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5 Lesser-Known Islands Where You Can Escape the Maldives’ Crowds 

5 Lesser-Known Islands Where You Can Escape the Maldives’ Crowds 

by Richard Collett | Sep 25, 2025 | Maldives, Stories, Travel Guides

When the Maldives appears in glossy travel brochures, it’s framed by images of over-water villas, infinity pools and honeymooners sipping cocktails as the sun sets. However, with the Maldives’ Ministry of Tourism reporting well over 2 million tourist arrivals in 2024,...

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