As we head towards the end of 2020 it is encouraging to see that the Maldives reached it’s first mile stone of  100,000 tourist arrivals since borders reopened in July 2020. So whilst there are many people who are ready and willing to travel, we also understand that there are those who wish to wait

At Secret Paradise over the past few years we have seen an increase in solo travellers booking their trips with us. People are becoming more confident with exploring the world alone; gone are the days when we only book a trip if we have a travel buddy; sometimes spending months planning and plotting new adventures.

At Secret Paradise we hand pick only the best tour guides to give our guests the most authentic experience of the local islands in the Maldives. All our tour guides are given specialist training to ensure they have in-depth knowledge of the local islands and their people, to give you, our guests the best experience.

Many people ask  “when is the best time of year to visit the Maldives” and our immediate response is any time! Typically May to September is regarded as low season but this does not mean the Maldives should not be visited during this period, in fact there are some great reasons to visit at this

Want to know why the local islands of the Maldives remain our best kept secret? This breathtaking destination is perfect for all types of travellers.

Who knew that there’s far more to the Maldives Islands than transparent ocean waters and palm tree lined beaches? Travelling with a local guide in the tropical destination of the Maldives allows for the discovery of the ‘real’ Maldives, all whilst basking in the natural beauty of your island surroundings. Our Local Secret Paradise Guides

Did you know there has never been a more affordable time to plan a vacation to the beautiful Maldives? The picturesque island nation currently boasts over 5000 beds across the country, throughout the newly established guesthouse industry. In 2017, guesthouses in the Maldives are an affordable holiday alternative to luxury resort vacations. Located on local

The local islands close to Male were the first to benefit from the advent of local guesthouses, their ease of proximity to the capital and the international airport has allowed transfer costs to be kept at a minimum and wherever possible Secret Paradise will always transfer guests by public ferry. This ensures that the journey itself

More and more travellers are desiring unique and personal holiday experiences, further from the usual tourist hot spots. It’s not surprising therefore that an increasing number of people are consciously choosing to travel local. Local travel allows us to discover the true essence of a destination. It connects independent and mindful travellers with local residents and

With the advent of local island guesthouses and low cost flight carriers there has never been a more affordable time to travel to the Maldives. At Male International airport it is becoming a far more common sight to see guests arriving with backpacks and not matching Louis Vuitton luggage. These travellers are here to experience a destination previously perceived to be