Once our final guests had departed we requested all of our team of guides to take 14 days leave of absence to self isolate, they were the guys after all that had remained on the front line with no question and we needed to ensure that not only they but their family and friends were

We understand that the uncertainty surrounding Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) is making it difficult for many people to make future travel plans right now. It’s stressful  and unsettling not knowing whether a destination that is unaffected today will still be safe in a week or a month and for most countries around the world the advice

Welcome to the Maldives! As your plane breaks through the clouds revealing our tropical islands below, the assent into Velana International Airport, Male must be one of the most breath taking and at this point it probably hits you that you will be holidaying in paradise!  Arriving to any destination which you have not visited

One of our guests recently asked if we could recommend a reef- friendly sunscreen, which then got us thinking… actually how much do we know about reef-friendly sunscreens? So what’s the background, why is reef -friendly sunscreen important? We know that coral reefs are suffering due to many factors including climate change. Ocean temperatures are

Instagram is filled with amazing images of the Maldives, luxurious resort islands, white sandy beaches, aqua marine water, over water villas and colorful tropical marine life. Pretty much every view is worthy of a highlight on your social media feed! However, you don’t need to spend a fortune to WOW your followers and make your

This must be one of the most common questions we receive and one that no doubt the answer that those asking are looking for is ‘hot and sunny’! However, like many places in the world today, the climate and weather pattern is changing and historical data is less reliable as an indication of what to

A question we often get asked by potential guests is ‘what do I need to wear when visiting the Maldives?’ Whilst the blanket answer would be pack light weight, loose fitting cotton clothing there are some notable differences to what you should consider packing in your suitcase all dependent on where you will be staying.

For those who have traveled the Maldives with Kamey, you will know he has a wealth of information regarding the oceans and marine life. We asked him to share some of his knowledge with us, as well as his concerns for the future of our oceans. Have you ever wondered how old this strange rock

When Secret Paradise was formed in 2012 local tourism was at the beginning of its journey and our co-founder, Ruth Franklin, was conscious that however we developed the business we needed to be mindful of ensuring we promoted local tourism in line with Maldivian culture and beliefs.  As many of you know Secret Paradise provides

Since 2012 we have been providing a range of unique Local Island multi day tours and holidays as well as day tours and guesthouse accommodation options. All combine the beauty of the Maldives, with activities and cultural engagement. We are delighted that  for the fifth year running we have been awarded the TripAdvisor certificate of