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The Maldives: Where the Ocean Glows at Night
Bioluminescent plankton turn the Maldivian shoreline into a starfield after dark. By day, the lagoons are every shade of turquoise that colour has ever been.
Lena Maris · 7 min read · June 5, 2025
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Why Visit Maldives?
The Maldives is the world's lowest-lying country - a chain of 26 coral atolls and over 1,000 islands scattered across the Indian Ocean. Famous for its overwater bungalows, crystalline turquoise lagoons, and some of the best marine biodiversity on earth, the Maldives is the ultimate luxury escape. Snorkelling with manta rays, whale sharks, and bioluminescent plankton are just part of what makes it magical.
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Swimming with Whale Sharks in the Maldives
The South Ari Atoll is home to a resident population of whale sharks year-round. Slipping into the water beside one - 10 metres long, utterly unhurried - recalibrates your understanding of scale.
Lena Maris · 8 min read · May 8, 2025