The guide
Guides, assessments and field notes from the islands, written from stays we have made ourselves, for trips still taking shape.
Seaplane vs Speedboat Maldives: How to Choose the Right Transfer
Travel Tips · 5 min read · March 2026
It is not just a question of distance. Timing, pregnancy, night arrivals, and the experience of the transfer itself all factor into IMJ's recommendation.
Best Maldives Wellness Resorts: IMJ's Guide to Genuine Retreat
Wellness · 7 min read · March 2026
A spa menu is not a wellness philosophy. IMJ explains what distinguishes a transformative wellness retreat from a resort with nice treatments.
Maldives Overwater Villa Guide: How to Choose the Right One
Travel Tips · 6 min read · February 2026
Sunrise or sunset? Direct reef access? Pool position? Proximity to the main island? IMJ walks through every question worth asking before you book.
Maldives 7-Night Itinerary: IMJ's Day-by-Day Blueprint
Itineraries · 6 min read · February 2026
Day by day — how IMJ structures a seven-night Maldives journey for couples, including villa selection, experiences, and one signature private dinner.
South Ari Atoll Maldives: Whale Sharks, Blue Lagoons, and Resort Ease
Atolls · 7 min read · January 2026
South Ari Atoll is home to one of the world's only year-round whale shark populations and a cluster of resorts accessible by domestic flight or short speedboat transfer. IMJ helps you choose the right property and time your visit to maximize marine encounters.
Baa Atoll Maldives: UNESCO Beauty, Mantas, and Mindful Luxury
Atolls · 7 min read · January 2026
Baa Atoll is the Maldives' only UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, home to Hanifaru Bay's legendary manta aggregations and some of the archipelago's most considered luxury resorts. IMJ helps you navigate the atoll's options and plan a trip that does justice to what makes it exceptional.
Maldives Sandbank Picnic: A Private Island Moment for Two
Experiences · 7 min read · January 2026
A sandbank picnic places you on a strip of white sand in the middle of the Indian Ocean with nothing else in sight. IMJ arranges the logistics — boat, setup, catering, and timing — so the experience is effortless and genuinely private.
Maldives Sunset Cruise: The Golden-Hour Experience to Add to Your Escape
Experiences · 7 min read · January 2026
A Maldives sunset cruise turns the hour before dinner into one of the most memorable moments of your trip. Open water, golden light, and complete quiet — IMJ helps you choose the right vessel and the right time to make it happen.
Maldives Underwater Restaurants: Dining Beneath the Indian Ocean
Experiences · 7 min read · January 2026
Eating surrounded by reef fish and coral in a glass-walled chamber beneath the Indian Ocean is one of the Maldives' most extraordinary propositions. IMJ guides you through the best venues, when to book, and how to pair underwater dining with the right resort stay.
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