to visit as lower-cost options continue to develop. - [A Broken Backpack](https://abrokenbackpack.com/maldives-sim-cards/) (abrokenbackpack.com) A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering destination advice, connectivity, and living-abroad guidance. Their Maldives SIM card guide is a practical connectivity resource, comparing prepaid cards bought in person, online alternatives, and eSIM choices. - [The Shooting Star](https://the-shooting-star.com/local-island-maldives/) (the-shooting-star.com) The Shooting Star is Shivya Nath's sustainable travel blog focused on slow, conscious, community-connected, and climate-aware travel. Her guide to staying on a local island in the Maldives is a thoughtful option for travelers interested in a more community-connected stay, including Maalhos. - [Goats On The Road](https://www.goatsontheroad.com/6-essential-tips-travel-maldives-budget/) (goatsontheroad.com) Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle resource covering destination advice, remote work, and sustainable travel income. Their six Maldives budget tips are useful for travelers trying to manage costs in a destination often framed as expensive. - [The Poor Traveler](https://www.thepoortraveler.net/2017/02/maldives-top-budget-resorts/) (thepoortraveler.net) The Poor Traveler is a practical budget-travel and itinerary site focused on logistics, sample plans, visa guidance, and value-oriented advice. Their roundup of seven Maldives resorts under $200 is a practical value-focused guide to how accommodation choices can shape overall trip cost. - [Mini Travellers](https://minitravellers.co.uk/maldives-on-a-budget/) (minitravellers.co.uk) Mini Travellers is a family travel blog covering holidays, destination reviews, days out, cruises, festivals, and practical tips for parents. Their Maldives budget article is helpful for families weighing whether the destination can be more accessible than expected. - [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/maldives-trip-cost/) (theplanetd.com) The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal adventure stories. Their Maldives trip cost breakdown is a useful planning reference for comparing major expenses, including airfare, car rental, accommodations, food, and activities. - [The Travel Bunny](https://www.the-travel-bunny.com/best-resorts-in-maldives/) (the-travel-bunny.com) The Travel Bunny is a budget and slow-travel blog offering practical planning advice, destination articles, travel gear, and vacation deals. Their Maldives resort roundup is a helpful accommodation guide for comparing options across varied interests and budgets. ## Travel Videos - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMlZScVk_gg) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel from a British couple living in Bangkok and exploring Asia. This Maldives guide video is a helpful planning primer, covering when to go, how to get there, getting around, budget tips, things to do, and places to visit. - [Suitcase Monkey](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EyJIqAg6wk) (youtube.com) Suitcase Monkey is a YouTube travel channel focused on destination-led travel vlogs and detailed travel guides with practical tips. This Maldives travel video gives a useful resort-stay overview, covering arrival in Male, transfer logistics, a water villa stay, and food at Vivanta by Taj Coral Reef. - [Attaché](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWKArTtZ9OY) (youtube.com) Attaché is a YouTube travel channel hosted by Alex Hunter, with videos focused on food, culture, history, and destination context. This Maldives video adds thoughtful destination context, examining island logistics, how the archipelago functions, local food, and the creator's travel experience. - [Joel and Emilia](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EWHsAyjzX2A) (youtube.com) Joel and Emilia is a YouTube travel channel from Joel Friend and Emilia Beattie, documenting world travel and remote destinations. This Maldives travel video focuses on Fulhadhoo, offering a strong local-island perspective through its beach, marine life, clear water, and accommodation-focused experience. - [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGGX5y77490) (youtube.com) Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, sharing regular travel videos with practical information and on-the-ground observations. This travel video follows one day in Male, giving a grounded look at the Maldives capital during the creator's first day in the country.