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Stay Home and Travel Later
In the 1960’s Mr Erick Erickson stated that ‘The only thing that can save us as a species is seeing how we are not thinking about future generations in the way that we live.’ For me, over 40 years on, this statement is so true. We need to change the way we think and we -
Surviving Working from Home During COVID19
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 -
Travelling to the Maldives during Covid-19
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 -
What to Expect When Arriving in the Maldives
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 -
Reef Friendly Sunscreen and why it is important to use
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 -
Our Top 10 Maldives Instagram Images on a Budget for 2021
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 -
How is the Weather in the Maldives?
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 -
How to pack for your Maldives Holiday Responsibly.
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. -
Understanding the Mysteries of the Ocean and Coral Reefs
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 -
The Importance of Responsible tourism, Sustainable tourism and Eco-tourism in the Maldives
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