When it comes to vacations, the temptation of a crystal clear blue lagoon, seaplane trip and villas over edge-less water — all the epitome of the Maldives — is never out of fashion.
Back in the old days, a getaway in the Maldives was deemed a luxury for well-heeled couples.
Now, thanks to the boom of Maldivian tourism and convenient access to the archipelago country, a casual break in the heart of the Indian Ocean has become imaginable for everyone.
According to the Maldivian Ministry of Tourism, last year it received more than 1.6 million international tourists, nearly 16,000 of which were Thais. The number of Thai visitors has risen from just under 900 in 2021.
Today, there are more than 170 resorts, from budget guesthouses to luxurious 5-star hotels, scattered across the Republic of Maldives’ chain of 26 atolls.
Freshly opened last month on Raa Atoll’s…
